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Lewis Hamilton continues to lead in Abu Dhabi
Lewis Hamilton once again topped the timesheets in second practice for the championship-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Nico Rosberg was again second, but he had closed the gap ...

25 Nov 2016 15:34
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Fernando Alonso still wants third title before F1 exit
Fernando Alonso has dismissed claims that he is set to imminently quit Formula One and switch to the World Endurance Championship. In a tribute video for friend, the recently r...

25 Nov 2016 15:17
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Renault staff give positive review of Kevin Magnussen despite exit
Kevin Magnussen leaves Renault for Haas after this weekend with a number of recommendations from staff at the Anglo-French team. Haas came close to signing the former McLaren m...

25 Nov 2016 14:41
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Nico Rosberg denies deliberate handshake snub
Nico Rosberg has denied that the decision for him and Lewis Hamilton to not shake hands in their Thursday press conference was a deliberate one. Before the FIA press conference...

25 Nov 2016 14:36
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GP3: Alexander Albon takes pole for race one in Abu Dhabi
Alexander Albon claimed his third pole position of the season, setting a time of one minute 55.274 seconds around the Yas Marina Circuit. Albon was two and a half tenths of a s...

25 Nov 2016 13:19
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Ron Dennis departure "healthy" for McLaren - Kevin Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen has described Ron Dennis' departure as "healthy" for McLaren. The Danish driver rose up the ranks with McLaren's backing, befor making his FOr...

25 Nov 2016 13:00
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Banco do Brasil pull Felipe Nasr backing
Felipe Nasr's chances of remaining in Formula One next year have taken a hit. Banco do Brasil, the Sauber driver's sponsor, has announced its withdrawal from the sport,...

25 Nov 2016 12:18
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Lewis Hamilton tops opening practice in Abu Dhabi
Lewis Hamilton paced the opening practice for the final Grand Prix of the season in Abu Dhabi. The reigning champion set a lap time of one minute 42.869 seconds, just under fou...

25 Nov 2016 11:34
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Pascal Wehrlein set for Sauber move
Pascal Wehrlein is expected to race for Sauber next year having hinted at as much in the paddock in Abu Dhabi. Wehrlein was expected to move to Force India until the Silverston...

25 Nov 2016 11:12
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Carlos Sainz not bothered by lack of media attention
Carlos Sainz is not fazed by the lack of attention paid to him by international media. Since his Formula One début last year, Sainz has consistently been in the shaddow ...

25 Nov 2016 10:27
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Sergio Perez not interested in sponsor reconciliation
Sergio Perez will not reconcile with a sponsor he recently axed. The Force India driver dumped sunglasses manufacturer Hawkers for a joke about Mexicans in the wake of Donald T...

25 Nov 2016 10:16
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Paul Hembery: "We see 2017 as a transition year"
Pirelli has said that next year will be a transitional year for the new tyres. The Italian tyre supplier officially unveiled the 2017 compounds in Abu Dhabi, which are much wid...

25 Nov 2016 09:58
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Manor partner with fast food delivery service
Manor have announced a one-off partnership with fast food delivery service Deliveroo. The partnership, part of the team's Fast Companies Series' which gives business th...

24 Nov 2016 17:40
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Mercedes rivals talk of "respect" ahead of title showdown
Lewis Hamilton has spoke of being "proud" of Nico Rosberg ahead of their title showdown in Abu Dhabi. Although the former karting team mates refused to shake hands in...

24 Nov 2016 16:26
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Sergio Perez targetting top three for Force India
Sergio Perez has claimed that Force India have the potential to finish third next season. The Silverstone-based team are on target to finish fourth in this year's champions...

24 Nov 2016 16:20
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Manor in talks with new investor
Manor Racing are reportedly in talks to acquire a new investor. The team was rescued prior to the 2015 season by Stephen Fitzpatrick, who will remain involved even if the new i...

24 Nov 2016 15:52
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Felipe Nasr in discussions to remain with Sauber
Felipe Nasr has confirmed that he is in talks with Sauber about remaining with the team. Nasr scored Sauber's only points of the season last time out in Brazil and says tha...

