Q and A with Mike Rockenfeller

With Audi's R18 TDI taking pole position for its race debut at the Spa 1000km, hopes are high from the German manufacturer of taking first blood in its battle with Peugeot for honours ahead of June's Le Mans 24 Hours. Last year's Le Mans winning crew of Timo Bernhard, Mike Rockenfeller and Romain Dumas will start from the front ahead of the other two works R18s

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/q-and-a-with-mike-rockenfeller/

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No DRS ban for Monaco GP

The FIA has decided against imposing a ban on DRS for the Monaco Grand Prix, despite safety concerns expressed by a number of drivers. With several drivers worried that the use of the DRS at Monaco could prove dangerous, because of the tricky track and especially the risk of trying to take the tunnel with the wing open for an added straight-line speed boost, the FIA considered forcing teams not to run with the devices for that weekend

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/no-drs-ban-for-monaco-gp/

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Melker triumphs in GP3 opener

Nigel Melker took victory in the GP3 season opener at Istanbul Park after going from third to first with an impressive opening lap. The RSC Mucke driver picked off slow-starting polesitter Tom Dillmann (Carlin) at the first corner, and instantly picked up the chase of race leader Andrea Caldarelli (Tech 1). Melker grabbed the lead by passing Caldarelli around the outside of Turn 12 at the end of the backstraight, and would hold on to the lead until the finish

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/melker-triumphs-in-gp3-opener/

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New engine rules set in stone ? Todt

FIA president Jean Todt has indicated there is no going back on plans for Formula 1 to switch to 1.6-litre turbocharged engines in 2013 - despite resistance from some teams. Although the change of engine formula received unanimous support from manufacturers and the governing body when it was initially voted through, in recent weeks concerns have grown about the cost implications of such a big move

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/new-engine-rules-set-in-stone-todt/

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Gene: Peugeot win easier than expected

Peugeot driver Marc Gene said that the French manufacturer's Spa 1000km victory had come more easily than he had expected. Gene, Alex Wurz and Anthony Davidson gave the new 908 HDI its maiden victory by 42 seconds over the sister car of Franck Montagny/Stephane Sarrazin/Nicolas Minassian increase Peugeot's lead in the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/gene-peugeot-win-easier-than-expected/

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