Archives of Month:  August 2016 - Page 4

Priest: Mick Schumacher 'missing his dad'

Aug.24 - Former F1 priest Don Sergio Mantovani has tipped Michael Schumacher to keep fighting. As the sport emerges from its summer slumber, minds...

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24 Aug 2016

F1 race to avoid dead last heats up

Aug.24 - Even at the very back of the grid, a spicy and crucial battle is taking place. The glory and the mega dollars...

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24 Aug 2016

Spa promoter thrilled with F1 ticket sales

Aug.23 - The race promoter is heralding almost unprecedented interest in this weekend's Belgian grand prix. Andre Mas, organiser of the fabled Spa-Francorchamps race,...

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23 Aug 2016

Hamilton to take engine penalty at Monza

Aug.22 - It has been decided that Lewis Hamilton will slide down the grid at Monza. The reigning world champion extended his lead in...

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22 Aug 2016

Kvyat: Toro Rosso 'good place' for 2017

Aug.22 - Daniil Kvyat has admitted staying at Toro Rosso would be a "very good place" for him to continue his career in formula...

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22 Aug 2016

Symonds: Tyres to dominate battle for fourth

Aug.22 - Mastering Pirelli's tyres will be the key to a close battle for top spot behind F1's 'big three' teams in the latter...

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22 Aug 2016

Report: Nasr seeks help for 2017 Renault seat

Aug.22 - Felipe Nasr took a bid for a works seat in formula one all the way to the top last week, according to...

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22 Aug 2016

Lagrue: Teen Ocon can handle F1 pressure

Aug.22 - The head of Mercedes' driver development programme insists Esteban Ocon is ready for F1. The 19-year-old Frenchman is set to make his...

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22 Aug 2016

Whiting: Track limits must be policed

Aug.22 - Two F1 team bosses have slammed the current situation in the sport regarding the thorny topic of so-called 'track limits'. Just before...

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22 Aug 2016

Williams ready for ‘top driver’

Pat Symonds has suggested Williams are ready to hire a world-class driver and fight for the title after slowly building the team back up...

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21 Aug 2016

Fernley fears losing Perez and Hulkenberg

Sergio Pérez and Nico Hulkenberg are on the verge of a move to a championship-fighting team, according to Force India deputy Bob Fernley. The...

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21 Aug 2016

Alonso inspired by Valentino Rossi

Fernando Alonso insists he can still win that elusive third world championship and revealed veteran motor bike rider Valentino Rossi is his inspiration. The...

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21 Aug 2016

Wolff sends warning to Hamilton and Rosberg

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has admitted that he is tired of dealing with the fall-out from on-track clashes between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg....

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21 Aug 2016

Spa to be first race for McLaren-Honda's Capito

Aug.19 - Jost Capito has confirmed he will soon start work at McLaren. The German was actually signed up in January to become the...

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19 Aug 2016

Ocon eyes debut and Renault, Mercedes future

Aug.19 - Esteban Ocon has not denied that his forthcoming nine-race stint at Manor is effectively an audition for a Renault race seat for...

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19 Aug 2016

Tilke: No F1 deal for Las Vegas race yet

Aug.19 - Plans to take F1 back to Las Vegas remain in the air for now. That is the news from Dr Carsten Tilke,...

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19 Aug 2016

Sepang reveals circuit changes for 2016

Aug.19 - Malaysia's F1 chief has revealed that the Sepang circuit has undergone significant changes ahead of the 2016 race. Usually one of the...

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19 Aug 2016

Key frustrated with Toro Rosso season

Toro Rosso technical director James Key has admitted the team have been disappointed with their efforts so far this season, as they lie 36...

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18 Aug 2016

Webber: Ferrari a 'great disappointment' in 2016

Aug.18 - Mark Webber does not think Mercedes' rivals are quite ready to pounce on the German team's dominance. The Australian's former team, Red...

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18 Aug 2016

Ricciardo hails Verstappen knowledge

Daniel Ricciardo has described Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen as far more intelligent and knowledgeable about racing than he expected. The 18-year-old joined Ricciardo ahead...

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17 Aug 2016

Bottas ‘mentally strong’

Valtteri Bottas is back to his old self, according to Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams, after a tough start to the season where...

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17 Aug 2016

Sainz better than ever after engine problems

Carlos Sainz believes he is a far stronger driver because of Toro Rosso’s poor engine. The Spaniard is in his second season in F1...

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17 Aug 2016

Kvyat ‘lost interest’ after Red Bull demotion

Daniil Kvyat has admitted he stopped enjoying F1 for a while after his demotion from Red Bull to Toro Rosso at the beginning of...

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17 Aug 2016

Hulkenberg retains hope of top drive

Nico Hulkenberg has insisted he is still looking for a spot at a top side, despite his chances seemingly diminishing year on year. The...

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17 Aug 2016

Montezemolo denies latest Schumacher comments

Aug.17 - International publications and Luca di Montezemolo have clarified reports this week that suggest Michael Schumacher's condition is now improving. Numerous authoritative media...

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17 Aug 2016

Renault getting close to 2017 driver call

Aug.17 - Renault is now mere weeks from closing on its driver lineup for the 2017 season. In recent months, speculation has been building...

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17 Aug 2016

Perez admits he could leave Force India

Aug.17 - Sergio Pérez has admitted it is possible his powerful Mexican backers will call time on his tenure at Force India at the...

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17 Aug 2016

Nasr denies taking political sides in Brazil

Aug.17 - Felipe Nasr has denied taking a political side this week after making an official visit to Brazil's acting president Michel Temer. Brazil's...

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17 Aug 2016

Belgian GP ramping up terrorism measures

Aug.16 - Organisers of the Belgian grand prix will ramp up anti-terrorism measures ahead of the forthcoming race at Spa-Francorchamps. The summer slumber enjoyed...

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16 Aug 2016

Domenicali: F1 'not the priority' for Lamborghini

Aug.16 - Stefano Domenicali says Lamborghini will not be entering formula one any time soon. After losing his role as Ferrari team boss in...

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16 Aug 2016