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Pierre Gasly aware of pressure as he seeks F1 drivePierre Gasly has said he knows the pressure he is under as he seeks to graduate to F1 next season. The Frenchman, who lies second in the GP2 standings is part of Red Bull's...
15 Aug 2016 09:47 -
Felipe Massa future still undecidedFelipa Massa's Formula One career still hangs in the the balance after the Brazilian admitted that he still does not know where he will be racing next year. Both Massa and ...
15 Aug 2016 09:28 -
Pertamina quits ManorIndonesian oil firm Pertamina have decided to end their sponsorship of Manor. The decision comes after the Rio Haryanto was demoted to reserve driver after his funding ran out....
15 Aug 2016 09:13 -
Toro Rosso "more together" after Verstappen exit - Sainz
Carlos Sainz has hinted that he is more comfortable at Toro Rosso after Max Verstappen's departure earlier this year. There was reportedly some tension between the pair at ...
12 Aug 2016 17:30 -
Toto Wolff expects Mercedes to be challenged in 2017Toto Wolff expects Mercedes to face more of a challenge in 2017. Next year will see Formula One go through a raft of technical regulation changes and the Mercedes motorsport bo...
12 Aug 2016 17:08 -
Renault facing recruitment problemRenault have struggled to recruit staff since they returned to Formula One at the start of the year. After buying back their former team from Genii Capital late last year, Rena...
12 Aug 2016 16:05 -
Managing clashing drivers difficult - Toto WolffMercedes team boss Toto Wolff has admitted that managing his team's two star drivers is difficult. Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg have clashed both on and off the track si...
12 Aug 2016 15:24 -
Video: Restoring Fangio's MercedesW196
Mercedes manages many classic race cars, including the legendary W196 which Juan Manuel Fangio drove to the world title in 1954 and 1955. Recently, a W196 driven by Fangio was ...
12 Aug 2016 14:52 -
The day Max Verstappen signed with Red BullToday is exactly two years since Max Verstappen joined the Red Bull family. After courting the interest of Mercedes and Red Bull, the then 16-year-old Dutchman signed with the ...
12 Aug 2016 14:02 -
Video: Eric Boullier's mid-term report
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier discusses the team's progress in the first half of the season in the video, that the team shared on Twitter, below: We caught up with ...
12 Aug 2016 13:32 -
McLaren mourns death cofounder Bill SmithMcLaren co-founder Bill Smith has died. Along with namesake Bruce McLaren, Tyler Alexander and Teddy Mayer, he was a key part in what would go on to become one of Formula One&#...
12 Aug 2016 13:19 -
Video: Rosberg visits headquarters of Bose
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has visited the headquarters of team sponsor Bose. The manufacturer of headphones and other audio equipment subjected the Germans to two challenges...
12 Aug 2016 13:01 -
Drivers have more of a say now - Jenson ButtonJenson Button feels that drivers have more of a say after their open letter to the FIA earlier this year. Prior to the Bahrain Grand Prix in March, the Grand Prix Drivers Assoc...
12 Aug 2016 12:00 -
Alexander Rossi still part of the Manor foldAlexander Rossi is still a reserve driver for Manor, despite former race driver Rio Haryanto being relegated to the same role. Rossi raced for the team in the final rounds of l...
12 Aug 2016 10:52 -
Christian Horner calls for track limits clarityChristian Horner has said that Formula One needs to clear up the track limits debacle by putting a "simple" solution in place. The FIA has adopted a zero tolerance po...
12 Aug 2016 10:35 -
Rio Haryanto keen to return to a race seatRio Haryanto says he make make a Formula One return. The Indonesian was replaced at Manor by Esteban Ocon after he only paid half of the €15 million he promised to the tea...
12 Aug 2016 09:51 -
Tyre testing teams gaining "huge advantage"Teams helping Pirelli test the 2017 tyres are gaining a "huge advantage" according to Force India's Andy Green. The Silverstone team's tech boss said that the...
12 Aug 2016 09:45 -
Force India technical chief approves of 2017 carsForce India's technical chief has given Formula One's 2017 cars the seal of approval. Next year's cars will feature a wider chassis, more downforce and significantl...