24 Nov 2016 15:47
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Jenson Button confirms F1 retirement
Jenson Button insists that Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be his final Formula One race. That is despite the fact that he has two years left on his McLaren contract and...

24 Nov 2016 14:42
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Lewis Hamilton refuses to say "exactly what happened" with Mercedes crew swap
Lewis Hamilton has refused to open up about Mercedes' controversial crew swap earlier this year. At the beginning of the 2016 season, mechanics and engineers from Hamilton&...

24 Nov 2016 13:50
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Germany off the 2017 calendar
Formula One will return to a 20-race schedule in 2017 with the German Grand Prix again set to be axed. Auto Motor Und Sport has learned that the race at Hockenheim will be wipe...

24 Nov 2016 13:29
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Pascal Wehrlein coy on future
Pascal Wehrlein has admitted he is "pretty relaxed" about his Formula One future. The German missed out on a move to Force India as the Silverstone-based team opted f...

24 Nov 2016 12:49
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Still no regrets for Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso still thinks that leaving Ferrari for McLaren was the right decision. Alonso left the prancing horse after a winless 2014 to return to Woking, where spent the 2...

24 Nov 2016 12:15
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Nico Rosberg has drove tactically - Gerhard Berger
Nico Rosberg's drive to the Formula One World Championship has been tactical, according to Gerhard Berger. The former driver, who handled Rosberg's contract negotiation...

24 Nov 2016 12:09
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Rob Smedley thinks Fernando Alonso was behind Felipe Massa's Ferrari downfall
Rob Smedley believes that Fernando Alonso was the catalyst behind Felipe Massa's downfall at Ferrari. The Brit engineered Massa in all but four of the Brazilian's 139 r...

24 Nov 2016 11:43
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Mechanical failures for Mercedes this weekend would be a "nightmare"
Mechanical failure remains a potential key ingredient in this year's title fight. Nico Rosberg only needs a third place finish to guarantee him the title on Sunday, but unl...

24 Nov 2016 11:35
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Marc Surer: "Nico should try to win from pole position"
Former-Formula One driver-turned-pundit Marc Surer thinks that Nico Rosberg must go for victory in Sunday's season finale. A third place finish will guarantee the title for...

24 Nov 2016 10:28
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Sir Jackie Stewart feels that Red Bull could decide the title
Sir Jackie Stewart thinks that Red Bull could decide the title this weekend. Nico Rosberg holds a 12 point lead over Lewis Hamilton in the race for the championship but three-t...

24 Nov 2016 10:10
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Eddie Jordan questions Jenson Button sabbatical decision
Eddie Jordan has questioned Jenson Button's decision to take a sabbatical. The 2009 world champion will step back from racing at McLaren after the weekend's Abu Dhabi G...

24 Nov 2016 09:48
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Tom Kristensen the driver steward in Abu Dhabi
Tom Kristensen will serve as the driver steward on the stewarding panel at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend. The Dane is no stranger to the role, having serv...

23 Nov 2016 17:45
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Christian Horner expects cautious approach from Nico Rosberg
Christian Horner is expecting Nico Rosberg to drive cautiously in this weekend's season finale in Abu Dhabi. Rosberg currently has a 12 point lead in the championship, but ...

23 Nov 2016 17:10
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Opening DTM rounds confirmed
DTM have confirmed the opening two rounds of the 2017 calendar. The season will begin at Hockenheim on May 5-7, again sharing the bill with the FIA World Rallycross Championshi...

23 Nov 2016 16:28
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Williams not the best at exploiting loopholes - Pat Symonds
Williams technical chief Pat Symonds feels there are other teams better at exploiting the rules. With a new set of regulations for 2017, there are expected to be some loopholes...

23 Nov 2016 15:46
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FE: Audi's WEC exit to benefit their FE programme
Audi have said that their World Enduarnce Championship withdrawal will benefit their Formula E programme. The German marque quit prototype racing after last weekend's Bahra...

23 Nov 2016 15:40
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BTCC: Ollie Jackson back with AmD
Ollie Jackson will return to the BTCC next year, again with AmD Tuning. The 32-year-old has competed in four full seasons in the BTCC since 2012, two of which have been with Am...

