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Hulkenberg reveals he lost weight in 2015
Nico Hulkenberg has admitted he has slimmed down during the course of the 2015 season. Although highly rated and the reigning Le Mans champion, German Hulkenberg has struggled a...
24 Oct 2015 09:08 -
FIA to launch tender for new F1 engine supplier
The FIA has agreed to launch a tender process for a new parallel engine formula. That is the claim of Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, reporting that Bernie Ecclestone has ma...
24 Oct 2015 08:59 -
Haas books chassis crash tests for January
Haas' preparations for its 2016 formula one debut are speeding up. Gunther Steiner, the new American team's boss, is on site in Austin this weekend, and on Friday was sp...
24 Oct 2015 08:42 -
Chat about the first free practice of the US GP
You can chat below this message with other visitors of this website about the first free practice in Austin, Texas. The session at the Circuit of the Americas will start at 16:0...
23 Oct 2015 16:45 -
Russian official urges Ecclestone to revive V8s
Russian grand prix chief Igor Ermilin has backed Bernie Ecclestone's desire to force the return of screaming V8 power in formula one. As Red Bull struggles to secure a V6 &...
23 Oct 2015 14:32 -
Lauda's role as TV pundit now in doubt
Niki Lauda admits he is not sure he will still split his time between Mercedes and working for German television beyond this season. At the Russian grand prix a fortnight ago, ...
23 Oct 2015 14:32 -
Perez feels sorry for Magnussen
The signs are growing stronger by the day that a second Mexican will be added to the F1 grid in 2016. He is Esteban Gutierrez, the former Sauber racer who this year has been se...
23 Oct 2015 13:59 -
Alonso: "Honda has 'found the way' with upgrade"
It sounds odd, but Jenson Button says he wants McLaren teammate Fernando Alonso to "annihilate" him this weekend in Austin. That is because only the Spaniard's ca...
23 Oct 2015 13:24 -
Grosjean and Sainz Jr. ready to race after Sochi crash
Romain Grosjean and Carlos Sainz, both victims of separate high-speed crashes a fortnight ago in Russia, say they are fully recovered. Toro Rosso's Sainz checked himself ou...
23 Oct 2015 13:15 -
Red Bull teams not using upgraded Renault engine
Red Bull looks set to turn down Renault's new engine specification in Austin and beyond. It is seemingly just the latest chapter in the messy divorce between the formerly m...
23 Oct 2015 12:20 -
Teams prepare for Austin with one eye on Mexico
Hurricane Patricia, and the "life-threatening storms" it is set to bring to Austin this weekend, is not the only worry on F1 teams' minds at present. Another is t...
23 Oct 2015 12:15 -
Ecclestone want 22 races per year
Bernie Ecclestone sounds unfazed that the FIA regulations for 2016 set a cap of just 20 races for the season. Earlier, with Azerbaijan to make its bow next year and Germany ret...
23 Oct 2015 09:53 -
Magnussen not in US and Mexico
Kevin Magnussen will not be in Austin or Mexico. Before McLaren announced its impending split with the Danish reserve driver, Magnussen stopped coming to grands prix due to bre...
23 Oct 2015 09:19 -
New manager for Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo has signed up with sports manager Simon Bayliff, known for managing Tour de France star Mark Cavendish and formerly with British football legend David Beckham. ...
22 Oct 2015 13:31 -
Mercedes fixes Sochi reliability problems
Mercedes has travelled to Austin with fixes for the two reliability problems suffered at Sochi recently. Nico Rosberg's title chances were effectively destroyed when a smal...
22 Oct 2015 12:55 -
Three drivers in race Manor 2016 raceseats
At Manor, three divided by two plus a Mercedes power unit means the British team has revved up its asking price for 2016. Toto Wolff, the Mercedes chief, has said now on severa...
22 Oct 2015 12:24 -
Rosberg not giving up 2015 title
Nico Rosberg is refusing to give up on the 2015 drivers' championship, although even his Mercedes boss does not agree. "It's a shame that Nico was not able to keep...
22 Oct 2015 12:17 -
Haas likely to complete driver line-up this weekend
Rumours indicate Haas will complete its 2016 driver lineup this weekend in Austin. Insiders report that with Frenchman Romain Grosjean already signed up, the new American team ...