12 Aug 2016 09:40 -
James Key seen as heir to Adrian NeweyJames Key has the potential to succeed the legendary Adrian Newey according to Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost. Key joined the team from Sauber at the end of 2012, since then, Saube...
11 Aug 2016 18:08 -
Red Bull Ring modified for MotoGPThe Red Bull Ring has been modified prior to MotoGP's upcoming visit to the track. The premier motorcycle racing championship hasn't visited Austria since 1997, but con...
11 Aug 2016 16:50 -
No new reserve for RenaultRenault have said they will not be naming a new reserve driver. Previous stand in Esteban Ocon was announced as a race driver for Manor earlier this week but the Anglo-French t...
11 Aug 2016 16:19 -
Lucas di Grassi celebrates his 32nd birthdayFormula E and WEC driver Lucas di Grassi turns 32 today. The Brazilian previously raced in Formula One with Virgin (now Manor), and has been a part of Audi's World Enduranc...
11 Aug 2016 16:13 -
Sauber investors see potential - Monisha KaltenbornSauber's new investors have seen the potential in the team according to boss Monisha Kaltenborn. Longbow finance rescued the Swiss team last month after several months of u...
11 Aug 2016 15:10 -
Silverstone MD placed on leave of absence as sale negotiations pick upSilverstone's managing director has been placed on a leave of absence as negotiations to sell the British Grand Prix venue continue. The circuit's owners, the British R...
11 Aug 2016 14:36 -
Bavaria considering reviving City Racing eventBavaria are considering reviving the popular City Racing event in Rotterdam. The street event took place between 2006 and 2011 but ended after Bavaria withdrew their backing of...
11 Aug 2016 14:29 -
Video: A closer look at Motorsport Manager
Motorsport Manager comes to the PC next month. In the game, the player takes charge of a racing organization. The game does not have the official licenses, thus is missing the ...
11 Aug 2016 14:13 -
Lewis Hamilton criticised after big cat social media postsLewis Hamilton has come under fire after he posted images of him playing with Jaguars and Tigers in Mexico. The three-time world champion posted video clips and images on Snapc...
11 Aug 2016 13:49 -
Renault evaluating Esteban Ocon after Manor moveRenault managing director Cyril Abiteboul has dropped the strongest hint yet that they are considering Esteban Ocon for a race seat next year after he revealed that the team are...
11 Aug 2016 13:19 -
Jenson Button considering F1 future in breakJenson Button is using his the summer break to assess his future in Formula One. The 2009 world champion currently drives for McLaren but the team has yet to decide their drive...
11 Aug 2016 12:43 -
Haryanto to continue with Manor in reserve roleRio Haryanto has accepted an offer to become Manor's reserve driver. The Indonesian was dropped from the team yesterday after his funding ran out. After his race seat was t...
11 Aug 2016 11:56 -
Fernando Alonso confident Ferrari will return to formFernando Alonso says he has no hard feelings about his decision to quit Ferrari two years ago. After coming close to winning the title twice with Ferrari, the Spaniard moved to...
11 Aug 2016 11:14 -
James Key and Daniil Kvyat won't be leaving Toro Rosso
Dr. Helmut Marko has said that Red Bull will be retaining James Key and Daniil Kvyat. Since James Allison's departure from Ferrari, Toro Rosso technical director James Key ...
11 Aug 2016 10:45 -
Red Bull has the best driver lineup - Gerhard BergerGerhard Berger has said that Red Bull's pairing of Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen are the ideal drivers for the team. The Austrian, who was the first driver to be back...
11 Aug 2016 10:30 -
Sports Ministry disappointed by Haryanto decisionIndonesia's Sports Ministry has said they're disappointed that Rio Haryanto will be replaced by Esteban Ocon but understanding of the decision. Although contracted for ...
11 Aug 2016 09:52 -
Sergio Perez to get own grandstand in MexicoSergio Perez is to get his own grandstand at his home Grand Prix in Mexico City in October. The Checo Grandstand will be located at the end of the main straight and will be res...
