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The car that kickstarted Jordan's giant-killing
Total F1 - 9 Jan 2018 12:30
Later this year will be the 20th anniversary of Jordan's first win in Formula 1. It really should have celebrated that milestone already - though the 197 never won a grand prix, it laid the foundations for the success th...
2018 F1 engine 'pretty much all new' - Mercedes
Total F1 - 9 Jan 2018 01:00
Mercedes' 2018 Formula 1 power unit will be 'pretty much all new' according to engine boss Andy Cowell, as the manufacturer seeks to extend its advantage this season. Despite the Mercedes unit being ranked amongst the mo...
'We wanted to give McLaren an engine' – Wolff
Total F1 - 9 Jan 2018 23:00
Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team team boss Toto Wolff revealed that McLaren could have had Mercedes engines for the 2018 season, had negotiations not 'dragged on'. The Silver Arrows boss told N that they had wanted...
'Popular' Massa left Formula 1 in best way possible – Rob Smedley
Total F1 - 9 Jan 2018 22:40
Williams Martini Racing‘s performance chief Rob Smedley believes that Felipe Massa left Formula 1 in the best way possible. Massa had some tough but fair fights with former Scuderia Ferrari team-mate Fernando Alonso du...
Derek Warwick Fears British Grand Prix's Future In F1
Total F1 - 9 Jan 2018 22:40
Former BRDC President Derek Warwick fears the British Grand Prix could lose it's place on the Formula 1 calendar unless an affordable deal can be arranged with Formula 1's new owners, Liberty Media. Last year, Silverston...
Wolff backs Wehrlein to stay part of Mercedes squad
Total F1 - 9 Jan 2018 19:20
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has insisted that the Silver Arrows continue to view Pascal Wehrlein as an important part of their future plans. Wehrlein won the 2015 DTM championship with Mercedes. He was promoted to Form...
Force India plans factory upgrade to house F1 operation on one site
Auto Sport - 9 Jan 2018 18:40
Force India is working on plans to bring its Formula 1 operation under one roof, following the most successful season in its history
Lowe 'disappointed' by Williams' gap to Force India in 2017
Total F1 - 9 Jan 2018 18:40
Williams F1 chief technical officer Paddy Lowe has admitted that he's disappointed the team finished so far behind Force India in 2017. Willians clinched fifth place in last year's constructors standings, but was over 10...
Mark Webber brands Fernando Alonso's Le Mans attempt a 'mistake'
Total F1 - 9 Jan 2018 18:30
Mark Webber believes Fernando Alonso would be making a big mistake if he goes ahead with plans to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year. Alonso is currently in America having run the Roar before the 24 ahead of hi...
Force India aiming to bring operation under one roof
Total F1 - 9 Jan 2018 18:00
Force India is working on plans to bring its entire Formula 1 operation under one roof in the future. Currently the team's workforce is split between different locations. Chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer estimated...
Formula E expects to be only series left by 2040
ESPN - 9 Jan 2018 17:12
Formula E chief Alejandro Agag believes Formula E could be the only viable motorsport series left by 2040, overtaking Formula One in the process.
Brawn not in favour of changes to Grand Prix length
Total F1 - 9 Jan 2018 17:10
Formula 1's director of motorsport Ross Brawn has said he's not in favour of changing the current basic format of a Grand Prix race. It's been suggested that an event typically lasting between one-and-a-half and two hour...
Newey: Leaving Red Bull F1 for Ferrari 'would have felt wrong'
Total F1 - 9 Jan 2018 16:20
Red Bull Formula 1 technical chief Adrian Newey says it "would have felt wrong" to leave the team despite being approached by Ferrari with an "incredible offer" inn 2014. Newey stands out as one of the most successful ca...
Wehrlein to remain part of Mercedes family, says Wolff
Total F1 - 9 Jan 2018 15:40
Toto Wolff says Pascal Wehrlein will stay with the Mercedes family as the German looks set to miss out on a drive in Formula 1 this season. The Mercedes protege lost his Sauber seat to Formula 2 champion Charles Leclerc ...
Alonso Admits United Autosports Needs More Pace For Daytona 24
Total F1 - 9 Jan 2018 15:20
Fernando Alonso admitted that the United Autosports Ligier he will drive in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, needs more pace in order to be competitive in the race. During the three day Roar Before the 24 test, the #23 Ligier, w...
Mercedes F1 secures planning permission for factory extension
Total F1 - 9 Jan 2018 15:20
The Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team has received planning permission from South Northamptonshire Council for a factory extension to increase its investment in the sport. The plan was given the green light by planning commi...
A big change of look is in store at McLaren - Brown
Total F1 - 9 Jan 2018 15:10
Zak Brown says the McLaren brand and its visibility are undergoing big changes which will include an all-new livery for its 2018 charger. After parting ways with Honda, McLaren is on the verge of a new dawn with engine p...
McLaren set sights on revival
Total F1 - 9 Jan 2018 14:50
McLaren are wary about setting specific targets for F1 2018 but made clear "we need to get back to the front" with Renault engines. Having terminated their Honda engine deal after three painful seasons with the Japanese ...
Mercedes will find role for Pascal Wehrlein after loss of F1 seat
Auto Sport - 9 Jan 2018 14:32
Toto Wolff says Pascal Wehrlein will stay within the Mercedes family despite appearing set to drop off the Formula 1 grid for 2018
Reducing traffic jams a priority for Paul Ricard | 2018 French Grand Prix
F1 Fanatic - 9 Jan 2018 14:30
Fans planning to attend the 2018 French Grand Prix will have to expect some traffic jams despite efforts by the race promoters to reduce them.
‘Pretty much all new engine for Mercedes'
Total F1 - 9 Jan 2018 14:30
Mercedes will race an 'all new' engine in next year's championship, revealed engine boss Andy Cowell. Although Mercedes' power unit has been undoubtedly the best on the grid since 2014, there is always room for improveme...
'Pretty much all new engine for Mercedes'
Planet F1 - 9 Jan 2018 14:25
Mercedes will race an "all new" engine in next year's championship, revealed engine boss Andy Cowell. The post ‘Pretty much all new engine for Mercedes’ appeared first on PlanetF1.