22 Oct 2015 11:52 -
Charlie Whiting approves Mexico City circuit
Mere days before the F1 teams begin to touch down in Mexico City, the renovated Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit has been officially approved by the FIA. On his way to Aust...
22 Oct 2015 11:26 -
US GP chief: "Ecclestone 'entitled to opinion"
US grand prix boss Jason Dial has responded to disparaging remarks made about America by F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone. In the days leading into this weekend's Austin race, ...
22 Oct 2015 10:52 -
Marko confident of Red Bull motorcrisis solution
Dr Helmut Marko says he is "confident" Red Bull's engine supply crisis will finally end this weekend in Austin. If it is not solved, team owner Dietrich Mateschit...
22 Oct 2015 10:30 -
Force India waiting for F1 investigation 'answer'
It may be weeks or months before the European Commission decides whether or not to investigate formula one. The anti-competitive arm of the executive body has confirmed it rece...
21 Oct 2015 15:15 -
Wolff: "Three-car top teams would bring a great new dimension"
Mercedes is keen and ready in the event that F1 needs to deploy three-car teams as quickly as 2016. That is the admission of Toto Wolff, who sounds even more enthusiastic about...
21 Oct 2015 14:23 -
Ecclestone says Mosley not returning to F1
Bernie Ecclestone has played down suggestions he is trying to engineer a return to power for his old F1 sparring partner Max Mosley. As the sport's problems mount up, it wa...
21 Oct 2015 13:42 -
Wolff: "Rule tweaks give Renault and Honda more space to develop engine
Mercedes agreed for F1 to ease its engine development restrictions because the sport needs more competitive teams. That is the claim of Toto Wolff, after a key engine summit in...
21 Oct 2015 11:08 -
No engine upgrade yet for Ferrari in Austin
Ferrari has decided to postpone the introduction of a new engine specification for now, Italian sources are reporting. Earlier, boss Maurizio Arrivabene admitted there was a po...
21 Oct 2015 10:33 -
Brawn: "Still hope for Schumacher recovery"
One of Michael Schumacher's closest friends and former colleagues says there is still "hope" the F1 legend will recover. As the two-year anniversary of the ...
21 Oct 2015 09:53 -
Jos Verstappen: "Max is the new 'Boss'
As an F1 driver, he was affectionately known as Jos 'The Boss' Verstappen. It was a tribute to his bravery and audacity, particularly when wheel-to-wheel with a rival, ...
21 Oct 2015 09:28 -
Montoya opposed to covering cockpits
Juan Pablo Montoya says he is opposed to the idea of covering the cockpits of open-wheel racing cars. Recent deaths in formula one (Jules Bianchi) and Indycar (Justin Wilson) h...
20 Oct 2015 12:35 -
Todt: "Engine manufacturers 'not interested' in reducing costs"
The only real problem with today's engine regulations is the cost, according to FIA president Jean Todt. In a joint interview with German broadcaster ZDF, however, Bernie E...
20 Oct 2015 12:15 -
Ecclestone could sue Red Bull if they leave F1
Red Bull's rivals, and even F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, have admitted their sympathy for the former champions is low amid the engine supply crisis. Having terminate...
20 Oct 2015 11:25 -
Bernie Ecclestone: I want V8s back for 2016
Bernie Ecclestone has told The Independent Newspaper that he would want the V8 engines compiled with a KERs package to be made available from 2016. Due to Mercedes and Ferrari&...
20 Oct 2015 10:53 -
Montoya: "Good timing powered Hamilton to titles"
Lewis Hamilton's looming back-to-back title triumph is more about "timing" than driving brilliance. That is the claim of former F1 race winner and 2015 Indycar run...
20 Oct 2015 10:45 -
Cowell: "Extra exhausts will improve F1 sound"
Mercedes' engine chief is confident changes to the regulations will turn up the volume for 2016. The mild tones of the sport since the dawning of the new 'power unit...
20 Oct 2015 10:15 -
Breaking News: Renault Big Upgrade ready for Austin
F1Today has learned that Renault will use the majority of their 12 tokens for an updated power unit that is set to be available exclusively for Red Bull and not Toro Rosso. Thi...
19 Oct 2015 18:53 -
Wolff: "Manor seat could be too expensive for Wehrlein"
Toto Wolff has repeated his warning that there is no guarantee Pascal Wehrlein will make his F1 debut with Manor next year. Before the newly 21-year-old German wrapped up the D...
