News

Display:

Williams sponsor Acronis denies Sirotkin link
A new Williams sponsor says the deal with the British team is not connected with the arrival of Russian driver Sergey Sirotkin. Earlier, software company Acronis backed Daniil K...

14 Feb 2018 08:43
- 9
ESPN confirms Sky Sports coverage for 2018
ESPN has confirmed that it has joined forces with Sky Sports and will use its coverage for the 2018 season. ESPN acquired the rights to show Formula 1 in the US from NBC towards...

13 Feb 2018 17:31
- 2
F2: Gunther secures Formula 2 drive with Arden
Maximilian Gunther will take part in the Formula 2 championship in 2018, having signed a deal with Arden International to complete its 2018 line-up. The 20-year-old Ge...

13 Feb 2018 17:13
- 2
Ricciardo backs Red Bull to challenge for titles
Daniel Ricciardo believes that he and Red Bull can beat Mercedes and Ferrari in 2018. Last season, Red Bull were tipped as the favourites to take the challenge to Mercedes for b...

13 Feb 2018 16:46
- 2
Haas aiming to close gap to Ferrari in 2018
Haas Formula 1 team is aiming to close the gap to Ferrari to just half a second in 2018, according to team owner Gene Haas. The American outfit heads into its third full se...

13 Feb 2018 16:14
- 9
IndyCar: Danica Patrick says Indianapolis 500 deal is set
Danica Patrick announced today that she will compete in the 102nd Indianapolis 500 in May. Aged 35, Patrick revealed at the end of 2017 that she was retiring from full-time raci...

13 Feb 2018 13:53
- 2
Williams announces technology partnership with Acronis
Williams has officially announced that it has formed a partnership with Acronis, a global leader in hybrid cloud data protection and storage. The deal was announced on...

13 Feb 2018 13:15
- 0
Video: Karun Chandhok's guide to Pirelli's 2018 tyres
Pirelli has introduced two new tyre compounds for the 2018 season, the super hard and the hyper soft. Each compound will be a step softer than 2017 after complaints we...

13 Feb 2018 13:04
- 0
McLaren better prepared with Renault than Honda
McLaren’s chief engineering officer Matt Morris says that the Woking-based squad is better prepared for the upcoming season with Renault than it ever was with Honda. After...

13 Feb 2018 12:09
- 12
Fernando Alonso has 'total' faith in Renault engine
Fernando Alonso says he has "total" confidence that he will win in 2018. After three bad years with Honda power, McLaren is now switching to customer Renault engines. ...

13 Feb 2018 11:06
- 8
Column: 2018 could be the last time we see Ricciardo smile
The upcoming season could be Daniel Ricciardo’s final year racing for Red Bull but it could also be his last chance on going for the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship....

13 Feb 2018 10:27
- 12
Azerbaijan says current F1 contract is 'unacceptable'
The Azerbaijan government is not sure it will agree to a new race deal with F1 chiefs. Baku hosted its first race on the historic city streets in 2016, with the contract having ...

13 Feb 2018 09:48
- 9
Renault becomes first F1 team to launch eSports team
Renault has become the first Formula 1 team to officially launch an eSports team. The French manufacturer confirmed on Monday that it has teamed up with Team Vitality to form Re...

13 Feb 2018 09:05
- 0
Daniel Ricciardo wants Melbourne podium
Daniel Ricciardo says he wants to be on the podium as soon as the very first race of 2018. In previous years, Adrian Newey's new Red Bull was unveiled as late as possible. ...

13 Feb 2018 08:39
- 0
F3: Mick Schumacher completes Prema's F3 line up
Mick Schumacher will continue with the Italian Prema team for a second season in the European Formula 3 championship. Schumacher made his F3 debut last season after finishing se...

12 Feb 2018 16:44
- 3
Carey: Ferrari to be treated like all other teams
Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey says that Ferrari will not be given special treatment as the sport moves forward. In 2017, Liberty Media presented manufacturers with its plans for the...

12 Feb 2018 16:29
- 14
WEC: Record 36-car validates changes for the super season
Pierre Fillon and Gerard Neveu said the increased entry of 36 cars was a result of the creation of the super season. The two main figures of the WEC declared that they were afra...

12 Feb 2018 16:08
- 0
Red Bull announce launch date of RB14
Red Bull has officially announced the date that it will launch its 2018 car, the RB14. The Milton Keynes squad will be hoping for improved results following an underwhelming 201...