23 Nov 2016 15:05
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2017 challenge "won't be perceived on TV" according to Toto Wolff
Toto Wolff has said that while next year's cars will cause lap times to fall by "several seconds", the increased difficulty of the cars will be difficult to see on...

23 Nov 2016 14:32
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Fernando Alonso: "Next year we want to do the final step"
Fernando Alonso feels that next year's regulations overhaul will provide McLaren with the perfect opportunity to regain their form. The British team have been winless since...

23 Nov 2016 13:55
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BTCC: Vauxhall to return to the BTCC
Vauxhall will return to the British Touring Car Championship next year after linking up with Power Maxed Racing. The team will field a pair of new Astras, and will be a full ma...

23 Nov 2016 13:41
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Felipe Massa: "It’s going to be another emotional one!"
Felipe Massa has admitted that the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend will be another emotional Grand Prix weekend for him. The Brazilian crashed out of his final home race just...

23 Nov 2016 12:53
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Nico Hulkenberg: "I want to enjoy this last race together"
Nico Hulkenberg has said this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be "special" as he competes for Force India for the final time. The German will move to Renault ...

23 Nov 2016 12:32
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Record online numbers expected for Yas Marina Circuit
Yas Marina Circuit are expecting record numbers on their social media accounts during the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend. The circuit not only plays host to th...

23 Nov 2016 12:09
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Nico Rosberg "in a good place" ahead of title decider
Nico Rosberg has said he feels "confident" going into the championship decider in Abu Dhabi this weekend. The German, who has missed out to Lewis Hamilton for the las...

23 Nov 2016 11:37
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Canadian Grand Prix secured
The Canadian Grand Prix will go ahead next year. The news comes after the race was listed as subject to confirmation, following a delay to promised circuit improvements. But t...

23 Nov 2016 10:43
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No Christmas lunch for Ferrari employees
Ferrari could have cancelled their Christmas lunch this year according to a well connected Italian journalist. Ferrari media insider Leo Turrini, says that 'friends' ha...

23 Nov 2016 10:35
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GP2: Antonio Giovinazzi "thinking only of Abu Dhabi"
Antonio Giovinazzi is looking to secure the GP2 title this weekend. The Italian rookie currently leads the standings by seven points from Red Bull protégé Pierre ...

23 Nov 2016 10:14
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Daniil Kvyat preparing for more physical 2017
Daniil Kvyat is looking forward to putting a tough 2016 behind him, and is looking forward to preparing for 2017. The Russian had a tough time this year, being dropped by Red B...

23 Nov 2016 09:46
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McLaren in need of a title sponsor - Zak Brown
New McLaren executive director Zak Brown has said that McLaren need a new title sponsor. The team has been without a primary backer since Vodafone chose to not renew their cont...

22 Nov 2016 17:21
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Haas has been working on their 2017 car all season
Romain Grosjean has revealed that Haas have been working on their 2017 car throughout the year. Haas began their time in Formula One impressively by finishing in the top six in...

22 Nov 2016 17:09
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Abu Dhabi "isn’t a track that will naturally suit our package" - Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso feels that McLaren could struggle in Abu Dhabi this weekend. McLaren have made steady progress throughout the season but the two-time champion still expects dif...

22 Nov 2016 17:03
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Alfonso Celis Jr. to get FP1 outing in Abu Dhabi
Sahara Force India have revealed that Nico Hulkenberg will sit out of first practice in his final race weekend with the team. Alfonso Celis Jr. will make his sixth free practic...

22 Nov 2016 16:54
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Eric Boullier "incredibly proud" despite McLaren difficulties
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has said that while the team are still not where they would like to be, he is "incredibly proud" of the steps they have made in r...

22 Nov 2016 16:34
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Sergio Perez: "Nobody wants to have a bad final race"
Sergio Perez is looking to end the 2016 Formula One season on a high. The Mexican has been instrumental in Force India's rise to fourth in the constructors' standings, ...

22 Nov 2016 15:53
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Mercedes ready to manage tension
Mercedes technical chief Paddy Lowe insists that the team will be ready to deal with any potential tension between title rivals Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton. The Silver Arro...