19 Oct 2015 16:55 -
Ecclestone defends 'opinions' after pro-Putin interview
Bernie Ecclestone has defended airing his "opinions" in a controversial interview with Russian state-funded television RT. Just as his sport makes to the trek to Aust...
19 Oct 2015 16:53 -
Merhi not responding at Alonso's 'aeroplane' quote
Roberto Merhi has refused to criticise countryman Fernando Alonso for mocking the British backmarker Manor. With Manor switching to Mercedes power for 2016, a cheeky Alonso rec...
19 Oct 2015 16:45 -
Permane: "Renault delay adds 'compromises' to 2016 car"
Leading Lotus engineer Alan Permane has admitted every passing day risks adding "compromises" to the design of next year's car. The troubled Enstone team is in th...
19 Oct 2015 16:43 -
Marko: "Hopefully solution in Austin to end crisis"
Dr Helmut Marko is hoping a solution to Red Bull's engine crisis is just around the corner. The energy drink company is splitting with its current partner Renault, but it h...
19 Oct 2015 16:35 -
Todt willing to help solve Red Bull crisis
Jean Todt has not ruled out getting involved to help keep Red Bull in formula one. The current FIA president is regularly criticised for his low-profile, hands-off approach to ...
19 Oct 2015 16:32 -
Verstappen keeps options open amid Red Bull crisis
An 18-year-old rookie is clearly the hottest property on F1's driver market. Max Verstappen is under firm contract to Red Bull, but the energy drink company is threatening t...
19 Oct 2015 16:18 -
Rosberg: "I am fighting Hamilton, not Vettel"
According to some, Lewis Hamilton has now established himself as clearly the de-facto 'number 1' at Mercedes. Indeed, as that pecking-order appears ever-clearer, all of...
19 Oct 2015 13:08 -
Austrian newspaper names Lauda as candidate to replace Ecclestone
Niki Lauda, the F1 legend and current Mercedes team chairman, has emerged as a leading candidate to replace Bernie Ecclestone. That is the claim of the Austrian newspaper Oster...
19 Oct 2015 11:36 -
Saxo Bank may help Magnussen with Lotus seat
A Danish bank's departing chief is not sure Saxo Bank is going to continue as a sponsor of the Lotus team beyond 2015. Currently, the fate of the entire Enstone team ...
19 Oct 2015 10:50 -
New Mercedes Engine isn't any Miracle claims Wolff
In light of Mercedes Customers' enthusiasm to have the newly updated Power Unit that the works team debuted in Monza. Head Boss of the Silver Arrows has told Motorsport...
19 Oct 2015 01:29 -
Sauber are Stupid implies Lauda
The non-executive Chairman of Mercedes Niki Lauda has questioned Sauber's decision to launch a complaint to the EU. Both Sauber and Force India have joined forces in an att...
19 Oct 2015 00:06 -
Hamilton wants F1 Weekends to Change
Lewis Hamilton has told SKY Sports' Reporters that he would like a complete overhaul of Formula One's weekend format, in particular, referencing to Friday Practice. Fri...
18 Oct 2015 22:27 -
Kevin Magnussen to leave McLaren
After two years with Team McLaren, young dane Kevin Magnussen will leave the Woking based outfit at the end of 2015. After an impressive first season last year with the team, w...
18 Oct 2015 11:05 -
Red Bull Behaviour is odd according to Toto Wolff
Mercedes' Head of Motorsport Toto Wolff believes that Red Bull's behaviour while they attempt to land a competitive engine has been rather odd. Red Bull have ...
17 Oct 2015 18:46 -
Commentary: Does Hamilton and Mercedes need Fernando Alonso or Sebastian Vettel?
Championship Leader Lewis Hamilton may have implied during an interview with Russian Newschannel RT, that one day he would like to have Fernando Alonso or Sebastian Vettel as a ...
17 Oct 2015 10:02 -
Bernie Ecclestone does not have any Enthusiasm with America
While Texas prepares to host its fourth race at the Circuit of Americas, Bernie Ecclestone has admitted that he lacks Enthusiasm with America. In a frank interview with Russain...