11 Aug 2016 09:44 -
Carlos Sainz "more relaxed" since Max Verstappen's departureToro Rosso technical director James Key believes that Max Verstappen's move to Red Bull has benefited Carlos Sainz. Key said that Sainz is a more confident and relaxed driv...
11 Aug 2016 09:31 -
The day Damon Hill almost won for Arrows
Today it's exactly nineteen years since Damon Hill almost won the Hungarian Grand Prix in 1997. The Briton, reigning world champion, was racing for minnows Arrows after bei...
10 Aug 2016 17:35 -
Lewis Hamilton now sees Red Bull as main threatMercedes driver Lewis Hamilton expects Red Bull Racing to offer the biggest challenge to Mercedes for the rest of the season. At the beginning of this year Ferrari was still th...
10 Aug 2016 16:50 -
Pirelli pushing for Bahrain testsPirelli chief Paul Hembery has said that winter testing in Bahrain would be "ideal". At last month's German Grand Prix, teams were reluctant to move testing away ...
10 Aug 2016 16:10 -
Jenson Button optimistic over 2017Jenson Button has said that he still enjoys being in Formula One, although he admits he would rather be winning. The 2009 world champion's future is currently unconfirmed, ...
10 Aug 2016 15:10 -
McLaren rejected Pirelli test opportunityMcLaren has rejected the opportunities to test the 2017 tyres. Tyre supplier Pirelli asked teams to deliver a modified 2015 car to develop the wider tires for next season and F...
10 Aug 2016 13:30 -
Video: Ferrari Racing Days in Sochi
Ferrari Racing Days headed to Russia for the first time last month with a two day event taking place on the Grand Prix circuit in Sochi. The event featured Ferrari Challenge ra...
10 Aug 2016 11:22 -
Daniil Kvyat lacked motivation after Red Bull axeDaniil Kvyat has admitted that, after Red Bull demoted him to Toro Rosso, has had a hard time finding motivation. The Russian has struggled since returning to the energy drinks...
10 Aug 2016 10:58 -
Esteban Ocon to drive for Manor - Confirmed
Manor have confirmed that Esteban Ocon will replace Rio Haryanto. The team's driver lineup now consists of two Mercedes junior drivers. We’re pleased to welcome @OconEst...
10 Aug 2016 10:43 -
Haryanto out at Manor - confirmedManor Racing Team have confirmed that Rio Haryanto will be replaced from this month's Belgian Grand Prix. Then team confirmed that the Indonesian has lost his race seat aft...
10 Aug 2016 10:33 -
Lewis Hamilton not expecting lead to lastLewis Hamilton fears that his current lead in the championship will not last. After a stellar month of July which saw Hamilton win four races in five weeks, many have tipped th...
10 Aug 2016 10:26 -
Esteban Ocon set to make F1 bow for ManorEsteban Ocon will make his Formula One début later this month in Belgium. according to reports in France. Auto Hebdo, claims the Mercedes junior will replace Rio Haryant...
10 Aug 2016 10:08 -
Daniel Ricciardo and Valtteri Bottas without a retirement so far in 2016Red Bull Racing driver Daniel Ricciardo and Williams driver Valtteri Bottas are the only two that have reached the finish in all twelve races before the summer break. Mercedes ...
10 Aug 2016 09:33 -
CVC looking to sell Formula OneCVC Capital partners are looking to sell their 35 per cent stake in Formula One. The investment firm bought F1 back in 2006, paying $2 billion and a sale could be worth up to $...
10 Aug 2016 09:05 -
F1 2016 quizFormula is currently in the middle of its summer break, making it an ideal time to look back on the season so far. Red Bull have put together a quiz on the 2016 Formula One sea...
09 Aug 2016 18:25 -
"Healthy rivalry" at Red BullThe rivalry between Red Bull Racing team mates Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo is a harmonious one. This has made life easier for team boss Christian Horner, who has had tw...
09 Aug 2016 18:19 -
Formula One test "the beginning" for Nikita MazepinNikita Mazepin made last month his début in a Formula One car car last month driving for Force India. The 17-year-old Russian was in action at the in-season test at Silv...
