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Motorsport F1 teams wary of overtaking impact of 2019 changes

F1 teams wary of overtaking impact of 2019 changes

Leading Formula 1 personnel have warned that rule changes designed to improve overtaking next season may be limited in their impact.
By Scott Mitchell 27m ago
Motorsport FIA: No need for further Ocon/Verstappen talks

FIA: No need for further Ocon/Verstappen talks

The FIA will not seek further talks with Max Verstappen and Esteban Ocon over their post-Brazilian Grand Prix physical confrontation following Verstappen's punishment.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 14, 2018
Motorsport New FIA crash response system makes F1 debut in Brazil

New FIA crash response system makes F1 debut in Brazil

New rapid crash assessment technology from the FIA made its debut over the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend and is due to be rolled out beyond Formula 1.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 13, 2018
Motorsport What made Ocon’s Verstappen move 'unacceptable'

What made Ocon’s Verstappen move 'unacceptable'

FIA Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting says Esteban Ocon was not wrong to try to unlap himself in the Brazilian Grand Prix but fighting Max Verstappen was "wholly unacceptable".
By Scott Mitchell Nov 12, 2018
Motorsport Brazilian GP: Hamilton wins after Ocon spins Verstappen

Brazilian GP: Hamilton wins after Ocon spins Verstappen

Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton won the Brazilian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen was taken out of the race lead while lapping Esteban Ocon.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 11, 2018
Motorsport Fittipaldi named Haas' test driver for 2019

Fittipaldi named Haas' test driver for 2019

Pietro Fittipaldi, grandson of two-time world champion Emerson, will test a Formula 1 car for the first time in Abu Dhabi this month after landing a role with Haas.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 10, 2018
Motorsport Roborace drops fully driverless car for first season

Roborace drops fully driverless car for first season

The driverless racing car initiative Roborace will commence its inaugural season with an upgraded version of its autonomous development car and not the bespoke Robocar revealed last year.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 09, 2018
Motorsport Hamilton: Bottas partnership probably F1's greatest ever

Hamilton: Bottas partnership probably F1's greatest ever

Lewis Hamilton believes his partnership with Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas is probably the greatest that has existed in Formula 1.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 08, 2018
Motorsport F1 hints British GP could leave Silverstone

F1 hints British GP could leave Silverstone

Formula 1’s commercial managing director Sean Bratches has hinted the British Grand Prix could move away from Silverstone to preserve the future of the race.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 08, 2018
Motorsport Raikkonen: Harsher penalties would curb 'stupidity' in F1

Raikkonen: Harsher penalties would curb 'stupidity' in F1

Kimi Raikkonen believes tougher stewarding on bigger incidents would eliminate “stupidity” from Formula 1 drivers.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 05, 2018
Motorsport Hamilton wants FIA talks over young drivers' education

Hamilton wants FIA talks over young drivers' education

Five-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton fears young drivers risk compromising their education too much and intends to talk with FIA president Jean Todt on the matter.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 05, 2018
Motorsport Hamilton wants to get

Hamilton wants to get "close" to Schumacher's records

Newly-crowned five-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has targeted at least getting “close” to Michael Schumacher’s all-time records over the remainder of his career.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 04, 2018
Motorsport Raikkonen:

Raikkonen: "Nonsense" media coverage is harming F1

Kimi Raikkonen believes there is so much “nonsense” and “bullshit” in the media that such coverage is starting to harm Formula 1.
By Scott Mitchell Oct 31, 2018
Motorsport Mexican GP: Hamilton champion, Verstappen takes dominant win

Mexican GP: Hamilton champion, Verstappen takes dominant win

Lewis Hamilton clinched his fifth Formula 1 title despite failing to finish on the podium in the Mexican Grand Prix, which was won by Max Verstappen.
By Scott Mitchell Oct 28, 2018
Motorsport Mexican GP: Ricciardo denies Verstappen pole by 0.026s

Mexican GP: Ricciardo denies Verstappen pole by 0.026s

Daniel Ricciardo headed a Red Bull one-two to claim pole position for the Mexican Grand Prix as Formula 1 title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel completed the second row.
By Scott Mitchell Oct 27, 2018
Motorsport Mercedes had to protect overheating engine in Mexican GP practice

Mercedes had to protect overheating engine in Mexican GP practice

Mercedes had to turn down its Formula 1 engine in Mexican Grand Prix practice because it was overheating “in a number of areas” on Friday.
By Scott Mitchell Oct 27, 2018
Motorsport Mercedes cleared to run controversial wheel design

Mercedes cleared to run controversial wheel design

The Mexican Grand Prix stewards have given Mercedes the green light to use its controversial wheel rim design for the coming Formula 1 race weekend.
By Scott Mitchell Oct 26, 2018
Motorsport Lauda leaves hospital two months after lung transplant

Lauda leaves hospital two months after lung transplant

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda has left hospital more than two months after undergoing a lung transplant.
By Scott Mitchell Oct 25, 2018
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