The removal of FRIC suspension systems has been the talk of Hockenheim so far during the German Grand Prix weekend, with Friday practice the first opportunity to see whether the change has reduced Mercedes' advantage.
As always, the headline laptimes only tell a small part of the story, but there are plenty of other reasons to look forward to a closely-fought weekend.
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No sign of help for Rosberg Nico Rosberg needs other cars to get involved in the battle at the front in Abu Dhabi, but as GARY ANDERSON and EDD STRAW explain, that seems unlikely F1
Rosberg's best Friday of 2014 Being at the top of the timesheets was only part of the story for Nico Rosberg. As GARY ANDERSON and EDD STRAW explain, he has other reasons to be delighted with Friday practice at Interlagos F1
Mercedes fires 2015 warning shot in America It was no surprise to see Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg setting the pace, but GARY ANDERSON and EDD STRAW explain why their speed suggests Mercedes won't be losing top spot in the longer-term F1
Is McLaren's Friday pace real? McLaren was the closest challenger to Mercedes in free practice at Sochi. GARY ANDERSON and EDD STRAW investigate whether it can carry this form into the race F1
The ‘slow’ Porsche that started a Le Mans legend Fifty years ago Porsche took its inaugural win at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1970. KEVIN TURNER tells the improbable story of the car that got the ball rolling for the 24 Hours' most successful manufacturer WEC
Le Mans 2020: The team by team guide With the coronavirus-enforced delays and build-up to practice and qualifying over, the 2020 Le Mans 24 Hours is about to begin WEC
The first time Le Mans was held in September This year is not the first occasion the Le Mans 24 Hours has been postponed from its traditional June date to September. Back in 1968, the legendary enduro was also delayed and it produced one of the wettest races in its history WEC
What we've learned from the 2020 Le Mans 24 Hours so far Ahead of the 2020 Le Mans 24 Hours activity both on and off the Circuit de la Sarthe has been frantic in a condensed schedule, while the iconic endurance event prepares for both end of eras and the promise of new ones WEC
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