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Marcus Ericsson: "I've been focusing on qualifying"
Marcus Ericsson has said he has worked on improving his qualifying form in 2016. The Swede will stay at Sauber for a third successive season in 2017, and believes the groundwor...
30 Dec 2016 14:00 -
Lewis Hamilton taking positives from 2016
Lewis Hamilton feels that his defeat in the 2016 title race has made him a stronger driver. The Brit's two years of dominance came to an end this year as Nico Rosberg won t...
30 Dec 2016 12:15 -
Challengers to Mercedes "healthy" for F1 - Christian Horner
Red Bull boss Christian Horner thinks it will be good for Formula One is Mercedes can be challenged consistently in 2017. Red Bull ended this year as the second best team but w...
30 Dec 2016 11:30 -
Red Bull one of only two teams to record profits in 2016
Red Bull Racing were one of just two teams to record a profit in the 2016 season according to a report in Autosport magazine by Formula One political authority Dieter Rencken. ...
30 Dec 2016 10:15 -
Dave Ryan: "We wanted to earn the respect of the pitlane"
Manor Racing director Dave Ryan feels that Manor's performances in 2016 have earned the team the respect of their fellow competitors. The British minnows came close to coll...
30 Dec 2016 09:30 -
Esteban Ocon feeling pressure at Force India
Esteban Ocon feels that he is under more pressure in 2017 after being selected as Nico Hulkenberg's replacement at Force India. The Mercedes junior began 2016 as a DTM driv...
30 Dec 2016 09:00 -
Sergio Marchionne: "I don't believe a budget cap can work"
Sergio Marchionne has played down Liberty Media's attempt to introduce a budget cap into Formula One. The sport's new owners are keen to cut down on spending and the id...
29 Dec 2016 17:45 -
Haas hoping to attract new staff after impressive début
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner is hoping that the American team's strong maiden Formula One campaign will help them attract new staff going forward. The team, founded...
29 Dec 2016 16:30 -
On this day: Graham Hill wins first F1 title
On this day in 1962 Graham Hill won the Formula One World Championship for the first time. After an almost three month break from the last race at the beginning of October, the...
29 Dec 2016 15:50 -
Remi Taffin: "I don't think we will close the gap this winter"
Renault engine chief Remi Taffin has played down expectations that Renault could close the gap to Mercedes next season. The French manufacturer is said to be working on a radic...
29 Dec 2016 14:40 -
Explain stewarding decisions - David Coulthard
David Coulthard has urged the FIA to do more to explain stewarding decisions to viewers. Formula One has come under increased criticism in recent seasons for inconsistent steaw...
29 Dec 2016 13:40 -
Fernando Alonso names best seasons
Fernando Alonso has revealed what he feels are his best years in Formula One. Surprisingly, the two-time champion hasn't named either of his triumphant years in his top thr...
29 Dec 2016 13:22 -
McLaren forced to deny Le Mans prank
McLaren have played down an elaborate prank by a publication in Spain. Motor y Racing reported that the British manufacturer was set to take on Le Mans with Fernando Alonso an ...
29 Dec 2016 12:55 -
Mercedes protégés "extraordinary" - Toto Wolff
Toto Wolff has heaped praise on Mercedes junior drivers Pascal Wehrlein and Esteban Ocon following their maiden Formula One campaign. Wehrlein started the season with Manor aft...
29 Dec 2016 11:46 -
The day of Michael Schumacher's skiing accident
Three years ago today the motorsport world was shook by the news that Michael Schumacher had been involved in a serious skiing accident while on holiday in the French Alps. The...
29 Dec 2016 10:40 -
Williams pays tribute to Pat Symonds
Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams has paid tribute to departing technical chief Pat Symonds. Symonds leaves the team after three years, following a move from Manor...
29 Dec 2016 09:51 -
Mercedes to keep an eye on Mick Schumacher
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has hinted that the marque will be keeping a close eye on young Mick Schumacher. The son of seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumach...
29 Dec 2016 09:37 -
Sergio Perez hopes Esteban Ocon pushes Force India
Sergio Perez is expecting Force India to be pushed by incoming team mate Esteban Ocon next season. The Frenchman will line-up alongside Perez at the Silverstone-based team for ...
