Red Bull to also switch from Renault to Honda (8th Update)
Marko and Mateschitz eye switch to Honda power – announcement Tuesday? UPDATE (GMM) Red Bull has decided to switch from Renault to Honda power for 2019 and this rumor is … Read More
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Latest F1 news in brief – Monday
Carlos Ghosn knows that F1 is 99% car and 1% driver, hence he is out to steal the best engineer he can – rumored to be Adrian Newey. Drivers don't … Read More
Pirelli announces compounds for Russian GP
Russian GP Pirelli is bringing the following compounds to the 2018 Russian Grand Prix (September, 28-30). A reminder of the rules: Each driver must save one set of the softest … Read More
Belgian GP secures three-year F1 contract extension at Spa
Fans turn out in droves at Spa The Belgian GP at Spa has signed a new three-year extension with Formula 1's owners Liberty Media. Belgian business newspaper L'Echo reports that … Read More
Sauber Motorsport AG expands collaboration with 3D Systems
Sauber We are delighted to announce that Sauber Motorsport AG has expanded their collaboration with 3D Systems by adding five ProX 800 SLA 3D Printers to the company’s headquarters’ engineering … Read More
Liberty Media gives loan to Force India (Update)
Otmar Szafnauer UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Speaking to Reuters, Force India's chief operating office, Otmar Szafnauer not only denies that, contrary to media reports, Liberty Media … Read More
FIA considering automated checkered flag to reduce mishaps
Winnie Harlow – flagger in Canada The checkered flag is a near-universal symbol. It denotes the finish of a race and victory for one driver. But, the physical checkered flag's … Read More
Mercedes Canadian Grand Prix F1 Debrief
Chief Mercedes Strategist James Vowles answers your questions about the 2018 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix – from Lewis’ early cooling issues, to how hard the drivers were able to … Read More
Red Bull not caving to Renault ultimatum
Cyril Abiteboul (GMM) Red Bull is not caving in to Renault's pressure to immediately make its choice of engine supplier for 2019. The energy drink owned team wants to finally … Read More
Renault snaps up senior Mercedes powertrain designer
Renault has succeeded in signing up Matthew Harman, formerly Mercedes’ head of powertrain integration and transmission design. Harman had been at Brackley for 17 years, having joined its engine division … Read More
Hamilton deal set for Paul Ricard?
Hamilton in his recording studio. He won't leave the best team in F1. (GMM) Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes may finally be ready to announce the continuation of their marriage. A … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Thursday
Hartley qualified 12th with the new Honda engine in Montreal Renault out of patience with Red Bull delays Marko: Honda's updated engine was three-tenths faster Any new USA F1 races … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Wednesday
The wider Pirellis and higher downforce have made passing in F1 near impossible Halo, Pirelli adding to overtake problem – Perez Zak Brown 'the right boss' for Alonso Villeneuve slams … Read More
Final weekend TV Ratings – IndyCar reaches new low on NBCSN
NBCSN delivers IndyCar another new low NBCSN delivered a record low TV rating for the Texas IndyCar race Saturday night under the lights. Only 59,000 people tuned in between 18 … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Tuesday (Update)
Brendon Hartley gets Toro Rosso support UPDATE Updates shown in red below. 06/12/18 Toro Rosso backs struggling Hartley New Williams needs more time to fix car issues New Verstappen was … Read More
Renault tired of being strung along by Red Bull
Cyril Abiteboul ready to tell Red Bull to go pound sand Renault are running out of patience with Red Bull with Cyril Abiteboul warning that their offer for a 2019 … Read More
Martin Birrane dies aged 82
Former Lola owner Martin Birrane in his younger days It is with great sadness that the Birrane family has confirmed the unexpected passing of Martin Birrane. The owner of Peer … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Monday
Vettel's domination for Ferrari made Toto Wolff's plane ride home very long Canada defeat means 'consequences' – Wolff Verstappen 'still a child' – Villeneuve No top team wants Alonso – … Read More
Canadian GP Post-Race press conference
From left, Bottas, Vettel and Verstappen DRIVERS: 1 – Sebastian VETTEL (Ferrari) 2 – Valtteri BOTTAS (Mercedes) 3 – Max VERSTAPPEN (Red Bull) perfect is probably a good way to … Read More
Vettel goes flag-to-flag in Montreal
Sebastian Vettel dominates in Canada Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel started from pole and led all the way to win comfortably the Canadian GP in Montreal over Valtteri Bottas (+7.3 sec … Read More
Bottas says contract talks are close
Bottas will start 2nd in today's Canadian GP (GMM) Valtteri Bottas has suggested a deal to renew his contract at Mercedes is close. Others, including Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon, … Read More
Canadian GP Post-Qualifying Press Conference
From left, Bottas, Vettel and Verstappen DRIVERS:1 – Sebastian VETTEL (Ferrari)2 – Valtteri BOTTAS (Mercedes)3 – Max VERSTAPPEN (Red Bull) TRACK INTERVIEWS(Conducted by Paul Di Resta) Q: Sebastian, your 54th … Read More
Vettel puts Ferrari on pole for Canadian GP
Vettel wins his 54th career F1 pole Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel gave Ferrari its first pole in Montreal since 2001 (Michael Schumacher) with a new record lap of 1m10.764s. Vettel's 54th … Read More