Mercedes wants active suspension return
F1 rules makers must have their heads where the sun doesn't shine if they believe active suspensions will reduce cost. They will however accomplish one F1 goal, to engineer the … Read More
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Latest F1 news in brief – Wednesday
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Barcelona working to finish resurfacing French GP would welcome 2018 race time shift Nurburgring wants 2019 F1 return Brown predicts 'solid season' for McLaren Lowe defends Williams' … Read More
Rare And Restored Connew F1 Car
Connew F1 car Few racing cars are restored forty years later by the very people that built it in the first place, but that’s exactly what’s happened to the little-known … Read More
Former Australian GP boss Ron Walker dies
Ron Walker Ron Walker, hailed as a man who "loved Melbourne and Victoria" and who stole the Australian Grand Prix from Adelaide, has died at the age of 78. Mr … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Tuesday
Barcelona Pirelli concerned about new Barcelona surface Ralf plays down son David Schumacher's winning F4 start Calling Sirotkin pay-driver 'pure lie' – backer Gasly hopes STR can maximize testing time … Read More
IndyCar had a ‘Halo’ device back in 1970 (Update)
Bruce Walkup, #97, Wynn's Spit-Fire, Mongoose, Offy. His idea of a Halo, as ugly as it was, would have saved Justin Wilson and countless others UPDATE Fixed image that would … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Monday
If you take away Ferrari's and Mercedes' ability to outspend everyone, they will quit F1. They cannot afford to risk hurting their brand image by getting beat by a econo-box … Read More
Cosworth eyes Aston Martin F1 engine contract (Update)
Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer UPDATE (GMM) Aston Martin has indicated it is open to collaborating with Cosworth on a F1 engine foray. The British luxury carmaker is now Red … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Friday
Is Sean Bratches running F1 right into the ground on the commercial side? With more countries going to pay-TV channels (like cable in the USA) viewership will be down and … Read More
Top teams oppose F1 merchandise plan
Sean Bratches (GMM) F1's top three teams are reportedly not on board with plans made by Liberty Media to change how merchandise is sold at grands prix. Until now, teams … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Thursday
Juan Montoya supports Alonso's efforts to branch out Montoya backs Alonso's 'triple crown' bid McLaren to be 'at the front' in 2018 – Brown Haas can be like Force India … Read More
Legends meet: Mutual respect for Jimmie Johnson, F1’s Fernando Alonso
Alonso meets Johnson Grand Prix star Fernando Alonso’s first encounter with seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson was a virtual one, some 15 years ago. “The first time I heard his … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Wednesday
Force India will change its name. How about the Pink Pussycats? Force India 'will change name' – Szafnauer Ferrari to join Mercedes with 1000hp – report Lowe backs 80kg minimum … Read More
McLaren and CNBC announce multi-year partnership
Did Zak Brown forget CNBC and NBCSN won't be showing F1 races anymore? McLaren and CNBC, the global business news network, have announced a multi-year partnership that, according to them, … Read More
Lauda bids for to get his old airline back (3rd Update)
Lauda (R) gets his airline back UPDATE Austrian former racing driver Niki Lauda was chosen to buy the assets of Niki which he founded in 2003, the administrators of the … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Tuesday
Wolff wants Mercedes to copy Ferrari Sauber-Ferrari F1 alliance 'visionary' – Wolff Bratches defends F1 internet-pay TV plans Wolff predicts headline after Vettel meeting Renault wants its teams to run … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Monday (Update)
Sean Bratches trying to fill in the business gaps Ecclestone left behind UPDATE Update shown in red below. 01/22/18 Bratches confirms more F1 demo events for 2018 Kvyat could race … Read More
Carlos Sainz Jr. To Make Rallye Monte Carlo Debut
Carlos Sainz Jr. Renault Sport Formula One Team driver Carlos Sainz Jr. will follow in the footsteps of his double World Rally Championship-winning father when he takes on the final … Read More
Renault first to ‘launch’ 2018 car
Renault's 2017 launch (GMM) Renault could become the first team to reveal its 2018 car. Mercedes revealed recently that it will 'launch' its championship defending contender at Silverstone on February … Read More
Time lapse: a fond farewell to the VJM10
The most successful Sahara Force India car in their history, the VJM10, has been officially consigned to the history books and it will now grace the reception of our Silverstone … Read More
Dan Gurney The All American Victory
The old Speed network stopped by the museum and we surprised David Hobbs with a ride in the Mag-Ti car. This is a look at the 1967 Gurney-Weslake, V12 Eagle … Read More
Ford rules out return to F1 because of cost
Ford did well in F1 when Cosworth built their engines. Ford could never compete themselves against a Mercedes or Ferrari. Ford's Motorsport boss, Mark Rushbrook, has ruled out another foray … Read More
Rahal, others call out Anti-American Gunther Steiner (4th Update)
Bourdais disgusted with comments made by anti-American Guenther Steiner. And shame on Gene Haas for being buffaloed by this American hater. UPDATE Sebastien Bourdais has hit back at claims by … Read More