Latest F1 news in brief – Wednesday (Update)
UPDATE Updates shown in red below. Alonso is obviously not happy with Domenicali run Ferrari team? When will he quit? 04/09/14 Maldonado and Lotus suffered two PU failures Marussia Motors … Read More
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Rosberg keeps Mercedes on top in Bahrain test Day 1
Nico RosbergOur main aim today was to try different directions with set-up and to get to know the tires a bit better. You never stop learning how to get the … Read More
Cosworth reveals 2014 F1 power unit (For Haas Team?)
Cosworth has revealed its 2014 Formula 1 power unit although it will not be used this season. The English company started work on a 2014 engine as long ago as … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Tuesday (Update)
UPDATE Updates shown in red below. 04/08/14 Di Montezemolo left Bahrain before the race was over, disgusted at the speed of the Domenicali led Ferrari team Only F1 noise will … Read More
The day F1 died (11th Update)
UPDATE #11 Ecclestone proposes to replace F1 with GP2 at 1/100th the cost and almost the same speed Further to what we reported yesterday that most GP2 cars would qualify … Read More
Bahrain Sees Future Of F1 Racing Under The Lights
The start under the lights Bahrain believes its F1 circuit "has a bright future after the country's first floodlit grand prix turned out a thriller on Sunday," according to Alan … Read More
Todt unconcerned about driver dieting
Jean-Eric Vergne was recently hospitalized due to ill effects of dieting. FIA president Jean Todt has dismissed concerns that Formula 1 drivers are being forced into extreme dieting that compromises … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Monday (Update)
UPDATE Updates shown in red below. 04/07/14 Sure, sure. Mercedes says Lowe did not tell Rosberg to stand down after one failed pass attempt Mercedes denies Lowe call was 'team … Read More
Formula One abandons cost cap plan
Formula One has abandoned plans to impose a budget cap in 2015 and will seek to reduce costs instead through regulation changes, FIA president Jean Todt said on Sunday. The … Read More
Bahrain GP: Sunday Press Conference
From left Rosberg, Hamilton and Perez DRIVERS1 – Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes)2 – Nico ROSBERG (Mercedes)3 – Sergio PEREZ (Force India) PODIUM INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Brian Johnson) Q: What a race! … Read More
Maldonado gets five-place grid drop for China
Pastor Maldonado has been given a five-place grid penalty for the Chinese Grand Prix after his clash with Esteban Gutiérrez in Bahrain. Fresh from leaving the pits, Lotus driver Maldonado … Read More
Hamilton holds off Rosberg in 1-2-3 Mercedes sweep
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes power has won the Bahrain GP finishing 1-2-3 in a waltz. Lewis Hamilton held off his Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg by 1.0 sec for the win ahead … Read More
Ecclestone is attempting a takeover coup of F1
Bernie Ecclestone is out to take F1 away from the FIA (GMM) Big politics are at play in formula one. Amid all the noise about quiet engines and the urgent … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Sunday
Vergne hospitalized because of extreme diet so he can be light like the F1 midgets Todt says crisis rule changes unlikely Vergne hospitalized amid extreme F1 diets Ferrari 'not doing … Read More
Malaysian GP TV Rating
The Malaysian GP F1 race last Sunday on NBC Sports Network received the following USA ratings: Event Day Time Rating Viewers (000s) Malaysian GP (live) Sat 3:30AM- 5:54AM 0.2 248 … Read More
Bahrain GP: Saturday Press Conference
From left, Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg and Daniel Ricciardo Drivers1st Nico Rosberg – Mercedes2nd Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes3rd Daniel Ricciardo – Red Bull Q: Nico, Lewis was ahead of you … Read More
Bahrain Grand Prix to remain a night race
Bahrain at sunset The Bahrain Grand Prix will remain a night Formula 1 race in future seasons, it has been confirmed. The Sakhir circuit, which joined the calendar in 2004, … Read More
F1: If you don’t have Mercedes power, forget about it
Nico Rosberg F1 is no longer about the best drivers, but the best engines. If you don't have a Mercedes powered car, you may as well stay home. Mercedes powered … Read More
Newey mocks new F1 engines
Newey mocks new F1 engines Red Bull master designer Adrian Newey has mocked Formula One's new engine rules, claiming they have produced slower cars without achieving the intended green goals. … Read More
Bahrain GP: Mercedes unbeatable
Sebastian Vettel obviously disgusted with the Red Bull lemon Lewis Hamilton continued Mercedes' domination as he set the fastest time in final practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix. Hamilton, who … Read More
McLaren plays down rumors in Bahrain
(GMM) McLaren is at the centre of a body of rumors in the Bahrain paddock. In title sponsor Vodafone's wake, the British team ran prominent Mobil 1 branding in Australia, … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Saturday
Rosberg upon hearing of the reprimand, 'are they kidding me'? Silverstone likes the sound of 'new' F1 Doctors 'cautious' after Schumacher awakening news Webber tips Red Bull to win Monaco … Read More
Bahrain GP: Friday Press Conference
Paddy Lowe TEAM REPRESENTATIVESLuigi FRABONI (Ferrari),Remi TAFFIN (Renault Sport F1),Robert FERNLEY (Force India),Pat SYMONDS (Williams),Adrian NEWEY (Red Bull Racing),Paddy LOWE (Mercedes) PRESS CONFERENCE Q: Bob, could I start with you. … Read More
McLaren want Alonso back in 2015
Dennis and Alonso in 2007 The Bahrain paddock is being rocked by a rumor which has slipped out earlier than expected regarding the future of McLaren and Fernando Alonso. The … Read More
Bahrain GP: Mercedes team continues to make others look silly in 2nd practice
Mercedes continued to make their opponents look silly in Formula 1 as Lewis Hamilton topped the timesheets at the end of the second practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix. … Read More