Archives of Month:  March 2017 - Page 9

Pirelli to keep improving wet tyres

Mar.3 - Pirelli has vowed to keep working on the effectiveness of its wet-weather tyres. On Thursday, the sight of trucks dumping thousands of...

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3 Mar 2017

Red Bull eyes F1 television rights

Mar.3 - Red Bull could be set to expand its involvement in F1 beyond being a team owner and race promoter. Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper...

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3 Mar 2017

Magnussen not commenting on negative report

Mar.3 - Kevin Magnussen has declined to comment directly on reports 2017 is his 'last chance' in F1. Last week, a prominent British outlet...

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3 Mar 2017

Hembery: Too early to consider next F1 deal

Mar.3 - Pirelli is not ready to think about staying in formula one beyond 2019. That is the claim of the Italian marque's F1...

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3 Mar 2017

Force India livery could turn pink

Mar.3 - Force India's VJM10 livery could soon turn pink, according to a German source. The specialist publication Auto Bild claims the Silverstone based...

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3 Mar 2017

Liberty picks location for new F1 HQ

Mar.3 - Liberty Media has selected the location of F1's new official headquarters. When the buyout deal was completed, new CEO Chase Carey announced...

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3 Mar 2017

Fastest lap times 4th day of 2017 F1 testing in Barcelona

The last day of testing was very different then the other 3 days. To make it possible to test the new wet and intermediate...

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2 Mar 2017

The First Morning of F1 Testing in Barcelona

There's nothing quite like that first morning back trackside. Watch as Daniel Ricciardo arrives at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and prepares for his first taste...

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2 Mar 2017

Red Bull hopes to join Mercedes-Ferrari battle

Mar.2 - On the basis of testing so far, 2017 is shaping up as a close battle between Mercedes and Ferrari. Retired reigning world...

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2 Mar 2017

McLaren-Honda denies wild F1 split rumours

Mar.2 - McLaren and Honda have both denied wild rumours their troubled works collaboration in F1 could be set to end. Although the partnership...

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2 Mar 2017

FIA confirms Manor will not race in 2017

Mar.2 - Manor's dwindling hopes of survival have now faded completely, as the FIA confirmed the collapsed backmarker will not race in 2017. There...

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2 Mar 2017

FIA to check for 'illegal' suspension in Barcelona

Mar.2 - The FIA is poised to start checking the legality of controversial suspension systems fitted to some 2017 cars. Earlier, as Ferrari in...

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2 Mar 2017

Verstappen gets F1 abbreviation tweak for 2017

Mar.2 - A minor tweak has put a smile on Max Verstappen's face in Barcelona. The Red Bull driver made an application to F1's...

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2 Mar 2017

Brawn eyes experimental 'non-championship' F1 race

Mar.2 - Ross Brawn says he would like to introduce an annual 'non-championship' race so F1 can experiment with new weekend format ideas. The...

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2 Mar 2017

Stroll denies being out of depth in new F1

Mar.2 - Williams has defended its rookie Lance Stroll, after the teenage Canadian made three fundamental mistakes in two days of 2017 testing. The...

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2 Mar 2017

European Commission says F1 investigation still possible

Mar.2 - The European Commission and a key politician have both confirmed that a potential investigation into F1 has in fact not been ruled...

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2 Mar 2017

Fastest lap times 3rd day 2017 F1 testing in Barcelona

In the 3rd day of testing at Catalunya circuit the new 2017 F1 cars again where 1 second faster then the day before. There was a...

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1 Mar 2017

Win 2 Grandstand Sunday F1/GP Tickets for free!!

Hi F1 Fans, As you know the 2017 F1 season has started this week with F1 testing on Catalunya Circuit in Spain. This month the...

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1 Mar 2017

Mercedes denies mixing oil with fuel for F1 boost

Mar.1 - Mercedes has shot down a rumour that a secret of its speed has been uncovered. According to Auto Motor und Sport, Red...

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1 Mar 2017

Pirelli happy to deliver on 2017 promises

Mar.1 - Pirelli is happy it has delivered what F1 requested as the sport looks into its new era. A major part of the...

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1 Mar 2017

Rosberg to attend Barcelona test

Mar.1 - Two F1 test days into his retirement, world champion Nico Rosberg will be in the paddock on Wednesday. The German, who suddenly...

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1 Mar 2017

Promoter: Canada GP secure through 2029

Mar.1 - Canada's place on the F1 calendar for the next 13 years is secure. That is despite the fact that, mere months ago,...

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1 Mar 2017

Steiner: Ferrari 'close' to Mercedes

Mar.1 - Mercedes and Ferrari are leading the 2017 pack, according to a rival chief. After two days of testing, the boss of the...

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1 Mar 2017

Montezemolo: Ferrari's 2017 approach 'risky'

Mar.1 - Ferrari is taking a "risky" approach to the modern era in formula one. That is the claim of former president Luca di...

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1 Mar 2017

Marchionne: New Ferrari 'huge step forward'

Mar.1 - Sergio Marchionne has broken Ferrari's media silence to declare the Italian team "optimistic" ahead of the 2017 world championship. The fabled Maranello...

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1 Mar 2017

Vandoorne: McLaren 'sticking with plan'

Mar.1 - Stoffel Vandoorne says he has not been told if McLaren will modify its test programme in light of the problems struck so...

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1 Mar 2017

Ferrari media blackout set to end

Mar.1 - Kimi Raikkonen impressed at the wheel of Ferrari's 2017 car even though he is suffering from the flu. That is the news...

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1 Mar 2017

Wehrlein not dwelling on missed Merc seat

Mar.1 - Pascal Wehrlein insists he is not dwelling on having missed out on the plum Mercedes seat for 2017. The young German was...

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1 Mar 2017

Wolff & Horner say Melbourne protest possible

Mar.1 - Mercedes and Red Bull say the risk rival teams could lodge a protest in Melbourne still exists. It comes despite the FIA...

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1 Mar 2017

Alonso: Drivers 'less important' in 2017

Mar.1 - Fernando Alonso has played down hopes the 2017 rules will put the skill of the driver right back in charge in formula...

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1 Mar 2017