12 Feb 2018 14:20
- 0
Renault aim to "fully match" customer teams by 2019
Renault has announced its intention to "fully match" McLaren and Red Bull by 2019. Last season, the French team finished sixth in the manufacturers' championship, ...

12 Feb 2018 13:46
- 6
Stroll taking inspiration from Hamilton on pressure handling
Lance Stroll admits he is taking inspiration from four-time world champion Lewis Hamilton on how to handle pressure within Formula 1. The Canadian is preparing for his second se...

12 Feb 2018 13:22
- 7
Fernando Alonso to debut McLaren's 2018 car
Fernando Alonso will be first to drive McLaren's 2018 car in Barcelona. Pre-season testing gets underway in just two weeks, with eight days of running around the Circuit de ...

12 Feb 2018 12:33
- 1
Valtteri Bottas happy if Hamilton stays at Mercedes
Valtteri Bottas says he intends to argue for a 2019 contract at Mercedes by winning races this year. The Finn has been signed up by Mercedes only for one more season, as potenti...

12 Feb 2018 10:33
- 3
German GP boss likes the idea of 'grid kids'
A German grand prix boss says he is not opposed to the 'grid kids' idea. Controversially, new F1 owner Liberty Media has banned grid girls, replacing them with children ...

12 Feb 2018 09:51
- 4
WEC drivers slam Fuji date change for Alonso
Other drivers have hit out at a calendar tweak that means Fernando Alonso can now contest the full sports car world championship in 2018. Earlier, the McLaren driver looked set ...

12 Feb 2018 09:23
- 7
Flavio Briatore sentenced to jail for tax fraud
An Italian court has imposed an 18 month prison sentence on former Renault boss Flavio Briatore. Two years ago, the flamboyant Italian was convicted over a case surrounding tax ...

12 Feb 2018 08:27
- 6
SMP boss: Sirotkin was chosen on ability
Boris Rotenberg, co-founder of SMP Racing, insists that Sergey Sirotkin was chosen by Williams due to his abilities. Sirotkin will make his F1 debut later this year in Australia...

11 Feb 2018 16:12
- 8
F1Today.net needs you!
Are you heavily interested in Formula 1 or looking to gain some first-hand experience in journalism within Motorsport? Then a position at F1Today.net could be just what you'...

11 Feb 2018 14:39
- 0
FE: Rosenqvist eyes Formula E success to reach F1
Felix Rosenqvist believes that success in Formula E could land him a drive in Formula 1 in the future. The Swede currently sits second in the championship standings after three ...

11 Feb 2018 14:29
- 3
Ricciardo admits desire to be partnered with Hamilton
Daniel Ricciardo has revealed that he would one day like to be teammates with four-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. Ricciardo, who has won a Grand Prix on five occasions, is ...

11 Feb 2018 13:29
- 7
Verstappen: Red Bull would dominate with Mercedes engines

Max Verstappen believes that Red Bull would dominate Formula 1 if it was running with Mercedes power. The Mercedes engine has proven to be the most efficient since the start of ...

11 Feb 2018 12:48
- 5
FIA working very closely with IndyCar on windscreen
The FIA is working very closely with IndyCar on a windscreen cockpit protection device. The American series tested the screen earlier this week, with positive results coming fro...

11 Feb 2018 11:36
- 0
IndyCar's windscreen passes successful maiden test
IndyCar's alternative to cockpit protection has proved a success on its first test. The glass windscreen, which is made from the same material as an F-18 fighter jet, was tr...

10 Feb 2018 16:03
- 11
The dates you need for F1 in 2018
The 2018 Formula 1 season is just around the corner as teams add the finishing touches to the cars they will take to pre-season testing. The two weeks of running vital to teams,...

10 Feb 2018 13:55
- 3
Video: Ferrari's 2018 car comes alive
Ferrari has officially fired up its 2018 car ahead of pre-season testing for the upcoming season. The first fire-up is a vital part of the development of a new car, as it allows...

10 Feb 2018 13:18
- 0
Renault "very confident" of engine performance gains
McLaren chiefs have revealed that Renault is confident that it has made satisfactory gains on the power unit for 2018. After three disappointing years with Honda, McLaren w...

10 Feb 2018 12:24
- 4
Ericsson: "Sauber can challenge Renault and Force India at some Grands Prix"
Marcus Ericsson believes that Haas and Toro Rosso will be Sauber's main competitors in 2018, but thinks that Renault and Force India will feel a challenge at certa...

