Archives of Month:  November 2017 - Page 2

Todt: Ferrari can choose to quit F1

Nov.27 - Jean Todt says the FIA cannot be swayed by Ferrari's threats about quitting formula one. Amid Liberty Media's plans for new engine...

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27 Nov 2017

Wolff: 2018 engine rules 'not barking mad'

Nov.27 - Toto Wolff has hit back at criticisms of the changing engine rules for 2018. In Abu Dhabi, amid the flurry of grid...

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27 Nov 2017

Todt denies Halo will be scrapped

Nov.27 - Jean Todt has dismissed rumours the controversial Halo concept will be scrapped ahead of the 2018 season. In a garage test in...

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27 Nov 2017

Lauda quits as German TV pundit

Nov.27 - Niki Lauda announced on Sunday that he will no longer work as a F1 pundit for German broadcaster RTL. The F1 legend...

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27 Nov 2017

Tilke defends Abu Dhabi layout after dull finale

Nov.27 - Hermann Tilke has defended the Abu Dhabi layout after a processional 2017 finale. Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko said after Sunday's race:...

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27 Nov 2017

Rumour: Petrobras to sponsor McLaren in 2018

Nov.27 - McLaren looks set to secure a significant new sponsor for 2018. Earlier this year, we reported that with Petrobras leaving Williams, the...

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27 Nov 2017

Race Results 2017 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Event: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Track: Yas Marina Circuit Weather: 24°C dry & sunny Tarmac: 31-27°C dry Valtteri Bottas won the 2017 Abu Dhabi grand...

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26 Nov 2017

Alonso & McLaren disagree over full WEC campaign

Nov.26 - McLaren and Fernando Alonso continue to disagree about whether the Spanish driver should complete the full world endurance championship in 2018. McLaren...

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26 Nov 2017

FIA firm on three engines rule change for 2018

Nov.26 - The FIA is standing firm on the move from four to three engines per driver in 2018. The rule change is actually...

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26 Nov 2017

Verstappen off the pace as 2017 ends

Nov.26 - Max Verstappen's recent run of top form has ended in Abu Dhabi. After a tough start to 2017, the Dutchman has been...

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26 Nov 2017

Todt: Kubica must pass medical checks for F1 license

Nov.26 - Medical specialists will examine Robert Kubica before he is granted an FIA super license. That is the news from Abu Dhabi, the...

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26 Nov 2017

Ricciardo: No contract decisions 'in coming months'

Nov.26 - Daniel Ricciardo and Red Bull are in stalemate over a potential contract beyond 2018 for the Australian driver. Max Verstappen's deal through...

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26 Nov 2017

Vandoorne 'felt self-doubt' during tough 2017

Nov.26 - Stoffel Vandoorne has admitted his first full season in F1 tested his self-confidence. A standout junior driver, the Belgian struck early trouble...

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26 Nov 2017

German fans could lose F1 TV coverage

Nov.26 - German fans could find that formula one is not on television in 2018. Even the pay broadcaster Sky is currently in talks...

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26 Nov 2017

McLaren stands firm on shark fin 'veto'

Nov.26 - McLaren is standing firm on its 'veto' about F1's shark fin-style engine covers for 2018. Originally, the FIA banned the aesthetically-questionable appendages...

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26 Nov 2017

Starting Grid 2017 Abu Dhabi F1 GP

Event: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Track: Yas Marina Circuit Start grid 2017 Abu Dhabi F1 GP Pos No Driver Team Lap Time 1st Gap Tyres 1...

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26 Nov 2017

Post Qualifying Press Conference 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

DRIVERS 1 – Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) 2 – Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 3 – Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) TRACK INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Mark Webber) Q: Valtteri,...

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26 Nov 2017

Qualifying results 2017 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Event: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Track: Yas Marina Circuit Weather: 24°C dry & sunny Tarmac: 32-29°C dry Valtteri Bottas scored pole position in the Abu...

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25 Nov 2017

Lap times 3rd practice 2017 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Event: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Track: Yas Marina Circuit Weather: 25°C dry & sunny Tarmac: 36°C dry FP3 Lap Times 2017 Abu Dhabi GP Pos...

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25 Nov 2017

McLaren 'veto' means shark fins banned for 2018

Nov.25 - McLaren has thrown a spanner in the works as rival formula one teams design their cars for 2018. Earlier, the FIA declared...

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25 Nov 2017

Rosberg: Hamilton did not improve in 2017

Nov.25 - Nico Rosberg does not think Lewis Hamilton upped his game in 2017. One year ago, Rosberg beat his then Mercedes teammate Hamilton...

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25 Nov 2017

Alonso denies losing F1 focus

Nov.25 - Fernando Alonso has denied he is spreading himself too thin across other disciplines. Last year, Alonso did the Indy 500, next year...

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25 Nov 2017

Sainz hopes Kvyat returns to F1

Nov.25 - Carlos Sainz says he hopes Toro Rosso refugee Daniil Kvyat finds a new home in F1. Having scaled to the height of...

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25 Nov 2017

Grosjean happy with Magnussen as teammate

Nov.25 - Romain Grosjean has backed the Haas team's current driver lineup. There have been rumours the American squad is under pressure from technical...

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25 Nov 2017

F1 tests new microphone to improve engine sound

Nov.25 - F1 is working to turn up the engine volume for the sport's television viewers. After earlier efforts to amplify the actual engine...

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25 Nov 2017

Report: Halo to make 2018 cars slower

Nov.25 - F1 cars could be half a second per lap slower in 2018. The reason for that is the introduction of the Halo...

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25 Nov 2017

Friday Press Conference 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

PART ONE: TEAM REPRESENTATIVES Maurizio ARRIVABENE (Ferrari) Toto WOLFF (Mercedes) Christian HORNER (Red Bull Racing) PRESS CONFERENCE Can I start by asking all of...

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25 Nov 2017

Lap times 2nd practice 2017 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Event: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Track: Yas Marina Circuit Weather: 25°C dry & sunny Tarmac: 30°C dry FP2 Lap Times 2017 Abu Dhabi GP Pos...

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24 Nov 2017