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Sports car owner-driver Bruce Leven dies at 79
Miami Herald - 22 Sep 2017 04:10
Bruce Leven, a self-made businessman whose sports car race teams won the Twelve Hours of Sebring three times in the 1980s, has died at 79. Leven died Sept. 15 at …
Why Williams is so very interested in Robert Kubica
Total F1 - 22 Sep 2017 22:30
Carlos Sainz Jr's loan move to Renault appeared to kill off any chances of Robert Kubica making a Formula 1 comeback. But Kubica could still find a lifeline with Williams - if he can outshine its other options... As the ...
Tale of the tape shows Hendrick Motorsports slumping in '17
Miami Herald - 22 Sep 2017 22:10
Jimmie Johnson smacked the wall first and Chase Elliott quickly followed the champion's miscalculated route when his car slammed into about the same spot. The Hendrick Motorsports drivers traded their …
Why McLaren is betting on Renault, despite Red Bull's disaffection
Total F1 - 22 Sep 2017 21:10
So desperate are Red Bull and McLaren for success in Formula 1, they are both prepared to gamble massively on the engine supply front. The next 12 months should indicate whether either can revive its fortunes. For those ...
Mexican GP seen as rallying point for tragedy-struck nation
Total F1 - 22 Sep 2017 19:10
Organisers of the upcoming Mexican GP are hoping their showcase event will embody the country's fighting spirit following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake which hit Mexico City earlier this week. The event, set to take place...
Both Ferraris crash out in wet Singapore
Total F1 - 22 Sep 2017 18:30
Pole-sitter Sebastian Vettel and his Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen both crashed out as the rain-hit Singapore Grand Prix night race got off to a chaotic start on Sunday. Raikkonen ploughed into Red Bull's Max Verstappe...
F1 plays blame game after Vettel smash
Total F1 - 22 Sep 2017 18:30
Sebastian Vettel's temperament is under the spotlight again after the Ferrari driver's hopes of seizing back the Formula One lead disappeared in a few seconds of mayhem at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday. The German, ...
Perez stays with Ocon at Force India in 2018
Total F1 - 22 Sep 2017 18:30
Mexican Formula One driver Sergio Perez will stay at Force India next season in an unchanged line-up with Frenchman Esteban Ocon, the team said in a statement on Sunday. "Alongside Esteban, retaining Sergio gives us stab...
Ricciardo shines in Singapore practice
Total F1 - 22 Sep 2017 18:30
Daniel Ricciardo put on a dazzling display under the floodlights as Red Bull laid down a marker on the opening day of Singapore Grand Prix practice on Friday. The Australian, who had set a record lap time during Friday's...
Hamilton holding on 'for dear life'
Total F1 - 22 Sep 2017 18:30
Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton described Saturday's qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix as a matter of 'holding on for dear life' after he lapped a disappointing fifth fastest. The Briton's description of how he f...
Rossi completes Aragon free practice
Total F1 - 22 Sep 2017 18:20
Motorcycling legend Valentino Rossi completed two practice sessions on Friday for the Aragon Grand Prix, a mere 21 days after surgery on a double leg fracture. The 38-year-old Italian was back on his Yamaha in half the f...
Rossi: "I feel a bit of pain, but not too much"
Moto GP - 22 Sep 2017 17:54
The 'Doctor' is back in business
Time for talking is over; F1 needs answers
Total F1 - 22 Sep 2017 17:50
F1 News Time for talking is over; F1 needs answers Mexican GP a go; no track damage due to earthquake Alonso: Best driver of 21st century Formula1blog.com Podcast #542 Honda: McLaren like cuisine; Toro Rosso like Stew Ed...
F1 working on exhaust microphone to boost TV volume
Total F1 - 22 Sep 2017 17:50
Formula 1 is working on a microphone device which could be attached to cars' exhaust systems to enhance the audio for TV viewers. Since F1 ushered in the ear of the new generation hybrid engine in 2014, the muffled, deep...
Force India Formula 1 team made bigger loss in 2016
Auto Sport - 22 Sep 2017 17:45
The Force India Formula 1 team earned increased income in 2016 but made a bigger loss than in the previous year - mainly because of currency issues
Force India losses increased in 2016 despite bigger income
Total F1 - 22 Sep 2017 17:40
The Force India F1 team earned increased income in 2016 but made a bigger loss than in the previous year - mainly because of currency issues. Newly-issued accounts for the 2016 calendar year show that the Silverstone tea...
Lorenzo: "We've been quite competitive"
Moto GP - 22 Sep 2017 17:21
Ducati rider positive but expecting conditions to change
Renault's main focus is reliability in quest for fifth place - Cyril Abiteboul
Total F1 - 22 Sep 2017 17:20
Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul says the manufacturer must focus on ensuring both cars finish the remaining six races of the 2017 season inside the points if it is to meet its pre-season target of securing fifth place in...
Zarco "pretty happy" after P3 on Day 1
Moto GP - 22 Sep 2017 17:14
Top Rookie and top Independent Team rider as action opens in Alcañiz
Pedrosa: "Tomorrow we'll see which conditions we'll have"
Moto GP - 22 Sep 2017 17:09
Repsol Honda rider quickest in mixed conditions on the first day at MotorLand
Massa: Williams mentality change won't improve results
Total F1 - 22 Sep 2017 16:50
Felipe Massa says the mentality and development method inside Williams has changed dramatically in recent months, aided by the arrival of Paddy Lowe, but fears results won't improve until next year. The Brazilian driver ...
FIA updates Super Licence points for 2018
Total F1 - 22 Sep 2017 16:50
The FIA has updated its Super Licence points reward system for 2018, placing a greater focus on Formula 2 as the final step towards reaching Formula 1. The points system for gaining an FIA Super Licence required to race ...