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Ferrari sources deny 2017 plans in trouble
Total F1 - 16 Feb 2017 16:20
XPBImages Sources at Maranello have denied media speculation that Ferrari's preparations for the 2017 Formula One world championship are in crisis. The team has been keeping its plans very close to its chest in recent mo...
VIDEO: Bottas reports for duty at Mercedes
Total F1 - 16 Feb 2017 05:00
New Mercedes-AMG F1 recruit, Valtteri Bottas has reported to work at the team's high performance facility in the UK. He took in pit stop practice with the team for the first time using the new spec Pirelli tyres More»
Rahal keeps Steak 'n Shake as sponsor for 4 races
ESPN - 16 Feb 2017 02:18
Rahal keeps Steak 'n Shake as sponsor for 4 races
New NASCAR rules mean faster penalties in 2017
ESPN - 16 Feb 2017 23:34
New NASCAR rules mean faster penalties in 2017
Arris bumps primary sponsorship on Suarez car to 22 races
Miami Herald - 16 Feb 2017 23:13
Communications giant Arris has renewed its multi-year sponsorship with Joe Gibbs Racing and will serve as the primary sponsor for 22 races with Daniel Suarez in the No. 19 Toyota. …
Vasser, KV Racing shut down IndyCar team after 14 years
Miami Herald - 16 Feb 2017 22:40
Former CART champion Jimmy Vasser has shut down his IndyCar team after 14 years and seven victories, including the 2013 Indianapolis 500. KV Racing Technology, owned by Australian businessman Kevin …
NASCAR sets stage lengths for 2017 season
Miami Herald - 16 Feb 2017 22:19
NASCAR has set the stage lengths for races this season, part of a radical revamp designed in hopes of making every lap matter. The new format opens with the Daytona …
Vasser, KV Racing shut down IndyCar team
ESPN - 16 Feb 2017 22:06
Vasser, KV Racing shut down IndyCar team
VIDEO: Lance Stroll on joining Williams for 2017 Formula 1 season
Total F1 - 16 Feb 2017 22:00
With Lance Stroll joining Williams Martini Racing for the 2017 Formula 1 season, he will be the youngest driver on the grid. He will partner Felipe Massa, who comes out of retirement, after the news that Valtteri Bottas ...
Canadian International AutoShow celebrates 50 years of Formula 1 in Canada
Total F1 - 16 Feb 2017 21:40
Toronto's Canadian International AutoShow yesterday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada with historic cars and driving legends. Attending the launch of the exhibit were Jacques Villeneuv...
New McLaren 'a lot faster' - Vandoorne
Total F1 - 16 Feb 2017 21:30
Stoffel Vandoorne has confirmed claims that F1 drivers have been preparing hard for 2017. New drivers like the Belgian, and younger drivers including Esteban Ocon and Carlos Sainz, have been working... More»
McLaren 'neutral' amid fight over 2017 F1 controversial suspension designs
Total F1 - 16 Feb 2017 21:10
Eric Boullier says McLaren is staying out of the fight over controversial suspension designs in 2017. A big battle between Mercedes and Red Bull, who will race so-called ‘active... More»
FIA hit back at 'conflict of interest'
Total F1 - 16 Feb 2017 20:50
F1's governing body has hit back at reports a 'conflict of interest' could be set to trigger a full European investigation into the sport. The European parliament this week voted... More»
Mercedes announce James Allison as technical director
Total F1 - 16 Feb 2017 19:30
F1 News Mercedes announce James Allison as technical director Could EU investigate Liberty Media's $8 billion F1 acquisition? Teams can't agree on trick suspension systems for 2017 Formula1blog.com Podcast #512 Montoya o...
Sunday start date for new 2017 Haas VF17
Total F1 - 16 Feb 2017 19:00
XPBImages The Haas F1 Team has confirmed that it will be launching its 2017 contender the day before the first pre-season test gets underway at the Circuit de Barcelona-Calalunya. The team announced on Thursday that it w...
McLaren Marketing Boss Sami set to leave
Total F1 - 16 Feb 2017 18:50
Marketing boss Ekrem Sami has become the latest high-profile name to leave McLaren Honda Formula One Team in the wake of their restructuring under the management of Zak Brown, though he insists the decision is entirely h...
Sauber 'prepping Giovinazzi' to sub for Wehrlein in testing
Total F1 - 16 Feb 2017 18:40
©WRI2 With less than two weeks to go before the first pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Sauber may be taking steps to temporarily replace Pascal Wehrlein with reserve driver Antonio Giovinazzi. Wehr...
Giovinazzi ready to replace Wehrlein for Barcelona test.
Total F1 - 16 Feb 2017 18:30
Pascal Wehrlein's 2017 Formula 1 season may be dealt a major blow before it even begins as he continues to recover from an injury sustained during the Race of Champions event in Miami, where he barrel-rolled onto a barri...
Pascal Wehrlein to Miss the First Test at Barcelona
Total F1 - 16 Feb 2017 18:20
It is being reported that Pascal Wehrlein will be unable to run during first test taking place at Barcelona, 27-29 February. Although it is yet to be confirmed, the German is thought to be still recovering from injuries ...
Bottas scoffs at eight million euro salary claim
Total F1 - 16 Feb 2017 18:00
©Mercedes AMG Petronas New Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has dismissed reports that he's set to earn eight million euros this season. Bottas was a late-notice replacement for Nico Rosberg, who abruptly retired from Fo...
Former Ferrari aero chief moves to Williams
Total F1 - 16 Feb 2017 17:50
The engineering and management musical chairs that has prevailed during the current Formula 1 off season continued as Williams announced the appointment of the former Ferrari aero chief to the role Head of Aerodynamics a...
European Parliament vote for F1 investigation, FIA denies conflict of interest
Total F1 - 16 Feb 2017 17:40
The European Parliament have called for an immediate investigation into Liberty Media's purchase of Formula 1, following concerns that it may have broken European laws. The parliament was asked to vote on "calls for an i...