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Motorsport.com Honda: Verstappen relationship 'like a young Senna'

Honda: Verstappen relationship 'like a young Senna'

Honda's Formula 1 boss says Max Verstappen's relationship with the company is like seeing that of a young Ayrton Senna.
By Scott Mitchell 04 January 2020
Motorsport.com Verstappen: Inconsistent F1 stewards like football referees

Verstappen: Inconsistent F1 stewards like football referees

Max Verstappen says stewarding in Formula 1 is the same as refereeing in football, because personal interpretation will always play a key role in decision-making.
By Scott Mitchell 27 December 2019
Motorsport.com Binotto Reveals Ferrari Driver Meeting 'Embarrassments'

Binotto Reveals Ferrari Driver Meeting 'Embarrassments'

Ferrari Formula 1 boss Mattia Binotto admits meetings with Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc were “full of embarrassments” when he first tried to manage them.
By Scott Mitchell 22 December 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton, Bottas form 'sensational driver line-up'- Wolff

Hamilton, Bottas form 'sensational driver line-up'- Wolff

Mercedes has a “sensational driver line-up” in Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas that is competitive without compromising the team’s objectives, says its Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff.
By Scott Mitchell 21 December 2019
Motorsport.com Why Ferrari will test two F1 cars in February

Why Ferrari will test two F1 cars in February

Ferrari will test a mule car with 18-inch wheels just over one week before 2020 Formula 1 pre-season begins, as part of Pirelli’s tyre development programme.
By Scott Mitchell 15 December 2019
Motorsport.com Ferrari plans F1 engine design overhaul for 2020

Ferrari plans F1 engine design overhaul for 2020

Ferrari is making "quite significant changes" to its Formula 1 engine as well as adding "a lot more downforce" to its car for 2020, in its bid to topple Mercedes.
By Scott Mitchell 14 December 2019
Motorsport.com Ferrari 'very flattered' by interest from Hamilton, others

Ferrari 'very flattered' by interest from Hamilton, others

Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri says Lewis Hamilton's meeting with chairman John Elkann has been blown out of proportion, but indicated the Formula 1 champion has some interest in a move.
By Scott Mitchell 13 December 2019
Motorsport.com Mercedes can secure F1 future by reducing Daimler spending

Mercedes can secure F1 future by reducing Daimler spending

Mercedes will be in Formula 1 “for the long-term” if it is able to reduce the contribution from parent company Daimler, according to team principal Toto Wolff.
By Scott Mitchell 09 December 2019
Motorsport.com Albon: 'Really good' of Hamilton to send apology message

Albon: 'Really good' of Hamilton to send apology message

Alex Albon says he received further apologies from Lewis Hamilton for their Brazilian Grand Prix clash but the Formula 1 rookie has admitted he could have helped avoid the contact.
By Scott Mitchell 30 November 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton braced for next round of 'stressful' F1 contract talks

Hamilton braced for next round of 'stressful' F1 contract talks

Lewis Hamilton says he’s not looking forward to "another stressful moment" of contract talks with Mercedes next year, as he ponders his next step in Formula 1.
By Scott Mitchell 17 November 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton still 'working on a masterpiece' in F1

Hamilton still 'working on a masterpiece' in F1

Lewis Hamilton says he can still improve as a Formula 1 driver because he is "working on a masterpiece" that is not finished, despite wrapping up a sixth title.
By Scott Mitchell 12 November 2019
Motorsport.com The 'romantic' push for F1 cars to look more different

The 'romantic' push for F1 cars to look more different

The FIA hopes "liberating" areas of Formula 1’s 2021 technical rules that were set to be more prescriptive will support the “romantic” ideal of teams creating different-looking cars.
By Scott Mitchell 11 November 2019
Motorsport.com Ferrari's in-season development has 'exceeded expectations'

Ferrari's in-season development has 'exceeded expectations'

Ferrari’s Formula 1 car development has “exceeded expectations” this season and the amount of downforce it has added has had knock-on effects, says team boss Mattia Binotto.
By Scott Mitchell 10 November 2019
Motorsport.com What next for Lewis Hamilton after F1 retirement?

What next for Lewis Hamilton after F1 retirement?

Lewis Hamilton says the idea of staying with Mercedes beyond racing in Formula 1 and being more involved with its parent company Daimler is “quite attractive” to him.
By Scott Mitchell 10 November 2019
11:53 Motorsport.com One-hit F1 wonders: Eight drivers who only started a single race

One-hit F1 wonders: Eight drivers who only started a single race

Officially, 164 drivers have made just one grand prix start – a statistic slightly skewed by the anomalous Indianapolis 500s on the 1950s 'Formula 1' calendars.
By Scott Mitchell 08 November 2019
07:00 Motorsport.com Hamilton: Sixth F1 championship 'beyond surreal'

Hamilton: Sixth F1 championship 'beyond surreal'

Lewis Hamilton says he does not know how to feel after guaranteeing his sixth Formula 1 title in the United States Grand Prix, an achievement he called “beyond surreal”.
By Scott Mitchell 05 November 2019
Motorsport.com Vettel slams

Vettel slams "major BS" restriction on helmet changes

Sebastian Vettel believes Formula 1’s rule restricting drivers from changing their crash helmet designs more than one is “major BS”, a sentiment shared by Max Verstappen.
By Scott Mitchell 04 November 2019
Motorsport.com F1 cars will look more different to each other in 2021

F1 cars will look more different to each other in 2021

The FIA has outlined seven areas it believes will lead to Formula 1 cars looking more visibly different from 2021.
By Scott Mitchell 01 November 2019
Motorsport.com Vettel no fan of 'shitty' F1 trophies or Mexico's 'selfie guy'

Vettel no fan of 'shitty' F1 trophies or Mexico's 'selfie guy'

Sebastian Vettel has praised the innovative Mexican Grand Prix Formula 1 podium but was not a fan of the "shitty" trophies or "the selfie guy" he snubbed a photo with.
By Scott Mitchell 29 October 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton outlines steps he's taken to aid environment

Hamilton outlines steps he's taken to aid environment

Lewis Hamilton has outlined in detail how he has tried to become more environmentally friendly and how he hopes to encourage Formula 1 and others to do the same.
By Scott Mitchell 25 October 2019
Motorsport.com F1 teams shown revised 2021 designs with 'plane-like' wings

F1 teams shown revised 2021 designs with 'plane-like' wings

Formula 1 has revised the wing designs that will form a key part of 2021 car concepts, and moved towards a more “dramatic” aesthetic with an aeroplane-like style.
By Scott Mitchell 24 September 2019
Motorsport.com Singapore GP: Vettel beats Leclerc to end victory drought

Singapore GP: Vettel beats Leclerc to end victory drought

Sebastian Vettel scored his first Formula 1 victory in over a year as Charles Leclerc criticised a Ferrari decision he did not think was "fair" in the Singapore Grand Prix.
By Scott Mitchell 22 September 2019
Motorsport.com Channel 4 extends Formula 1 TV coverage deal

Channel 4 extends Formula 1 TV coverage deal

The British Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Channel 4 in a "multi-year" deal with Sky that secures Formula 1's free-to-air presence in the UK.
By Scott Mitchell 17 September 2019
Motorsport.com Minor injury left Norris with supportive boot

Minor injury left Norris with supportive boot

A minor injury left McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris requiring a supportive boot days before the Belgian Grand Prix, but he should not have any issues for the race.
By Scott Mitchell 27 August 2019
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