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F1 teams open to buying into the sport
F1 teams are open to the concept of buying into the sport's commercial rights. US media tycoon John Malone's Liberty Media Group have purchased the sport from CVC and r...

17 Sep 2016 11:20
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F1Today Editorial: Could Ecclestone be Replaced Early?
New owners Liberty Media could scrap the idea of having Bernie Ecclestone in charge for the next three years. Three leading British Media Publications: Telegraph, Daily Mail an...

17 Sep 2016 01:12
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Renault Power Unit Upgrade available to all Four Drivers
Today, Max Verstappen has successfully ran the new upgraded Renault Power Unit. The French Manufacture have confirmed, from tomorrow, all four drivers will now run the upda...

17 Sep 2016 00:11
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Nico Rosberg fastest in FP2
Nico Rosberg rounded out the second practice session on top with a lap time of 1 minute 44.152. Rosberg was over two and a half tenths ahead of Kimi Raikkonen. The two Red Bull...

16 Sep 2016 17:02
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Paddy Lowe hits back at Ferrari switch rumours
Paddy Lowe has hit back at rumours linking him with a switch to Ferrari. The Italian newspaper La Stampa claimed that, with James Allison recently stepping down at Ferrari amid ...

16 Sep 2016 13:55
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Manor pushing to catch Renault
Manor have revealed that they are not only hoping to finish ahead of Sauber this season, but re also looking to catch Renault in the constructor standings. After Manor took hom...

16 Sep 2016 13:36
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Red Bulls fastest in FP1 in Singapore
The Red Bull of Max Verstappen finished the first practice session at Singapore in first place after he set a 1 minute 45.823. Verstappen's lap was half a tenth faster...

16 Sep 2016 13:32
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Lance Stroll: "2017 good time to make F1 debut"
Lance Stroll says he thinks 2017 is a "good time" for him to make his F1 debut. Still 17, the French Canadian and European F3 championship leader is the favourite to b...

16 Sep 2016 13:04
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Magnussen denies Renault Ultimatum
Kevin Magnussen has told reporters at Singapore that he has not given his team, Renault, an ultimatum for them to make a decision for their 2017 driver line-up. Ever since Vand...

16 Sep 2016 12:52
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Alonso: "Honda can target Mercedes for 2017"
Fernando Alonso thinks Honda can be targeting Mercedes for 2017. The works McLaren-Honda project struggled in 2015 but has made big strides forwards this year. And according to ...

16 Sep 2016 12:29
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F1 needs to become the New Pokemon Go - Jenson Button
2009 World Champion Jenson Button has offered some advice to new owners Liberty Media on how to improve Formula One. The Briton believes that the sport must become the new Poke...

16 Sep 2016 12:19
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Fernando Alonso plays down high Singapore expectations
McLaren driver Fernando Alonso has played down talk that McLaren can spring a big surprise at this weekends Singapore Grand Prix. Alonso's team-mate Jenson Button has state...

16 Sep 2016 12:06
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F1 'silly season' extends to Bernie Ecclestone's job
It's not just 'silly season' in the F1 driver camp. British newspapers - including the Times, Guardian and Telegraph - are all reporting that, with Liberty Media tak...

16 Sep 2016 11:48
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Inconsistent clutch could cost Hamilton the title
Lewis Hamilton has admitted he is worried poor starts could cost him the 2016 world championship. The Briton has had several poor race starts in 2016, most recently at Monza whe...

16 Sep 2016 11:15
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Magnussen frustrated about Renault driver delay
Kevin Magnussen has admitted to some frustration about Renault's delayed decision about the shape of the works team's 2017 driver lineup. Earlier, it was believed the te...

16 Sep 2016 10:53
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FIA unable to outlaw Mercedes suspension until 2018
The FIA may not be able to outlaw Mercedes controversial active suspension device next year. Paddock whispers in Singapore indicate that the innovation that mimics active suspe...

15 Sep 2016 17:27
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Overview of PU components: Singapore 2016
Here is an overview of the used components for the powertrain, or power unit (PU), for each driver prior to this weekend's Grand Prix in Singapore. ICE stands for Internal ...

15 Sep 2016 17:19
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Singapore by numbers
The Singapore Grand Prix has established itself as one of Formula One's standout events, despite it's relatively brief time on the F1 calendar. Below you will fin...

