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Mercedes pull out of DTM to focus on Formula EMercedes has announced that it will pull out of the DTM series following the 2018 season to focus on Formula E. The German manufacturer will enter the all-electric series in 201...
24 Jul 2017 20:47 -
Isola keen to see tyres on year-old Hungary asphaltPirelli chief Mario Isola is looking forward to this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix and is particularly keen to see how the tyres react on the somewhat fresh asphalt. Before...
24 Jul 2017 16:54 -
Button almost joined Williams for the 2017 seasonJenson Button has revealed that he very nearly joined Williams for the 2017 season before deciding to take a year out of racing. The Brit remains under contract with McLaren-Hon...
24 Jul 2017 16:06 -
Timetable for the 2017 Hungarian Grand PrixThe Hungarian Grand Prix will take place this weekend, hosting the eleventh round of the 2017 world championship. The Hungaroring has served up a number of fantastic races in th...
24 Jul 2017 15:27 -
Hot weather expected for Hungary GP weekendThis weekend, the Hungaroring hosts round eleven of the 2017 Formula 1 world championship. The race has been a favourite of some, with recent Grands Prix such as 2014 and 2015 t...
24 Jul 2017 14:13 -
Verstappen's patience could run out at Red Bull
Max Verstappen's manager has admitted that the Dutchman's patience could run out at Red Bull if the team does not produce a race winning car. Verstappen joined Toro Ross...
24 Jul 2017 13:29 -
Villeneuve confirms rift with former team WilliamsJacques Villeneuve has confirmed that he has fallen out with Williams. Earlier this month, we reported that the Canadian had been banned from the Williams motor home after he ma...
24 Jul 2017 12:35 -
Lucas Auer plays down F1 chancesLucas Auer has played down his chances of claiming a seat in Formula 1 next season, as he admits he is fully focused on the DTM championship. The 22-year-old will take part in F...
24 Jul 2017 11:55 -
Sauber confirm Matsushita for Hungary testNobuharu Matsushita will take part in his first official Formula 1 test, driving the Sauber C36 on the second day of running at Hungary next week. The Honda backed racer current...
24 Jul 2017 11:38 -
Hulkenberg: "Good flow and harmony needed for Hungary success"The Formula 1 train next stops at the Hungaroring which has thrown up a number of spicy races in recent years. Despite Mercedes' dominance in the hybrid era, it has only won...
24 Jul 2017 11:06 -
Kubica to drive for Renault at Hungary in-season testRenault F1 team has confirmed that Robert Kubica will test for them at the second in-season test of the year at the Hungaroring, following the Hungarian Grand Prix next weekend....
24 Jul 2017 10:24 -
Steiner praises "fast and professional" GiovinazziHaas team principal Guenther Steiner has offered his praise to Antonio Giovinazzi who is adding to his Formula 1 experience this year. At the start of the season, the Italian st...
24 Jul 2017 10:01 -
Video: Onboard with Sebastien Ogier in the RB7Recently, four-time world rally champion Sebastien Ogier got a drive for Red Bull Racing, taking out the championship winning RB7 around the Red Bull Ring. While the Frenchman c...
24 Jul 2017 09:40 -
Vettel's tyre failure caused by slow puncturePirelli has confirmed that it has got to the root of the issue that made Sebastian Vettel's tyre fail at the British Grand Prix. In the closing laps of the race, both Ferrar...
21 Jul 2017 17:47 -
Russell admits role with Mercedes in 2017 is "secondary"George Russell says that his position with Mercedes this year is secondary as the Brit focuses on winning the GP3 championship. Russell joined Mercedes at the start of the year ...
21 Jul 2017 17:01 -
Haas confirm Grosjean and Magnussen for 2018Haas team owner Gene Haas has confirmed that Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen will be racing for the team in 2018. Speaking to the official Formula 1 website, Haas delivered ...
21 Jul 2017 16:41 -
Kvyat wants quick clarity from Red Bull over futureDaniil Kvyat has called on Red Bull to make a decision regarding his future soon. The Russian joined Toro Rosso, Red Bull's junior team in 2014, spending one season there be...
