McLaren turned down Pirelli test opportunity

    Given the workload associated with its attempts to extract itself from the doldrums, McLaren-Honda rejected Pirelli’s offer to test 2017 tyres. The Italian company, which extended earlier this year its supply contract with F1 to 2019, had requested that teams provide a modified 2015 ‘mule’ car to test its wider 2017 tyres. While Ferrari, Mercedes…

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      Magnussen gets post-race penalty for Kvyat move

      Kevin Magnussen has been handed a five-second time penalty for an overtaking move on Daniil Kvyat late in the United States Grand Prix. Having made a late pit stop for supersoft tyres, Magnussen closed in and passed team-mate Jolyon Palmer before attacking Kvyat at Turn 12. With Magnussen leaving the track during the manoeuvre, the stewards…

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        Szafnauer: Perez penalty harsh in light of Rosberg precedent

        Force India COO Otmar Szafnauer thinks Sergio Perez’ grid penalty for yellow flag infringements at the Singapore Grand Prix was harsh, especially in light of Nico Rosberg’s similar incident in Hungary earlier this season. Having qualified 10th at Marina Bay Circuit, the Mexican was later handed a five-place penalty for failing to slow significantly on his…

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