15 Sep 2016 17:15
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Drivers hoping for closer field following series takeover
Sergio Perez hopes that the Formula One field will get closer following it's takeover by Liberty Media Group. The drivers present in Thursday's press conference in Sing...

15 Sep 2016 16:34
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Marcus Ericsson set for 50th Grand Prix
Nico Rosberg isn't the only Formula One driver celebrating a milestone this weekend. This weekend's Singapore Grand Prix will mark the 50th Grand Prix start for Marcus ...

15 Sep 2016 16:26
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Daniel Ricciardo: "The tyres do normally get a hard time"
Daniel Ricciardo has said that the heat of the Singapore Grand Prix race weekend could open up opportunities for Red Bull and rivals Ferrari to experiment with tyre strategies. ...

15 Sep 2016 16:14
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Daniel Ricciardo discusses the 'shoey'
Daniel Ricciardo has shed some light on his now-famous podium antic: the shoey. Daniel Ricciardo has twice this season drank champagne out of his shoe on the podium and now he&...

15 Sep 2016 16:07
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Singapore Grand Prix photo album
Formula One's returns to Singapore this weekend for the ninth running of Formula One's original night race. Take a look through our image gallery for the 2016 Singapore...

15 Sep 2016 15:51
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Drivers speak of Singapore challenges
This weekend's Singapore Grand Prix is set to be the most physical event of the year. The intense heat, the none stop nature of the circuit, and the city location make this...

15 Sep 2016 15:49
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Valtteri Bottas hoping for a competitive team mate in 2017
Valtteri Bottas is hoping his team mate will be someone who can challenge him next year. However, he admitted that he still doesn't know if he will be driving for Williams ...

15 Sep 2016 15:41
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Jolyon Palmer confident he still has 2017 Renault chance
Jolyon Palmer is confident that the remaining races onf the 2016 Formula One season can help him retain his Renault seat. Renault have yet to confirm their drivers for next sea...

15 Sep 2016 14:21
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IndyCar: Parents of former Indy and NASCAR racer Robby Gordon believed dead
Two people have been found dead in a home owned by former IndyCar and NASCAR driver Robby Gordon. The 67-year-old female and a 68-year-old male were found yesterday evening in ...

15 Sep 2016 14:05
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Sergio Perez announcement delayed, Force India stay hinted
Sergio Perez has said that he hopes to announce his 2017 plans by the upcoming Malaysia Grand Prix. Perez had intended to confirm his future by this weekend but a delay had put...

15 Sep 2016 13:59
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Nico Rosberg set for 200th GP start
Nico Rosberg will make his 200th Grand Prix start in Singapore this weekend. Only 15 driers in history have more Grand Prix starts. Of the current drivers, Felipe Massa, Kimi R...

15 Sep 2016 13:36
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World Series: Robert Kubica to make racing return
Robert Kubica will make only his second racing appearance in over five years when he enters the Spa round of the Renault Sport Trophy next weekend. The Pole, whose Formula One ...

15 Sep 2016 13:16
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IndyCar: IndyCar confirms aero kit demise
IndyCar has confirmed that manufacturer-specific aero kits will be phased out at the end of next season. Since last season engine manufacturers Honda and Chevrolet have develop...

15 Sep 2016 12:21
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Manor accelerating forward with five-year plan
Manor Racing owner Stephen Fitzpatrick has said that the team has met expectations set out for them so far this year. Energy magnate Fitzpatrick rescued the team from collapse ...

15 Sep 2016 11:59
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Daniil Kvyat refreshed after summer break
Daniil Kvyat has admitted that the summer break allowed him to relieve himself of the stress from the first part of the season. The Russian was dropped by Red Bull just one rac...

15 Sep 2016 11:09
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Mercedes drivers confident Singapore slump won't be repeated
Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg are confident that the team won't face a repeat of last season's visit to Singapore. In the night race last year, Merce...

15 Sep 2016 10:56
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Romain Grosjean hails Gene Haas
Romain Grosjean has spoken of his admiration for Haas F1 Team owner Gene Haas, almost a year since he was announced as Haas' first driver in Formula One. The Franco-Swiss d...

