Archives of Year: 2017 - Page 2

Giovinazzi not giving up after Sauber snub

Dec.15 - Antonio Giovinazzi says he is keeping his chin up despite missing out on the Sauber seat for 2018. His fellow Ferrari junior...

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15 Dec 2017

20 new staff to join Sauber for 2018

Dec.15 - With its newly signed title sponsor Alfa Romeo, Sauber is already ramping up its bid to end its backmarker status. Auto Motor...

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15 Dec 2017

What have we learnt about F1 this season?

So, the season may have ended in less exciting terms than it started, but nonetheless it has been an interesting season in Formula One. ...

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14 Dec 2017

Fantasy F1: What would happen if everyone drove the same car?

The 2017 Formula 1 season saw 19 drivers gain points across the 20 races, with champion Lewis Hamilton gaining 363, compared to Daniil Kvyat...

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14 Dec 2017

Hamilton tips Alonso to be in 2018 fight

Dec.14 - Lewis Hamilton has tipped Fernando Alonso to join the fight for the world championship in 2018. This year, Briton Hamilton emerged victorious...

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14 Dec 2017

Wolff: Wehrlein's F1 exit 'a shame'

Dec.14 - Toto Wolff says it's a shame Pascal Wehrlein looks to have been left without a seat in F1. German Wehrlein is a...

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14 Dec 2017

Ricciardo determined to improve in 2018

Dec.14 - Daniel Ricciardo says he is determined to improve in 2018. The Australian remains highly rated, and is wanted by Red Bull for...

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14 Dec 2017

Arrivabene envies Mercedes' 'winning mentality'

Dec.14 - The difference between Mercedes and Ferrari is the winning habit. That is the view of Maurizio Arrivabene, the normally taciturn Ferrari team...

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14 Dec 2017

Haas puts team expansion plans on hold

Dec.14 - The American team Haas says it has put on hold any plans to expand. Team boss Gunther Steiner said that despite the...

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14 Dec 2017

Michelin not interested in 2021 return

Dec.14 - Michelin appears uninterested in returning to F1 even after 2020. The French marque makes tyres for Le Mans, Formula E and MotoGP,...

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14 Dec 2017

Hamilton: No desire to fix Rosberg friendship

Dec.13 - Lewis Hamilton says he has no desire to fix his relationship with his former teammate Nico Rosberg. As they bitterly fought for...

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13 Dec 2017

Hamilton not targeting Alonso's 'triple crown'

Dec.13 - Lewis Hamilton says he does not want to emulate Fernando Alonso in targeting motor racing's unique 'triple crown'. As Alonso tackled the...

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13 Dec 2017

Williams to announce second driver on Friday

Dec.13 - Williams will finally reveal the identity of Lance Stroll's 2018 teammate on Friday. With Felipe Massa retiring, the once-great British team is...

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13 Dec 2017

Abiteboul: Reliability first goal for 2018

Dec.13 - Cyril Abiteboul says Renault's first priority for 2018 is reliability. Although Red Bull won three races this year, a late season reliability...

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13 Dec 2017

Carey: F1 must attract 'a new generation'

Dec.13 - Chase Carey has admitted Liberty Media has a task to win over long-time F1 fans. The American and the American company have...

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13 Dec 2017

Wolff denies Mercedes eyeing Ocon for 2019

Dec.12 - Toto Wolff has played down claims Mercedes is already eyeing Valtteri Bottas' 2019 replacement. Despite a solid start to his first year...

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12 Dec 2017

Mercedes snaps up Ferrari engine boss

Dec.12 - Former Ferrari engine boss Lorenzo Sassi is heading to arch F1 rival Mercedes. In July, Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne confirmed rumours that...

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12 Dec 2017

Vettel takes blame for 'unnecessary' Baku

Dec.12 - Sebastian Vettel has admitted Baku was "the worst moment" in his failed 2017 championship challenge. While Ferrari's end of season unreliability was...

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12 Dec 2017

Todt: 'Trust' explains unopposed FIA re-election

Dec.12 - Jean Todt says being appointed as FIA president for a third consecutive term was the result of having acquired a position of...

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12 Dec 2017

Gasly hopes Honda good enough for points

Dec.12 - Pierre Gasly says he is hoping Honda's 2018 engine is good enough for Toro Rosso to score regular points. The Japanese manufacturer...

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12 Dec 2017

Sirotkin manager says Williams decision 'close'

Dec.12 - Robert Kubica has reportedly dropped out of the race to complete Williams' 2018 driver lineup. While the Pole was earlier tipped as...

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12 Dec 2017

Spice Up the Season with F1 Predictions and Games

As spectator sports go, Formula 1 is not exactly one that needs much more excitement than what is presented on the track but with...

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12 Dec 2017

Report: Ferrari eyes 'healthy cigarette' sponsor

Dec.11 - Ferrari could be about to announce a 'new' major sponsor for 2018. Recently, the Spanish bank Santander announced that it is leaving...

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11 Dec 2017

Raikkonen not judging Liberty Media yet

Dec.11 - Kimi Raikkonen says he will not judge Liberty Media until the next generation of F1 cars emerges in a few years' time....

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11 Dec 2017

Hulkenberg welcomes Sainz challenge

Dec.11 - Nico Hulkenberg says he is happy rather than worried now that Carlos Sainz is his teammate at Renault. This year, German Hulkenberg...

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11 Dec 2017

Brown: McLaren's sponsor hopes rise after Honda exit

Dec.11 - Zak Brown has admitted it was "difficult" for McLaren to convince sponsors to join the British team amid its Honda crisis. After...

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11 Dec 2017

F1 makes plans for Las Vegas race

Dec.11 - An official has denied that planning for a F1 race in Las Vegas is obviously racing ahead. With Liberty Media often mentioning...

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11 Dec 2017

Williams denies Rowland could get 2018 race seat

Dec.11 - Williams has denied that Formula 2 star Oliver Rowland is now a late contender to replace Felipe Massa for 2018. With Robert...

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11 Dec 2017

Brawn: Even Ferrari partnership 'has limits'

Dec.11 - Ross Brawn has ruled out scrapping F1's plans to replace the current 'power units' after 2020. The now F1 sporting boss was...

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11 Dec 2017

New deal close for German F1 broadcaster

Dec.11 - F1 looks set to remain on free-to-air television in Germany. As the 2017 season ended and Niki Lauda retired as a television...

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11 Dec 2017