Hamilton: 'Extreme pressure' got to Vettel in 2017
Dec.8 - Lewis Hamilton said Sebastian Vettel buckled "under extreme pressure" in 2017. In June, the quadruple world champion was locked in a tight...
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Son of Honda founder sympathises with Alonso
Dec.8 - Hirotoshi Honda says he can understand Fernando Alonso's disappointment with the failed three-year works McLaren-Honda project. It is believed Alonso pushed for...
Rossi: F1 'crazy' to slow Verstappen down
Dec.8 - Valentino Rossi says F1 is "crazy" to try to reign in Max Verstappen. The flamboyant MotoGP rider admits he is a fan...
Vettel says Formula E 'not the future'
Dec.8 - Sebastian Vettel says he has no interest in Formula E. The all-electric series has been increasing in popularity, and now has many...
Haas could agree Maserati deal for 2018
Dec.8 - Haas could link up with the Italian carmaker Maserati for 2018. Days ago, it became official that Ferrari-powered Sauber's new title sponsor...
Gasly recalls near-fatal 2016 crash
Dec.8 - Pierre Gasly made his F1 debut this year, but he says an event of 2016 was more emotional. He was travelling to...
Kaltenborn questions decision to oust Wehrlein
Dec.8 - Monisha Kaltenborn has questioned Sauber's decision to oust Pascal Wehrlein. Earlier this year, the Swiss team parted with Kaltenborn and appointed Frederic...
Aldo Costa does not seek Ferrari return
Dec.8 - Aldo Costa says he has no desire to return to Ferrari. The Italian joined Ferrari in 1995, rising through the design ranks...
Prost: Customers may beat Renault in 2018
Dec.7 - Alain Prost has admitted Renault may struggle to beat its engine customers in 2018. Next year, the French carmaker will continue to...
Schumacher 'would love' to attend FIA event
Dec.6 - Figures close to Michael Schumacher say the F1 legend was missed at an FIA function this week. F1's governing body launched its...
Bottas 'not really happy' with 2017
Dec.6 - Valtteri Bottas says he feels disappointed at the end of his first season with Mercedes. The Finn won three races, finished on...
Rosberg 'not surprised' Ferrari lost in 2017
Dec.6 - Nico Rosberg insists he continues to have no regrets about deciding to quit F1 at the age of 31. The German said...
Leclerc: Keeping Sauber secret 'difficult'
Dec.6 - Charles Leclerc admits it was "difficult" to keep F1's worst kept secret in the second half of the 2017 season. Most F1...
Pirelli: New hard tyre is 'insurance'
Dec.6 - Pirelli has defended its decision to introduce a 'super hard' tyre in 2018. After a full season with the new, faster cars,...
Todt: F1 and Le Mans should share engine
Dec.6 - Jean Todt says he hopes F1's new engines for 2021 might be adapted for use at Le Mans. Plans for a 'world...
No Nascar move for Kvyat
Dec.6 - European Nascar chief Jerome Galpin has played down suggestions Daniil Kvyat is set to move to the series next year. We revealed...
Todt: Teams must handle Budkowski-style 'work bans'
Dec.6 - Jean Todt says it is up to F1 teams to regulate how new staff are employed after they move from the FIA....
Famous F1 Champions gather in Paris as FIA opens Hall of Fame
The FIA last night inaugurated the new FIA Hall of Fame in Paris with nine FIA Formula One World Champions in attendance as all...
Ericsson 'nervous' before 2018 deal signed
Dec.5 - Marcus Ericsson has admitted he had "a few nervous weeks" before he was re-signed by Sauber for 2018. The Swede was out-scored...
Haas closes door on Ferrari's Giovinazzi
Dec.5 - Haas appears to have closed the door completely on Antonio Giovinazzi. Since July, the Ferrari junior driver appeared in a Haas cockpit...
Kvyat to attend Nascar test
Dec.5 - Another potential opportunity has opened up for ousted Toro Rosso driver Daniil Kvyat. The Russian was dropped from Red Bull's F1 programme,...
Hamilton rules out Alonso as teammate
Dec.4 - Lewis Hamilton says he will never again be paired with a driver like Fernando Alonso. The Briton made his F1 debut over...
Lauda could quit F1 after 2020
Dec.4 - Niki Lauda has joined Ferrari and Mercedes in not promising to stay in F1 beyond 2020. The F1 legend is the team...
Hamilton rules out Ferrari switch
Dec.4 - Lewis Hamilton has ruled out a move to Ferrari. The quadruple world champion's Mercedes contract runs out at the end of next...
Michelin rules out F1 return
Dec.4 - Michelin has ruled out returning to formula one for now. Having supplied F1 teams in the past, the French marque briefly considered...
Prost: Vandoorne 'even better' than Alonso
Dec.4 - Stoffel Vandoorne is now knocking on the door of performing "even better" than Fernando Alonso. That is the view of F1 legend...
Marchionne says Fiat quit threat 'serious'
Dec.4 - Sergio Marchionne has reiterated his threat to pull Ferrari out of F1 after 2020. In fact, the Fiat CEO is now also...
Kvyat in talks over Formula E move
Dec.4 - Daniil Kvyat could revive his motor racing career in Formula E. After a tumultuous couple of years, the 23-year-old Russian lost his...
Vettel unsure over Kubica return
Dec.4 - Sebastian Vettel has admitted he is not sure what to think about Robert Kubica's F1 comeback. It is believed the Pole is...
No four leaf clover on 2018 Sauber
Dec.4 - It is not yet clear if Alfa Romeo's legendary 'four leaf clover' will be on the Sauber livery in 2018. The Swiss...