15 Sep 2016 10:27
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Jenson Button happy with just one championship
Jenson Button has revealed he would be content retiring from Formula One with just one world championship to his name. The Briton, who won the championship in 2009 for Brawn, w...

15 Sep 2016 10:17
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Kyalami certified by the FIA
Former-South African Grand Prix venue Kyalami has been given a Grade 2 certification from motorsport's governing body. The circuit has undergone a dramatic transformation s...

15 Sep 2016 09:49
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Video: A lap of Singapore onboard with Vettel
Singapore hosts the Grand Prix of Singapore this weekend. As a preview, watch a video of a lap onboard with Sebastian Vettel around the Marina Bay Street Circuit. ...

15 Sep 2016 09:45
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F1's new owners could conflict with Bernie Ecclestone according to Max Mosley
Max Mosley has said that the hands-on approach by Formula One's new owners Liberty Media could cause conflict with Bernie Ecclestone. Speaking to BBC 5 Live, the former FIA...

15 Sep 2016 09:17
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Jenson Button adds Super GT to list of potential destinations
Jenson Button has said he may race in the Super GT series next year. While also reiterating his desire to compete in Rallycross events, Button told reporters in Singapore that ...

14 Sep 2016 17:40
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IndyCar: Alex Zanardi wins gold at Rio Paralympics
Alex Zanardi has won his third Paralympic gold medal. On the eve of the15 year anniversary of the tragic accident during a Champ Car race at Lausitzring that caused him to lose...

14 Sep 2016 16:21
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IndyCar: Josef Newgarden aiming to climb standings in final race
Josef Newgarden is looking to climb to third in the standings at the IndyCar season finale at Sonoma this weekend. The Tennessee native currently sits fifth in the standings wi...

14 Sep 2016 16:10
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Sauber drivers optimistic of a step forward in Singapore
Marcus Ericsson is looking forward to returning to Singapore this weekend. The Swede has yet to register points this season and came close to scoring last year in Singapore, bu...

14 Sep 2016 16:03
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IndyCar: Juan Pablo Montoya going all out for the win in season finale
Juan Pablo Montoya is aiming to end his dismal 2016 IndyCar series campaign by winning the season finale at Sonoma on Sunday. Montoya led the championship throughout the season...

14 Sep 2016 15:49
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Daniel Ricciardo hoping to claim 'Monaco win' in Singapore
Daniel Ricciardo is hoping that he can avenge his lost Monaco Grand Prix victory this weekend in Singapore. The Australian missed out the win in Formula One's crown jewel e...

14 Sep 2016 15:34
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Kimi Raikkonen refusing to guarantee a repeat of Singapore success
Kimi Raikkonen has said he can't promise that Ferrari will be able to fight for the victory in Singapore this weekend, despite the Italian team taking a convincing win under...

14 Sep 2016 14:33
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Remembering Sebastian Vettel's first win
On this day in 2008, Sebastian Vettel won his first Grand Prix. Driving for Toro Rosso, which just three years earlier was the popular but unsuccessful Minardi team, Vettel had...

14 Sep 2016 13:51
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Battle for fourth could be settled by top three teams
Claire Williams believes that the top three teams will hold the key to deciding who will come out on top in the battle for fourth place. The British team are currently locked i...

14 Sep 2016 13:15
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Felipe Nasr a lot happier at Sauber after takeover
Felipe Nasr has said he is a lot happier at Sauber since the team was taken over. After facing collapse earlier this year, the 24-year-old publicly spoke out about his uncertai...

14 Sep 2016 12:20
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Robert Doornbos tips Max Verstappen for Singapore win

Ex-Formula One driver Robert Doornbos thinks his compatriot Max Verstappen could win this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix. Despite dominating the season again, many aren'...

14 Sep 2016 11:40
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Kevin Magnussen running out of time for Renault renewal
Kevin Magnussen's chances of remaining at Renault are running out, according to Danish newspaper BT. The publication reports that a 2017 'option' in the former McLa...

14 Sep 2016 11:33
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Bernie Ecclestone hits out at countries refusing to spend on GPs
Bernie Ecclestone has criticised European nations that refuse to spend more to keep their Grand Prix on the Formula One calendar. When asked recently by Top Gear which races he...

