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Raikkonen breaks his social media silenceKimi Raikkonen has officially joined Instagram and posted his first video claiming that he doesn't know what he's doing. The Finn has gained a reputation for being ...
29 Dec 2017 12:37 -
Hamilton expects Vettel to return "all guns blazing" in 2018Lewis Hamilton believes that Formula 1 will see a much stronger Sebastian Vettel in 2018, having learned from his mistakes this season. Hamilton beat Vettel to the world champio...
29 Dec 2017 12:27 -
Hakkinen praises current pool of F1 talentMika Hakkinen is impressed by the level of talent that currently sits in F1, believing that it is among the best it has ever been. The double-world champion praised the likes of...
28 Dec 2017 17:48 -
Hamilton believes French GP is at the wrong circuit
Four-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has stated his thoughts on the return of the French Grand Prix, claiming that he would prefer to have the race at Magny-Cours. The E...
28 Dec 2017 16:55 -
McLaren switch to papaya livery "very possible"McLaren's Eric Boullier has stated that it is "very possible" the team could switch to a papaya livery in 2018. Many fans called for the return of an orange livery...
28 Dec 2017 13:30 -
Grosjean tips Renault and McLaren to jump midfieldRomain Grosjean believes that Renault and McLaren will leap ahead of the midfield fight in 2018, and will not contest in the closely fought battle of 2017. Up until the final ro...
28 Dec 2017 13:22 -
Brundle hopes Liberty will restore fast scary F1Former Grand Prix driver Martin Brundle believes that Liberty Media must make bold decisions regarding the future of Formula 1. The Sky Sports F1 pundit hopes that the sport'...
28 Dec 2017 11:30 -
Steiner states Haas proved new teams can avoid embarrassmentHaas team principal Guenther Steiner believes that his team has proved a new company can avoid embarrassment when entering Formula 1. The American squad completed its sophomore ...
27 Dec 2017 16:11 -
Massa: "F1 moved away from grandmother driving in 2017"Felipe Massa says that the 2017 cars brought a positive change, as it moved Formula 1 away from "grandmother" driving. The 2017 cars were designed to go much faster th...
27 Dec 2017 15:33 -
Hartley claims age helped with busy 2017 scheduleBrendon Hartley says that his experience in motorsport helped him cope with his busy racing schedule in 2017. The Kiwi raced at eight events in eight weeks towards the end of th...
27 Dec 2017 15:09 -
Wolff urges Williams to be bold with driver choiceMercedes boss Toto Wolff has pressed Williams to be bold when picking its new driver. The Grove-based squad are searching for Felipe Massa's replacement, with Sergey Sirorki...
27 Dec 2017 14:09 -
Brown: "Vandoorne's gap to Alonso was down to car, not driver"McLaren's racing director Zak Brown has defended Stoffel Vandoorne after his debut season in Formula 1. The Belgian had a tough year, driving for the dilapidating McLar...
27 Dec 2017 13:13 -
Hamilton expecting stronger Bottas in 2018Four-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says that he expects Valtteri Bottas to be much stronger next season. Bottas joined the Silver Arrows as Nico Rosberg's replacement t...
27 Dec 2017 12:56 -
Red Bull "not short of options" for 2019Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says that the energy drink team is not short of options for the 2019 season. While the energy drink squad has secured Max Verstappen bey...
27 Dec 2017 12:14 -
McLaren happy with "smooth" integration of Renault power unitMcLaren racing director Eric Boullier has expressed delight over the team's integration of the Renault power unit. In September, the Woking-based squad announced t...
23 Dec 2017 16:20 -
Red Bull observing Honda amid open 2019 engine dealRed Bull's Dr Helmut Marko has said that the energy drinks team is watching Honda's engine development very closely. Honda returned to the sport in 2015 in a partnership...
23 Dec 2017 15:50 -
2018 Ferrari passes FIA crash testsFerrari's 2018 challenger has officially passed the FIA's obligatory crash test, in which all teams are required to succeed in before entering a season. The Maranello sq...
23 Dec 2017 15:08 -
Gasly thinks Honda could surprise in 2018Pierre Gasly believes that it is possible Honda will surprise the motorsport community next year with its engines. The Japanese squad will power Toro Rosso next year after its t...
