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Sirotkin On Course to Join Stroll at Williams in 2018
Total F1 - 12 Dec 2017 00:00
Sergey Sirotkin looks to be in prime position to complete Williams Martini Racing's line-up for the 2018 Formula 1 season as the fairy tale of Robert Kubica returning seems not to be happening after all. According to Aut...
Wolff Remains Happy with Mercedes Junior Programme despite Wehrlein Demotion
Total F1 - 12 Dec 2017 22:10
Toto Wolff remains proud of the Mercedes-Benz Junior Programme despite the likelihood that Pascal Wehrlein looks set to sit out the 2018 Formula 1 season after losing his ride with the Sauber F1 Team. Esteban Ocon impres...
Mercedes-Protégé Wehrlein Deserves to be on Formula 1 Grid - Wolff
Total F1 - 12 Dec 2017 21:50
Pascal Wehrlein deserves his place in Formula 1 according to Toto Wolff, although the Mercedes-Benz-protégé looks set to miss out on a drive in 2018. The German competed with the Sauber F1 Team in 2017 and scored all f...
Lewis Hamilton F1 Contract Decision
Total F1 - 12 Dec 2017 20:20
In a recent statement, Red Bull's driver Daniel Ricciardo said that Lewis Hamilton may influence his decision about renewing his contract with the Austrian racing team. With a contract that expires... More»
Magnussen enjoying life at straightforward Haas
Total F1 - 12 Dec 2017 19:40
Kevin Magnussen says that he's enjoyed his first season at Haas F1 thanks to the 'simple' racing atmosphere at the team. "Everyone here is here to go racing," Magnussen told N this week. "We don't have to deal with peopl...
Wehrlein deserves to be in F1, says Wolff
Total F1 - 12 Dec 2017 19:20
Pascal Wehrlein has delivered "exceptional" performances on track and deserves a place in Formula 1, according to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff. The Mercedes protege is unlikely to be on the F1 grid next year after losin...
Boullier: Norris to be kept busy
Total F1 - 12 Dec 2017 19:10
2017 saw Glastonbury-born Lando Norris take another step towards F1 as, for the third successive season, he won the championship he was contesting at the first attempt. In 2015 it was the newly established MSA Formula se...
Chilton to race for first all-British IndyCar team
BBC - 12 Dec 2017 19:08
Carlin Motorsport will become the first British team to race in the IndyCar Series in 2018, with Briton Max Chilton joining them.
'Exceptional' Pascal Wehrlein deserves to stay in Formula 1 - Wolff
Auto Sport - 12 Dec 2017 18:53
Pascal Wehrlein has delivered "exceptional" performances and deserves a place in Formula 1, according to Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff
Driver Changes had 'Big Impact' on Toro Rosso Performance, says Tost
Total F1 - 12 Dec 2017 18:50
Franz Tost admitted ending the 2017 Formula 1 season with a completely different driver line-up than they started with was far from ideal, particularly as they were battling hard to retain sixth place in the Constructors...
Pirelli reveals tyre compound options for first 2018 races
Total F1 - 12 Dec 2017 18:50
Formula 1's tyre supplier Pirelli has announced which rubber compounds will be available to teams and drivers for the first three outings of 2018. The company is expanding its range of compounds next season. Instead of f...
How F1 teams really performed in 2017
Total F1 - 12 Dec 2017 18:50
Formula 1 technical guru Gary Anderson rates the 10 teams using his performance index, and compares their progress (or regression) to last season. Motor racing is all about performance, so to understand that better it's ...
Todt warns F1: Treat current manufacturers with care
ESPN - 12 Dec 2017 18:39
Following Ferrari's threat to quit F1, FIA president Jean Todt has warned the sport's bosses not to "undervalue" its current manufacturers in the search for new ones.
Max Chilton joins Carlin's new IndyCar team for 2018
Total F1 - 12 Dec 2017 18:00
Former Formula 1 driver Max Chilton will return to the Verizon IndyCar Series for a third season in 2018. Following two years with Chip Ganassi Racing, he's signed up with Carlin's brand new IndyCar operation. His team m...
Hasegawa Admits 'Relief' at end of McLaren/Honda Partnership
Total F1 - 12 Dec 2017 17:30
Just prior to learning that he would no longer be the Head of Honda's F1 Project in 2018, Yusuke Hasegawa said it was a relief that the Japanese engine manufacturers three-year tenure with the McLaren F1 Team is over, an...
Perez expects the pressure to be on Ocon in 2018
Total F1 - 12 Dec 2017 17:00
Sergio Perez has acknowledged that his Force India team mate Esteban Ocon put in a very strong performance in 2017. However he added that next year, Ocon would be much more under the spotlight. The Frenchman will be expe...
Tanabe Steps Up to new Role as Honda Shuffles F1 Team
Total F1 - 12 Dec 2017 16:40
Honda has introduced a new role to its Formula 1 project, with Toyoharu Tanabe taking on the title of F1 Technical Director, with Yusuke Hasegawa stepping down from his role of Head of F1 Project, a role that has now bec...
Magnussen feels at home with 'very straightforward' Haas
ESPN - 12 Dec 2017 16:33
Kevin Magnussen says a lot of his satisfaction with Haas this season was down to the fact there is "no bulls---" at the small American team.
2017 Haas Analysis: A Season of Two Halves
Total F1 - 12 Dec 2017 16:20
< ► > A surprise package in their first season in F1, year two was a very different affair for Haas, as they contended with a difficulty curve that only got steeper. Season Summary As cliché as it sounds, Haas' season...
2017 Haas Analysis: A Season of Two Halves
GRAND PRIX 247 - 12 Dec 2017 16:16
A surprise package in their first season in F1, year two was a very different affair for Haas, as they contended with a difficulty curve that only got steeper. Season Summary As cliché as it sounds, Haas' season was tru...
Todt Admits FIA were 'upset' over Budkowski Departure to Renault
Total F1 - 12 Dec 2017 16:10
FIA President Jean Todt feels teams should not aggressively pursue FIA staff in the manner that the Renault Sport Formula 1 Team did with Marcin Budkowski, with both parties now having come to an agreement for the former...
F1 'must respect efforts of current manufacturers', says Todt
Total F1 - 12 Dec 2017 16:10
Newly re-elected FIA president Jean Todt says he's not a fan of Formula 1's current hi-tech hybrid engine specifications. "If you ask me what I feel about the engine, it has been one interesting exercise," said Todt. "[B...