F1 Engine costs have doubled
AR1.com has been telling its readers for two years that the horrible sounding F1 engines have doubled in costs and are driving fans to the exits out of sheer boredom. … Read More
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Latest F1 news in brief – Tuesday
CART IndyCar drew almost 300,000 when they raced in Mexico City in 2002. F1 has sold out too Audi not interested in F1 'problems' Mexico confirms 2015 grand prix sold … Read More
Preparations For November’s Formula One Grand Prix In Mexico City In High Gear
Immerse yourself in the market. Understand the fan base. Rodrigo Sanchez, marketing director for the Formula One Gran Premio de Mexico, said "those are among the keys to staging a … Read More
Audi to buy Red Bull team (6th Update)
UPDATE #6 This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Audi has no plans to enter F1, the company said on Monday, seeking to "end speculation that the sportscar maker was … Read More
F1 rumors firing for Audi yet again (4th Update)
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Audi has no plans to enter F1, the company said on Monday, seeking to "end speculation that the sportscar maker was tempted … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Monday
Last year the Austrians came, they heard the boring F1 cars, and they 'ain't' coming back Mercedes expecting two-horse race in 2015 Verstappen heads to Monaco with bruised backside Red … Read More
F1 approves ‘faster cars’ for 2017
(GMM) F1 on Friday confirmed that things are changing for 2017. Earlier, media reports suggested that Thursday's meeting of the Strategy Group had resulted only in more dithering and indecision. … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Friday
Ecclestone orchestrating some major changes in F1 FIA to outline F1 Strategy Group results on Friday Audi foray discussed by Strategy Group Ecclestone 'will be replaced' – Stewart F1 should … Read More
Cosworth linked with dual engine F1 solution
Could the old screaming V8s be allowed back like the Honda shown here? Ahead of looming talks about future engine rules, as the sport bids to find ways to cut … Read More
Toro Rosso plays down Renault team takeover
(GMM) Toro Rosso chief Franz Tost has played down the chances of a team takeover by Renault. Earlier this year, at the height of Red Bull's public spat with the … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Thursday
Bottas to Ferrari if Ferrari releases Raikkonen Hakkinen understands Mercedes 'team order' Managers want Bottas to be champion – Hakkinen Secret F1 income payment system leaked Ferrari exit 'unavoidable' for … Read More
Haas Not Ruling Out Danica Patrick Move To F1
Danica Patrick NASCAR team co-Owner Gene Haas "has no desire to fuel speculation but neither will he rule out entirely the possibility of Danica Patrick racing for his new Formula … Read More
Tobacco Company Philip Morris International Renews Ferrari F1 Sponsorship
Tobacco brands are not allowed to feature on Formula One cars. Philip Morris Int'l Inc. "is continuing one of the quietest sponsorships in sports," according to Alex Duff of BLOOMBERG. … Read More
Ecclestone fears Strategy Group meeting will accomplish little
Ecclestone's expression says how he feels about the current F1 democracy Bernie Ecclestone suspects that very little will get agreed in Thursday's much anticipated F1 Strategy Group meeting, where rule … Read More
Palmer tops day 2 of Barcelona testing
Pos Driver Team Time Laps 1 Jolyon Palmer Lotus 1:26.080 87 2 Pascal Wehrlein Mercedes 1:26.497 137 3 Pierre Gasly Red Bull 1:26.683 75 4 Jenson Button McLaren 1:26.927 100 … Read More
CVC’s Mackenzie to attend crucial F1 summit
The expensive hybrid engines now used in F1 are sending fans running for the exits. The signature 'engine scream' is gone and so too are the fans. (GMM) Even the … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Wednesday
No problem with teammate says Pastor Maldonado 'No problem' between Lotus duo – Maldonado Marko's 'exceptional juniors' pile pressure on Kvyat Marko denies making Audi ultimatum Candidates line up for … Read More
Rosberg’s Mercedes miles ahead in Barcelona Test after Day 1
Nico Rosberg (There is Mercedes, then there is the rest)Today was a great test day for sure. The track was a little bit quicker than over the race weekend and … Read More
Rosberg tops first morning of in-season testing at Barcelona
Mercedes is so superior they will win the remainder of the 2015 races Spanish Grand Prix race winner Nico Rosberg picked up where he left off at the weekend by … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Tuesday
Hamilton to re-sign by Monaco Hamilton promises contract 'news' in Monaco Mercedes to change pitstop philosophy – Lauda Alonso defends Button after 'negative' slip Jorda says McLaren 'impatient' with Honda … Read More
F1 Spanish GP TV Rating (Update)
UPDATE Whereas the USA TV ratings were dismal on NBCSN, German free-to-air TV channel RTL "recorded more than 4.2 million viewers for its broadcast of the Spanish F1 Grand Prix," … Read More
Gene Haas grateful for Ferrari turnaround, but not surprised
Gene Haas Gene Haas made his first visit to a 2015 Grand Prix in Barcelona as plans for his team to enter F1 next year continue to move on apace. … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Monday (Update)
UPDATE Update shown in red below. 05/11/15 The 'lemon' Renault engine has wiped the smile off the always smiling Daniel Ricciardo Hockenheim not 'bad guys' after German GP axe Ricciardo … Read More
‘Fuel flow story’ puts Ferrari on back foot
Sandbagging Mercedes have widened the gap to Ferrari, which means the rest of the F1 season will be a borefest Mercedes parade. (GMM) The Hamilton versus Rosberg show is back … Read More
Hamilton questions message to hold second place in Spanish GP
Another Rosberg-Hamilton parade was not meant to be Lewis Hamilton has questioned a message he received in the closing stages of the Spanish GP to consolidate second place behind eventual … Read More