Pat Fry will return to duty for Ferrari this weekend in Monaco.
The great Italian team’s British technical director had his appendix removed in a Barcelona hospital less than two weeks ago, forcing him to miss qualifying and the Spanish grand prix.
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Tag Archive: Pat Fry
Mar 05
‘Red Bull showed nothing’ in testing – Wolff
Toto Wolff, Mercedes’ new shareholder and director, has played down claims the Silver Arrows is a definite title contender for 2013.
The Brackley based team had played down its chances until the last two days of pre-season testing, when Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg stunned the paddock with the pace of the new W04.
Feb 19
Fry plays down reports of new flawed Ferrari
Pat Fry has contradicted reports Ferrari is heading into the 2013 season with another fundamentally-flawed formula one car.
Last year, the famous Italian team had a memorably bad start to the championship with the F2012′s initial configuration. Felipe Massa, however, sounded much happier with the new F138 at Jerez recently, and he set the fastest lap of the entire test week, although some reports say his body-language gave away the real story of the car’s early potential.
Jan 19
Ferrari to evolve ‘pull-rod’ layout for 2013
Ferrari is sticking with its novel ‘pull-rod’ front suspension layout for 2013, technical director Pat Fry has confirmed.
Last year, the Italian team stunned its rivals by reviving a concept not seen in F1 since Minardi raced around at the back of the grid in 2001. Fernando Alonso ultimately came close to winning last year’s title, but it is true Ferrari initially struggled with its F2012, which even when heavily developed was never the most competitive car in the field.
Jan 15
Ascanelli set for F1 return, not with Ferrari – report
Giorgio Ascanelli, the well-known F1 engineer who last year left his post as Toro Rosso’s technical director, is set to return to the sport.
But Autosprint, the Italian magazine, played down reports the 53-year-old Italian has decided to go back to Ferrari. Ascanelli began his career at Ferrari in the mid 80s, and was Gerhard Berger’s engineer. He moved to Benetton and McLaren, at the latter team working alongside the great Ayrton Senna.
Nov 26
Vettel did not pass illegally en route to third title
Champion Vettel slams rivals’ ‘dirty tricks’
Fernando Alonso and Ferrari’s supporters were clinging to hope even after Sebastian Vettel sealed his third consecutive world championship on Sunday. After sealing his third consecutive drivers’ title on Sunday, Sebastian Vettel bemoaned the “dirty tricks” his rivals deployed to try to stop him.
Nov 18
Formula One teams United States Grand Prix report
United States Grand Prix Formula One race report
Today’s report from Formula One teams & drivers in Austin, Texas.
Nov 17
Formula One teams United States Grand Prix qualifying report
United States Grand Prix Formula One qualifying report
Today’s report from Formula One teams & drivers in Austin, Texas.
Nov 16
Formula One teams United States Grand Prix free practice report (updated)
United States Grand Prix Formula One free practice report
Today’s report from Formula One teams & drivers in Austin, Texas.
(François Tremblay / Pole Position photo album)
