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Alonso says it's "strange" to see Vettel with more titles than HamiltonFernando Alonso believes that it is strange to see Sebastian Vettel with more Formula 1 world titles than Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton is well on his way to pick up his fourth ...
22 Oct 2017 16:33 -
Kvyat looks ahead to meeting with MarkoDaniil Kvyat has hinted he would prefer to leave formula one if his new role is to be race-by-race. The Russian was recently replaced at Toro Rosso by Pierre Gasly, and only ret...
22 Oct 2017 16:10 -
Hamilton: "Rosberg's departure made Mercedes environment better"Lewis Hamilton has given his insight on the atmosphere of Mercedes after Nico Rosberg retired from the sport. The German decided to leave Formula 1 at the end of the 2016 s...
22 Oct 2017 15:20 -
Sainz targeting top six finish on Renault debutCarlos Sainz says that he is targeting a finish inside the top six for Sunday's United States Grand Prix. Sainz will start his first race for Renault from seventh place, des...
22 Oct 2017 14:53 -
Stroll and Magnussen receive post-qualifying penaltiesLance Stroll and Kevin Magnussen have both received grid penalties for the United States Grand Prix after they were found guilty of impeding during qualifying. Both drivers have...
22 Oct 2017 13:35 -
Ricciardo eyeing Mercedes switch for 2019Daniel Ricciardo could be headed to Mercedes for 2019. It is believed one of the reasons Red Bull was so keen to extend Max Verstappen's deal through 2020 is that Ricciardo ...
22 Oct 2017 13:13 -
Sainz "very proud" after maiden qualifying outing for RenaultCarlos Sainz says that he is very proud after his first qualifying session for Renault. The Spaniard stuck the R.S.17 in eighth place, pipping compatriot Fernando Alonso and the...
21 Oct 2017 23:59 -
Alonso hopeful of scoring points for McLarenFernando Alonso is optimistic he can score points for McLaren on Sunday after qualifying inside the top ten. The Spaniard set the ninth fastest time in Q3 but will start the rac...
21 Oct 2017 23:47 -
Hamilton feeling "fantastic" after record breaking pole positionLewis Hamilton admits that he feels fantastic following his 72nd career pole position. The Briton now holds the record for the most front row starts in Formula 1, which was prev...
21 Oct 2017 23:26 -
Hamilton on pole for US GP, Vettel secondLewis Hamilton has claimed his 72nd career pole position at the Circuit of the Americas, setting a lap time of 1:32.108. The Briton will start from pole for the third consecutiv...
21 Oct 2017 23:06 -
Official meets Tilke over Rotterdam plansRotterdam has sped into pole position to secure a Dutch Grand Prix in the future. Earlier, Max Verstappen expressed scepticism amid reports Rotterdam or Amsterdam could host for...
21 Oct 2017 20:38 -
Red Bull turn attention to securing Ricciardo for 2019 and 2020Red Bull has now set its sights on extending Daniel Ricciardo's contract. In Austin, although it was believed the Dutchman was already under contract until 2019, Red Bull an...
21 Oct 2017 19:54 -
Verstappen receives 15-place grid penalty for US GP
Max Verstappen will start the United States Grand Prix from near the back of the grid after picking up a 15-place grid penalty. The penalty was expected heading into the weekend...
21 Oct 2017 19:30 -
FP3: Hamilton quickest again, Ferrari close on Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton completed a hat-trick of first place finishes during practice at the Circuit of the Americas. The championship chasing Brit clocked in a 1:34.478 in the final ses...
21 Oct 2017 19:01 -
Could Binotto replace Arrivabene as Ferrari boss?Maurizio Arrivabene looks set to be the victim of Ferrari's terrible end to its 2017 championship challenge. After consecutive car failures, Sebastian Vettel arrived in Aust...
21 Oct 2017 17:26 -
Gasly misses out on Super Formula title shootoutPierre Gasly will not have a chance to compete for the Super Formula championship this weekend at Suzuka, after the event was cancelled. Gasly was half a point behind now confir...
21 Oct 2017 16:15 -
Mixed emotions after practice for Williams pairThe first two practice sessions told different tales for the two Williams drivers. While Felipe Massa was left happy with the balance and pace of his FW40, teammate Lance S...