29 Dec 2016 09:31 -
Pirelli want wet weather improvements
Pirelli are working hard to improve their wet weather tyre performance. That is the claim of the company's motorsport boss Paul Hembery, after a string of complaints last y...
29 Dec 2016 09:18 -
Haas like DAMS - Romain Grosjean
Romain Grosjean has likened the atmosphere at Haas F1 Team to that of DAMS where he won the GP2 title in 2011. The former Renault driver has come across as critical of the Amer...
28 Dec 2016 17:55 -
Christian Horner buoyed by Red Bull's 2016 resurgence
Christian Horner feels that Red Bull's resurgence in 2016 primes them for a strong start to 2017. Last year Red Bull failed to record a win amid a public falling out with e...
28 Dec 2016 17:30 -
Bernie Ecclestone expecting Singapore Grand Prix to go
Bernie Ecclestone isn't expecting the SIngapore Grand Prix to renew its contract when it expires next year. The city state has hosted Formula One's premier night race a...
28 Dec 2016 17:00 -
Romain Grosjean wants success with Haas
Romain Grosjean has spoke of his desire to find success with Haas in Formula One. The Franco-Swiss driver moved to the American team ahead of their maiden season after spending...
28 Dec 2016 16:30 -
Toro Rosso looking to rebadge engine
Scuderia Toro Rosso are looking to rebadge their engines next season. The Red Bull junior team will return to Renault power next year after a season with racing with year-old F...
28 Dec 2016 16:00 -
Honda's "pride" hit by lack of success
Honda's Formula One chief Yusuke Hasegawa has admitted that Honda's pride has taken a hit since their return to F1 last year. The Japanese marque entered the sport a ye...
28 Dec 2016 15:30 -
Teams being offered commercial rights shares
New Formula One owners Liberty Media are offering shares in the sport but not voting rights. That is the claim of Germany's Auto Motor und Sport which claims that Liberty M...
28 Dec 2016 14:40 -
Max Verstappen reminiscent of legends - Sir Jackie Stewart
Jackie Stewart has singled out Max Verstappen as a highlight in an otherwise "not very interesting" season. Verstappen won his first race in 2016 on his maiden outing...
28 Dec 2016 14:10 -
Sir Jackie Stewart reveals earnings
Despite being retired from racing since 1973, Sir Jackie Stewart claims he still earns more money than most of the current Formula One grid. The triple world champion is still ...
28 Dec 2016 13:07 -
Mark Webber thinks Nico Rosberg's retirement boosts Daniel Ricciardo's title chances
Mark Webber feels that Nico Rosberg's retirement will provide a boost to compatriot Daniel Ricciardo's title chances. Ricciardo has won more races than any other non-Me...
28 Dec 2016 12:30 -
Felipe Massa refuses to be drawn on comeback talk
Felipe Massa is not commenting on whether his retirement is about to be put on hold. Massa's former Williams team mate Valtteri Bottas is expected to move to Mercedes to re...
28 Dec 2016 12:00 -
Felipe Nasr "working towards" F1 stay
Felipe Nasr has admitted that he could lose his Formula One drive. The Brazilian driver is currently in negotiations to remain at Sauber, although the team are also thought to ...
28 Dec 2016 11:30 -
Nico Rosberg responds to Lewis Hamilton's complaints
Nico Rosberg has hit back at Lewis Hamilton's complaints Mercedes' race team shuffle in 2016. Prior to the 2016 season, Mercedes exchanged engineers between both driver...
28 Dec 2016 11:00 -
Mercedes keen to offer tests to Valentino Rossi and Sebastien Ogier
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has revealed he would like to offer a test to Valentino Rossi and Sebastien Ogier. Multipe-MotoGP champion Rossi has tested a number of time...
28 Dec 2016 10:30 -
Mick Schumacher targeting F1 title
Mick Schumacher has set his sights on the Formula One world championship. The son of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher will graduate to Formula Three next year after two s...
28 Dec 2016 09:48 -
Niki Lauda dismisses Ross Brawn Mercedes contribution
Niki Lauda has dismissed Ross Brawn's contribution to Mercedes' recent success. Brawn rescued the team from collapse after Honda's withdrawal at the end of 2008 and...