22 Dec 2017 14:00 -
Wolff slams Halo: "It's a dreadful piece!"Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has spoken out against the Halo head protection device which will be introduced in 2018. The controversial design has caused outrage from fans, who...
22 Dec 2017 13:31 -
Perez admits disappointment over no 2017 podiumSergio Perez says that no podium finish during the 2017 season takes something away from his achievements throughout the year. It marked the first year since 2013 that the 27-ye...
20 Dec 2017 15:45 -
Magnussen disgruntled by performance gap in F1Kevin Magnussen admits that he is unhappy with how big the gap is between the top and midfield teams in Formula 1. In 2017, Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull streaked ahead of the ...
20 Dec 2017 14:41 -
Marchionne states Ferrari must unlock Raikkonen's form in 2018Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne says that Kimi Raikkonen could be replaced at Ferrari in 2019 if the team can't unlock his form. Marchionne believes that the Iceman stil...
19 Dec 2017 13:24 -
No 2018 title sponsor deal for McLarenMcLaren executive director Zak Brown has stated that McLaren will not have a title sponsor next season. When the American joined the team in 2016, he outlined the need for them ...
19 Dec 2017 12:39 -
Steiner: "Haas must improve on aerodynamics front"Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has stated that his team must improve on an aerodynamic front in order to be competitive for next year. Haas, whilst improving on their debu...
19 Dec 2017 10:10 -
Marchionne issues warning to Ferrari threat scepticsFerrari president Sergio Marchionne has said that the Italian marque's previous threats to quit the sport still stand, and those who don't believe them are "playing...
19 Dec 2017 09:40 -
Ferrari to launch 2018 car on February 22ndFerrari confirmed at its annual pre-Christmas media dinner in Maranello that it would unveil its 2018 challenger on February 22nd. The Scuderia is the first team to announc...
18 Dec 2017 16:13 -
Vote for 2017's most dramatic F1 momentThe official Formula 1 website has produced a new vote, following the 'Overtake of the Year' and 'Team Radio of the Year'. Continuing its off-season fan interact...
18 Dec 2017 15:59 -
Szafnauer says Force India's development rate the best ever in 2017Force India's chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer says that the team's rate of development during the 2017 season was the best it has ever been. The year saw a ...
18 Dec 2017 15:29 -
Sainz happy to learn from experienced HulkenbergCarlos Sainz says that he will benefit from having a much more experienced teammate in Nico Hulkenberg. For the final four rounds of the 2017 season, Sainz joined Renault in pre...
18 Dec 2017 14:10 -
Vettel says Ferrari has good and healthy platform for 2018Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel says that after a positive 2017 season, the team will be ready for another title fight next year. The Maranello based squad produced a car that ch...
18 Dec 2017 13:33 -
Lowe: "Halo weight hurts car more than aerodynamic impact"Williams' chief technical officer Paddy Lowe claims that the biggest impact the Halo will have on the 2018 cars is its weight, rather than the aerodynamic implications. The ...
17 Dec 2017 14:51 -
McLaren "needed" change to get back on topMcLaren executive director Zak Brown says that a change of engine manufacturers was needed at McLaren in a bid to get the team back to the top step. The woking squad announ...
17 Dec 2017 14:21 -
Raikkonen: "Only small changes needed for title push"
After failing to de-throne Mercedes in 2017, Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen believes that only a number of small changes are needed to succeed. The Maranello outfit took the chall...
17 Dec 2017 13:42 -
Russell prioritising F2 season over FP1 outingsGeorge Russell says that he will put his planned expectations of Formula 2 ahead of any first free practice sessions he receives in 2018. Russell took part in two FP1 sessions w...
17 Dec 2017 13:12 -
Verstappen has moved on from Austin penalty
Max Verstappen has revealed that he has moved on from his post-race penalty at the US Grand Prix earlier this year. The Dutchman overtook Kimi Raikkonen on the final lap for thi...
16 Dec 2017 19:04 -
Ocon "pretty pleased" with 2017 improvementsEsteban Ocon is relatively happy with how he improved throughout the 2017 season. The Frenchman joined Force India for his first full year in F1, after making his debut mid...