10 Feb 2018 11:52
- 12
WEC moves Fuji race to accommodate Alonso
It has been confirmed that the 6 Hours of Fuji has been rescheduled on the 2018/19 World Endurance Championship calendar. The race has been moved forward by one week to allow Fe...

09 Feb 2018 17:41
- 6
Hulkenberg: "Still in F1 after 135 races without performing"
Nico Hulkenberg has joined the chorus of those who do not agree that banning grid girls is a step forwards for F1. In fact, the works Renault driver said it is a "further s...

09 Feb 2018 13:27
- 8
McLaren hopes to 'influence' Renault F1 engine
McLaren's aerodynamics boss has tipped the British team to have a successful relationship with Renault. This week, Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul warned that, as a customer, M...

09 Feb 2018 13:04
- 1
Nelson Piquet tips Alonso to be Le Mans champion
Fernando Alonso's former teammate thinks the Spaniard will win Le Mans this year. Last year Alonso came close to winning the Indy 500, and this year he will try his hand at ...

09 Feb 2018 11:50
- 2
Chase Carey: "I personally like the grid girls"
Chase Carey has revealed he was not opposed to the concept of F1 'grid girls'. The sport's new owner Liberty Media has been widely criticised for ending the decades-...

09 Feb 2018 11:11
- 12
McLaren would welcome Lewis Hamilton back
Zak Brown says McLaren would welcome Lewis Hamilton back to the British team. Hamilton, yet to agree a new deal with Mercedes beyond this year, started his career at McLaren and...

09 Feb 2018 10:48
- 1
Fernando Alonso could do Indy 500 again in 2019
Fernando Alonso could return to the Indy 500 in 2019. But Zak Brown, his boss at McLaren, played down the chances the British team might follow Alonso to America with a fully fl...

09 Feb 2018 10:06
- 0
Chase Carey hits back after Formula E comments
Chase Carey has hit back at his Formula E counterpart, insisting that F1 will remain the pinnacle of motor sport. Formula E chief Alejandro Agag said recently he thinks the all-...

09 Feb 2018 09:14
- 12
Max Verstappen not ruling out title bid in 2018
Max Verstappen is not ruling out taking a shot at the world championship in 2018. Many are predicting a revival of the Mercedes-Ferrari duel this year, but Red Bull is notably b...

09 Feb 2018 08:47
- 6
Brown wary of keeping Norris focused on F1, F2 duties
McLaren's executive director Zak Brown says that Lando Norris' 2018 will be much less disruptive than Fernando Alonso's, highlighting the importance of keeping ...

08 Feb 2018 15:59
- 3
Renault becomes partner of French GP
Renault has become an official partner of the French Grand Prix, which returns to the calendar this year. France last hosted a Formula 1 race in 2008 at Magny-Cours, b...

08 Feb 2018 14:08
- 3
DTM: Juncadella completes Mercedes line-up for 2018
Daniel Juncadella is back in the DTM. The Spaniard will return to the cockpit of his Mercedes-AMG C 63 DTM after a one-year break from DTM racing. Juncadella had a twin role las...

08 Feb 2018 13:05
- 0
Halo can hold the weight of a London bus
The Halo must be strong enough to hold the weight of a London double-decker bus, according to Mercedes technical director James Allison. The controversial cockpit protection dev...

08 Feb 2018 11:46
- 9
Official: Dell joins McLaren as Technology Partner
McLaren is delighted to announce a multi-faceted, long-term partnership with Dell Technologies, the world’s largest privately-controlled technology company. Dell Technolo...

08 Feb 2018 11:41
- 15
Pascal Wehrlein not ruling out 2019 comeback in F1
Pascal Wehrlein is not ruling out a potential return to F1 for 2019. The German was ousted when Sauber signed F2 champion Charles Leclerc to partner his former teammate Marcus E...

08 Feb 2018 11:08
- 2
Pierre Gasly: "Grid girl ban a shame"
Pierre Gasly has added yet another voice to concerns about F1's 'grid girls' ban. France's Auto Hebdo jokingly asked the Toro Rosso driver if there is a connecti...

08 Feb 2018 10:34
- 8
Nico Rosberg still not thinking of F1 comeback
Nico Rosberg insists he is still not giving any thoughts to a potential racing comeback. Days after winning the 2016 world championship, the German stunned the motor sport world...

