Is Ocon better suited as a simulator driver?
Mercedes likes Ocon, especially – since he takes out their rivals. How many times did he and his teammate Sergio Perez crash into each other over the years? Too many … Read More
Category: Formula 1
Latest F1 news in brief – Wednesday
Chase Carey defends betting on F1 Carey defends ending F1 betting sponsorship ban Jos Verstappen defends son after Ocon clash Hamilton questions Vietnam Grand Prix Carey admits no 'new engine' … Read More
Video: Mercedes F1 are the 2018 F1 Constructors Champions
Hamilton, Bottas and Wolf mingle with their flock When Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport revealed their 2018 Formula One car almost ten months ago, it was dubbed "More than a Machine" – … Read More
Video: The adventures of a F1 Nose Cone
Red Bull RB14 There’s more to a Formula One team than the cars in the garage and the people at the racetrack. Back at Red Bull's factory in Milton Keynes … Read More
Final weekend TV Ratings
TV Ratings plunge as social media increases While NFL ratings are generally on the rise this year, motorsports continues its plunge into oblivion. The motorsports leaders have done little to … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Tuesday
Max Verstappen Verstappen would 'kick psychologist out' Marchionne death hurt Ferrari morale – Tronchetti Provera Brazil ramps up efforts to keep grand prix Dutch fans to get F1 TV Pro … Read More
F1 back to Indy Speedway instead of Miami
Indy podium in 2007 We have always maintained that there is too much opposition to an F1 race in downtown Miami for it ever to come off. However we would … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Monday
Wolff celebrates 5th straight F1 constructors title with his two drivers. When Aldo Costa designs your car, you do not lose. Next year Costa steps back toward partial retirement and … Read More
Brazilian GP post-race press conference
From left, Verstappen, Hamilton and Raikkonen Drivers:1. Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes)2. Max VERSTAPPEN (Red Bull)3. Kimi RAIKKONEN (Ferrari) TRACK INTERVIEWS(Conducted by Paul Di Resta) Q: Max, can you tell us what … Read More
Video: Max Verstappen confronts Esteban Ocon after pair crash in Brazil
Ocon and Verstappen tangle costing the Red Bull driver the win Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has said Esteban Ocon was "lucky" to get away with a push from … Read More
Alonso to race in 2019 Indy 500 with new McLaren team (Update)
Zak Brown says the McLaren Indy 500 entry will be a completely separate team UPDATE The McLaren Formula 1 team's 2019 Indianapolis 500 effort will be a "separate team", rather … Read More
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
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