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Memo to Jacques Villeneuve
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 16:40
Despite his pedigree and his obvious talent, in recent years Jacques Villeneuve has become something of a rent-a-quote. Should certain sections of the media want a world champion eager to criticise a driver, team or rule...
Bryan Clauson remembered at Chili Bowl
Miami Herald - 15 Jan 2017 03:54
Reminders of the late Bryan Clauson were everywhere at the Chili Bowl Nationals. There was Justin Grant, driving the team's No. 39 car to victory in the Friday night feature …
Ickx to recount special memories of Chris Amon
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 02:50
The great Jacky Ickx is set to revive tales of what is regarded as Formula 1's most dangerous era when he was partnered at Ferrari with Kiwi Chris Amon More»
Valtteri Bottas close to Mercedes switch, says Williams deputy principal
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 22:20
Williams deputy principal Claire Williams says Valtteri Bottas is close to leaving the team to replace Nico Rosberg at Mercedes. Rosberg retired after becoming world champion last year to leave Mercedes without a team-ma...
Valtteri Bottas close to Mercedes switch, says Williams deputy principal
BBC - 15 Jan 2017 22:15
Williams' deputy team principal says Valtteri Bottas is close to agreeing a deal to replace Nico Rosberg at Mercedes.
Bottas' 'Mercedes' future to be resolved next week
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 21:40
Valtteri Bottas' potential move from Williams to replace Nico Rosberg at Mercedes is set to be resolved over the next week. More»
Villeneuve critical of DRS overtaking aid in Formula 1
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 20:50
Jacques Villeneuve believes the introduction of the Drag Reduction System into Formula 1 has been detrimental to the racing, with overtaking now too easy as a result. Villeneuve believes that listening to the fans brough...
Video: Nakajima flying around the Ã'sterreichring!
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 20:30
©Youtube We're always suckers for a boost of good old fashioned Formula 1. And boost is what it was all about back in the mighty years of the turbo-powered cars. This is Satoru Nakajima in his Lotus 99T flying around ...
Williams expected Mercedes call for Bottas once Rosberg retired
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 20:20
Claire Williams admitted that she expected a call from the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team to enquire about the availability of Valtteri Bottas the moment that Nico Rosberg announced his retirement from Formula 1,...
Battle with Verstappen in Singapore saved Kvyat's seat
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 19:20
XPBImages Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost has revealed that Daniil Kvyat's performance in the Singapore Grand Prix was instrumental in Russian saving his seat for 2017. After Verstappen and Kvyat swapped seats, prospects for ...
Williams: Lowe would be a fantastic for our team
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 18:20
Williams team chief Claire Williams admits that Paddy Lowe joining he team would galvanise the Grove outfit and put it back on track to fight for Formula 1 victories and even world titles, which have all but dried up for...
Williams: Paddy Lowe would be a fantastic addition!
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 18:20
XPBImages As she divulged that negotiations with Mercedes over the future of Valtteri Bottas were reaching a head, Claire Williams also expressed the team's keen interest in Paddy Lowe. Williams insisted however that the...
Could Ferrari follow Audi, VW out of racing over EPA fines?
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 18:10
F1 News Could Ferrari follow Audi, VW out of racing over EPA fines? Vasseur: Hulkenberg ‘major hurdle' in leaving Renault Will 4 engines be enough in 2017? Vasseur out at Renault Lowe out, Allison in at Mercedes? Edito...
Williams: Bottas announcement hopefully this week
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 18:00
Valtteri Bottas to Mercedes – the announcement which the Formula 1 world is waiting for could happen this week – that's according to Williams chief Claire Williams. "It has been dragging on and I think everyone wants...
Williams wants to do 'right thing' for Mercedes F1 target Bottas
Auto Sport - 15 Jan 2017 17:38
Williams wants to do the right thing by Mercedes target Valtteri Bottas and does not want to stand in his way with regards to his Formula 1 future
Villeneuve: modern drivers show no respect
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 17:30
XPBImages Never one to mince his words, 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has lashed out at today's F1 drivers, accusing the current generation of a lack of respect. Villeneuve believes that today's safe and sanitiz...
Sir Stirling Moss in hospital
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 17:00
Sir Stirling Moss is recovering from a severe chest infection in hospital in Singapore. The 87-year-old was taken ill three days before Christmas, it was announced on Saturday. Moss is now said by his family to be in a "...
Claire Williams: Bottas news this week!
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 17:00
XPBImages Visiting Autosport International and Williams' impressive 40 year anniversary exhibition, Claire Williams said that an announcement on Valtteri Bottas' future should come this week. Bottas move to Mercedes to r...
Williams sure Massa will still be motivated
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 17:00
– Williams Deputy Team Principal Claire Williams is sure that Felipe Massa would still be motivated to compete in Formula 1, should he drive for the team in 2017.Massa announced his retirement from Formula 1 at last ye...
Bottas announcement this week
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 16:40
Claire Williams expects an announcement on whether Valtteri Bottas is joining Mercedes or not to be made this week. The Finn is being lined-up to replace Nico Rosberg at the Silver Arrows after the German shocked the spo...
Renault 2017 power unit to benefit from all-new ERS
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 16:30
©WRI2 Renault has already stated that it wants its power unit to be a match for its rivals by 2018, but the manufacturer has offered some insight as to how it plans to get there. Renault's introduction to the turbo hybr...
F1 "went wrong" when it started listening to fans - Villeneuve
Total F1 - 15 Jan 2017 15:40
Formula 1 took the wrong path when it started listening to the fans in an attempt to improve the show, believes 1997 champion Jacques Villeneuve. The Canadian was especially critical of DRS - introduced to grand prix rac...