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Ricciardo pushing for engine upgrade at Monaco
Total F1 - 19 May 2016 01:20
Daniel Ricciardo Daniel Ricciardo is eager to run Renault's upgraded engine at the Monaco Grand Prix following a positive test at Barcelona. Red Bull alongside the factory Renault squad ran the new improved power unit su...
Formula 1's four emerging stars
BBC - 19 May 2016 19:12
Blistering pace, brilliant overtaking, resilience and outstanding potential - Andrew Benson on F1's best young drivers.
After 2 decades, Luyendyk is still Indy's fastest driver
Miami Herald - 19 May 2016 01:23
Twenty years and one week after Arie Luyendyk became the fastest man to conquer Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 2.5-mile oval, his records remain untouched and unchallenged. …
Teams pushing to have final head protection decision
Total F1 - 19 May 2016 23:10
Formula One's governing body, the FIA has promised to announce its intentions regarding the head protection systems before the Monaco GP. Teams are understood to be pushing for a rapid final decision, as the design for t...
Ogier leads Rally Portugal after opening superspecial stage
Auto Sport - 19 May 2016 22:43
World Rally Championship leader Sebastien Ogier took the early Rally Portugal lead after Thursday's opening superspecial.
German GP's future still in doubt
Total F1 - 19 May 2016 22:40
Hockenheim chief Georg Seller visited the Spanish GP to meet F1 executive chief Bernie Ecclestone. The duo talked about the future of the German GP which is still unsure after recent serious financial troubles which led ...
Weiron Tan takes Carlin F3 seat Piquet was due to fill at Pau
Auto Sport - 19 May 2016 22:33
Promising Malaysian Weiron Tan has taken the Carlin seat for this weekend's Formula 3 European Championship round at the Red Bull Ring that Nelson Piquet Jr hoped to occupy last time out at Pau.
Car racing's SAFER Barrier to be used in 24 Hours of Le Mans
Miami Herald - 19 May 2016 22:08
The SAFER Barrier used to protect race car drivers is set for its European debut. …
Mercedes: Spanish GP Aftermath - An F1 Factory's Ultimate Challenge
Total F1 - 19 May 2016 22:00
In this week's Silver Arrows Show Chief Operating Officer Rob Thomas and Head of Build Peter Hodgkinson explain how the team is getting Lewis Hamilton's and Nico Rosberg's cars ready again for the Monaco GP after THAT cr...
Mercedes examined 1200 parts after Spain crash
Total F1 - 19 May 2016 21:50
World Champions, Mercedes have examined 1200 parts on the two ‘championship-winning' cars, after their drivers came together, and ending their race on the first lap. Unlike the other 20 races, practice in Monaco takes ...
Sony reveals details of new Gran Turismo Sport link up with FIA
Auto Sport - 19 May 2016 21:40
Sony has revealed details of its FIA tie-up at the unveiling of its new Gran Turismo Sport game during a high profile event for its first current generation racing title in London's Olympic Park on Thursday
Honda can match Ferrari without token system
Total F1 - 19 May 2016 21:20
Yusuke Hasegawa reckons ‘struggling' Honda could be on par with Scuderia Ferrari in terms of engine power, if the restrictive token system wasn't in the way. Honda made clear gains this year, having scored on three of ...
Force India admits focus shift to 2017 F1
Total F1 - 19 May 2016 21:10
Force India admits focus shift to 2017 F1 Force India is reportedly considering halting its car development programme for 2016 in order to focus on preparing for next year's new rules. The Silverstone based team's founde...
Mercedes checked 1200 parts after Spain crash
Auto Sport - 19 May 2016 19:50
Mercedes has been forced to inspect 1200 Formula 1 car parts following the Spanish Grand Prix crash involving team-mates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.
Formula 1's four emerging stars
Total F1 - 19 May 2016 19:20
Formula 1 is undergoing a generational shift this year, with a new crop of drivers staking their claim to be the next set of global stars. For a decade now, Formula 1 has been dominated by an elite group of drivers - Fer...
F1 gossip: Ferrari dismisses exit rumours
Total F1 - 19 May 2016 19:20
Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene reacts to stories that his job is on the line and Max Verstappen receives advice from a rival. More »
The drivers competing to become Formula 1's next global stars
BBC - 19 May 2016 19:12
Blistering pace, brilliant overtaking, resilience and outstanding potential - Andrew Benson on F1's best young drivers.
Andrea Iannone had 'possibility to stay with Ducati' in MotoGP
Auto Sport - 19 May 2016 19:00
Suzuki-bound MotoGP rider Andrea Iannone says it was not purely Ducati's call that he would leave the Italian manufacturer at the end of this year
Lammers to race against former team-mate Brundle in Le Mans support
Auto Sport - 19 May 2016 18:45
Sportscar legend Jan Lammers will compete against former TWR-Jaguar team-mate Martin Brundle in the main support race at next month's Le Mans 24 Hours
Maverick Vinales found it hard to leave Suzuki for Yamaha in MotoGP
Auto Sport - 19 May 2016 18:41
Maverick Vinales says the progress Suzuki has made in MotoGP made it difficult to decide to leave for Yamaha
Sauber ready to recover when finances are in place
Total F1 - 19 May 2016 18:10
XPB Images Monisha Kaltenborn says the mood at Sauber remains optimistic because it knows where it will improve given the finances to do so. Sauber has suffered a difficult start to the season, with staff receiving wa...
MotoGP offers Lorenzo and Marquez bodyguards after Rossi row
Auto Sport - 19 May 2016 18:09
Jorge Lorenzo and Marc Marquez have been offered bodyguards for this weekend's MotoGP round at Mugello, the first in Italy since the controversial end to the 2015 season