21 Jul 2017 15:43 -
Verstappen: "Hungaroring is a great track"Next weekend, the Formula 1 paddock will travel to Hungary to compete in the final race of the season before the summer break. Coming into the race, Red Bull will very much be h...
21 Jul 2017 13:49 -
Video: The chemistry between Verstappen and RicciardoThe friendship between Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo is very apparent and clear, as the two are commonly seen joking with each other. In this video, the two talk about the...
21 Jul 2017 13:09 -
Lowe: "No black or white moment on when to move to 2018 car"Williams' chief technical officer Paddy Lowe has said that there is not a clear moment when the team should shift its focus onto fully developing its 2018 car. So far, the t...
21 Jul 2017 11:57 -
Force India open talks with Perez over new contractForce India has initiated talks with driver Sergio Perez over a new deal that will see the Mexican remain at the team next season. Last year, Perez was heavily linked to a Renau...
21 Jul 2017 11:19 -
Wehrlein expects big performance boost in HungaryPascal Wehrlein is expecting Sauber to deliver a lot more in performance next weekend in Hungary, as the team will be bringing a major update to the weekend. The team has strugg...
21 Jul 2017 10:21 -
Column: Charles Leclerc: The real dealEvery so often we get a talent that sweeps through the junior categories, picking up eyes and fans as they go along. They get the experts talking and excitement starts to brim o...
21 Jul 2017 09:57 -
Berger compares Verstappen to Ayrton SennaFormer Grand Prix driver Gerhard Berger has likened Max Verstappen to Ayrton Senna, who is considered one of the greatest in the sport's history. Berger partnered Senna at M...
20 Jul 2017 16:54 -
F1 2017 to feature four classic McLaren carsCodemasters has released the next batch of classic cars that will feature in the F1 2017 game. So far, there have been a number of cars from throughout Formula 1 history f...
20 Jul 2017 16:00 -
Giovinazzi: "It's important to learn from my mistakes"Antonio Giovinazzi says that it is important for him to learn from his past mistakes. The Italian made his debut in Formula 1 back in Australia, replacing Pascal Wehrlein who wa...
20 Jul 2017 14:45 -
Hamilton says he has "five or six years" left in racingLewis Hamilton says that he has five or six years left in racing, amid rumours that he could retire sooner rather than later. The Brit made headlines after winning the Brit...
20 Jul 2017 13:13 -
F3: Carlin confirm Vaidyanathan for the rest of the seasonCarlin has confirmed that Indian racer Ameya Vaidyanathan will join the team for the remainder of the season, partnering Lando Norris, Jehan Daruvala and Ferdinand Hab...
20 Jul 2017 12:30 -
GPDA respect FIA's decision over the 'halo' introductionThe Grand Prix Drivers Association respect the decision of the FIA, who have chosen to introduce the 'halo' for the 2018 season. Formula 1's governing body was adama...
20 Jul 2017 12:11 -
Wehrlein hoping for a top drive "soon"Pascal Wehrlein is hoping that he will be able to move into one of the top teams in the next number of years and compete for world championships. The German made his debut ...
20 Jul 2017 11:53 -
'Ferrari offer Vettel $138m, three-year deal'Sebastian Vettel's future has been pondered for some time now, as the German's deal with Ferrari is set to run out at the end of the season. Vettel joined Ferrari for th...
20 Jul 2017 11:23 -
Kubica confident he can drive 2017 car
Robert Kubica is confident that he can drive a 2017 car as he attempts to return full-time to Formula 1. The Pole is rumoured to be set for a test in a 2017 car, following the H...
20 Jul 2017 10:49 -
Chase Carey "would like to have more German teams"Chase Carey admits that he would like to see more German teams in Formula 1. Currently, only one German team runs in F1 - world champions Mercedes. However, Carey would like to ...
20 Jul 2017 09:58 -
Video: Sebastian Ogier drives the Red Bull RB7Sebastian Ogier is no stranger to adrenaline rushes, as the Frenchman is a four-time World Rally Champion. However, as he is used to life on the dirt, it was a whole new thrill ...
20 Jul 2017 09:40 -
Nielsen appointed Formula 1 sporting directorSteve Nielsen has been appointed the role of Formula 1 sporting director and will report directly to Ross Brawn. Nielsen will officially take up his position on August 1st, work...