28 Dec 2016 09:36 -
Fernando Alonso is Stoffel Vandoorne's "worst enemy" in 2017
Stoffel Vandoorne must be wary of team mate Fernando Alonso in 2017 according to compatriot Jacky Ickx. The former driver told Le Soir newspaper that he will be cheering for co...
28 Dec 2016 09:23 -
Nico Hulkenberg expecting to struggle in 2017
Nico Hulkenberg has admitted that 2017 could be another tough year for Renault. The German is is joining the team next season, leaving Force India who finished an impressive fo...
28 Dec 2016 09:15 -
Kevin Magnussen loses record amount since F1 start
Kevin Magnussen and his billionaire business partner Anders Holch Povlsen have lost a record amount of money on their F1 venture. Magnussen has been backed by clothes magnate P...
23 Dec 2016 17:43 -
Red Bull a better place to be - Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo thinks that Red Bull is the best place to be next season, despite Mercedes' recent domination. After Nico Rosberg's recent retirement, Ricciardo, along...
23 Dec 2016 17:27 -
Jean-Eric Vergne recalls Red Bull rise
Jean-Eric Vergne has spoken about his time with Red Bull, saying that while they were a huge help in getting him to Formula One, they also proved to be something of a restrictio...
23 Dec 2016 17:09 -
Santino Ferrucci to remain with Haas
American youngster Santino Ferrucci will continue to serve as a development driver for Haas in 2017. Ferrucci tested for the team at the post-British Grand Prix test earlier th...
23 Dec 2016 16:07 -
Valtteri Bottas' Williams exit echoes the past
Valtteri Bottas' impending move to Mercedes isn't the only time the British team has lost a highly-rated driver to a rival team, despite contracts already being agreed. ...
23 Dec 2016 14:38 -
Red Bull share funny christmas message
Red Bull have had a light-hearted dig at rivals Mercedes and Ferrari in their Christmas card. In an image depicting Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo being chased by a Merced...
23 Dec 2016 13:46 -
Some drivers will underestimate challenge of 2017 cars - Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo thinks that some drivers could be caught out by the physical nature of next year's Formula One cars. Next year will see a major aerodynamic overhaul introd...
23 Dec 2016 13:28 -
More clutch changes to be introduced in 2017
Further regulation changes regarding clutches will be introduced in 2017. This year, while keeping the double-paddle system that has become the norm in Formula One, both served...
23 Dec 2016 12:49 -
Ferrari sign Fittipaldi and Armstrong
Ferrari have signed youngsters Marcus Armstrong and Enzo Fittipaldi to their Driver Academy ahead of the 2017 season. Fittipaldi, the grandson of two-time Formula One world cha...
23 Dec 2016 12:23 -
Esteban Gutierrez not happy with critics
Esteban Gutierrez has hit out at hit critics after he left Haas F1 Team. The Mexican exited the newcomers after just one year after failing to score a point. The former Sauber...
23 Dec 2016 11:55 -
Eric Boullier thinks McLaren could have won races in 2016
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has made the bold claim that McLaren could have won races in 2016 if they had the best engine. Although the British team improved from nin...
23 Dec 2016 11:29 -
Franz Tost: "There are too many grands prix in Europe"
Toro Rosso Boss Franz Tost has gone against the general consensus by suggesting that less races in Europe are needed. In the last decade, 10 new or returning races have been ad...
23 Dec 2016 10:37 -
Race weekend shakeup, budget cap being discussed
Formula One's new owners Liberty Media are considering a major change to race weekends. Kevin Garside, of the I newspaper has reported that two-day weekends ware being cons...
23 Dec 2016 10:21 -
Pirelli has backup plan
Pirelli have revealed that they have prepared a backup compound for 2017. In addition to being wider, The Italian company's 2017 tyres will feature new compounds and constr...
22 Dec 2016 17:50 -
Nicholas Latifi looking for increased F1 role at Renault
Nicholas Latifi is hoping for an expanded role with Renault F1 team in 2017. The Canadian is part of the team's young driver programme and drove the team's 2012 car, th...
22 Dec 2016 17:20 -
Mercedes have emerged from 2016 stronger - Toto Wolff
Toto Wolff feels that Mercedes have emerged for 2016 stronger. For the third year in a row the Anglo-German team scored a championship double, but they faced a number of contro...