21 Oct 2017 15:11 -
F1 eyes Netflix deal for 2018F1 could be set to team up with the popular internet streaming service Netflix. Germany's Welt newspaper reports that Liberty Media is in talks with the American internet co...
21 Oct 2017 14:15 -
Vettel reflects on "messy" Friday at AustinSebastian Vettel did not have the easiest of days on Friday at the Circuit of Americas. After two consecutive weekends where unreliability has had significant effects on Ferrari...
20 Oct 2017 23:36 -
Ricciardo: "Verstappen contract extension gives Red Bull confidence"Daniel Ricciardo says that Max Verstappen's decision to extend his Red Bull contract to 2020 gives the team confidence for next season. As it stood, the energy drink team co...
20 Oct 2017 23:05 -
FP2: Hamilton remains on top as Red Bull look to challengeLewis Hamilton emulated his finishing position of the first practice session this morning in Austin, ending the second outing in the afternoon as the fastest man. The three-time...
20 Oct 2017 22:29 -
Alonso, McLaren deny contract for one year onlyFernando Alonso has denied his new McLaren contract is for one year only. The Spaniard and the British team announced in Austin that the new deal "underlines Fernando's...
20 Oct 2017 20:34 -
Wehlrein hopes to know future before Abu DhabiPascal Wehrlein admits that he is hoping to know about his future before the season concluding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The whereabouts of the German for 2018 remain unknown, ...
20 Oct 2017 19:39 -
Vandoorne, Hulkenberg, Hartley all facing grid penaltiesBrendon Hartley is set to start his very first Formula 1 race from the back of the grid on Sunday. The Kiwi replaces Pierre Gasly for the US Grand Prix this weekend, as Gasly is...
20 Oct 2017 19:08 -
FP1: Hamilton quickest, running affected by rainLewis Hamilton rounded out the first practice session at the Circuit of the Americas on top of the timesheets. The Briton set a lap time of 1:36.335, which was over half a secon...
20 Oct 2017 18:32 -
Massa interested in Liberty Media roleFelipe Massa says he would be interested in a role with Liberty Media once his F1 career ends. After 16 seasons on the grid, the 36-year-old is fighting for his Williams cockpit...
20 Oct 2017 17:14 -
Verstappen renews Red Bull contract to 2020Max Verstappen has extended his current contract with Red Bull, which will see him remain with the team until at least the end of 2020. The 20-year-old's previous deal ...
20 Oct 2017 16:36 -
Video: Hartley compares LMP1 and F1 carsBrendon Hartley makes his F1 debut this weekend with Toro Rosso, but the Kiwi hasn't driven a single seater car since 2012. He's been racing in the World Endurance Champ...
20 Oct 2017 10:48 -
Hamilton claims that talk of sealing title in Austin is "silly"Lewis Hamilton says that he is not thinking about sealing the 2017 world championship this weekend. The Briton will clinch his fourth title this weekend if he wins the race, and...
20 Oct 2017 10:09 -
Alonso to stay at McLaren for the 2018 seasonFernando Alonso will compete with McLaren in the 2018 season after extending his contract. The Spaniard returned to the Woking-based team in 2015 after signing a three-year deal...
19 Oct 2017 17:42 -
Hasegawa optimistic McLaren will bag points at AustinHonda F1 chief Yusuke Hasegawa believes that the Circuit of the Americas will suit the McLaren-Honda package. The aforementioned partnership enters its fourth last race together...
19 Oct 2017 16:46 -
Video: Ricciardo and Verstappen on race preparationRace preparation is vital in a Formula 1 car, with so many components having to work together, all at the one time. Below, Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Daniel Riccia...
19 Oct 2017 13:25 -
Rosberg not eyeing job as team boss yetNico Rosberg is not ruling out a future as a motor racing team boss. Last weekend, Team Rosberg - founded by the reigning world champion's father Keke - won the DTM champion...
19 Oct 2017 12:28 -
Glock believes the pressure is on Hamilton's shouldersThe pressure has switched from Sebastian Vettel to Lewis Hamilton's shoulders ahead of the US Grand Prix. That is the opinion of Timo Glock, a former F1 driver who will be i...
19 Oct 2017 11:56 -
Hartley prepares for 'big step' in AustinBrendon Hartley has admitted getting up to speed straight away in Austin will be difficult. Toro Rosso owner Red Bull has signed the New Zealander and Le Mans winner to replace ...