20 Jul 2017 09:14 -
The 'halo' head protection concept will be introduced in 2018The FIA has confirmed that the controversial 'halo' head protection system will be introduced for Formula 1 in 2018. Cockpit protection has been a heavy topic of de...
19 Jul 2017 21:14 -
Kubica to test 2017 car at Hungary?Robert Kubica is set to take part in the in-season test at Hungarian, following the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Pole is targeting a miraculous F1 comeback after a major rally cras...
19 Jul 2017 18:45 -
Steiner: "Haas in control over driver future"Haas team principal Guenther Steiner insists that he is still in control of who will drive for the team in 2018, despite a rumour suggesting Ferrari will have more of an influen...
19 Jul 2017 17:25 -
Video: Mercedes strategy analysis for British Grand PixMercedes claimed another one-two finish at the British Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton taking his fifth home win. Below, you can see a video from Mercedes who discuss its strate...
19 Jul 2017 16:00 -
Cosworth planning F1 comeback for 2021 seasonCosworth is seriously considering re-entering Formula 1 in 2021 when the next set of engine regulations are set to be put in place. Hal Reisiger, who is the CEO of the company, ...
19 Jul 2017 14:32 -
Silverstone to discuss contract after 2017 seasonSilverstone will discuss its future with Liberty Media following the end of the 2017 season. In the week building up to the British Grand Prix, the British Racing Drivers&#...
19 Jul 2017 14:12 -
Former prime minister hoping for Dutch GP returnFormer Dutch prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende says that he hopes the power and influence of Max Verstappen will get the Dutch Grand Prix back on the Formula 1 calendar. ...
19 Jul 2017 12:48 -
Hamilton has no plans to make Ferrari switchLewis Hamilton has no plans to leave Mercedes in the near future and join Ferrari, despite being a "big fan". Hamilton joined the Silver Arrows in 2013 and has since t...
19 Jul 2017 12:26 -
Brown: "Alonso wants to be in F1 next year"Executive director of McLaren Zak Brown has stated that Fernando Alonso has made it clear that he wishes to remain in Formula 1 for the 2018 season. The future of Alonso has bee...
19 Jul 2017 11:41 -
Williams allegedly bans Villeneuve from race weekend motorhome
Williams has reportedly banned 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve from its motorhome after the Canadian has been very vocal about compatriot Lance Stroll. Stroll, who had a ...
19 Jul 2017 11:13 -
Horner feels shield is "immature" for 2018 introductionRed Bull team principal Christian Horner does not feel the time is right for Formula 1 to introduce the 'shield' cockpit protection system for 2018. At the British Grand...
19 Jul 2017 10:58 -
Super soft compound favoured for Hungary GPPirelli has announced what tyres each driver will be bringing to the Hungarian Grand Prix in just over a weeks time. The Italian manufacturer nominated the medium, soft and...
19 Jul 2017 09:48 -
Video: Hamilton celebrating the British Grand Prix victory
Lewis Hamilton took his fifth British Grand Prix victory on Sunday, bringing his total tally up to 57. The Brit dominated both qualifying and the race, leading every lap and set...
19 Jul 2017 08:32 -
McLaren claim Mercedes and Ferrari are not interested in 2018 engine dealZak Brown has given the biggest indication yet that McLaren is set to remain with current engine suppliers Honda for the 2018 season. Since the start of the season, tensions hav...
19 Jul 2017 08:05 -
2018 in-season testing to be hosted at Barcelona and HungaryThe locations of in-season testing for 2018 has been agreed by the teams, with Barcelona and Hungary being the selected venues. This year, the first in-season test came in ...
18 Jul 2017 15:56 -
Ferrari starting to feel pressure from Italy
Ferrari has started to come under fire from Italy, as Italian media reports that the team has fallen behind Mercedes in recent races. The Maranello outfit has not won a race sin...
18 Jul 2017 15:44 -
Fastest laps from the 2017 British Grand PrixLewis Hamilton set the fastest lap at the British Grand Prix on his way to his fifth race victory at his home event. He now closes in on Sebastian Vettel in the championship, an...