22 Dec 2016 16:49 -
Early 2017 compounds revealed
Pirelli have revealed the tyre compounds that will be used in the first two rounds of the 2017 Formula One season. Next year the Italian manufacturer will introduce much wider ...
22 Dec 2016 16:25 -
The day Michael Schumacher came out of retirement
Today marks seven years since it was announced that Michael Schumacher as coming out of retirement. The German ended a three-year exile after being replaced at Ferrari by Kimi ...
22 Dec 2016 15:30 -
Video: Nico Rosberg's last ride
Mercedes AMG Petronas have released a video of Nico Rosberg driving his championship winning W07 for the final time. The 2016 world champion opted to retire opted to call time ...
22 Dec 2016 15:00 -
Antonio Giovinazzi credits KFC chief for rise
Antonio Giovinazzi has said that his rise up the motorsport ranks is down to Ricardo Gelael. The boss of Indonesia's KFC empire, who is reportedly nin talks to purchase Man...
22 Dec 2016 14:00 -
"Too early" for Wehrlein promotion - Franz Tost
Franz Tost thinks that Pascal Wehrlein isn't ready for a drive at world champions Mercedes. The Toro Rosso boss has seen a number of his drivers graduate to multiple champi...
22 Dec 2016 12:23 -
Max Verstappen win Dutch sports prize
Max Verstappen has been crowned Dutch Sports personality of the year alongside gymnast Sanne Wevers. Verstappen, who won the Spanish Grand Prix on his first outing for Red Bull...
22 Dec 2016 11:46 -
Franz Tost wants engine equalisation
Toro Rosso chief Franz Tost feels that Mercedes' domination of Formula One must end next year. The Silver Arrows have dominated Formula One since the 1.6 litre V6 formula w...
22 Dec 2016 10:26 -
Antonio Giovinazzi set for practice outings
Recently-announced Ferrari reserve driver Antonio Giovinazzi is likely to complete some Friday running for one of the Italian marque's customer teams in 2017 Ferrari has si...
22 Dec 2016 09:59 -
Carlos Sainz completes seat fitting
Scuderia Toro Rosso has revealed that Carlos Sainz has completed his seat fitting in the team's 207 car. 2017 will be Sainz's third year with the team, despite Renault ...
22 Dec 2016 09:22 -
Ferrari turned down Paddy Lowe opportunity
Ferrari rejected an opportunity to sign Paddy Lowe from Mercedes. That is the claim of Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne who said the Mercedes technical chief approached the ...
22 Dec 2016 09:05 -
Ron Dennis to take over Manor?
Formula One is always full of surprises, but the immediate aftermath of this post season has been exhausting. There's been so much speculation and rumours and now a new stor...
21 Dec 2016 16:13 -
Valterri Bottas: "I have no doubts in myself"
Valterri Bottas has said that he has no doubts about his racing ability and is ready to win races. In an interview with Autosport before Nico Rosberg dropped his shock retireme...
21 Dec 2016 16:04 -
Force India signs deal with Johnnie Walker
Force India have signed a multi-year contract with whiskey company Johnnie Walker. Johnnie Walker, owned by Diageo, first entered the sport in 2005, working as a part...
21 Dec 2016 14:44 -
Dave Ryan defends Pascal Wehrlein
Manor Formula One team racing director Dave Ryan believes that many people have the wrong impression of Pascal Wehrlein. Wehrlein looks as though he will miss out on the opport...
21 Dec 2016 14:29 -
Daniel Ricciardo rules out Mercedes link
Daniel Ricciardo has confirmed that he will be staying at Red Bull, and there is no chance of him switching to Mercedes. The Australian was one of many drivers linked with a se...
21 Dec 2016 14:23 -
Ericsson: "Sauber takeover was very important"
Sauber Formula One driver Marcus Ericsson has said the investment by Longbow Finance was a crucial part of the team's season. Sauber struggled in field for the whole season...
21 Dec 2016 13:50 -
Sauber tips Liberty to be fairer to small F1 teams
Monisha Kaltenborn thinks F1's new owners are sympathetic to the idea of a fairer distribution of power among the teams. So disillusioned with the way prize money and decisi...
21 Dec 2016 12:23
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