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Lauda: Finding a replacement for Rosberg is a real problem
Total F1 - 2 Dec 2016 18:40
In the wake of Nico Rosberg's stunning decision to retire from Formula 1, only days after realising his childhood dream of becoming World Champion, has caught everyone by surprise and not least his very own team. Mercede...
Mercedes will 'take time' over replacement
Total F1 - 2 Dec 2016 15:50
– Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the manufacturer will "take time" in deciding a replacement for Nico Rosberg, who has announced his retirement from Formula 1 after winning the title.Rosberg finished second to Mercedes ...
French Grand Prix to return in 2018
Total F1 - 2 Dec 2016 14:30
The French Formula One Grand Prix is set to return in 2018 after a 10-year absence, the sport's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Friday. More»
Massa column: A goodbye to F1, but not to racing
Total F1 - 2 Dec 2016 12:50
In his Abu Dhabi GP column, Williams driver Felipe Massa looks back at the race weekend that concluded a prolific 15-year F1 career. My Formula 1 career ended well, as I was fighting until the very final metres. I had wo...
Delayed goosebumps for Johnson's crew chief Chad Knaus
Miami Herald - 2 Dec 2016 02:36
Chad Knaus had been a champion for six days, but the NASCAR title was so improbable, so unlikely, it still hadn't sunk in for Jimmie Johnson's crew chief. The trigger …
France to return to F1 calendar in 2018?
Total F1 - 2 Dec 2016 01:30
According to respected sections of the French media, Paul Ricard will host a round of the Formula One World Championship from 2018. France, which gave the world Grand Prix racing, last hosted a round of the world champio...
Monster Energy replaces Sprint as sponsor of NASCAR's top series
Auto Sport - 2 Dec 2016 00:03
The Monster Energy drinks brand will take over as the title sponsor of NASCAR's top series in 2017
Takuma Sato joins Andretti for '17 IndyCar season
ESPN - 2 Dec 2016 23:56
Takuma Sato joins Andretti for '17 IndyCar season
Rosberg retirement came to no surprise to Lewis Hamilton
Total F1 - 2 Dec 2016 23:40
Lewis Hamilton admits that Nico Rosberg's decision to retire from Formula 1 just five days after clinching the World Drivers' Championship did not completely shock the British driver, but he will miss the on-track rivalr...
Lewis Hamilton 'not surprised' by Nico Rosberg's F1 retirement
Total F1 - 2 Dec 2016 23:30
Lewis Hamilton says he is “not surprised” by Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg’s Formula 1 retirement announcement. Rosberg beat Hamilton to the 2016 title in Abu Dhabi, picking up his maiden championship victory in ...
Formula One champion Nico Rosberg announces retirement
Miami Herald - 2 Dec 2016 22:27
Quitting at the top, Formula One champion Nico Rosberg shocked the world of motor racing Friday by announcing he was retiring at the age of 31, five days after earning …
Ex-F1 driver Sato joins Andretti Autosport for 2017 IndyCar season
Auto Sport - 2 Dec 2016 22:25
Andretti Autosport has signed ex-Formula 1 driver Takuma Sato for the 2017 IndyCar season
NASCAR hopes sponsor Monster attracts needed younger fans
Miami Herald - 2 Dec 2016 22:16
NASCAR's top circuit has been called the Winston Cup, Nextel Cup and Sprint Cup. Starting in 2017, the sport could have a Cup-less name, one of many changes expected as …
F1 world champ Rosberg's shock retirement announcement
Total F1 - 2 Dec 2016 21:40
F1 News F1 world champ Rosberg's shock retirement announcement Return of the French GP? It's about time! FIA getting serious about consistency, new rules 2017 calendar released; No German GP Fastest car in F1 history? Ed...
Nico Rosberg: Is it the right time for champion to retire?
BBC - 2 Dec 2016 21:39
Nico Rosberg announces his retirement from Formula 1 with immediate effect, but is it the right time for the current champion to step down?
Best seat in Formula 1 up for grabs
Total F1 - 2 Dec 2016 21:30
Nico Rosberg's shock retirement has given champions Mercedes a headache as they seek to fill Formula One's most desirable drive. All the big names, apart from world champion Rosberg's team mate Lewis Hamilton, are signed...
Reaction to Rosberg's sudden retirement
Total F1 - 2 Dec 2016 21:10
Nico Rosberg stunned Formula One on Friday by announcing his retirement, only days after he had won the world championship with Mercedes at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The following details the reaction of th...
Nico Rosberg on his 'emotional rollercoaster' in 2016
BBC - 2 Dec 2016 20:24
Recorded prior to his surprise retirement from Formula 1, world champion Nico Rosberg talks about the "emotional rollercoaster" he experienced during 2016.
Could Alonso replace Rosberg at Mercedes?
Total F1 - 2 Dec 2016 20:20
Could Alonso replace Rosberg at Mercedes? Nico Rosberg's surprise retirement from Formula 1 just five days on from his first championship wins has left a space at the very top of the F1 sport unfilled. Rosberg retained a...
Return of the French GP? It's about time!
Total F1 - 2 Dec 2016 19:40
F1 News Return of the French GP? It's about time! FIA getting serious about consistency, new rules 2017 calendar released; No German GP Fastest car in F1 history? Hamilton bows out of Pirelli 2017 spec tire test Editoria...
Who Goes Where 2017 Amended
Total F1 - 2 Dec 2016 19:40
Today's shock news gives the 'Who Goes Where' grid outlook for 2017 a slightly different look. Driver Nat Team Comment Hamilton GBR Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Confirmed TBC Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Ricciardo AUS ...
Mercedes, Verstappen trade jokes on vacant Rosberg seat
Total F1 - 2 Dec 2016 19:40
XPBImages It did not take long after Nico Rosberg's shock retirement from Formula One for the rumour mill to start spinning names of potential candidates to replace the 2016 world champion. Among them is F1's hottest pro...