16 Dec 2017 16:40 -
FE: Blomqvist confirmed for Marrakesh ePrixTom Blomqvist has been confirmed by Andretti to race at next month's Marrakesh ePrix. The Morrocan capital will host the second round of the 2017/18 Formula E season, which ...
16 Dec 2017 12:23 -
Wolff admits Mercedes must tackle the car's "vicious character"Mercedes chief Toto Wolff says that Mercedes must work towards ridding the 2018 Mercedes car of its vicious character. Throughout the 2017 season, Wolff described the Mercedes W...
16 Dec 2017 12:18 -
Williams delays driver announcement until JanuaryWilliams has confirmed that it will not announce its 2018 driver line-up until January. The Grove-based team is searching for Felipe Massa's replacement, with Sergey Sirotki...
15 Dec 2017 17:15 -
Stroll encouraged by Williams' response to adversityLance Stroll says that the spirit within the Williams team throughout the difficult weekends in his debut season helped him bounce back. The Canadian completed his maiden season...
15 Dec 2017 15:30 -
Norris ready to step in if McLaren require himMcLaren reserve driver Lando Norris has stated that he feels ready to step in for the team should Fernando Alonso or Stoffel Vandoorne be unavailable to race at any point next s...
15 Dec 2017 11:16 -
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve paddock to be upgradedThe Circuit Gilles Villeneuve has confirmed that its paddock area will undergo a major change next year as it upgrades the facilities. The famous circuit hosts the Canadian...
15 Dec 2017 11:01 -
Magnussen: "Strong on a Sunday, struggling on a Saturday"
Kevin Magnussen believes 2017 has been his strongest season for races, but one of his toughest in terms of qualifying. In his debut season for the Haas team, he managed 5 points...
15 Dec 2017 09:44 -
Lowe admits Massa should have won Azerbaijan GPWilliams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe has stated that Felipe Massa should have emerged victorious at this year's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Brazilian suffered from iss...
14 Dec 2017 15:04 -
Arrivabene states Ferrari need to develop a habit of winningFerrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene says that success must become a consistent feature of the Scuderia's F1 campaign, and not a one-off event. Ferrari's title hopes in 2017...
14 Dec 2017 09:07 -
Wolff: "Wehrlein deserves to be in F1"Mercedes chief Toto Wolff says that it is unfair Pascal Wehrlein looks to be on his way out of the sport. The German lost his drive with Sauber after it was announced that Formu...
13 Dec 2017 10:02 -
Abiteboul praises Sainz for instant Renault impact
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul has thrown praise at Carlos Sainz after the quick impression the Spaniard left. Sainz joined Renault towards the end of the season, as the French ma...
13 Dec 2017 09:30 -
Perez predicting second year pressure for Ocon in 2018Force India’s Sergio Perez is predicting that the pressure will ramp up for teammate Esteban Ocon in 2018. Whilst acknowledging the impressive performance Ocon put in in 2...
13 Dec 2017 09:06 -
Pirelli confirm tyre compounds for first three racesPirelli has confirmed the tyre compounds it will bring to the first three rounds of the 2018 championship. Pirelli will introduce two brand new compounds next year (super hard a...
12 Dec 2017 10:08 -
Tost hopes Kvyat finds a way back to F1Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost says that he is hopeful that Daniil Kvyat will make a return to Formula 1 in the near future. The Russian was dropped completely by the...
12 Dec 2017 09:20 -
Hamilton hopes McLaren will be competitive in 2018Four-time world champion Lewis Hamilton admits that he hopes McLaren will return to the front of the field for the 2018 season. When the new season rolls around, McLaren will be...
10 Dec 2017 14:55 -
Wehrlein says Sauber car limited his performancePascal Wehrlein says that the poor pace of the 2017 Sauber car prevented him from showcasing his talent. The Sauber C36 was the slowest car in the pack, finishing the year ...
10 Dec 2017 14:12 -
Massa named head of FIA's Karting CommissionRetired Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa has been appointed a new role within the FIA, becoming the head of its Karting Commission. The Brazilian raced his last Grand Prix two week...
