F1 meets to discuss 2017 plans on Friday
Jan.29 - F1's future continued to take shape on Friday. In a meeting room at London's Heathrow airport, representatives of the teams, FOM and...
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Manager & father not commenting on Magnussen reports
Jan.29 - Kevin Magnussen's father as well as his manager are refusing to comment on widespread reports that the former McLaren reserve is now...
Berger: Alonso no longer best F1 driver
Jan.29 - A single season has transformed the images of two of F1's best drivers, according to legend Gerhard Berger. As he switched from...
Pirelli 'delighted' to talk tyres with F1 drivers
Jan.29 - F1 seems on track for faster tyres in 2017, as Pirelli welcomes the opportunity to meet with disgruntled F1 drivers next week....
Berger: Rosberg could be double world champion
Jan.29 - F1 legend Gerhard Berger has backed Nico Rosberg to bounce back in 2016. German Rosberg beat his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton late...
Ecclestone still unhappy with future engine rules
Jan.29 - Bernie Ecclestone sounds unconvinced after F1's engine manufacturers recently agreed a change of direction for the future. The F1 supremo had warned...
Wolff: Vettel can benefit from Mercedes feud
Jan.29 - Mercedes chiefs are heading into the 2016 season with their eyes fixed firmly on Ferrari. "Ferrari has found its old strength," declared...
Report: Honda already struggling with 2016 reliability
Jan.29 - For McLaren-Honda, the rumours are running as thick and fast as the expectations of a much better campaign for the famous Anglo-Japanese...
Ecclestone “certain” US race will go ahead
The US Grand Prix will go ahead this season despite doubts over the sanctioning fee, says Bernie Ecclestone. The race, which has been on...
Magnussen set to replace Maldonado at Renault
Kevin Magnussen is on the verge of returning to F1 as Pastor Maldonado’s replacement at Renault. The Dane last drove for McLaren in 2014...
Vettel at Ferrari Racing Days
Ferrari Racing Days on the Hungaroring. Most prominent guest: Sebastian Vettel.
Source: Ferrari adding white to 2016 livery
Jan.28 - The livery for Ferrari's 2016 car could include a novel dose of white, according to one Italian source. The authoritative La Gazzetta...
Pirelli to help fans with live tyre information
Jan.28 - Pirelli is looking to tackle the complexity of the new tyre rules for 2016 by divulging more live info to the public...
FIA proposes 'halo' cockpit solution for 2017
Jan.28 - F1's governing body is believed to have shortlisted a cockpit protection system nicknamed 'the halo' for introduction in 2017, according to the...
Sainz reveals weight loss for 2016 season
Jan.28 - Carlos Sainz has revealed he is a new lightweight version for the 2016 season. It is believed some cars may be heavier...
Pirelli turned down Mercedes for wet test
Jan.28 - Pirelli issued a polite 'no' to reigning world champion team Mercedes ahead of the recent wet tyre test at Paul Ricard. "When...
Ecclestone backs call for 'maximum attack' tyres
Jan.28 - F1 could be set to take a sharp turn away from the era of Pirelli's heavily degrading tyres. A few days ago,...
Key: Toro Rosso on schedule despite Ferrari switch
Jan.28 - Toro Rosso is "on schedule" for the 2016 season, despite the late change of engine supplier. That is the claim of the...
Marko expects Mercedes to dominate again
Jan.28 - Dr Helmut Marko, a leading Red Bull official, has bad news for F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone. Whilst spectating at the Kitzbuhel skiing...
Sources: GP2 chief Vasseur to run Renault team
Jan.28 - In the days before the news becomes official in Paris, sources report that Renault's F1 management team is shaping up. Following the...
Williams targets title battle with F1 big boys
Claire Williams has warned F1 top teams Mercedes and Ferrari that Williams are aiming to hunt them down this season. The British team were...
The Making of Max Verstappen's Kitzbühel Live Demo
You've seen our Live Demo on the Austrian Alps with Max Verstappen and the RB7. Now watch how it was done with some never...
Sainz tips 'better' season for Alonso
Jan.27 - Carlos Sainz has tipped his countryman and mentor Fernando Alonso to have a "better" season with McLaren-Honda. "I think that after 2015...
Sainz not expecting Toro Rosso to beat Red Bull
Jan.27 - Carlos Sainz insists he is not running away with the "dangerous" idea that Toro Rosso could be better than Red Bull Racing...
Pirelli plays down Raikkonen criticism
Jan.27 - Pirelli has played down reports that Kimi Raikkonen is unhappy with F1's new generation of wet weather tyres. The Finnish driver was...
Tost 'optimistic' 2016 Toro Rosso will be ready
Jan.27 - Toro Rosso took on an 100 additional staff to cope with the challenge of preparing for the 2016 season. The Faenza based...
Ecclestone hopes Austin stays on calendar
Jan.27 - Bernie Ecclestone has not yet given up on the future of the US grand prix in Austin. Late last year, a dark...
Sainz: Verstappen not stopping Red Bull dream
Jan.27 - Carlos Sainz says his goal is to impress his bosses and win a promotion to Red Bull's senior team. "I know what...
Paul Ricard not ruling out France GP revival
Jan.27 - Paul Ricard is not ruling out hosting a revived French grand prix at the circuit near Marseille. This week, the track has...
Maldonado's cousin starts Formula 4 career
Jan.27 - Pastor Maldonado's cousin is set to begin his own adventure in single seater racing. In 2012, then 12-year-old Manuel Maldonado became famous...