08 Feb 2018 09:52
- 10
Kevin Magnussen moving from Denmark to Dubai
Kevin Magnussen is relocating from his native Denmark to Dubai. BT newspaper said the Haas driver has already sold his existing apartment and will move into his new one in Dubai...

08 Feb 2018 09:20
- 0
Jo Ramirez: "McLaren much happier heading into 2018"
Jo Ramirez says he senses a very different McLaren as the British team prepares for 2018. McLaren's long-time former team coordinator told Spanish radio Cadena Cope that dum...

07 Feb 2018 11:56
- 6
Wehrlein returns to DTM with Mercedes
Mercedes has confirmed that Pascal Wehrlein will rejoin its DTM squad after he missed out on a Formula 1 seat for 2018. Sauber announced that it was retaining Marcus Ericsson fo...

07 Feb 2018 11:35
- 6
Frederic Vasseur: "2018 not ugliest F1 season"
Frederic Vasseur has played down two of the biggest controversies in F1 at present. Many believe that the introduction of the 'Halo' and the banning of 'grid girls&#...

07 Feb 2018 11:20
- 7
Kevin Magnussen could race Daytona in 2019
Kevin Magnussen looks set to be the next driver to expand his horizons beyond the F1 paddock. According to BT newspaper, the Dane came very close to joining Fernando Alonso and ...

07 Feb 2018 10:35
- 13
Ramirez: "Grid girl ban is discrimination against women"
Former McLaren team coordinator Jo Ramirez has slammed Liberty Media's decision to ban grid girls. Throughout the 80s and 90s, the now 76-year-old Mexican was a leading figu...

07 Feb 2018 10:01
- 9
Max Verstappen to get early feel for 2018 car
Max Verstappen thinks he will get an idea about his chances of fighting for the title in 2018 after the very first day of testing later this month. Mercedes and Ferrari duelled ...

07 Feb 2018 08:31
- 0
Grosjean to commence testing for Haas on February 26
Romain Grosjean will drive Haas' new car on the opening day of pre-season testing later this month. The Frenchman enters his third year with the American team, and will...

06 Feb 2018 19:50
- 1
Webber: "Ricciardo should focus on beating Verstappen"
Former Grand Prix driver Mark Webber has urged fellow countryman Daniel Ricciardo to stop focusing on his future and instead figure out how to out-perform teammate Max Verstappe...

06 Feb 2018 15:18
- 4
Mercedes announces Tommy Hilfiger as apparel partner
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport is delighted to announce a multi-year strategic partnership with Tommy Hilfiger, owned by PVH Corp., from the 2018 season onwards. Tommy Hilfige...

06 Feb 2018 10:27
- 4
BP commits to another five years as Renault partner
BP and Groupe Renault through Renault Sport Racing have today announced a significant strengthening of their relationship, which will see the global energy company continue its ...

06 Feb 2018 09:38
- 1
Norris: "My future depends on what Alonso does"
Lando Norris says he is prepared to leave McLaren if the British team has no place for him within a year or so. This year, McLaren will line up with an unchanged driver pairing ...

06 Feb 2018 08:57
- 7
Grid kids to replace grid girls in 2018
F1 will replace grid girls with grid kids for the coming season. The decision to no longer use models on the starting grid was made last week, with F1 managing director of comme...

05 Feb 2018 16:35
- 27
Eric Boullier backs Alonso's Le Mans move
Eric Boullier says he supports Fernando Alonso's move into the world of Le Mans racing. Some believe that the McLaren driver getting permission to split his time between F1 ...

05 Feb 2018 12:06
- 2
Brown: "Ferrari-Liberty confrontations inevitable"
Zak Brown thinks the showdown between Ferrari and Liberty Media was "inevitable". With Liberty reportedly proposing a fairer income distribution system among other thi...

05 Feb 2018 11:45
- 2
Sergey Sirotkin hits out at 'pay driver' label
Sergey Sirotkin says he is ignoring those who call him a 'pay driver'. Some, including sections of the media, say the Russian secured Williams' second seat for 2018 ...

05 Feb 2018 11:19
- 6
'Several broken exhausts' on test rigs at Mercedes
Toto Wolff has admitted Mercedes is pushing the development of its 2018 car to the limit.Italy's Corriere dello Sport claims that with Ferrari and Red Bull closing in, Merce...

05 Feb 2018 10:58
- 5
<< Previous Next >>