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Wehrlein 'realistic' over Abu Dhabi chances
Total F1 - 20 Nov 2016 16:50
– Pascal Wehrlein says he is "realistic" about Manor's prospects of achieving a strong finish at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix next weekend, following the team's loss of 10th place in the Constructors' Champio...
Palmer: Early Monaco exit caused reset
Total F1 - 20 Nov 2016 13:40
– Renault driver Jolyon Palmer says his early exit from the Monaco Grand Prix in May caused the Briton to reset his approach, which eventually led to him retaining his seat for 2017.Palmer endured a troublesome start t...
WRC Rally Australia: Mikkelsen set to win after Ogier, Paddon errors
Auto Sport - 20 Nov 2016 02:13
Andreas Mikkelsen is on course to clinch victory on Volkswagen's World Rally Championship farewell after mistakes from team-mate Sebastien Ogier and Hayden Paddon on Rally Australia's final morning
Nasr 2017 Sauber deal held up due to Sponsorship issues
Total F1 - 20 Nov 2016 01:30
Sponsorship complications are holding up Felipe Nasr's potential new contract with the Sauber F1 Team for 2017, especially with new owners at his primary sponsor, Banco do Brasil. Banco do Brasil have changed its preside...
Wolff will exit Formula 1 when enjoyment disappears
Total F1 - 20 Nov 2016 01:10
Toto Wolff insists he will only stay involved in Formula 1 as long as he continues he enjoys himself. The Head of Mercedes Benz Motorsport has been part of the leadership team of the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Tea...
Mercedes future in Formula 1 uncertain beyond 2020 – Wolff
Total F1 - 20 Nov 2016 00:50
The future of the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team in Formula 1 is not guaranteed beyond 2020, according to Toto Wolff. The German manufacturer made the decision to rejoin the sport back in 2009 and have taken both...
Verstappen looking forward to 'challenging' Abu Dhabi
Total F1 - 20 Nov 2016 23:50
Max Verstappen heads into the season finale of the 2016 Formula 1 season in Abu Dhabi with one eye on finishing fourth in the championship, and he sits just five points behind Sebastian Vettel. The Red Bull Racing driver...
Felipe Massa: Why does Formula 1 love retiring Brazilian driver?
Total F1 - 20 Nov 2016 23:40
Felipe Massa no doubt allowed himself to daydream about how his final Brazilian Grand Prix would play out. Would he score points? Would he make the podium? Would he - whisper it - go out and win the thing? Whatever was s...
Felipe Massa: Why does Formula 1 love retiring Brazilian driver?
BBC - 20 Nov 2016 23:37
Felipe Massa is preparing to bow out of F1 after 14 years, 250 races and 11 wins - but why does the sport love the departing Brazilian?
Tony Stewart takes final NASCAR ride of championship career
Miami Herald - 20 Nov 2016 23:02
His mood lightened, Tony Stewart sounded at peace heading into his final NASCAR race. "Guys, it's been a hell of a ride for 18 years," he said over the radio. …
Wehrlein has 'tremendous future' despite Force India snub – Fernley
Total F1 - 20 Nov 2016 23:00
Despite being overlooking by the Sahara Force India F1 Team in favour of Esteban Ocon, Pascal Wehrlein still has a 'tremendous future' within Formula 1, according to the team's Deputy Team Principal Robert Fernley. The F...
Bottas wants all out attack from Williams in Abu Dhabi
Total F1 - 20 Nov 2016 22:20
Valtteri Bottas says that Williams Martini Racing have nothing to lose in the final race in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after the Sahara Force India F1 Team moved twenty-eight points clear in the Championship. 'We must just...
Mateschitz insists Red Bull pull out was never considered
Total F1 - 20 Nov 2016 22:10
Red Bull Racing boss Dietrich Mateschitz says that the energy drinks company never considered leaving Formula 1 after their public spat with the engine supplier Renault. Red Bull and Renault were involved in a public arg...
Renault preview the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Total F1 - 20 Nov 2016 21:00
Renault team and drivers preview the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final round of the 21 Rounds 2016 Formula 1 World Championship, at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Foreword by Cyril Abiteboul, managing director Brazil was...
Red Bull drivers preview the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Total F1 - 20 Nov 2016 21:00
Red Bull drivers preview the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final round of the 21 Rounds 2016 Formula 1 World Championship, at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Max Verstappen: 'The track design in Abu Dhabi is quite different...
France won't talk Trump support as NASCAR closes season
Miami Herald - 20 Nov 2016 20:27
NASCAR chairman Brian France refused Sunday to discuss his political support of President-elect Donald Trump and quickly pivoted the conversation toward his own efforts at improving diversity in his sport. …
The Latest: CEO France defends NASCAR in annual address
Miami Herald - 20 Nov 2016 18:42
The Latest on NASCAR's season finale (all times local): 11:20 a.m. NASCAR CEO Brian France says he's happy with the health of the sport. Sweating profusely while speaking at his …
NASCAR to crown champion, send off Stewart at season finale
Miami Herald - 20 Nov 2016 18:11
It's NASCAR championship day! The Sprint Cup champion will be decided Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, Joey Logano and Carl Edwards are the finalists racing for the …
Singapore may be in doubt after 2017
Total F1 - 20 Nov 2016 18:10
XPBImages The very popular Singapore Grand Prix event could disappear from the F1 calendar after its contract expires at the end of 2017 warns Bernie Ecclestone. The venue, which has hosted Formula 1 since 2008, has alwa...
Perez looking forward to working with Ocon
Total F1 - 20 Nov 2016 17:40
XPBImages Sergio Perez says he is "excited" by the prospect of working with new Force India recruit Esteban Ocon next season. The 20-year-old Frenchman, who kickstarted his career in Grand Prix racing at Spa this year, w...
Singapore don't want a Formula 1 race anymore - Bernie Ecclestone
Total F1 - 20 Nov 2016 17:30
Bernie Ecclestone believes Singapore will dump its Formula 1 race once its current contract expires next season. There had been speculation that Singapore race organisers were considering scrapping the race, having achie...
Bernie still hoping for reconciliation at McLaren
Total F1 - 20 Nov 2016 16:40
XPBImages Following Ron Dennis' eviction from McLaren and the bitter feud which has opposed the company's shareholders, Bernie Ecclestone is still hoping for reconciliation between the injured parties. Dennis was voted o...