Latest F1 news in brief – Tuesday (Update)
Brendon Hartley gets Toro Rosso support UPDATE Updates shown in red below. 06/12/18 Toro Rosso backs struggling Hartley New Williams needs more time to fix car issues New Verstappen was … Read More
Category: Formula 1
Renault tired of being strung along by Red Bull
Cyril Abiteboul ready to tell Red Bull to go pound sand Renault are running out of patience with Red Bull with Cyril Abiteboul warning that their offer for a 2019 … Read More
Martin Birrane dies aged 82
Former Lola owner Martin Birrane in his younger days It is with great sadness that the Birrane family has confirmed the unexpected passing of Martin Birrane. The owner of Peer … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Monday
Vettel's domination for Ferrari made Toto Wolff's plane ride home very long Canada defeat means 'consequences' – Wolff Verstappen 'still a child' – Villeneuve No top team wants Alonso – … Read More
Canadian GP Post-Race press conference
From left, Bottas, Vettel and Verstappen DRIVERS: 1 – Sebastian VETTEL (Ferrari) 2 – Valtteri BOTTAS (Mercedes) 3 – Max VERSTAPPEN (Red Bull) perfect is probably a good way to … Read More
Vettel goes flag-to-flag in Montreal
Sebastian Vettel dominates in Canada Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel started from pole and led all the way to win comfortably the Canadian GP in Montreal over Valtteri Bottas (+7.3 sec … Read More
Bottas says contract talks are close
Bottas will start 2nd in today's Canadian GP (GMM) Valtteri Bottas has suggested a deal to renew his contract at Mercedes is close. Others, including Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon, … Read More
Canadian GP Post-Qualifying Press Conference
From left, Bottas, Vettel and Verstappen DRIVERS:1 – Sebastian VETTEL (Ferrari)2 – Valtteri BOTTAS (Mercedes)3 – Max VERSTAPPEN (Red Bull) TRACK INTERVIEWS(Conducted by Paul Di Resta) Q: Sebastian, your 54th … Read More
Vettel puts Ferrari on pole for Canadian GP
Vettel wins his 54th career F1 pole Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel gave Ferrari its first pole in Montreal since 2001 (Michael Schumacher) with a new record lap of 1m10.764s. Vettel's 54th … Read More
Verstappen over two Ferraris in final Canadian GP practice
Max Verstappen stays quickest Max Verstappen kept Red Bull on top in all F1 practice sessions for the Canadian GP, but just barely. His lap on Saturday morning of 1m11.599s … Read More
Canadian GP Friday Press Conference
From left, Fernley, Williams and Steiner TEAM REPRESENTATIVESClaire WILLIAMS (Williams)Robert FERNLEY (Force India)Guenther STEINER (Haas) Claire, there have been a number of changes in senior personnel at Williams in recent … Read More
Verstappen over Raikkonen in Canadian GP Practice 2
Max Verstappen Red Bull driver Max Verstappen again turned the fastest lap in the second practice session for the Canadian GP with a time of 1m12.198s. So far he hasn't … Read More
Verstappen tops Hamilton in opening practice for Canadian GP
Max Verstappen Red Bull driver Max Verstappen turned the fastest lap of 1m13.302s to lead opening practice for the Canadian GP in Montreal. His time was just 0.088s quicker than … Read More
2019 F1 calendar could end in December
Miami circuit location The 2019 F1 calendar will run two weeks longer than this year’s schedule and finish in December, RaceFans understands. The season-opening Australian Grand Prix is set to … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Friday
Monaco winner Daniel Riccardo may not get grid penalty Ricciardo to escape Montreal penalty Engine situation could cost Mercedes – Hamilton Alonso not sure about next racing step Renault brings … Read More
Canadian GP Thursday Press Conference
(L to R): Lance Stroll (CDN) Williams, Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes-AMG F1, Max Verstappen (NED) Red Bull Racing and Stoffel Vandoorne (BEL) McLaren DRIVERSValtteri BOTTAS (Mercedes)Lance STROLL (Williams)Stoffel VANDOORNE (McLaren)Max … Read More
Will 2020 be Hamilton’s last?
Hamilton on his piano With his delay in re-signing with Mercedes everyone thought it was over money, but maybe not, Lewis Hamilton has been tipped to quit Formula One in … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Thursday
McLaren knows Norris is good, hence the rumors Toro Rosso wants him McLaren 'not surprised' by Norris rumors Mercedes delays Canada-spec engine Verstappen to 'regroup' amid 2018 crisis Ickx: Only … Read More
Mercedes confirms delay for new power unit (Update)
The Mercedes boys will have to wait a bit UPDATE (GMM) Mercedes has delayed the planned introduction of a new engine specification for Canada. Toto Wolff announced days ago that … Read More
FIA Reveals Ultra-Protective Helmet For F1
2019 F1 Helmut The FIA has released a new top-end helmet standard that will bring about increased protection for racing drivers in all major championships. This follows over a decade … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Wednesday
Ricciardo eyes Hamilton's seat if he decides to retire Ricciardo waiting for Hamilton to sign – Marko Montreal happy with Liberty Media era Williams hints Stroll will stay in 2019 … Read More
Robert Kubica and Oliver Rowland to test for Williams in Hungary
Kubica's check was only good enough for some test drives Williams will run its reserve drivers Robert Kubica and Oliver Rowland at the upcoming in-season Formula 1 test in Hungary … Read More
In Profile – Charlie Whiting On Life As F1’s Race Director
Charlie Whiting Charlie Whiting is one of the most experienced members of the Formula 1 paddock, having been involved in the series for four decades, and acted as the FIA's … Read More