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Gasly release for Super Formula finale undecidedRed Bull has not yet decided whether it will allow Pierre Gasly to leave the team over the US Grand Prix weekend to fight for the Sper Formula title. The Frenchman has been comp...
30 Sep 2017 09:56 -
Vettel changes engine before qualifyingFerrari has confirmed that it will change Sebastian Vettel's engine before qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix. The German reported over the radio during the final pract...
30 Sep 2017 09:50 -
Boullier confirms Alonso's contract is being draftedMcLaren Racing Director Eric Boullier has revealed that the team is in the process of drawing up a contract for Fernando Alonso. The Spaniard's current deal with the Woking ...
30 Sep 2017 09:26 -
Raikkonen ends final practice on top as Mercedes continue to struggleKimi Raikkonen has ended the final practice session at the Sepang Circuit on top of the timesheets. The Ferrari driver was quicker than his teammate Sebastian Vettel, whose...
30 Sep 2017 09:02 -
Lauda labels Hamilton as the "the greatest driver ever"Niki Lauda has given his decision on who he thinks is the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time. The debate has been rambling on for centuries, with many having different opinio...
30 Sep 2017 07:22 -
Video: Hamilton pushes Mercedes road car around Sepang
Lewis Hamilton is best known for pushing a car to its limits, and its no exception when he gets his hands on a road car. Take a look at the video below where Hamilton flies arou...
30 Sep 2017 06:29 -
Williams confirm interest in 2018 Kubica driveWilliams has confirmed that Robert Kubica is one of the drivers it has shortlisted for a 2018 drive. The Grove-based squad has not yet confirmed its complete line-up for ne...
30 Sep 2017 06:01 -
Tost confident Honda will sort out engine issuesToro Rosso team principal Franz Tost is confident that Honda will soon transform its dismal form and performance into strong results. Next season, Toro Rosso will take up Honda ...
30 Sep 2017 05:31 -
Horner condemns Budkowski's potential move to RenaultChristian Horner has lashed out at the rumours regarding Marcin Budkowski, as the FIA chief is reportedly set to join Renault's aerodynamics department. Budkowski has w...
30 Sep 2017 05:03 -
Gasly hails emotional first outing as an F1 driverPierre Gasly was extremely positive after his first outing as a full-time Formula 1 driver. The Frenchman makes his F1 debut for Toro Rosso this weekend at Malaysia, replacing D...
30 Sep 2017 04:47 -
China secured on F1 calendar with new three-year dealThe Chinese Grand Prix has been secured on the Formula 1 calendar for the next three years, as the organisers reached an agreement to pen a new three-year deal. The Shangha...
29 Sep 2017 09:19 -
Massa claims most of Williams want him to stay for 2018Felipe Massa believes that a majority of the personnel within the Williams Formula 1 team want the Brazilian to stay for next season. Massa was brought out of a very short retir...
29 Sep 2017 08:41 -
Wehrlein: "I'm assuming I'll be in Formula 1 next year"Pascal Wehrlein has revealed that he is more optimistic about his future in Formula 1. The German's future in the sport is uncertain after Ferrari announced it would be powe...
29 Sep 2017 08:12 -
Hamilton hoping to enter negotiations with Mercedes soonLewis Hamilton hopes to start discussions over a new contract with Mercedes soon. The 31-year-old signed a three-year deal with the Silver Arrows in 2015, and will therefore see...
29 Sep 2017 07:45 -
Palmer interested in one series on a 'long term contract'Jolyon Palmer has admitted that he is not sure where he will be racing in 2018, but wants to be set on a long term deal. The British driver has been forced out of Renault for 20...
29 Sep 2017 07:15 -
Red Bull top rain affected FP1 at MalaysiaThe two Red Bull's of Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo ended the first practice session at Malaysia top of the timesheets. The first timed lap only came one hour after th...
29 Sep 2017 06:32 -
Kubica admits comeback chances have dwindledRobert Kubica believes that it is now less likely he will make a full-time comeback in 2018. The Polish driver was in contention for a Renault seat next season, before the Frenc...
29 Sep 2017 04:58 -
Ericsson states he needs to prove himself worthy of a 2018 seatMarcus Ericsson claims that he will have to prove to Sauber that he is worthy of a race seat in 2018. The 27-year-old joined the Swiss squad in 2015, and has not yet been secure...
