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Honda pondering layout changes for 2017
Total F1 - 15 Jun 2016 13:30
XPB Images Honda is looking at the possibility of taking a different approach with its power unit in 2017 as development restrictions are lifted. Since returning to F1 at the start of the 2015 season, Honda has lagged...
Baku's European Grand Prix track set to give F1 teams set-up angst
Auto Sport - 15 Jun 2016 17:59
Leading Formula 1 team figures expect a dilemma over set-up for this weekend's inaugural grand prix in Azerbaijan on the streets of capital city Baku
Renault has chassis situation in hand
Total F1 - 15 Jun 2016 01:00
Despite heavy crashes in Monaco and Montreal, Renault is confident it will not run out of chassis. With Jolyon Palmer writing off a chassis in Monaco, meaning a new chassis for Canada, Renault took another hit when Kevin...
NASCAR fines Larson's crew chief, punishes team and owner
Miami Herald - 15 Jun 2016 23:53
The Sprint Cup team of Kyle Larson has been punished by NASCAR for the second consecutive race. …
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Miami Herald - 15 Jun 2016 23:33
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The history of the European Grand Prix
Total F1 - 15 Jun 2016 23:00
The European Grand Prix has forever been a recurring staple in the Formula One calendar, featuring a vast array of circuits across the continent and producing some rather exceptional races along the way. Whilst many fans...
Red Bull will lose 1.2 seconds on Baku's straight - Helmut Marko
Total F1 - 15 Jun 2016 22:40
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko claims Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen will lose around 1.2 seconds per lap on Baku's long straight - the longest on the calendar - because of their power deficit. Baku is the second lon...
Baku gamble: Set up and standing waves
Total F1 - 15 Jun 2016 22:20
F1 News Baku gamble: Set up and standing waves Power Unit Use - Update before Baku Renault previews Baku Eurocare livid over Heineken F1 deal Formula1blog.com Podcast #478- Canadian GP Review Editorial Ferrari, Update an...
Vettel flaunts tobacco advertising laws
Total F1 - 15 Jun 2016 22:10
Scuderia Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel is known to enjoy pushing the boundaries of regulations not impacting racing which he deems to be unnecessary. An exaple of this being the FIA mandate introduced in 2015 stating d...
Le Mans 24 Hours: Porsche starts defence with Jani-led practice 1-2
Auto Sport - 15 Jun 2016 20:09
Neel Jani led a Porsche one-two in free practice for the Le Mans 24 Hours on Wednesday afternoon with a lap set just before a red flag ended the session
How have the drivers prepared for the new Baku challenge?
Total F1 - 15 Jun 2016 19:40
The new home of the Grand Prix of Europe in Baku provides new challenges for drivers and teams. In this modern day, however, there are various solutions to preparing for the new event. The most useful is the simulator, w...
Verstappen exit good for Toro Rosso, says Sainz
Total F1 - 15 Jun 2016 19:00
Carlos Sainz says Toro Rosso's atmosphere has changed for the better following the mid-season swap between Max Verstappen and Daniil Kvyat. In the wake of Kvyat's difficult start to the season for Red Bull, and tensions ...
FIA investigates handling of Paddon's fiery Rally Portugal crash
Auto Sport - 15 Jun 2016 18:32
The FIA has launched an investigation into the Rally of Portugal organisers' handling of Hayden Paddon's fiery crash last month
Mercedes' Paddy Lowe expecting "spectacle" in Baku
Total F1 - 15 Jun 2016 18:20
Grand Prix of Europe - Mercedes' Executive Director (Technical) Paddy Lowe is expecting a spectacle as Formula One hits the streets of Baku for the first time. "After an enjoyable but rather chilly weekend in Canada, we ...
Baku long straight could cause tyre failures - Pirelli
Total F1 - 15 Jun 2016 18:10
Baku long straight could cause tyre failures – Pirelli Pirelli boss Paul Hembery is worried the 2.2 kilometres long straights at this weekend's European Grand Prix in Baku could cause a standing wave trouble that can b...
Renault eyes 'smooth run' in Baku
Total F1 - 15 Jun 2016 17:40
– Renault chief Frédéric Vasseur says the manufacturer needs a "smooth run" at this weekend's European Grand Prix following a difficult sequence of races for the team.Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer both crashed in...
Oh it is TIGHT
Total F1 - 15 Jun 2016 17:30
Simulations and track build photos made it clear the Turn 8-12 section at the Baku City Circuit was going to be tight, but the finished article is even more narrow than expected. F1i walked the track on Wednesday and was...
A special day for Hulkenberg
Total F1 - 15 Jun 2016 17:30
OK, so we're a day late (forgive us, it's not easy getting from Montreal to Baku) but June 14 marked one year since Nico Hulkenberg went from F1 driver to Le Mans winner. The German took victory for Porsche on his Le Man...
European GP talking points
Total F1 - 15 Jun 2016 17:10
No more breathing space for NicoNot much has gone right for Nico Rosberg since the Spanish GP on May 15. Or, more precisely, the moment he successfully swept around the outside of Lewis Hamilton in a brilliant run to B...
Alonso expects 'unique' Baku circuit to provide drama
Total F1 - 15 Jun 2016 17:10
XPB Images Fernando Alonso believes the "unique" Baku City Circuit has "all of the ingredients" to provide a dramatic Grand Prix of Europe. The inaugural race in Azerbaijan takes place this weekend around the streets....
Steiner: Haas 'a lot more stable'
Total F1 - 15 Jun 2016 17:00
XPB Images Guenther Steiner says Haas has "gotten a lot more stable" as a team following its first seven races. Haas is the first new entrant in F1 since 2010, and managed to score points in three of the opening four ...
European Le Mans frontrunner TDS first to commit to Norma LMP3 car
Auto Sport - 15 Jun 2016 16:54
European Le Mans Series frontrunner TDS Racing will expand into the LMP3 class with French constructor Norma