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Leaders, pursuers take stock at Dakar midpoint
Racer - 11 Jan 2020 18:58
After six stages, the first edition of the Dakar held in Saudi Arabia has reached the capital of Riyadh for today's rest day, with 262 (...)
Ferrari needs clarity over number one status between drivers - Montezemolo | RaceFans Round-up
F1 Fanatic - 11 Jan 2020 02:01
In the round-up: Ferrari needs clear number one driver - Montezemolo • Stroll 'could put £200m into Aston Martin' • McLaren lure Williams sponsor
Norris and Sainz realised "the best thing is to work together" for McLaren
Total F1 - 11 Jan 2020 21:40
Lando Norris says that he and McLaren teammate Carlos Sainz realised that to benefit themselves and the team in the long run “the best thing is to work together” as they look to move further than their P4 finish in t...
Bottas: Wolff's "super competitive" nature helped Mercedes to where it is now
Total F1 - 11 Jan 2020 20:20
Valtteri Bottas has said that the “super competitive” nature of Toto Wolff has been a big contribution to Mercedes’ success of recent times that has seen them win six constructors and drivers titles in a row. Botta...
The Week In IndyCar, Jan 11, Listener Q&A
Racer - 11 Jan 2020 19:47
It's another Listener Q&A episode of The Week In IndyCar show to complement Colton Herta's guest appearance, all driven by your (...)
WATCH: Why do Formula 1 cars spark?
Total F1 - 11 Jan 2020 19:40
While Formula 1 cars are travelling at speeds of up to and over 200mph around a track you often see sparks shooting out the rear of the cars. The beautiful sight it is makes for a great spectacle but why is it that these...
Herbert: triple header showed 'that was possible' as calendar bloats
Total F1 - 11 Jan 2020 19:40
Johnny Herbert says that the Formula One calendar could expand further but admits to having some reservations about whether it should do. In 2020, the Formula One calendar continues to bloat. With a record 22-races throu...
F1 to use Esports drivers to trial rule changes
Total F1 - 11 Jan 2020 19:40
Formula 1 will work with its leading Esports Series drivers to simulate proposed rule changes for their real-world counterparts. After initially launching in 2017, F1's Esports Series completed its third season last year...
Pierre Gasly has "living example" of F1 second chance in Daniil Kvyat
Total F1 - 11 Jan 2020 19:20
Daniil Kvyat has called himself a “living example” for Toro Rosso teammate Pierre Gasly in getting a second chance in Formula 1 after both had been promoted to Aston Martin Red Bull Racing and then dropped. Back in 2...
Pirelli fear 2020 development rate could stress tyres
Total F1 - 11 Jan 2020 19:10
Pirelli motorsport boss Mario Isola fears the F1 supplier's 2019 compounds could face overheating issues as cars sustain their development rate based on the sport's unchanged regulations. Late last year, F1 teams unanimo...
Kubica: Alfa Romeo return like ‘coming back home'
Total F1 - 11 Jan 2020 19:10
Robert Kubica has says his switch to Alfa Romeo is like 'coming back home' after returning to his former stomping grounds. The Polish driver signed with the Hinwil-based outfit as a development driver for 2020, bringing ...
Red Mist: Who will replace Seb when he leaves Ferrari?
GRAND PRIX 247 - 11 Jan 2020 19:08
One of the biggest Formula 1 talking points, until the subject will be resolved later this year, will be the feud for the Ferrari number one seat, or in other words who Sebastian Vettel's place at the Scuderia. The quadr...
Kubica: Alfa Romeo return like 'coming back home'
Planet F1 - 11 Jan 2020 19:00
Robert Kubica has says his switch to Alfa Romeo is like "coming back home" after returning to his former stomping grounds. The post Kubica: Alfa Romeo return like ‘coming back home’ appeared first on PlanetF1.
VIDEO: Ocon's 2020 Renault F1 seat fit
Total F1 - 11 Jan 2020 17:40
Esteban Ocon's adjustment to life with Renault in Formula 1 has continued with the completion of a seat fit in the team's 2020 car. After spending a year off the grid in a reserve role with Mercedes, Ocon will make a ful...
Bottas: 'It would be awkward not to learn from a teammate if his name is Hamilton'
Total F1 - 11 Jan 2020 17:20
Valtteri Bottas might not be picking up F1 titles but the Mercedes driver is certainly learning from the best there is on the grid. Out of any driver, he has the greatest access to the six-time world champion Lewis Hamil...
Symonds admits aero changes for 2019 was wrong move
Total F1 - 11 Jan 2020 17:20
Formula 1's Pat Symonds admits that in hindsight tweaking the aero rules for 2019 to help promote closer racing was the wrong decision. For last season, Formula 1 and the FIA ushered in an aero package destined to allow ...
Chandhok: 'I don't think that Ferrari will pitch Lewis against Leclerc'
Total F1 - 11 Jan 2020 17:00
Karun Chandhok says that he doubts whether Lewis Hamilton will have the choice to switch to Ferrari - the Scuderia having signed Charles Leclerc on a long-term deal. A story that keeps rumbling on, former Lotus driver Ch...
Norris: Sainz relationship only ‘benefits' McLaren
Total F1 - 11 Jan 2020 17:00
Lando Norris believes McLaren's P4 finish in 2019 was made possible by his strong relationship with team-mate Carlos Sainz. The duo developed a reputation in their first season together for being the most entertaining du...
Norris: Sainz relationship only 'benefits' McLaren
Planet F1 - 11 Jan 2020 16:50
Lando Norris believes McLaren's P4 finish in 2019 was made possible by his strong relationship with team-mate Carlos Sainz. The post Norris: Sainz relationship only ‘benefits’ McLaren appeared first on PlanetF1.
Peter Windsor has a 'simple, elegant' solution to the overtaking issues in F1
Total F1 - 11 Jan 2020 16:40
Overtaking, or the lack of has been a problem in Formula 1 for a significant period of time now. When a car approaches another, the driver experiences a drop in downforce and therefore loses performance and struggles to ...
Daniel Ricciardo reveals the name of his biggest F1 rival
Total F1 - 11 Jan 2020 15:50
Daniel Ricciardo has had a number of on-track rivalries during his years within Formula 1. Most notably would be his battles with Sebastian Vettel and later Max Verstappen during his time at Aston Martin Red Bull Racing....
Bullitt Mustang sets auction record with $3.4 million sale
Racer - 11 Jan 2020 15:50
Everyone knew the sale of the 1968 Highland Green Mustang driven by Steve McQueen in the film "Bullitt" would be big. After hammering sold (...)