29 Sep 2017 04:21 -
Sirotkin, Gelael, Giovinazzi and Leclerc to drive in FP1Sergey Sirotkin will make his fourth first free practice session appearance of the year in Malaysia, as the Russian receives an another outing for Renault. The former GP2 driver...
29 Sep 2017 02:09 -
Gasly aiming for a clean debut weekend at MalaysiaToro Rosso driver Pierre Gasly is hoping for a trouble-free F1 debut this weekend at the Malaysian Grand Prix. Earlier in the week, Toro Rosso confirmed that Gasly would be raci...
28 Sep 2017 16:21 -
Alonso: "McLaren's true pace to show in 2018"Fernando Alonso believes that the motorsport world will see the true pace and potential of McLaren in 2018. The Woking team will be powered by French manufacturer Renault next y...
28 Sep 2017 10:16 -
McLaren expecting another tough outing at MalaysiaMcLaren Racing Director Eric Boullier is expecting a tough weekend ahead for McLaren, as the track is set to not favour the Honda power unit in the back of the MCL32. The Sepang...
28 Sep 2017 09:00 -
Perez donates £125,000 to Mexico earthquake victimsSergio Perez has donated £125,00 to those affected by the devastating earthquake in Mexico. The 7.1 magnitude quake has left the country of Mexico in shock, as at least 22...
21 Sep 2017 10:51 -
Video: Verstappen talks about fitness in F1
Driver fitness has become a key element to full success in the modern era of motor racing. Drivers train hard which enables them to cope with the challenges of driving a Formula...
21 Sep 2017 09:46 -
Haas vows to overtake Renault for seventh placeHaas team principal Guenther Steiner has vowed that the team will come back at Renault and reclaim seventh place in the championship. Last time out in Singapore, the American te...
21 Sep 2017 09:08 -
McLaren two weeks behind schedule after late engine deal switchMcLaren's plans for 2018 have not been compromised after only recently announcing its new engine partner. However, racing director Eric Boullier admits that it is two weeks ...
19 Sep 2017 14:49 -
Wolff feeling sorry for Ferrari after Singapore disasterToto Wolff says that he can't help but feel a bit sorry for Ferrari after the Singapore Grand Prix. After starting from first and fourth, both of the Prancing Horses were ou...
19 Sep 2017 11:59 -
Hamilton won't change approach to racesAfter extending his lead in the driver's championship on Sunday, Lewis Hamilton says that he will not change his approach to race weekends. The Brit was looking to limit the...
19 Sep 2017 11:03 -
Ricciardo suffered from gearbox issues during the Singapore GPRed Bull team principal Christian Horner has revealed that Daniel Ricciardo was suffering from gearbox issues throughout the Singapore Grand Prix. Ricciardo started the race fro...
18 Sep 2017 10:45 -
Photos: Singapore Grand Prix 2017The 2017 Singapore Grand Prix saw drama right from lights out to the chequered flag. The two Ferrari's exited the race on the first lap, with Sebastian Vettel's champion...
18 Sep 2017 10:22 -
Vandoorne feels P7 was the best he could manageStoffel Vandoorne claimed his highest ever finish in a Formula 1 race on Sunday, coming across the line to claim P7. The result was also the third time in the Belgian's care...
18 Sep 2017 09:34 -
Palmer "so happy" after securing points in SingaporeJolyon Palmer claimed his second ever top ten finish on Sunday at Singapore, crossing the line in sixth place. The result matches Renault's best result since returning as a ...
18 Sep 2017 09:04 -
Alonso rues missed podium finish after Turn 1 incident
Fernando Alonso feels that he was robbed of a podium finish at the Singapore Grand Prix after getting taken out at the first corner. Alonso was an innocent victim in a collision...
17 Sep 2017 18:26 -
Sainz got the "perfect weekend" he wanted in SingaporeIn what very well may be his final race for Toro Rosso, Carlos Sainz claimed his best ever finish in Formula 1. The Spaniard, who qualified in P10 on Saturday, came home to fini...
