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FIA still investigating Alonso crash
Total F1 - 12 Mar 2015 12:50
The FIA is still investigating the circumstances surrounding Fernando Alonso's mysterious Barcelona testing crash which happened last month. The Spanish driver is sitting out Melbourne amid ongoing speculation about his ...
Wolff hits out at wind tunnel ban proposal
Total F1 - 12 Mar 2015 12:50
Mercedes has hit out at Red Bull's suggestion that wind tunnels should be banned from formula one. As smaller teams struggle for survival, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner proposed a novel solution to help cut costs -...
Hamilton, the old man of F1
Total F1 - 12 Mar 2015 11:30
Sitting alongside Max Verstappen at today's press conference, the world champion was suddenly aware of the age gap. Whilst we all remember the image of a very young Lewis Hamilton stating his ambition to drive for McLare...
Dennis: I made a mistake
Planet F1 - 12 Mar 2015 06:24
Ron Dennis has conceded that he made an error by denying that Fernando Alonso suffered a concussion in his crash during pre-season testing...
NASCAR reinstates Kurt Busch, now placed on indefinite probation
Miami Herald - 12 Mar 2015 04:33
NASCAR announced on Wednesday that Kurt Busch's indefinite suspension has been lifted, effective immediately, allowing him to compete in this weekend's Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix International Raceway. …
SAFER barrier to be added to Daytona wall
ESPN - 12 Mar 2015 00:02
Daytona International Speedway will install energy-absorbing SAFER barriers to the concrete wall that Kyle Busch hit last month before NASCAR returns in July.
McLaren now admits Alonso crash 'a mystery'
Total F1 - 12 Mar 2015 23:50
Ron Dennis has admitted bungling the Fernando Alonso saga, finally now joining those who agree the Barcelona test crash is a 'mystery'. Since the Spaniard hit the wall on February 22, McLaren has claimed it was a 'normal...
Hype new sponsor Force India
Total F1 - 12 Mar 2015 23:40
Sahara Force India has signed a new sponsor with Hype Energy, one of the worldÂ's leading energy drinks. Hype Energy branding will appear on the side pod wing of the teamÂ's 2015 car, the VJM08, as well as on the drive...
Hulkenberg and Button say Sauber in the wrong over Van der Garde situation
Total F1 - 12 Mar 2015 22:30
Nico Hulkenberg and Jenson Button have jumped to Giedo van der Garde's defense, both believing Sauber are in the wrong with how they've handled the situation. The Swiss team was in court this week after Van der Garde cla...
Australian GP Preview: Can anyone take the fight to Mercedes?
Total F1 - 12 Mar 2015 20:40
The new 2015 Formula 1 season kicks off this weekend at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Australia. Despite 12 days of testing, plenty of questions remain unanswered ahead of round one. Mercedes dominated the 2014 s...
Cerruti withdraws from Formula E; Liuzzi replaces
Total F1 - 12 Mar 2015 20:30
Michela Cerruti has announced her withdrawal from Formula E with immediate effect. The reason given is for ‘professional reasons'. Former F1 driver Vitantonio Liuzzi will replace her. Starting with this weekend's Miami...
Button: ‘Sauber shouldn't be using safety concerns so lightly'
Total F1 - 12 Mar 2015 20:20
Jenson Button, speaking about the Giedo Van Der Garde court case, says that Sauber should not be treating the issue of safety so lightly. Van Der Garde is currently embroiled in legal action against Sauber, fighting for ...
Formula One 2015: Forget the 'good old days' - the sport has never been better
Telegraph - 12 Mar 2015 20:01
Daniel Johnson: Tighter races, more overtaking, a more competitive field of drivers - Formula One is in rude health ahead of the new season
Problems for Manor?
Total F1 - 12 Mar 2015 20:00
An engine software issue could put the dampers on Manor's Melbourne hopes. It is understood, though not confirmed, that the engine software the team is using is virtually useless could therefore prevent the team running ...
Hulkenberg critical of Sauber over van der Garde
Total F1 - 12 Mar 2015 19:20
Nico Hulkenberg has hit out at the Sauber Formula One team for the way it has treated Giedo van der Garde. Van der Garde won a court case on Thursday in Australia to be allowed to race for Sauber, despite the team having...
Pic replaces Tung at China Racing
Total F1 - 12 Mar 2015 19:10
China Racing have announced that Charles Pic will replace Ho-Pin Tung for this weekend's Miami ePrix. Pic becomes the third driver change in less than one week, with Scott Speed being drafted in at Andretti and Loic Duva...
Button: 'This McLaren is unlike any I've driven before'
Total F1 - 12 Mar 2015 19:00
Jenson Button has described the McLaren MP4-30 "unlike any McLaren he's ever driven", not because of its poor performance, but because of its potential. The team have struggled for meaningful running following a spate of...
VIDEO: Weather forecast for Australian GP
BBC - 12 Mar 2015 18:55
The F1 teams are in Melbourne for the first race of the season. Ian Fergusson takes a look at what the weather will bring.
Meet Will Stevens, F1's latest Briton 'wanting to make a name for myself'
Telegraph - 12 Mar 2015 18:46
Will Stevens says his Manor debut is 'a good chance to impress' ... if the car is fast enough to qualify for the Australian GP
FE: Pic to return to Formula E in Miami
Auto Sport - 12 Mar 2015 18:41
Ex-Formula 1 driver Charles Pic will return to Formula E this weekend in Miami, with China Racing
Hamilton calls £1m-a-week salary demands 'rubbish'
Total F1 - 12 Mar 2015 18:40
Lewis Hamilton has denied contract negotiations between him and Mercedes are being held up by the huge sum of money he is demanding in order for the team to retain his services after 2015. It's been reported that the cur...
Team Suzuki Ecstar to test "race package" at Losail
Moto GP - 12 Mar 2015 18:33
Team Suzuki Ecstar Manager Davide Brivio plus riders Maverick Viñales and Aleix Espargaro look ahead to the final preseason test in Qatar.