10 Dec 2017 13:14 -
Ocon predicts driver shake-up for 2019 seasonEsteban Ocon thinks that the 2019 season will see a lot of movement in the driver market, and hasn't ruled himself out of a potential move to Mercedes. The Frenchman is a Me...
10 Dec 2017 12:27 -
Vettel labels Baku collision as the "worst feeling"Sebastian Vettel has said that his lowest point of the 2017 season came after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The German was found guilty of deliberately hitting Lewis Hamilton&...
10 Dec 2017 12:01 -
Hamilton has no desire to match Schumacher's championship recordLewis Hamilton has revealed that he doesn't possess the target of matching Michael Schumacher's record of seven Formula 1 world titles. Hamilton wrapped up his fourth ch...
10 Dec 2017 11:15 -
Ricciardo admits one-lap pace needs improvingDaniel Ricciardo has outlined that his one-lap pace is an area he needs to improve on for the 2018 season. The Australian was out-qualified 13-7 by teammate Max Verstappen ...
10 Dec 2017 10:23 -
Hartley says tough four race stint was "perfect introduction" to F1
Brendon Hartley believes that a tough first four races in Formula 1 was the perfect way for him to experience the sport first hand. The Kiwi was drafted in by Toro Rosso for the...
09 Dec 2017 18:23 -
Leclerc admits race number was his third choiceCharles Leclerc revealed that he picked race number 16 as his two favourite choices were already taken. The Monegasque driver will debut in Formula 1 next season, having secured...
09 Dec 2017 17:58 -
Bottas dismisses low rating from F1 bossesValtteri Bottas has shrugged off the reveal of the F1 team bosses top ten drivers in the sport. Despite clinching a promotion to Mercedes, four pole positions and three vic...
09 Dec 2017 17:30 -
Verstappen wins Personality of the Year for third consecutive timeMax Verstappen has once again wrapped up the prize of Personality of the Year at the FIA Prize Giving gala in Paris. It is the third year in a row that the Dutchman has claimed ...
09 Dec 2017 12:49 -
Ricciardo's triple overtake in Baku voted as best 2017 passIn a vote taken on the official Formula 1 website, Daniel Ricciardo's triple overtake at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix earlier this year was voted as the best pass of the season...
09 Dec 2017 12:18 -
Hamilton expects to continue in F1 until 2020Lewis Hamilton says that he expects to continue racing in Formula 1 until at least the end of 2020. The Briton has long contemplated his future, previously admitting that the id...
09 Dec 2017 11:46 -
Grand Prix attendance in 2017 increased by 8% from 2016More than 4 million people turned up at race venues in 2017 to watch Formula 1. This figure is an 8% increase from 2016, as official figures show. Out of the 20 countries visite...
09 Dec 2017 10:44 -
Williams deny Rowland in the running for 2018 race seatWilliams has denied that Briton Oliver Rowland is a contender for a 2018 racing seat with the Grove-based squad. Rowland is currently a development driver for Renault and had no...
09 Dec 2017 10:05 -
Todt officially re-elected as FIA presidentJean Todt has officially been re-elected for a third term as President of the FIA, having gone unopposed in this year's campaign. Victory for the Frenchman was expected, and...
08 Dec 2017 16:25 -
Ricciardo expects fans to "get over" the Halo quite soonDaniel Ricciardo doesn't believe that the Halo will change Formula 1, claiming that the fans just need to get used to its looks. The controversial head protection device wil...
07 Dec 2017 17:47 -
Hasegawa to leave role at Honda amid management shakeupHonda has confirmed that Yusuke Hasegawa will depart from his role in the Formula 1 project ahead of a management shake-up for the 2018 season. Hasegawa was the head of Hon...
07 Dec 2017 17:37 -
Haas linked with a Maserati partnershipThe Haas Formula 1 team has been linked to a partnership deal with Maserati, who has been absent from F1 for 60 years. The rumoured partnership is reportedly a title sponsorship...
07 Dec 2017 17:00 -
Hamilton tops poll constructed by F1 team bossesLewis Hamilton has once again been voted the best current driver in Formula 1 by the F1 team bosses. Hamilton has topped the poll for the fourth consecutive year, while his team...
07 Dec 2017 16:50
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