14 Sep 2016 10:57
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Max Verstappen not affected by criticism
Christian Horner has said that Max Verstappen is not letting criticism get to him. The teenager has come under increased pressure this season for his aggressive driving but the...

14 Sep 2016 10:43
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FE: Video: Lucas di Grassi takes to the ice in Formula E car
Lucas di Grassi has driven a Formula E car on an ice cap in Greenland as part of a series initiative to combat global warming. Marking the first time a single seater car has be...

14 Sep 2016 10:15
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No more major upgrades planned for Red Bull
Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner has revealed that the team only plans to bring minor updates to their 2016 challenger for the rest of the season, with their focu...

14 Sep 2016 10:01
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Williams profits increase in 2016
Williams have posted a profit for the first part of 2016. The British team, who had struggled to match the financial firepower of the big teams in the latter part of the 2000s ...

14 Sep 2016 09:41
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Nico Rosberg insists race-by-race approach is working
Nico Rosberg says his approach of going for race wins rather than looking at the overall championship picture is paying off. The German dominated the early part of the year bef...

13 Sep 2016 18:30
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WEC: Tom Kristensen and Petter Solberg to make ROC return
Tom Kristensen and Petter Solberg have become the latest drivers to be announced for January's Race of Champions event in Miami. Kristensen's appearance will be his 15t...

13 Sep 2016 16:37
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IndyCar: Carlin edging closer to IndyCar programme
Trevor Carlin is closer than ever to fielding an IndyCar entry after Ed Jones' Indy Lights title triumph last weekend. Jones, driving for Carlin, won the feeder series titl...

13 Sep 2016 16:22
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Drivers lose 3kg during Singapore Grand Prix
Formula One drivers will take on a race of endurance this weekend. As well as being one of the longest races on the calender, often finishing close to the two hour limit, it is...

13 Sep 2016 15:58
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IndyCar: Ganassi keen to re-sign Chilton
Chip Ganassi Racing are keen for ex-Formula One driver Max Chilton to re-sign with the team for a number of years. Chilton made the move Stateside last year after losing his F1...

13 Sep 2016 15:38
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Pat Symonds: "Singapore presents many unique challenges"
Pat Symonds has said that going from the high-speed Monza circuit in Italy to the streets of Singapore presents a unique set of challenges. Despite being shorter than Monza, th...

13 Sep 2016 15:09
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Video: Lewis Hamilton looks ahead to Singapore
Ahead of this weekend's Singapore night race, Lewis Hamilton reflects on missing out on victory in the Italian Grand Prix, before looking ahead to this weekend's race in...

13 Sep 2016 14:51
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Video: Nico Hulkenberg discusses the Singapore Grand Prix
Watch as Nico Hulkenberg talks through the Marina Bay circuit in Singapore, discussing the challenges of the race, and the differences between race weekends there and in Europe ...

13 Sep 2016 14:49
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Dakar: Peugeot unveils new 3008 DKR
Peugeot has unveiled the car with which it will compete in the Dakar Rally next year. The new 3008 DKR, presented in an interim silver colour scheme replaces the 2008 DKR which...

13 Sep 2016 14:16
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FIA looking to outlaw Mercedes 'active suspension' device
The FIA and rival teams want to cover up a loophole in the rules that Mercedes have been able to exploit this year. According to Auto Motor und Sport in Germany, Mercedes has a...

13 Sep 2016 13:42
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Renault expect to put on a reasonable show" in Singapore
Renault are expecting the Marina Bay circuit in Singapore to play to their strengths. After a strong qualifying in Belgium, fifteenth for Jolyon Palmer was the best result the ...

13 Sep 2016 13:31
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Haas looking to return to the points
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner hopes that the team's upgrade package for the Singapore Grand Prix will help them return to the points scoring positions. After a remar...

13 Sep 2016 12:48
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Pirelli chairman hopes Mercedes racers join test roster
Pirelli chairman Marco Tronchetti Provera has said that he thinks is would be wrong for teams not to provide race drivers for the testing of 2017 tyres. So far Kimi Raikkonen a...

13 Sep 2016 12:21
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Nico Rosberg looking to end Singapore podium drought
Nico Rosberg is hoping to return to the Singapore podium this weekend after an eight year absence. As a Williams driver, the second-generation driver finished the inaugural nig...

13 Sep 2016 11:37
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