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F1 clamps down on the clutch system
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 22:30
Formula 1 leaves no stone unturned as it heads into a new technical regulation in 2017. As only one, but important change, the sport is set to take a step back regarding the clutch system next year in a bid to make start...
Dennis linked with Manor buyout
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 10:50
Former McLaren chief Ron Dennis is reportedly considering a bid to buy Manor Racing. The Briton was ousted from his position as McLaren Group CEO last month after 35 years at the company, but despite his unsavoury exit f...
Red Bull take jab at Mercedes, Ferrari with Holiday Card
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 19:40
F1 News Red Bull take jab at Mercedes, Ferrari with Holiday Card How will teams manage 2017 regulation changes? Symonds out at Williams; making room for Lowe? Formula1blog.com Podcast #505- The 2016 F1 season review Hami...
Mercedes emerged from 2016 'stronger and more capable' - Wolff
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 20:00
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff says the Brackley-based outfit has emerged from the 2016 Formula 1 season “stronger and more capable” to face future challenges. The team went on to score 19 wins and 20 pole posit...
Ferrari don't regret not signing Lowe
Planet F1 - 22 Dec 2016 15:38
Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne does not regret the decision not to sign Mercedes Formula One team's executive director (technical) Paddy Lowe. The post Ferrari don’t regret not signing Lowe appeared first on Plane...
Horner hopes to put Mercedes under pressure
Planet F1 - 22 Dec 2016 14:29
Red Bull racing team principal Christian Horner is hopeful that the regulation shake up for 2017 will help the other teams put pressure on Mercedes next season. The post Horner hopes to put Mercedes under pressure appear...
Video: Rosberg takes his W07 for one last spin and a selfie!
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 14:20
©Mercedes In a spectacular display of multi-tasking, 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg took his victorious W07 for one last spin at a Mercedes function recently while snapping a series of high-speed selfies! Fortunately,...
Signes 'will be F1's fastest corner' | F1 Fanatic Round-up
F1 Fanatic - 22 Dec 2016 02:01
In the round-up: Signes 'will become F1's fastest corner' • Ferrari want practice runs for Giovinazzi • No Mercedes move for Ricciardo
Pirelli reveals tyres choices for first F1 races of 2017
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 16:50
Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli has announced the tyre selections for the first two races of the 2017 season. With the compounds for the long-haul events needing to be made 15 weeks in advance, the Italian tyre supplier ...
Video: Ricciardo trains with West Coast Eagles
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 15:00
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2016 driver ratings: 24-13
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 14:00
Part one of F1i's driver ratings from the 2016 F1 season, ranking the drivers from 24th to 13th Throughout the 2016 F1 season, F1i has been delivering its driver ratings, giving each driver a score out of ten for their p...
Hamilton reflects on odd 2016
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 13:40
Four time former Formula One world Champion Lewis Hamilton says there were a number of incidents in 2016 that he found a bit odd. Hamilton finished second in a season marked by clashes with teammate Nico Rosberg who reti...
Sauber focused on getting back into the midfield in 2017
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 11:50
Sauber F1 Team boss Monisha Kaltenborn has advised that the squad are focused on making big steps forward in 2017, and the financial issues they experienced in 2016 have not hampered their progress. Having suffered from ...
How will teams manage 2017 regulation changes?
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 17:10
F1 News How will teams manage 2017 regulation changes? Symonds out at Williams; making room for Lowe? Formula1blog.com Podcast #505- The 2016 F1 season review Hamilton felt ‘disrespected' by team; disrespects Rosberg �...
Pirelli reveals Australia and China compounds
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 17:10
Pirelli has revealed the tyre compounds to be used at the opening two races of the 2017 season. With the 2016 championship just over, and Mercedes one of several teams to confirm its line-up, Pirelli is already thinking ...
Wolff: Lewis and Pascal would be an explosive combination
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 16:20
Mercedes F1 chief Toto Wolff has shed some insight into why he is hesitant to promoted highly rated rookie Pascal Wehrlein to Nico Rosberg's vacated race seat and to partner Lewis Hamilton in the World Champion team. Wol...
Honda aim for 2018 expansion
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 15:00
Engine manufacturer Honda will look to expand their involvement in Formula One by supplying an extra team with engines for the 2018 campaign. Honda have a rich history in Formula One having previously supplied Championsh...
Kaltenborn hopeful Liberty Media will tackle F1's inequities
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 12:40
XPBImages Sauber boss Monisha Kaltenborn believes that Liberty Media's governance of Formula 1 will be economically favourable to the smaller teams. Sauber and Force India have been at the forefront of a battle to change...
Marchionne says F1 budget cap won't work
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 11:00
Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne believes a budget cap cannot work in Formula 1, amid reports that the sport's new owner Liberty Media is planning to introduce a spending limit. A recent report by British newspaper Th...
Verstappen receives Dutch Sportsman award
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 10:50
– Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has been named the Dutch Sportsman of the Year, following a ceremony held in his native Netherlands.Verstappen faced competition from Olympic gold medallists Dorian van Rijsselberghe (w...
Bottas: Let's wait and see…
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 10:00
For Valtteri Bottas there was life before Nico Rosberg's shock retirement and life after the German walked away from the sport which freed up the highly coveted Mercedes seat, one the Finn is favourite to secure. Bottas ...
Pirelli announce tyre options for first two 2017 races
Total F1 - 22 Dec 2016 18:20
With the 2016 Formula 1 World Championship just over, Pirelli is already thinking ahead to the forthcoming season as the tyre nomination for long-haul events have to be made 15 weeks in advance, whereas for European race...