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Mercedes fired four staff over 'breach of equality policy' | 2019 Russian Grand Prix
F1 Fanatic - 28 Sep 2019 18:10
Mercedes has confirmed it fired four members of its Formula 1 team staff at the beginning of last month for breaches of its diversity and equality policy.
Leclerc not thrilled to be starting Russian GP from pole
Total F1 - 28 Sep 2019 17:10
Charles Leclerc may have just claimed his fourth-straight pole in Formula 1, but he feels that isn't the best starting position at the Russian GP. The young Ferrari challenger has become a true force since returning from...
Hamilton: Ferrari have a 'jet mode' for qualifying
Planet F1 - 28 Sep 2019 15:27
Lewis Hamilton has said Ferrari can turn their car up to "jet mode" in qualifying as they have "crazy" straight-line speed at their disposal. The post Hamilton: Ferrari have a ‘jet mode’ for qualifying appeared first...
Saturday noticebook - Russian Grand Prix
Total F1 - 28 Sep 2019 22:50
Leaving the Sochi paddock surprised, McLaren announced on Saturday that the team's cars will be powered by Mercedes from 2021 under a long-term agreement. Pirelli also confirmed that Sebastian Vettel will take part in a ...
Weather forecast for the Russian Grand Prix
Total F1 - 28 Sep 2019 20:50
The Russian Grand Prix is set to be a fascinating race. Charles Leclerc has qualified on pole position with Lewis Hamilton starting alongside him. The forecast is looking a little bit changeable and it has rained at the ...
How do all F1 teammates compare in qualifying in 2019 after Russia?
Total F1 - 28 Sep 2019 16:40
A qualifying duel is one of the best ways to measure two teammates against each other, as it's about pure one-lap pace without anything like traffic or pitstops that could alter the result. So, how is each team's qualify...
Ricciardo: 2020 reverse-grid plans are 'desperate'
Planet F1 - 28 Sep 2019 06:44
Daniel Ricciardo believes it's not the right time for "desperate" reverse-grid races in 2020, believing they would "dilute the product". The post Ricciardo: 2020 reverse-grid plans are ‘desperate’ appeared first on P...
Charlotte sees first Indy car at track in 20 years
ESPN - 28 Sep 2019 03:19
IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden turned exhibition laps at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the first appearance of an open-wheel car at the track since three spectators were killed 20 years ago.
Newgarden enjoys Indy car shakedown on Charlotte Roval
Racer - 28 Sep 2019 03:04
Josef Newgarden celebrated winning the 2019 NTT IndyCar Series championship with an exhibition run in his No. 2 Team Penske (...)
F1 delays introduction of standardised brakes
Total F1 - 28 Sep 2019 01:00
F1 will not standarise brakes in 2021 Formula 1 will not introduce standardised brakes for 2021 with the FIA announcing it has delayed the plan. A move to a standardised supplier was set to be introduced as a way to redu...
Hamilton Pleased With Second While Bottas Frustrated By Poor Final Sector
Total F1 - 28 Sep 2019 23:40
Mercedes AMG Motorsport are hoping an alternate strategy can pay off at the Russian Grand Prix after missing out on pole position in Sochi. Lewis Hamilton was four tenths down on the Scuderia Ferrari of Charles Leclerc i...
The Week In IndyCar, Sept. 28, with Colton Herta
Racer - 28 Sep 2019 23:36
Colton Herta returns for The Week In IndyCar podcast to answer listener Q&A after dominating the season finale at Monterey in his (...)
Honda with full focus on Japan - Technical news
Total F1 - 28 Sep 2019 23:20
With the upcoming home grand prix in Japan, Honda introduced its latest specification power unit on all cars powered by the products of the Japanese engine manufacturer. The switch to a brand-new engine means that Toro R...
Have Mercedes made a tactical error before the race has even started? | 2019 Russian Grand Prix pre-race analysis
F1 Fanatic - 28 Sep 2019 22:44
Mercedes have been out-qualified by Ferrari and they're starting on harder tyres. Have they already boxed themselves in to an inferior strategy?
Ferrari 'Focusing On Ourselves' After Securing Fourth Consecutive Pole Position
Total F1 - 28 Sep 2019 22:40
Charles Leclerc says his Scuderia Ferrari "was amazing to drive" after securing a fourth consecutive pole position. Leclerc was four tenths quicker than the Mercedes AMG Motorsport of Lewis Hamilton with Sebastian Vettel...
Toro Rosso requests permission to change name
Total F1 - 28 Sep 2019 22:00
Toro Rosso has formally requested permission to change its name to AlphaTauri, a clothing brand launched by Red Bull. The team entered F1 in 2006, after Red Bull bought Minardi in late 2005. Originally to be called Squad...
Mercedes F1: Four staff sacked over discrimination of racist or religious nature.
Total F1 - 28 Sep 2019 21:50
Four staff members have been sacked by the Mercedes Formula 1 team after an investigation into discrimination. The team have confirmed the individuals were dismissed on 2 August this year over "breaches of our diversity ...
MEDLAND: Same goal, divergent paths for McLaren, Renault
Racer - 28 Sep 2019 21:46
Whispers of a McLaren return to Mercedes power have been around for some time, but the team's step forward in partnership with Renault (...)
Mercedes F1: Four staff sacked over discrimination of racist or religious nature
BBC - 28 Sep 2019 21:42
Four staff members are sacked by the Mercedes Formula 1 team after an investigation into discrimination.
Russian Grand Prix Qualifying Press Conference
Total F1 - 28 Sep 2019 21:30
Full transcript from the Russian Grand Prix post-qualifying press conference at Sochi Autodrome featuring top three pole winner Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), second-placed Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) and third-placed Sebastia...
Elliott paces eventful final practice on Charlotte Roval
Racer - 28 Sep 2019 21:29
Chase Elliott (P) was fastest in an incident-filled final practice for the NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte. Elliott paced the 32 drivers that (...)
Russian Grand Prix Qualifying Press Conference
GRAND PRIX 247 - 28 Sep 2019 21:24
Full transcript from the Russian Grand Prix post-qualifying press conference at Sochi Autodrome featuring top three pole winner Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), second-placed Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) and third-placed Sebastia...