17 Sep 2017 17:56 -
Hamilton was sure he could win after the rain fellLewis Hamilton knew he would win the Singapore Grand Prix after he realised it was raining. The Brit started the race from fifth on the grid but was up to first after the o...
17 Sep 2017 17:42 -
Ricciardo not satisfied with P2 finishing positionDaniel Ricciardo admitted that he was not happy with his finishing position at the Singapore Grand Prix, as he ended the race in second position. The Australian fell behind Lewi...
17 Sep 2017 17:14 -
Horner slams Ferrari after first lap collisionRed Bull team boss Christian Horner has slammed Ferrari following the first lap of the Singapore Grand Prix. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen had his race ended prematurely after ...
17 Sep 2017 16:46 -
Hamilton wins in Singapore as Vettel crashes outLewis Hamilton has won the Singapore Grand Prix, with his championship rival Sebastian Vettel crashing out on the first lap. Hamilton now extends his lead to 28 points in the ch...
17 Sep 2017 16:04 -
Palmer "excited" for 2018 racing plans
Jolyon Palmer is in no rush to decide where he will be racing in 2018. On Friday, Renault announced that Carlos Sainz would be joining the team in 2018 to partner Nico Hulkenber...
17 Sep 2017 13:23 -
Concerns rise as Singapore braces for first wet raceConcerns are rising in the Formula 1 paddock as Singapore prepares to host its first ever race in the wet. While F1 has been travelling to the Marina Bay Circuit for 10 yea...
17 Sep 2017 12:34 -
McLaren "very close" to signing Alonso for next seasonMcLaren is very close to signing Fernando Alonso on for another year, according to Eric Boullier. The racing director of the Woking squad has been working hard to get the Spania...
17 Sep 2017 12:31 -
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Aston Martin to become Red Bull title sponsor in 2018Aston Martin is set to be Red Bull's title sponsor in 2018, expanding its relationship with the Formula 1 team. The two formed a partnership last year which has seen th...
17 Sep 2017 11:57 -
Perez to stay with Force India in 2018
Sergio Perez has announced that he will remain with Force India in 2018. The future of the Mexican has been speculated in recent weeks amid tensions with teammate Esteban O...
17 Sep 2017 11:29 -
Pirelli making 'softer than ultra-soft' tyre for 2018Pirelli has confirmed that its 2018 tyres will be much softer than the ones the teams have used this season. Amid the new 2017 regulations on aerodynamics, Pirelli designed wide...
17 Sep 2017 11:11 -
Allison admits Singapore is a damage limitation race for Mercedes
Mercedes Technical Director James Allison believes that the Singapore Grand Prix will be damage limitation for the Silver Arrows. In Saturday's qualifying session, the ...
17 Sep 2017 10:53 -
McLaren open to letting Alonso compete at Le Mans in 2018
McLaren admits that it is open to the idea of allowing Fernando Alonso to take part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2018. Although Alonso's contract with McLaren runs out at t...
17 Sep 2017 10:19 -
Hulkenberg happy to beat McLaren in qualifyingNico Hulkenberg was left smiling broadly following qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday. The German will start the race from seventh on the grid, with his fa...
17 Sep 2017 09:30 -
Stroll not happy with starting position for Singapore GPLance Stroll was left deeply unhappy after qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix. The Canadian will line-up P18, admitting that he didn't extract the maximum out of the ca...
17 Sep 2017 09:11 -
Horner ushers warning to pole-sitter VettelRed Bull team principal Christian Horner has warned Sebastian Vettel that he will feel a lot of pressure from behind during Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix. While Red Bull loo...
16 Sep 2017 18:18 -
Ricciardo still confident of victory at Singapore
Daniel Ricciardo is still confident that he can win the Singapore Grand Prix despite Ferrari showing its true pace in qualifying. Ricciardo will start Sunday's race from thi...
16 Sep 2017 17:38 -
Hamilton flustered by Ferrari pace around Singapore
Lewis Hamilton was left surprised after qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix. The Brit admitted that he was caught out by how much pace rivals Ferrari had, as Sebastian Vette...
16 Sep 2017 17:03 -
Alonso: "We need to complete the job tomorrow"
Fernando Alonso admits that he was relatively happy with his performance during qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix, but knows he needs to convert it into points tomorrow. T...
