Twist in Racing Point saga as Ferrari appeal stewards' decision
Ferrari has become the first team to appeal against the stewards’ decision imposed against Racing Point in the latest twist to the brake ducts saga. […]
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Pirelli “worried” by potential risk-takers and repeat of Silverstone failures
Pirelli boss Mario Isola has conceded to being “worried” by a Formula 1 team taking a risk during Sunday’s 70th Anniversary Grand Prix and leading […]
Mercedes worryingly crush their rivals in Silverstone heat
Mercedes revelled in the hot conditions at Silverstone as Lewis Hamilton and team-mate Valtteri Bottas split the one-twos in practice ahead of the 70th Anniversary […]
Renault may be joined by F1 rivals if protest launched over Racing Point
Renault is considering whether to appeal the sanction imposed on Racing Point over the brake duct furore and may yet be joined by a number […]
Bottas takes early honours from Hamilton as Mercedes again dominate
Valtteri Bottas staked his claim to end Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton‘s winning run by finishing quickest at the end of first practice for the 70th […]
Racing Point 'pained' and 'surprised' by Renault brake duct ruling
Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer claims he has been left ‘pained’ and ‘surprised’ by the verdict of the stewards after Renault‘s protest was upheld […]
Racing Point deducted 15 points after Renault brake duct protest upheld
Racing Point has been deducted 15 points, fined €400,000 and reprimanded after Renault‘s protests against the brake ducts on this year’s RP20 were upheld. Renault […]
Perez tests positive again; Hülkenberg gets second chance with Racing Point
Nico Hülkenberg will again drive for Racing Point this weekend after Sergio Perez again tested positive for Covid-19. Perez was cleared of quarantine on Thursday, […]
Hamilton hails “special year” combining F1 record bid with anti-racism fight
Lewis Hamilton has recognised he is involved in “a special year” as bids to emulate Michael Schumacher’s Formula 1 championship record while at the same […]
Hamilton 'uncomfortable' signing new big-money deal in light of rising job losses
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he does not feel comfortable negotiating a new multi-million-pound contract with Mercedes in light of the job losses being experienced due […]
Pirelli not at fault for Kvyat British GP smash
Pirelli has absolved itself of blame for Daniil Kvyat‘s crash during the British Grand Prix which was caused by “a separate mechanical issue”. AlphaTauri driver […]
Perez set to return for Racing Point after finishing Covid quarantine
Sergio Perez has concluded his quarantine period and is undergoing a further Covid-19 test to determine whether he can take part in this weekend’s 70th […]
One-stop strategy possible but risky for Silverstone re-run – Pirelli
Pirelli believes only the best drivers in tyre management will risk running a one-stop strategy in this weekend’s 70th Anniversary Grand Prix. Despite the tyre […]
Bottas signs new one-year contract with Mercedes
Valtteri Bottas has signed a one-year extension to his Mercedes contract, keeping him with the team “until at least the end of the 2021 Formula […]
Norris popularity will only soar higher with faster car – McLaren
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has hailed Lando Norris as an ambassador for Formula 1 whose popularity will only continue to grow. After just 25 grand […]
Renault has “potential” if it can improve in high-speed corners – Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo has called on Renault to deliver greater performance through Formula 1’s high-speed corners in a bid to close the gap to its rivals. […]
Verstappen ready 'to count some sheep' on Silverstone return
Max Verstappen has written off his hopes of challenging Lewis Hamilton on his return to Silverstone this weekend – and in this year’s Formula 1 […]
Hamilton frustrated by lack of a fight as he closes in on Schumacher record
Lewis Hamilton has been left dismayed by the fact this year’s Formula 1 world title fight is far from the close battle he had hoped […]
Wolff reveals new rule that has cost Gutierrez Formula 1 return
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has revealed the little-known Formula 1 rule that ensured Racing Point was unable to consider Esteban Gutierrez for a race return […]
Pirelli offers “no excuses” for British GP tyre failures; vows to improve product
Pirelli has vowed to find a quick solution and supply an even better product after offering “no excuses” for the tyre failures during the British […]
Pirelli blame “the most challenging operating conditions” for Silverstone tyre failures
Pirelli has concluded that wear was the root cause of the failures witnessed during the British Grand Prix as a result of “the biggest forces […]
F1 teams given just one 90-minute practice session at Imola
Formula 1 will face a unique timetable for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola as just one 90-minute practice session will be run. When F1 […]
Ferrari suffer “very sizeable” financial hit “in high tens of millions”
Ferrari has revealed it will take a financial hit “in the high tens of millions” on its Formula 1 operations this year. The impact of […]
Albon in need of “straightforward, boring weekend” – Horner
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Alex Albon needs “a straightforward, boring weekend” for his driver to regain his confidence. Following a stellar second […]
Brown calls for FIA rule change following Racing Point rumpus
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes it is time for the FIA to re-write the rules following the Racing Point furore this season. Following three protests […]
Perez or Hülkenberg this weekend? National Health England to decide
Racing Point will adhere to National Health England guidance on whether Sergio Perez will be able to race in this weekend’s 70th Anniversary Grand Prix […]
Grosjean has a “gross misunderstanding” of F1 racing – Webber
Mark Webber has accused Romain Grosjean of being “borderline out of his depth in Formula 1” after witnessing the Frenchman’s driving during the British Grand […]
Unhappy Wolff feeling absolved by late Mercedes tyre drama
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff was left feeling vindicated for refusing to declare this season’s Formula 1 title race already over after witnessing the late […]
Sainz fumes at “scarily dangerous” Grosjean for “unacceptable” manoeuvre
McLaren driver Carlos Sainz has slated Romain Grosjean as “scarily dangerous” for an “unacceptable” defensive move that almost caused a high-speed crash during the British […]
Hamilton hopes for “more united” front after seven drivers opt not to take a knee
Lewis Hamilton has called for “more conversation” after seven drivers opted not to take a knee during a more organised anti-racism protest ahead of the […]