Hamilton gifted Brazil win after Ocon punts Verstappen
Hamilton gets 10th win of year Mercedes protege Esteban Ocon spun out Max Verstappen from the lead while Lewis Hamilton kept his nose clean – and ultimately secured his 10th … Read More
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Latest F1 news in brief – Sunday
Mattia Binotto still thinks Mercedes wheels are illegal Mercedes wheel controversy continues in Brazil Verstappen now 'very mature' – Whiting Alonso to tackle Indy 500 again in 2019 Fittipaldi to … Read More
Vettel gets reprimand instead of penalty
Vettel Sebastian Vettel’s bank account will be 25,000 Euros worse off on Saturday evening, after the German was handed a hefty fine for an unusual incident at the weighbridge during … Read More
Brazilian GP post-qualifying press conference
Hamilton and Bottas wave while Vettel waits to be disqualified DRIVERS 1 – Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes)2 – Sebastian VETTEL (Ferrari)3 – Valtteri BOTTAS (Mercedes) TRACK INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Paul Di … Read More
Hamilton beats Vettel for pole in Brazil
Lewis Hamilton on pole again As we predicted after final practice, sandbagging Lewis Hamilton would beat Sebastian Vettel for pole in the Brazilian GP and he did just that. Hamilton's … Read More
Vettel over a sandbagging Hamilton in 3rd Brazil practice
Can Vettel hold off the Mercedes in qualifying? Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel turned a lap of 1m07.948s to top the final practice for the Brazilian GP. However, Vettel has topped 10 … Read More
Smedley back to Ferrari?
Rob Smedley "After 20 years in Formula One, I feel it’s the right time to reflect on things and evaluate what the next move is," said Williams Head of Performance … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Saturday
Kimi Raikkonen to be in a Sauber for end of season test Raikkonen, Kvyat to test for new teams in Abu Dhabi Renault 'desperate' to keep fourth – Steiner Verstappen … Read More
Brazilian GP Friday Press Conference
(L to R): Ayao Komatsu (JPN) Haas F1 Team Race Engineer; Jonathan Eddols (GBR) Scuderia Toro Rosso Chief Race Engineer; Rob Smedley (GBR) Williams Head of Vehicle Performance; Jock Clear … Read More
Ocon refused IndyCar drive for next year
Esteban Ocon In a strange yet understandable move, it has emerged that Esteban Ocon turned down a chance to secure a drive, albeit away from F1, for 2019. The Frenchman … Read More
Fernando Alonso and Jimmie Johnson talk car swap
Alonso and Johnson JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE'S POWER OF PRIDE CAMARO ZL1, was joined by two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso via Skype from Sao Paulo, Brazil during his … Read More
Mercedes 1-2 in 2nd Brazilian GP practice
Bottas quickest in session that focused on race setups and tire wear Valtteri Bottas led the time sheets in second practice for the Brazilian GP, beating his newly-crowned teammate Lewis … Read More
Pietro Fittipaldi to be Haas Reserve Driver
Fittipaldi takes his big check out of the IndyCar paddock – forgoes career in IndyCar for F1 instead. The Haas team is now 100% non-American Haas F1 Team has confirmed … Read More
Verstappen and Vettel top opening practice in Brazil
Max Verstappen Red Bull's Max Verstappen topped FP1 for the Brazilian GP at Interlagos by 0.049s from Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, with Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton 0.047s further back. All three set … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Friday
Jackie Stewart exposed as an airbag Marko says Stewart claims about Vettel 'nonsense' Ricciardo plays down Mexico frustration GPDA to discuss F1 future in Brazil Smedley exit won't hurt Williams … Read More
Ericsson goes to IndyCar anxious to compete for wins
Marcus Ericsson At Thursday's Brazilian GP Press Conference Marcus Ericsson said he is fully committed to a long stint in the United States, and he can’t wait to get going. … Read More
Wehrlein linked with Ferrari test role
Pascal Wehrlein (GMM) More pieces of the 2019 jigsaw puzzle could be about to fall into place. It is believed Robert Kubica's future could be decided in Mexico. He is … Read More
Brazilian GP Thursday Press Conference
From left, Hartley, Magnussen, Stroll, Ericsson and Vandoorne DRIVERSBrendon HARTLEY (Toro Rosso)Kevin MAGNUSSEN (Haas)Lance STROLL (Williams)Marcus ERICSSON (Sauber)Stoffel VANDOORNE (McLaren) PRESS CONFERENCE Q: Marcus, if we could start with you. … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Thursday
Marko says new F1 wings are a waste of money. 2019 wings will not improve overtaking – Marko Lauda aims for Abu Dhabi comeback – Ecclestone Carey now wants Vietnamese … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Wednesday
Interlagos is situated in a dangerous area F1 ramps up security for Brazil GP Monza gets F1 funding boost for 2020 Sainz's father says McLaren 'hit rock bottom' Stroll can … Read More
Mercedes Mexican Grand Prix F1 Debrief
Mercedes Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin answers your queries and questions about all the Formula One action from Mexico, including why they three-stopped Valtteri and what caused the high levels … Read More
F1 makes it official: Series to race in Vietnam in 2020
Hanoi street circuit. Once Zandvoort gets added to the calendar Miami will be locked out Formula 1 and the City of Hanoi today announce that a Grand Prix will be … Read More
McLaren F1 sign Sergio Sette Camara
Sergio Sette Camara McLaren is pleased to announce that Sergio Sette Camara has joined the McLaren Young Driver Program as Test and Development Driver. Sergio, 20, from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Tuesday
Ferrari Chief Executive Officer, Louis Camilleri (L) at Ferrari Mondiali, said no agreement on money with Liberty yet 'No progress' on budget cap – Camilleri Famous name no guarantee for … Read More
McLaren to race Red Bull-like car in 2019
Zak Brown's McLaren team – New Motto must be 'If you can't beat them, copy them' (GMM) McLaren is busily working on a Red Bull-like concept for its 2019 car. … Read More