Archives of Month:  November 2017 - Page 3

Thursday Press Conference 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

PART ONE DRIVERS: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull Racing) PRESS CONFERENCE Lewis, four-time champion, amazing scenes at the factory when...

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24 Nov 2017

Lap times 1st practice 2017 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Event: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Track: Yas Marina Circuit Weather: 26°C dry & sunny Tarmac: 41°C dry FP1 Lap Times 2017 Abu Dhabi GP Pos...

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24 Nov 2017

2018 McLaren chassis to be '100pc evolution'

Nov.24 - McLaren's 2018 car will be an "evolution" of the current one. That is the news from Eric Boullier, the British team's boss....

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24 Nov 2017

Liberty eyes track changes to improve racing

Nov.24 - Max Verstappen does not think Liberty Media should push for fundamental changes to be made to the circuits. A report is circulating...

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24 Nov 2017

Massa knows identity of Williams successor

Nov.24 - Felipe Massa says he already knows who his replacement will be at Williams next year. The Brazilian veteran has been nudged back...

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24 Nov 2017

Renault turns up power for finale

Nov.24 - Renault has reportedly decided to take a riskier approach to this weekend's 2017 finale. Out of spare parts at a reliability-marred tail...

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24 Nov 2017

Magnussen hopes 2018 tyres 'less sensitive'

Nov.24 - Kevin Magnussen says he is looking forward to trying Pirelli's new F1 tyres next week. Although the long 2017 season ends after...

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24 Nov 2017

Minister: Liberty 'wants Copenhagen race'

Nov.24 - Plans for a grand prix on the streets of the Danish capital are still alive. As the world of F1 congregated in...

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24 Nov 2017

Ericsson admits 'concern' about losing seat

Nov.24 - Sauber's two drivers are facing the prospect of losing their places in formula one after the 2017 finale in Abu Dhabi this...

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24 Nov 2017

Rudy van Buren wins world's fastest gamer to become official McLaren simulator driver

World’s Fastest Gamer | 21/11/2017 Rudy van Buren, a 25-year-old sales manager from Lelystad in the Netherlands, has beaten more than 30,000 contestants to...

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23 Nov 2017

Honda wants to beat Honda in 2018

Nov.23 - Honda has set the minimum target of overtaking rival engine maker Renault in 2018. After three abysmal years with the Japanese supplier,...

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23 Nov 2017

Father hopeful Kubica will get Williams seat

Nov.23 - Robert Kubica's father has added weight to speculation the Polish driver is definitely returning to the F1 grid for 2018. Despite having...

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23 Nov 2017

Illien: Ilmor would need sponsor for F1 foray

Nov.23 - Mario Illien has played down suggestions Ilmor might be set to re-enter F1 in 2021. Liberty Media hopes that by simplifying the...

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23 Nov 2017

Sauber set for driver & Alfa Romeo announcements

Nov.23 - Sauber is shaping up to make announcements this week in Abu Dhabi. It is expected that Pascal Wehrlein will leave the Swiss...

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23 Nov 2017

F1 Preview 2017 Abu Dhabi GP by Max Verstappen

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen looks ahead to this weekends 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix held on the Yas Marina Circuit.

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22 Nov 2017

Bottas must 'prove' he deserves Mercedes seat

Nov.22 - Valtteri Bottas has admitted he needs to again "prove" he deserves the Mercedes seat he occupies. The Finn had a solid start...

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22 Nov 2017

Force India will not be 'Force One' in 2018

Nov.22 - Force India chiefs has abandoned plans to rename the team 'Force One' for 2018. Earlier, the Silverstone based team said it wanted...

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22 Nov 2017

Williams denies Kubica deal done

Nov.22 - Williams has denied reports Robert Kubica is definitely returning to F1 with the British team next year. Earlier, multiple authoritative sources said...

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22 Nov 2017

Hamilton unsure Vandoorne is future champion

Nov.21 - Lewis Hamilton says he is not sure if Stoffel Vandoorne can become a world champion. Hamilton won his fourth crown in 2017,...

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21 Nov 2017

Verstappen: Renault 'should be better' in 2018

Nov.21 - Max Verstappen says he is not sure how competitive his Red Bull will be in 2018. The Dutchman is in strong form...

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21 Nov 2017

Gene: Alonso can win Le Mans on debut

Nov.21 - Former F1 driver Marc Gene thinks Fernando Alonso can win next year's Le Mans on debut. Although a deal is not yet...

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21 Nov 2017

Hartley not worried about Honda switch

Nov.21 - Brendon Hartley says he is looking forward to switching from Renault to Honda power for 2018. Since joining Toro Rosso late this...

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21 Nov 2017

McLaren's Norris to make F2 debut in Abu Dhabi

Nov.21 - Lando Norris will make his Formula 2 debut in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Recently, McLaren said the 18-year-old will replace Jenson Button...

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21 Nov 2017

Doornbos 'happy to see Kubica back in F1'

Nov.21 - Robert Kubica's return to F1 next year is now set in stone. That is the claim of the broadcaster RTL GP, echoing...

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21 Nov 2017

Grosjean happy to 'grow up' with Haas

Nov.21 - Romain Grosjean says he is happy at Haas. The Frenchman is often heard complaining about his car on the radio, but he...

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21 Nov 2017

Abiteboul: 2021 plan will not entice new engine makers

Nov.21 - Cyril Abiteboul doubts Liberty's proposed engine formula for 2021 will entice independent manufacturers onto the grid. One stated aim of the new...

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21 Nov 2017

Lauda & Wolff want Hamilton to stay

Nov.20 - Mercedes has admitted it wants to keep Lewis Hamilton beyond 2018. Some media sources claim the new quadruple world champion is demanding...

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20 Nov 2017

Wolff worried about Liberty's F1 vision

Nov.20 - Toto Wolff has now joined Niki Lauda in saying he is worried about F1's future. Lauda, who co-owns the Mercedes team together...

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20 Nov 2017

Massa doubts Alonso will win 2018 title

Nov.20 - Felipe Massa does not think his old Ferrari teammate Fernando Alonso will win the title next year. Brazilian Massa is retiring, and...

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20 Nov 2017