19 Oct 2017 11:33 -
Saudi Arabia to host 2018 Race of ChampionsF1 drivers will head to Saudi Arabia early next year for the annual Race of Champions. The Saudi capital of Riyadh will be a controversial choice of venue for the motor racing s...
19 Oct 2017 10:58 -
Ricciardo claims Red Bull started 2018 car design earlyDaniel Ricciardo says Red Bull got an early start with the design of its car for 2018. Many were surprised when, despite the big regulations change, Red Bull began this season c...
19 Oct 2017 10:16 -
French authorities investigate Liberty takeoverFrench anti-corruption authorities are investigating the FIA over Liberty Media's acquisition of Formula 1. The New York Times reports that the body called Parquet National ...
19 Oct 2017 09:34 -
Mick Schumacher to stay for second F3 seasonMick Schumacher will stay for another season in European F3 next year. The son of F1 legend Michael Schumacher finished his first campaign in the top junior category just twelft...
18 Oct 2017 10:14 -
Mercedes could change car concept for 2018Mercedes could be set to change direction completely with the concept of its 2018 car. Although fast, this year's Mercedes has been dubbed a "diva" by team boss To...
18 Oct 2017 09:41 -
Press conference schedule for 2017 US Grand PrixThe FIA has announced the names of who will be speaking in the usual Thursday and Friday press conferences. Drivers face the press on Thursday, while team bosses, technical dire...
18 Oct 2017 08:54 -
Hasegawa: "Alonso had every right to criticize Honda"Yusuke Hasegawa admits some of his colleagues at Honda did not appreciate Fernando Alonso's forthright criticism. After three uncompetitive and unreliable years, the McLaren...
17 Oct 2017 14:23 -
Sponsor to follow Sainz from Toro Rosso to RenaultA sponsor looks set to follow Carlos Sainz from Toro Rosso to Renault. This weekend in Austin will mark the start of Sainz's new assignment at the French works team, a...
17 Oct 2017 13:50 -
Alonso expecting "a really good atmosphere" at AustinFernando Alonso says that he is expecting to experience a strong atmosphere at the US Grand Prix this year. The race this weekend will be the second time Alonso has raced in the...
17 Oct 2017 13:18 -
Reports suggest Kvyat's Austin return could be a one-offDaniil Kvyat's F1 return this weekend could be fleeting. The Russian was recently stepped down by Toro Rosso team owner Red Bull, making way for the debut of Frenchman Pierr...
17 Oct 2017 12:53 -
Tyre selections for the 2017 US Grand PrixPirelli has announced the tyre selections each driver has made for the US Grand Prix this year. Drivers had to choose from the soft, super soft and ultra soft tyre for the...
17 Oct 2017 12:35 -
Brown: "McLaren not ready to run an Indycar team"McLaren team executive Zak Brown claims that the team is years away from entering Indycar. After Fernando Alonso contested in the gruelling Indy 500 race earlier this season, ru...
17 Oct 2017 12:06 -
Berger expects Hamilton-Vettel duel to resume in 2018Gerhard Berger is predicting a "big battle" between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel for the 2018 championship. The former F1 driver's prediction comes as the t...
16 Oct 2017 17:45 -
Former manager Weber thinks Schumacher family should tell the truth
Michael Schumacher's former manager Willi Weber thinks the family of the F1 legend should come clean with his millions of fans. Almost four years after the seven-time w...
16 Oct 2017 17:19 -
Mayor says Pirelli wants to buy InterlagosFollowing a visit to Milan of Sao Paulo mayor Joao Doria, Pirelli could be looking to buy the Brazilian Grand Prix venue at Interlagos. That is the claim of the Italian sports d...
16 Oct 2017 16:43 -
Ecclestone claims Liberty Media don't want him at racesBernie Ecclestone says Liberty Media is not making him welcome at Grands Prix. F1's long-time supremo has attended a handful of races this year, after being stepped down as ...
16 Oct 2017 16:31 -
Pirelli's ultra soft tyres to be pink in AustinPirelli's ultra soft tyres for this weekend's US Grand Prix will have pink sidewalls, in place of the usual purple colour. Formula 1 has linked up with the Susan G. Kome...
16 Oct 2017 15:49 -
Video: Verstappen previews the US Grand PrixMax Verstappen has endured mixed emotions in 2017, from his disastrous reliability and first lap incidents, to coming out as the winner of the final Malaysian Grand Prix. The US...
