Lauda hears rumors of cars with ‘extra tank’
(GMM) The issue of 'fuel flow' has returned to the formula one paddock. A few races ago, we reported that the FIA was clamping down on monitoring the maximum allowed … Read More
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Rosberg leads Mercedes 1-2 in Barcelona
Rosberg takes the flag for the win Nico Rosberg needed a weekend like this one and he got it. Leading from pole Rosberg led most of the laps and won … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Sunday
Susie Wolff at a crossroads Manager says Schumacher condition 'improving' Alonso 'disillusioned' but not 'dark and moody' 2016 German GP return '1000pc safe' – Hockenheim Wolff happy to give Hamilton … Read More
Spanish GP: Saturday Press Conference
From left, Vettel, Rosberg and Hamilton DRIVERS 1 – Nico ROSBERG (Mercedes)2 – Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes)3 – Sebastian VETTEL (Ferrari) TV UNILATERAL Q: Nico, first pole of the year. Is … Read More
Ferrari should be closer in race – Vettel (Wishful thinking)
Vettel is putting on a good face, but the sandbagging Mercedes team has actually widened the gap to Ferrari and Vettel knows they have no chance on Sunday. F1 is … Read More
Rosberg beats Hamilton to take pole in Barcelona
Nico Rosberg smiles after taking pole Nico Rosberg led a Mercedes 1-2 in qualifying for the Spanish GP Saturday with a lap of 1m24.681s to beat his teammate Lewis Hamilton … Read More
Spanish GP: Rosberg nips Vettel in final practice
Nico Rosberg Nico Rosberg turned a lap of 1m26.021s to lead final practice ahead of qualifying for the Spanish GP at Barcelona. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel showed that the Italian team … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Saturday
Sainz pans slow F1 cars: "It's not so nice in the cockpit when you're going so slowly" Barcelona staying on F1 calendar Ferrari switch 'no problem' for Hamilton – Ecclestone … Read More
Spanish GP Friday Press Conference
Paddy Lowe Team Representatives:Nick ChesterGiampaolo Dall'araPaddy LowePaul MonaghanJonathan NealeRob Smedley PRESS CONFERENCE Q: Nick, can we start with you? First of all, a little insight into what happened with Romain … Read More
Barcelona renews F1 deal
The Circuit de Catalunya has extended its deal to host Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix until 2019, organizers announced Friday. The previous F1 deal was set to expire after next … Read More
Hulkenberg denies losing interest in F1
Nico Hulkenberg (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg has played down suggestions he is losing interest in formula one. "I enjoy every moment," he told the German news agency DPA. However, the German … Read More
Pirelli denies changing tire selection philosophy
(GMM) Paul Hembery has denied reports Pirelli is shifting its focus towards softer compound choices in 2015. When asked about claims F1's official supplier wanted to spice up races by … Read More
Spanish GP: Hamilton over Vettel in 2nd practice
Vettel closing on Hamilton, but still 4/10ths off Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time of FP2 for the Spanish Grand Prix, beating Sebastian Vettel by 0.4s. While Mercedes had been … Read More
GP2 cars on par with F1 cars
Today's F1 cars with their hybrid engines are slow, expensive dogs. They doubled the cost and ruined the sport After the first practice session for both the GP2 cars and … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Friday
Fernando Alonso Alonso not happy as Pirelli 'goes soft' Alonso hits back after 'dark and moody' jibe Massa 'not worried' about Williams future Hulkenberg 'no F1 critic' after Porsche debut … Read More
Ferrari chief Rivola ‘dismissed’ – reports
(GMM) Ferrari is without its sporting director Massimo Rivola in Spain this weekend. Italy's La Repubblica claims he was "removed from his duties" during the three-week break between Bahrain and … Read More
Spanish GP: Mercedes 1-2 waltz continues in practice 1
Nico Rosberg – Take that Ferrari – My engineers are better than your engineers Nico Rosberg finished the first practice session for the Spanish GP in Barcelona on top, just … Read More
Spanish GP: Thursday Press Conference
Nico Rosberg jokes with media DriversFelipe Nasr (Sauber)Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)Daniil Kvyat (Red Bull Racing)Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso)Fernando Alonso (McLaren)Roberto Merhi (Manor) Press Conference Q: Fernando, shall we start with you? … Read More
Major upgrades for Ferrari this weekend
Maurizio Arrivabene Scuderia Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has underlined Ferrari's quest to get back in front of Mercedes, saying that the team expects to make a major step forward … Read More
Alonso wearing sunglasses for eye infection
Fernando Alonso (GMM) Eyebrows were being raised on Thursday as Fernando Alonso refused to take his dark sunglasses off during the official FIA press conference. Earlier this week, on social … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Thursday
Can Ferrari develop their car fast enough to catch Mercedes? 'Arms race' to decide 2015 title – Vettel 'Leaked' calendar is pressure on GP hosts – reports Second chance likely … Read More
Spanish GP Expects To Draw Crowd Of 90,000 To 95,000 Despite Alonso’s Struggles
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which will host F1's Spanish Grand Prix from Friday through Sunday, is expecting to draw a crowd of 90,000 to 95,000 fans, according to Jaime MartÃn … Read More
Mexican F1 Organizers Put On Cooking Demo Ahead Of Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix
Organizers of the Mexican F1 Grand Prix will put on a cooking demonstration at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to promote the series' return to Mexico City later this year. Latin … Read More
F1 Struggling To Tap Female Dollar
When Claire Williams was appointed vice-principal of the Williams F1 team, she hoped that her promotion "might open the door to an untapped market," according to Alan Baldwin of REUTERS. … Read More
McLaren reveals dark new F1 livery
(GMM) McLaren has revealed a striking new 'graphite' livery ahead of the Spanish grand prix. The British team confirmed on Tuesday that it is launching a new look for Barcelona … Read More