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Haas F1 team livery: Expect the Unexpected
Total F1 - 16 Jan 2016 03:00
"Expect the unexpected" was the response from Team Principle Günther Steiner when questioned around the final livery for The Haas F1 team 2016 contender. Existing corporate partnerships the Stewart–Haas Racing team ha...
Williams bullish over chance of race victories in 2016
Total F1 - 16 Jan 2016 14:10
Williams' personnel Pat Symonds and Claire Williams have admitted their hopes are high for the 2016 season, believing that race victories are possible and ultimately the fight for the world championship is possible if th...
DAKAR: First Dakar stage win for Hirvonen
Auto Sport - 16 Jan 2016 01:10
Former World Rally Championship driver Mikko Hirvonen claimed his first Dakar stage win on Friday, as Stephane Peterhansel drew closer to a 12th victory in the event
Moet to replace Mumm as Formula 1 champagne supplier
Total F1 - 16 Jan 2016 21:10
After 15-years of podium celebrations, Formula 1 has ended its sponsorship deal with their champagne suppliers Mumm. Mumm brand owner Pernod Ricard has reported the 5 million sponsorship offer was deemed 'insufficient'by...
Symonds 'strongly opposed' to refueling
Total F1 - 16 Jan 2016 21:00
Williams F1's chief technical officer, Pat Symonds has admitted he is ‘strongly opposed' to the possibility of refueling returning to sport, after rumors appeared a few days ago indicating refueling proposals are ‘ba...
Pirelli announce tyre choices for the Russian Grand Prix
Total F1 - 16 Jan 2016 21:00
Pirelli have announced the three compound choices for the fourth round of the 2016 Formula One season in Sochi for the Russian Grand Prix. The Italian manufacturer will be taking the Supersoft, Soft and Medium tyres, the...
Symonds says 'watered down' 2017 rules should be delayed
Total F1 - 16 Jan 2016 20:20
Formula 1's proposed 2017 rule changes should be delayed until 2018, giving team bosses time to agree upon what it is they want to achieve, Williams technical chief Pat Symonds has warned. The driver behind the overhaul ...
FIA undergoing independent audit
Total F1 - 16 Jan 2016 19:10
XPB Images FIA president Jean Todt has revealed that Formula One's governing body is currently undergoing an independent audit, saying he is open for new ways of improvements. The Frenchman, which has been heading the...
F1: F1 2017 plans now diluted - Symonds
Auto Sport - 16 Jan 2016 19:04
The new technical rules package planned for the 2017 Formula 1 season will not be as revolutionary as first thought, according to Williams technical chief Pat Symonds
Kravitz calls for FIA to ‘come to their senses' amidst regulation talk
Total F1 - 16 Jan 2016 18:20
After talks of a regulation revamp in 2017, suggested changes have been met by a raft of differing opinions by the teams up and down the paddock. Sky Sports reporter Ted Kravitz believes that F1 isn't ready to introduce ...
Pirelli allays fears of confusion over F1 tyre rules
Total F1 - 16 Jan 2016 17:50
XPB Images Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery says Formula One fans should not worry too much about the 2016 tyre rules, though he admits the risk of confusion exits. The new regulations have been devised to off...
INDY: Harvey in Herta, Coyne IndyCar talks
Auto Sport - 16 Jan 2016 17:47
Jack Harvey remains in contention for an IndyCar drive in 2016, but admits he could switch to sportscar racing
Todt: Manufacturers close to engine solution
Total F1 - 16 Jan 2016 17:30
FIA president Jean Todt is confident that a solution to F1's engine saga is in sight. Like a London bus - of which it is said you wait ages for one then three come along at once - after months and months of silence, Jean...
Williams gearing up for 'hardest' part in F1 recovery
Total F1 - 16 Jan 2016 16:50
XPB Images Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams thinks the British outfit is entering the "hardest" part in its recovery, as it seeks to reel in Mercedes and Ferrari. Williams has experienced a renaissance i...
Williams target maintaining 3rd place for 2016
Total F1 - 16 Jan 2016 16:40
Grove based Williams F1 have told F1 Hub that their aim for the 2016 F1 season is to maintain third place in the constructors championship, like they did in 2015. Whilst Williams made a ‘huge' revival after their back-...
Refuelling would give F1 "gas-guzzling" image, warns Williams
Total F1 - 16 Jan 2016 16:20
Claire Williams has warned that reintroducing refuelling to Formula 1 could be damaging to the image of the sport by undermining its green credentials. Underlining widespread opposition among teams to bringing refuelling...
'No current plans to enter F1' - Aston Martin
Total F1 - 16 Jan 2016 16:20
– Luxury sportscar manufacturer Aston Martin has confirmed that it has "no current plans" to enter Formula 1, following Force India's comments that there will be no tie-up between the two parties in 2016.Force India an...
Symonds calls for 2017 rule changes adjournment
Total F1 - 16 Jan 2016 15:50
XPB Images Williams chief technical director Pat Symonds has called for F1's planned 2017 rule changes to be adjourned until the following year, but fears this is "probably a cry in the wilderness". The FIA announced ...
DAKAR: Peterhansel clinches 12th Dakar win
Auto Sport - 16 Jan 2016 15:38
Stephane Peterhansel clinched his 12th Dakar Rally victory and Peugeot's first since 1990 with a calm run through the final stage on Saturday
Refuelling back on Formula 1's agenda
Total F1 - 16 Jan 2016 14:50
– Formula 1's bosses are once again considering the possibility of bringing back mid-race refuelling to Formula 1 in the near future, FIA President Jean Todt has confirmed.Last summer, bosses agreed to revive refuellin...
WEC: Rinland joins Project Brabham
Auto Sport - 16 Jan 2016 14:46
Former Brabham Formula 1 designer Sergio Rinland has become technical advisor to the project to revive the famous team
Williams set for 'hardest piece' of revival
Total F1 - 16 Jan 2016 14:40
– Williams' Deputy Team Principal Claire Williams believes that the squad faces the "hardest piece" of its revival as it attempts to close the gap to manufacturers Mercedes and Ferrari.Williams slumped to ninth place i...