17 Oct 2015 09:47 -
Sebastian Vettel - Red Bull will not Leave
Red Bull Racing will not leave the sport, that is according to Sebastian Vettel, who had spent 14 years with the team before moving to Ferrari. Three wins in 2014 and just thre...
16 Oct 2015 18:36 -
Three-Car Teams still a Possibility for 2016
Mercedes Head of Motorsport Toto Wolff believes that 3-car teams still could be on the cards for the 2016 season, as Red Bull and Toro Rosso's future remains unknown. The r...
16 Oct 2015 18:14 -
Analysis: It's all about the powers
F1 and power are inseparable. It’s not a coincidence, however, that ‘power’ covers both ‘engine power’ and ‘mightiness’. RedBull’...
16 Oct 2015 17:48 -
Breaking News: Chinese set to buyout F1 for $8.5bn
SKY News is reporting that China Media Capital are set to buyout Formula 1 for $8.5bn within the next 90 days. The bidders are one of China's most largest investment firms,...
16 Oct 2015 16:35 -
FIA and engine manufacturers agree on in-season development in 2016
The FIA and Formula 1's engine manufacturers have reached an agreement on allowing in-season development. This is the claim of autosport.com. The current system regulates d...
16 Oct 2015 12:21 -
Wehrlein meets Wolff to talk about F1 future
Two important meetings that will determine Pascal Wehrlein's future in formula one are now looming. The first is this weekend at Hockenheim, where the young German will blo...
16 Oct 2015 11:14 -
No sympathy by Lauda with Saubers European Commision complaint
Niki Lauda has slammed Sauber after the Swiss team filed a complaint about F1's governance with the European Commission. Sauber chief Monisha Kaltenborn, backed by the Silv...
16 Oct 2015 10:06 -
Raikkonen not ruling out F1 beyond 2016
Kimi Raikkonen has not ruled out extending his stay in formula one even beyond the end of 2016. Earlier, the popular Finn's future beyond this season was clouded as Ferrari...
16 Oct 2015 09:26 -
Williams sets up Wet Weather and Low Speed Group
Williams have decided to set-up a work group to help understand why they suffer in low-speed areas and adverse weather conditions. Only on two occasions this year has both Will...
15 Oct 2015 17:28 -
Arrivabene backs Raikkonen after criticism
Ferrari has leapt to the defence of Kimi Raikkonen, amid rising criticism of the Finn's driving in Russia. The 2007 world champion was penalised by the stewards for ending ...
15 Oct 2015 12:21 -
McLaren-Honda update better than expected
McLaren-Honda is suddenly sounding much more confident about the future. Until now, while insisting that the fabled Anglo-Japanese combination will eventually bear fruit, there...
15 Oct 2015 12:02 -
F1 calender is attack on Le Mans says Neveu
Le Mans chief Gerard Neveu says F1's re-jigged calendar for 2016 is "a clear attack" on the fabled 24 hour endurance race. FIA president Jean Todt has already app...
15 Oct 2015 11:41 -
Return of Exhaust Blown Aero?
Following a Regulation Change that states the Wastgate Tailpipe and Exhaust now have to be separate for 2016, was done to increase the noise of the V6 Power Unit. However, some ...
15 Oct 2015 11:37 -
Massa: "2017 best chance for Williams"
Williams' Felipe Massa admits the British team might struggle to take on the might of grandees Mercedes and Ferrari until 2017. Despite the fact it is an engine 'custom...
15 Oct 2015 11:02 -
Haas hints Gutierrez to be teammate Grosjean
Gunther Steiner has given the strongest hint yet that Haas will complete its first F1 driver lineup with Esteban Gutierrez. The new American team has already signed up Lotus...
15 Oct 2015 10:22 -
Verstappen linked with Ferrari seat
Speculation about his F1 future is swirling around teen sensation Max Verstappen. The latest rumours have been triggered by the Red Bull engine crisis, as the energy drink comp...
15 Oct 2015 09:14 -
History: The cockpit canopy
Every two or three years a new chapter in the discussion about the closed cockpit opens. It must be said that critics do have their reasons. Sadly, we had to say goodbye to Jule...
14 Oct 2015 20:46 -
Raikkonen and Bottas exchange words says Hakkinen
Countrymen Valtteri Bottas and Kimi Raikkonen exchanged words in the wake of their controversial last-lap crash. That is the claim of a third Finn, former double world champion...
14 Oct 2015 14:39
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