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Lewis Hamilton plans to extend Mercedes contract
Total F1 - 1 Sep 2017 02:00
The Brit is contracted until the end of 2018 but plans to stay with the team for longer than that. More»
Ricciardo Expecting Italian Grand Prix Engine Penalties
Total F1 - 1 Sep 2017 01:50
With the Singapore Grand Prix in mind, Red Bull Racing are set to change Daniel Ricciardo's power unit for the Italian Grand Prix, which would hand the Australian a grid penalty. More»
Alonso refutes Spa deliberate retirement claims
Total F1 - 1 Sep 2017 01:30
Fernando Alonso denies that he gave up on what was actually a working McLaren at the Belgian Grand Prix despite Honda's claim that there was no problem with the engine More»
Penske's Newgarden guarded about his IndyCar points lead
Miami Herald - 1 Sep 2017 23:33
Less than a week after his series-leading fourth win of the IndyCar season created a more comfortable lead in the points standings, Penske Racing's Josef Newgarden remains guarded about his …
Sebastian Vettel expects Saturday gains as his confidence grows
Total F1 - 1 Sep 2017 23:30
Sebastian Vettel is expecting to be closer to Mercedes on Saturday after admitting a lack of confidence was holding him back during Friday practice. The German finished well down on the Mercedes duo during FP1, with a 1....
Why Monza is a big test of Vettel's bold Ferrari claim
Total F1 - 1 Sep 2017 23:30
Ferrari caused Mercedes a lot more problems than expected a week ago at Spa, leading to some bullish claims from Sebastian Vettel. But Monza is going to be an even bigger test of that 'big step'. "We were on average a se...
F1 Italy: Bottas Leads Hamilton in Second Practice, but Ferrari Close Gap
Total F1 - 1 Sep 2017 23:20
The top four were all within four-tenths of a second in second practice at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Friday. More»
Fernando Alonso insists he has 'winning options' for 2018
Total F1 - 1 Sep 2017 23:10
Fernando Alonso insists he has 'options' for 2018 which would see him capable of winning races, suggesting he could be considering a move away from Formula 1 where all the top seats are all but confirmed. The Spaniard's ...
Alonso, Vandoorne surprised with positive results from unfavorable Monza
Total F1 - 1 Sep 2017 22:20
In a session where rain threatened for most of the morning - and eventually appeared at the end - both drivers completed their FP1 programmes with no major problems. The team used the session to... More»
Ferrari fever runs high ahead of home race at Monza
GRAND PRIX 247 - 1 Sep 2017 21:34
The bright red banners featuring the black prancing horse on a yellow shield festooned along the main grandstand at Monza are a constant reminder, not that any is needed, of the fervour facing Sebastian Vettel and Ferrar...
Monza Practice: Team & Driver Reports & Photos
GRAND PRIX 247 - 1 Sep 2017 21:22
Teams and drivers report from day one of the Italian Grand Prix weekend, Round 13 of the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship, at Monza. Mercedes Valtteri Bottas: "First of all it was nice that it stayed dry today because a...
McLaren appear edging near an engine deal with Renault
Total F1 - 1 Sep 2017 21:20
McLaren Executive Director Zak Brown says that the team is facing one of the biggest decisions in its history as they consider replacing Honda engines with Renault. Sky Sports reported that Renault... More»
New kerb to be added to exit of Monza's Parabolica for Italian GP
Auto Sport - 1 Sep 2017 21:10
The FIA is planning to add a line of kerbing to the exit of Monza's Parabolica to stop Formula 1 drivers gaining an advantage by running wide as they head onto the pit straight
Hamilton hoping to spoil Ferrari anniversary at Monza
ESPN - 1 Sep 2017 21:02
Hamilton hoping to spoil Ferrari anniversary at Monza
Brown: McLaren have Plan B and C if Alonso goes
GRAND PRIX 247 - 1 Sep 2017 20:53
McLaren have backup plans in place should Fernando Alonso leave the team at the end of the Formula 1 season in November, executive director Zak Brown said on Friday. Asked by reporters about the Alonso situation and what...
Prost confirms apology to Verstappen
Total F1 - 1 Sep 2017 20:50
Formula 1 legend Alain Prost has revealed he apologised to Max Verstappen. The apology followed the latest Renault engine problem for Red Bull's incredibly frustrated young Dutch driver.... More»
Italian Grand Prix: Friday Press Conferences
GRAND PRIX 247 - 1 Sep 2017 20:48
Full trandsript from the FIA hosted team managers press conferemces held on day one of the Italian Grand Prix weekend, Round 13 of the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship, at Monza. Press Conference Part 1 featuring: Toto ...
Honda improvement 'more than a tenth' with 'Spec 3.7' - Hasegawa
Total F1 - 1 Sep 2017 20:40
Honda is continuing to improve its 2017 engine. That is despite the fact that, according to the latest specialist media reports, the Japanese manufacturer and McLaren are now on the cusp of a split.... More»
F1 can break all-time lap speed record on Saturday - if it stays dry | 2017 Italian Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
F1 Fanatic - 1 Sep 2017 20:38
Will the all-time record for fastest ever in Formula One be broken on Saturday at Monza? It's certainly possible - but the deciding factor could be the weather.
Race4Houston: a personal perspective
Total F1 - 1 Sep 2017 20:30
F1 News It's all about burning oil in Italy FBC Track Talk: Monza Brawn: DRS, grid penalties need to go Power Unit Use -Update before Monza Renault not a fit for Alonso's expectations Editorial Great, more ‘team order'...
Friday's FIA press conferences
Planet F1 - 1 Sep 2017 20:28
Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene headlined the first of Friday's two press conferences in Italy before Bob Fernley discussed his drivers in the second. The post Friday’s FIA press conferences appeared first on PlanetF1...
Leclerc gets five FP1 sessions with Sauber
GRAND PRIX 247 - 1 Sep 2017 20:27
Charles Leclerc has taken a step closer to joining Sauber for next season after securing five FP1 sessions with the Swiss team, starting at the Malaysian Grand Prix, in what must be considered preparation for 2018. Lecle...