09 Aug 2016 17:40 -
Mexico set for sell out Grand PrixTicket sales for the 2016 Mexican Grand Prix are booming. The event at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City returned last year after a long absence and was an immedia...
09 Aug 2016 17:20 -
Sauber focusing on performance after rescueSauber team principal Monisha Kaltenborn has said that the team must now focus on finding performance after it's future was secured last month. Longbow finance purchased a ...
09 Aug 2016 16:19 -
Force India expects McLaren to join in fourth place fightForce India's deputy team principal Bob Fernley thinks that McLaren could potentially "spoil" their fourth place battle with Williams. Both teams are currently lo...
09 Aug 2016 14:07 -
Ferrari not panicking as they reorganise for the futureFerrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has said that the team is currently reorganising in the wake of James Allison's departure. Former technical director Allison'...
09 Aug 2016 13:40 -
Video: Ride onboard with David Coulthard in Glasgow
David Coulthard was in action for Red Bull's showcar team in Glasgow last weekend. Driving the double-championship winning RB7 from 2011, Coulthard navigated a temporary st...
09 Aug 2016 12:35 -
David Coulthard joins family business centenary celebrations
David Coulthard has joined his brother in celebrating their family business' 100 year anniversary. Haulage firm Hayton Coulthard was founded by Peter Coulthard in 1916 and ...
09 Aug 2016 12:17 -
Pirelli reveal Brazil tyre compoundsPirelli have revealed which tyre compounds they will be taking to the Brazilian Grand Prix in November The Italian firm will be taking the hard, medium, and soft compounds, wit...
09 Aug 2016 11:54 -
2021 engine work should already be underway according to top engineersFormula One engine manufacturers should already be planning for the new engine formula which will be introduced in 2021 according to two of the sport's leading technical off...
09 Aug 2016 11:23 -
Brazilians yet to secure F1 futuresFelipe Massa and Felipe Nasr are both faced with uncertain futures in Formula One. The Brazilian pair have yet to confirm where they will be driving next season, with Massa out...
09 Aug 2016 10:59 -
Pat Fry discusses Manor growthPat Fry has spoken of Manor Racing Team's plans to grow and move further up the grid. The team, which joined Formula One as Virgin Racing in 2010, was rescued by OVO Energy...
09 Aug 2016 10:02 -
Sergio Perez wants to move to challenge for titlesSergio Perez has dropped the strongest hint yet that he could be on his way out of Force India, saying that he needs to move teams to fulfil his ambition of being a world champi...
09 Aug 2016 09:52 -
Jenson Button: "At least we can fight now"Jenson Button has said that he is pleased with McLaren's development but admits the team still has a lot of work to do. McLaren hasn't won a race since 2012 but after a...
09 Aug 2016 09:31 -
Mika Hakkinen admits he was wrong about Max VerstappenMIka Hakkinen has admitted he was wrong about his judgement of Max Verstappen. The two-time world champion branded the Dutch driver as 'too young' when he made the move...
09 Aug 2016 09:01 -
FIA rule out hybrid head protection solutionFIA race director Charlie Whiting has ruled out the possibility of a hybrid head protection device, combining the FIA-approved head protection and the Red Bull-developed Aeroscr...
08 Aug 2016 18:13 -
Max Verstappen counting on wet weather paceMax Verstappen has admitted that Red Bull are still to far away from Mercedes to mount a proper challenge. However, he still thinks that the team can be competitive in wet weat...
08 Aug 2016 17:14 -
Franz Tost hoping to retain Danil KvyatSuderia Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost has said that he would like Danil Kvyat to stay with the team next season. Kvyat had struggled since returning to the team prior to the Spani...
08 Aug 2016 16:57 -
Renault thinking long term with driver decisionRenault managing director Cyril Abiteboul has said that the team are looking for someone who can commit long-term and lead them into the future. The returning French team has y...
08 Aug 2016 16:16 -
Video: The dos and don'ts of summer shutdown
Late last week Formula One's summer break officially started. During this period, the factories of the eleven F1 teams are locked and cannot open again for two weeks allowi...
08 Aug 2016 16:00
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