22 Nov 2016 15:12
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Nico Rosberg not going to drive dirty according to Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton thinks that Nico Rosberg won't play dirty in the championship showdown this weekend. The German holds a 12-point lead in the championship going into the fina...

22 Nov 2016 14:50
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BTCC: Matt Simpson joins Team Dynamics for 2017
Matt Simpson will return for a second season in the British Touring Car Championship next year, once again behind the wheel of a Honda Civic Type R. However, after his dé...

22 Nov 2016 14:20
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Toto Wolff not interested in F1 role
Toto Wolff has reiterated that he is not interested in succeeding Bernie Ecclestone. F1 sponsor guru Zak Brown had been tipped for the role but was yesterday unveiled as an exe...

22 Nov 2016 12:38
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Thierry Boutsen tips Stoffel Vandoorne for success
Former Formula One driver Thierry Boutsen feels Stoffel Vandoorne has what it takes to become F1's next Max Verstappen-like sensation. The Beligian will make hiss full-time...

22 Nov 2016 12:02
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Jacques Villeneuve: "He has the championship in his pocket"
Jacques Villeneuve feels that Alain Prost-esque Nico Rosberg will deserve to win the championship this year. The German is within touching difference of his first title, holdin...

22 Nov 2016 11:13
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WEC: Jenson Button also keen on a Le Mans future
Jenson Button has said he would like to race at Le Mans in the future. Recently, Button's McLaren team mate Fernando Alonso hinted that he may already have a deal in place ...

22 Nov 2016 10:54
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Mixed feelings on 2017 for Toto Wolff
Toto Wolff has admitted to mixed feelings about 2017. Next year will see a huge regulation overhaul that will bring major aerodynamic changes that Wolff thinks will bring an &q...

22 Nov 2016 10:23
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Zak Brown takes up executive director role at McLaren
Zak Brown has been appointed executive director of McLaren Technology Group. The American, who takes up the role in the wake of Ron Dennis' controversial departure last wee...

22 Nov 2016 09:44
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Jenson Button looking forward to "hugely emotional" final race
Jenson Button is looking forward to concluding his Formula One career this weekend and starting a new "chapter" in his career. While not officially retiring, Button w...

21 Nov 2016 17:45
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Warren Buffet to play a role in F1 takeover?
Warren Buffet could become a key player in Liberty Media's takeover of Formula One. The American Billionaire, the third richest man in the world according to Forbes, is rep...

21 Nov 2016 17:20
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Sergio Perez eager to get to work with "impressive" Esteban Ocon
Sergio Perez is looking forward to partnering young Esteban Ocon next season. The Frenchman will move to Force India after half a season with Manor, and Perez can't wait to...

21 Nov 2016 16:45
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Malaysia Grand Prix to end after 2018
The Malaysia Grand Prix will be off the Formula One calendar after the 2018 season. That is the claim of the country’s tourism and culture minister, with the race set to ...

21 Nov 2016 16:11
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Lewis Hamilton looking to win despite "pretty impossible odds"
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he is faced with "pretty impossible odds" as he looks to win his fourth Formula One title in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Hamilton is curr...

21 Nov 2016 16:00
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Romain Grosjean has his sights set on Haas wins
Romain Grosjean is aiming for podiums and wins with Haas after notching up points during the American team's début season. Grosjean finished in the top six in the fi...

21 Nov 2016 15:50
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McLaren confirm Apple talks
McLaren have admitted that talks did take place with Apple over a potential takeover. The American tech giant was reported back in September to be in discussions to buy out McL...

21 Nov 2016 15:15
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WEC: Fernando Alonso hints at WEC deal
Fernando Alonso has dropped the firmest hint yet that he will race in the World Endurance Championship when his time in Formula One comes to an end. The Spaniard has long been ...

21 Nov 2016 14:35
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Sauber retain Marcus Ericsson
Sauber have announced that they will be keeping Marcus Ericsson for a third season in 2017. The announcement, which was expected, leaves just three unconfirmed seats on the gri...

21 Nov 2016 13:31
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Bernie Ecclestone wants two races per weekend

Bernie Ecclestone has proposed another radical change to the Grand Prix weekend. The Formula One supremo has suggested a number of radical changes over the years, with almost a...

21 Nov 2016 13:31
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