Mercedes team dominate opening practice at Paul Ricard
Hamilton fastest In the Friday morning track cleaning session at the Circuit Paul Ricard, it was Lewis Hamilton who had the upper hand in Practice 1 for the French GP, … Read More
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Latest F1 news in brief – Friday
Will Magnussen soon be lighter in the wallet? Magnussen not focusing on court case 'No concerns' about Honda switch – Verstappen New Mercedes engine facing further delay Whiting plays down … Read More
French GP Thursday Press Conference
DRIVERS From left, Grosjean, Alonso, Ocon and Gasly Pierre GASLY (Toro Rosso)Romain GROSJEAN (Haas)Esteban OCON (Force India)Fernando ALONSO (McLaren) PRESS CONFERENCE Q: We’re going to start with the French drivers. … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Wednesday
Look for Vettel's Ferrari to burn through the thinner Pirelli tires again this weekend. Hamilton, therefore, is confident of winning Hamilton says he still loves racing Vettel not worried about … Read More
Kanaan and Dixon on Alonso sacrifices to do IndyCar
Alonso wants to race to win and IndyCar's near-spec series gives him a chance to show his abilities to the world again. Whereas F1 is 99% car and 1% driver, … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Tuesday
Helmut Marko convinced Honda power is right choice Renault forced early Honda decision – Marko Toro Rosso to keep 'works' Honda status Renault: We will make Red Bull regret this … Read More
Honda: Red Bull and Toro Rosso to get equal engines
Toro Rosso cars to have as much power as Red Bull cars Speaking in the wake of today's official confirmation that Red Bull is to use its engines from next … Read More
Video: Daniel Ricciardo & Christian Horner Preview The F1 French Grand Prix
Paul Ricard start 1978 A true classic will return to the F1 calendar in 2018, as the French Grand Prix relocates to Paul Ricard, a decade on from the country's … Read More
French GP Preview: Paul Ricard is back
Toto Wolff Toto Wolff Talks France The weekend in Canada didn't meet our expectations. In the past, Montreal was a track where we were fighting for the win, but this … Read More
Red Bull Racing to race with Honda power units
Horner and Marko pull the plug on Renault Aston Martin Red Bull Racing is proud to announce that it has reached an agreement with Honda Motor Co Ltd to race … Read More
Power wants Alonso to come to IndyCar
Will Power Less than a month after winning the Indianapolis 500, Will Power is looking to further bolster his repertoire by considering a future attempt at the 24 Hours of … Read More
Lewis Hamilton Hopes Liberty Media Can Help Modernize F1
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton gave a "scathing outlook" about F1 after suggesting that the sport has been in the "stone age" compared to other global sports, … Read More
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
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