Archives of Year: 2017 - Page 5

Hasegawa: Honda 'wasn't ready for top team'

Nov.28 - Despite the McLaren split, Honda thinks it has finally found the right direction in F1. Although the Japanese marque was effectively dumped...

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28 Nov 2017

Italy worried about flagging Ferrari form

Nov.28 - The Italian press is heading into the winter break concerned about Ferrari's late-season performance. Mercedes finished its 2017 campaign with both the...

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28 Nov 2017

Hamilton under pressure to use number 1

Nov.28 - Lewis Hamilton says he still does not want to wear the number 1 in 2018. Traditionally in F1, the world champion wears...

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28 Nov 2017

Pirelli hopes top teams closer in 2018

Nov.28 - Pirelli chief Marco Tronchetti Provera says he hopes the top three teams are closer together in 2018. From the point of view...

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28 Nov 2017

Rosberg thinks Hamilton could quit F1

Nov.28 - Nico Rosberg says there are signs his former Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton will soon retire from formula one. At the end of...

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28 Nov 2017

Lowe: Stroll 'understands' need to improve

Nov.28 - Paddy Lowe has admitted he hopes Lance Stroll learns from his difficulties in 2017. 19-year-old Stroll, backed by his billionaire father Lawrence,...

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28 Nov 2017

German broadcaster in talks with F1

Nov.28 - Talks are ongoing between Liberty Media and the broadcaster RTL about extending the free-to-air television deal for Germany. Long-time RTL pundit Niki...

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28 Nov 2017

HiRes wallpapers pictures 2017 Abu Dhabi F1 GP

84 HiRes wallpaper pictures of the 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix This F1 race has been won by Valtteri Bottas in his Mercedes W07 on the 26th...

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27 Nov 2017

Post Race Press Conference 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

DRIVERS 1 – Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) 2 – Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 3 – Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) PODIUM INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Martin Brundle and David...

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27 Nov 2017

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