16 Oct 2017 15:27 -
Boullier admits McLaren need time to catch Red BullMcLaren team boss Eric Boullier believes that the Woking-based squad will need a bit of time to catch Red Bull. Both teams will run with Renault power in 2018, as McLaren e...
16 Oct 2017 15:03 -
Sainz excited ahead of Renault debutCarlos Sainz will make his debut for Renault at this weekend's US Grand Prix. The Spaniard joins for the rest of the 2017 season, as the French squad wants to prepare him fo...
16 Oct 2017 14:45 -
Coulthard says Bottas must 'believe' he can catch upFormer F1 driver David Coulthard has urged Valtteri Bottas to "work hard" to get back on terms with his teammate. Not long after joining Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes thi...
16 Oct 2017 14:21 -
Alonso to wear Indy 500 helmet at US GP
Fernando Alonso has confirmed that he will be wearing his Indy 500 helmet at the 2017 US Grand Prix. Earlier this year, the double world champion skipped the Monaco Grand Prix t...
16 Oct 2017 13:58 -
Hartley to race with Toro Rosso at AustinBrendon Hartley has been named as Pierre Gasly's replacement for the 2017 US Grand Prix. Gasly is venturing back to the Suzuka Circuit where he will contest for the Super Fo...
13 Oct 2017 18:29 -
Video: Sainz on Toro Rosso and the influence of Fernando Alonso
Carlos Sainz is one of the rising stars in Formula 1, and having spent three years at Red Bull's junior team Toro Rosso, the Spaniard is now off to join Renault. Take a look...
12 Oct 2017 09:23 -
Kubica completes "successful" Silverstone test with WilliamsRobert Kubica has completed a test day with Williams at the Silverstone Circuit, as the Grove-based team begin to evaluate the Pole. Kubica is in contention for a 2018 driv...
11 Oct 2017 18:51 -
2021 engine regulations set to be revealed on October 31stThe newest set of engine regulations that are set to come into play in 2021 are ready to be revealed on October 31st according to Auto Motor und Sport. The new regulat...
10 Oct 2017 13:39 -
Photos: 2017 Japanese Grand PrixThe 2017 Japanese Grand Prix saw Sebastian Vettel's title hope drastically shrink, as the German now sits 59 points behind Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton himself won the race in J...
09 Oct 2017 12:47 -
Sainz admits surprise at early Toro Rosso departureCarlos Sainz admits that he was very surprised to hear that he would be leaving Toro Rosso after the Japanese Grand Prix, leaving for Renault to see out the remainder of the sea...
09 Oct 2017 11:02 -
Alonso penalised for ignoring blue flags
McLaren driver Fernando Alonso has received two penalty points on his super license after he was deemed guilty of holding up the leaders during the Japanese Grand Prix. Alonso w...
08 Oct 2017 12:49 -
Palmer illustrates "strange" final weekend with RenaultJolyon Palmer has said that the weekend in Japan has been very strange, knowing that it is the last time he will race for Renault squad. The Brit announced on Saturday that he w...
08 Oct 2017 12:12 -
Perez understands team order to stay behind OconSergio Perez admits that he understands Force India's reasoning for keeping him behind Esteban Ocon during the Japanese Grand Prix. Near the end of the race, the pair found ...
08 Oct 2017 11:41 -
Sainz sorry for opening lap crash on last race for Toro Rosso
Carlos Sainz admits that he did not want his last race for Toro Rosso to end the way it did. The Spaniard retired from the race on the first lap after spinning out as the cars c...
08 Oct 2017 11:22 -
Ricciardo reflects on "lonely" Japanese GPDaniel Ricciardo admits that he had a lonely Japanese Grand Prix, but is nevertheless happy to take away another podium finish. The Australian crossed the line in third place, t...
08 Oct 2017 10:55 -
Verstappen "really happy" with Red Bull's pace at SuzukaMax Verstappen took his second consecutive podium in Japan, coming across the line in second place. In the final stages of the race, Verstappen closed up onto the back of L...
08 Oct 2017 10:15 -
Hamilton: "I don't have one hand on the title"Lewis Hamilton says that he does not have one hand on the 2017 world championship title following Sebastian Vettel's retirement from the Japanese Grand Prix. Hamilton w...
08 Oct 2017 09:45
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