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No proposal for Formula 1 London GP yet - mayor
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 18:00
A spokesperson says London mayor Sadiq Khan has received no proposal about the possibility of a F1 street race in the city. As he took over from Bernie Ecclestone, new F1 chief executive Chase Carey... More»
Brawn cautious over F1 calendar expansion
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 13:00
– Ross Brawn believes Formula 1 must "balance quality and quantity" with regard to the potential expansion of the calendar, following Liberty Media's takeover of the sport.Liberty completed its acquisition of Formula 1...
‘Ocon won't substitute over at Mercedes'
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 08:40
Force India have made it clear that Esteban Ocon is their driver for the duration of his contract and won't be permitted to substitute over at Mercedes. The Frenchman is swapping Manor for Force India this season as he e...
Will Mercedes miss a beat without Paddy Lowe?
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 08:10
Potentially championship-shifting news last week in the F1 world as Paddy Lowe left his role as executive technical director of Mercedes following months of speculation of a move to Williams. Lowe has been a crucial fact...
Did anyone really expect Felipe Massa to stay retired?
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 08:10
No matter the sport and no matter the country, it's tough for top athletes to truly retire. They know nothing else but competition and thrive on it. Some of the best athletes in the world walked away, only to return and ...
Did anyone really expect Felipe Massa to stay retired?
Planet F1 - 28 Jan 2017 08:05
Was it surprising to anyone in the Formula 1 world that Brazilian Felipe Massa will indeed race in 2017 after retiring? The post Did anyone really expect Felipe Massa to stay retired? appeared first on PlanetF1.
Doors shut on the Manor F1 team
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 07:20
British-based Formula One team, Manor, ceased trading on Friday after they failed to find a new buyer. Manor, who employed more than 200 staff and operated out of Oxfordshire, were forced into administration at the begin...
Ecclestone denies F1 breakaway series rumours
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 02:50
Bernie Ecclestone has issued a statement rubbishing claims that he is poised to set up a Formula 1 breakaway series More»
Jaguar give Massa chance to test Formula E car
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 23:30
Felipe Massa will drive a Formula E car for the first time next week after being given a test drive for Panasonic Jaguar Racing. Massa was rumoured to be close to accepting a drive in Formula E before he confirmed that h...
Brawn: We need to talk about... budget caps
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 21:50
As Manor goes under, Ross Brawn reiterates Liberty's desire for a budget cap, even though he's not sure how it can be done. While some will point to Manor's failure as poor business, the fact is that the Banbury-based ou...
The Formula 1 week #4 in quotes
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 20:50
< > The fourth week of 2017 was a tumultuous one for Formula 1 as Liberty Media ushered in a new era for the sport by taking control of the sport and at the same time shoving long time dictator Bernie Ecclestone out of t...
Ecclestone: I'd never damage F1
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 20:40
Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed speculation he could look to set up a rival series to Formula 1, insisting he would never want to "damage" the sport. The Briton's 40-year reign as F1's commercial boss ended on Monday aft...
Silverstone owners upbeat in wake of Liberty takeover
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 20:30
The owners of British Grand Prix circuit Silverstone are confident Liberty Media's takeover of Formula One will give them room to make a profit and stay on the calendar. British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) president Dere...
Silverstone future 'positive' after Chase Carey reassurances - Derek Warwick
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 20:00
The future of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone took a positive turn this week when new Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey said European events are the 'foundation' of the sport and he looked forward to working with organiser...
Follow along with the Rolex 24 2017.
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 19:50
F1 News RIP: Manor F1 team F1's new commercial boss reveals 4-point plan How quick can Liberty Media fix F1? Ecclestone era F1 is over, now the Liberty/Brawn/Bratches era begins Formula1blog.com Podcast #509- The Bernie ...
Kaltenborn wants F1 owners to address financial inequality issue ASAP
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 19:20
XPBImages Sauber boss Monisha Kaltenborn wants Formula 1's new owners to put the issue of financial inequality among the teams at the top of its priorities. Five teams, Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull, McLaren and Williams, ...
Albert Park prepares for circuit revisions
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 19:10
Work on upgrades to the Albert Park circuit will begin next week as the venue prepares to welcome the faster specification Formula 1 cars at the season opening Australian Grand Prix More»
Haas not currently considering NASCAR try-outs for Kevin Magnussen, Romain Grosjean
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 19:10
The Haas Formula 1 team is not currently considering giving drivers Romain Grosjean or Kevin Magnussen a NASCAR try-out, instead preferring to focus on its bid to move up the grid in 2017. NASCAR team co-owner Gene Haas ...
Wolff admits Bottas rivals on 2018 F1 radar
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 19:00
Toto Wolff has admitted that Valtteri Bottas needs to prove he should keep his new seat at Mercedes beyond 2017. Unusually for a top team, Mercedes has signed only a one-year deal with the Finn.... More»
Ross Brawn wants to see how the 2017 F1 cars look
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 18:50
Ross Brawn will be a prominent figure as F1's new on-track era begins in earnest in a month's time. The formerly retired team technical director and boss is returning to the sport this... More»
Antonio Giovinazzi would 'accept' 2017 F1 debut
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 18:10
Antonio Giovinazzi has vowed to be ready in the event he might make his F1 race debut in 2017. The 2016 GP2 runner-up and Italian, 23, has been appointed as Ferrari's official third driver for... More»
Stroll worthy of F1, but 'rich kid' image a burden - Villeneuve
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2017 18:10
XPBImages Jacques Villeneuve doesn't doubt Lance Stroll's ability to perform at the highest level, but his financial backing means he'll have to work even harder to prove his worth. The Williams rookie picks up a baton f...