16 Sep 2017 16:34 -
Vettel on pole for the Singapore Grand PrixSebastian Vettel will start the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday from pole position after edging out the competition during qualifying and setting a lap time of 1:39.491. The...
16 Sep 2017 16:05 -
F1 regime change held up Singapore GP dealF1's change of management held up talks for a new Singapore grand prix deal, minister S Iswaran said ahead of the city-state's 2017 race. Before a new contract for 2018-...
16 Sep 2017 14:50 -
Video: Ricciardo and Verstappen take the Durian fruit challengeThe Durian is an Asian fruit that causes some people to vomit on the spot when exposed to its scent. So what better way to prepare for an F1 weekend than to give two star driver...
16 Sep 2017 14:15 -
Alonso to analyse Renault before making decision over future
Fernando Alonso says that he will fully analyse Renault's plans for 2018 before he makes a decision regarding his future. The Spaniard is out of contract with McLaren at the...
16 Sep 2017 13:33 -
Verstappen heads FP3 to keep Red Bull on topMax Verstappen has ended practice from Singapore top of the timesheets, with a lap time of 1:42.829. The Dutchman continued to show the strong pace of the Red Bull, who dominate...
16 Sep 2017 13:03 -
Force India set to be re-named 'Force Racing'Force India's proposed name change looks ready to come into effect in 2018, with the company to re-brand itself as 'Force Racing'. Team owner Vijay Mallya stated tha...
16 Sep 2017 11:45 -
Kvyat still waiting on announcement from Toro RossoDaniil Kvyat is still waiting to hear if his F1 future will remain at Toro Rosso in 2018. The Russian driver looks set to retain his seat after it was announced that teammate Ca...
16 Sep 2017 11:28 -
Galael happy with F1 weekend debutSean Galael says he was very happy with his performance on his Formula 1 weekend debut. The Indonesian driver drove for Toro Rosso in the first practice session on Friday, sitti...
16 Sep 2017 10:17 -
Honda want to challenge top three with Toro RossoHonda say that it is looking to challenge the top three with Toro Rosso in 2018. It was announced on Friday in Singapore that the two would form a partnership in 2018, with Toro...
16 Sep 2017 09:58 -
Ricciardo hails "right decision" to take Monza grid penaltyDaniel Ricciardo claims Red Bull made the right decision in Monza to take a grid penalty so it could optimize is chances for Singapore. At the Italian Grand Prix a fortnight ago...
16 Sep 2017 09:31 -
Palmer found out about lost Renault seat through online articleJolyon Palmer has revealed that he found out about his Renault sacking after he saw an article online. On Friday, Renault announced that it had signed Carlos Sainz for the 2018 ...
16 Sep 2017 09:05 -
Handling issues hampered Grosjean's Friday runningRomain Grosjean says that he was suffering from handling issues on Friday in Singapore. The Haas driver ended second practice in eighteenth place, half a second behind teammate ...
15 Sep 2017 18:13 -
Brown admits future with Honda was on the rocks after pre-seasonMcLaren Executive Director Zak Brown admits that McLaren started to doubt its future with Honda after pre-season earlier this year. On Friday, the Woking based squad o...
15 Sep 2017 17:36 -
Ricciardo convinced Red Bull can stay ahead at SingaporeDaniel Ricciardo believes that Red Bull can continue to show the rapid pace it did on Friday for the remainder of the weekend. During the first day of running around the Marina ...
15 Sep 2017 16:35 -
Bottas was never worried about 2018 dealValtteri Bottas has admitted that he was never worried about his plans for 2018. The Finn joined Mercedes on a one-year deal at the start of 2017, and announced on the build-up ...
15 Sep 2017 09:01 -
Video: IndyCar drivers preview final round at SonomaThe 2017 Verizon IndyCar championship comes to a close this weekend at the Sonoma Raceway in California. Heading into the weekend, multiple drivers are in contention for the tit...
13 Sep 2017 09:30 -
McLaren and Honda formally agree to part waysMcLaren and Honda have formally agreed to part ways at the end of the 2017 season. The future of the deal has been cast in major doubt over the last couple of weeks, and it was ...
12 Sep 2017 19:29
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