18 Jul 2017 15:09 -
Strategy Group to meet on Wednesday to discuss F1 futureThe Strategy Group will meet in Geneva on Wednesday, 18th July to discuss the future of Formula 1. The big name teams, the FIA and the commercial rights holder will be present. ...
18 Jul 2017 13:54 -
Grosjean calls for Haas to investigate race defecitRomain Grosjean has called for Haas to look into why the team couldn't match its promising qualifying pace in the race at the British Grand Prix. The Frenchman qualified in ...
18 Jul 2017 13:44 -
Mazepin and Auer to test with Force India after Hungary GPForce India has confirmed that Nikita Mazepin and Lucas Auer will test the VJM10 at the second in-season test following the Hungarian Grand Prix. After weeks of speculation abou...
18 Jul 2017 12:29 -
Giovinazzi and Stroll testing for Pirelli at Silverstone
While the British Grand Prix may have past, not everyone has packed up and left. The teams of Haas and Williams are still at the legendary circuit as they will be testing t...
18 Jul 2017 11:02 -
Overview of the penalty points per driverAfter Daniil Kvyat received more points onto his super license, he is now only three away from a race ban. If he receives three more points before the US Grand Prix, he will be ...
18 Jul 2017 10:55 -
Wolff hoping for Hamilton contract extension
Toto Wolff wants triple-world champion Lewis Hamilton to remain with Mercedes for more years to come after the Brit hinted that he could retire at the end of the season. After w...
18 Jul 2017 10:41 -
Gasly setting his sights on 2018 Toro Rosso drivePierre Gasly is targeting a full-time drive with Toro Rosso in 2018 as the rumours about the Red Bull junior team's lineup rambles on. The Frenchman has been part of the Red...
18 Jul 2017 10:29 -
Arrivabene: "Ferrari tyre failure blame obvious"Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene thinks it is obvious who can take the blame for the team's tyre failures at the British Grand Prix. In the dying laps of the race,...
17 Jul 2017 17:53 -
Hamilton hints at retirement at the end of 2017Lewis Hamilton admits that he does not know what frame of mind he will be at the end of the season, hinting that he may yet quit the sport. The Brit starred at his home Grand Pr...
17 Jul 2017 17:25 -
Leclerc to test for Ferrari after Hungarian GPThe Formula 2 championship leader Charles Leclerc will get his first taste of a 2017 Formula 1 car at the start of August, as he will test for Ferrari. Hungary will host the sec...
17 Jul 2017 16:18 -
Verstappen positive after hearing his worth
Max Verstappen believes that rumours linking him to Ferrari are positive, even though Red Bull is adamant he will remain at the energy drink team. The 19-year-old had a string o...
17 Jul 2017 15:12 -
Hamilton massively backed off after Ferrari tyre failureLewis Hamilton has admitted that he backed off the throttle massively following the sudden punctures of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel at the British Grand Prix. In the las...
17 Jul 2017 13:47 -
Haas putting full focus on 2018 carHaas F1 has confirmed that the team is putting its full focus on the 2018 car, the machine that will be the American outfits third entry in Formula 1. Haas debuted in F1 at...
17 Jul 2017 12:57 -
Force India mull over name change optionsForce India have not yet decided on what its new name will be, as the Silverstone based team looks set to rebrand themselves for the 2018 season. To make the company more intern...
17 Jul 2017 12:22 -
Photos: 2017 British Grand PrixThe 2017 British Grand Prix served up one hell of a race, with Lewis Hamilton dominating to take his fifth home race victory. There was late trouble for Ferrari, while Nico Hulk...
17 Jul 2017 11:58 -
Alonso pushes McLaren to make decision over engine
Fernando Alonso has urged McLaren to hurry its decision on which engine manufacturer they will run with in 2018. The McLaren-Honda partnership has been left in tatters this year...
17 Jul 2017 11:36 -
Hulkenberg happy after "big success" resultNico Hulkenberg was left smiling from ear to ear after the British Grand Prix, after the German crossed the line in sixth place. He matched Renault's best result since its r...
17 Jul 2017 10:56 -
Sainz will be allowed to leave Toro Rosso for right priceCarlos Sainz could yet leave the Red Bull programme at the end of this season, as Red Bull team principal Cristian Horner said he is available for the right price. Sainz and the...
17 Jul 2017 10:27
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