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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 Ferrari making 'sacrifices' to benefit smaller F1 teams

Ferrari making 'sacrifices' to benefit smaller F1 teams

Ferrari says it is making financial "sacrifices" in negotiations over Formula 1's post-2021 future, intended to help the sport's smaller teams and ensure it is "economically viable".
By Scott Mitchell 31 December 2019
Motorsport.com Honda hitting targets key to building Red Bull trust

Honda hitting targets key to building Red Bull trust

Honda believes its ability to hit its engine targets in Formula 1 this season has been key to building mutual trust with its new partner Red Bull.
By Scott Mitchell 30 December 2019
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 Honda stopped wasting time on 'clean-up' work to focus on F1 gains

Honda stopped wasting time on 'clean-up' work to focus on F1 gains

Honda's improved reliability in Formula 1 has allowed it to invest more time in performance development instead of being distracted by "clean-up" work finding fixes to problems.
By Scott Mitchell 26 December 2019
Motorsport.com Ferrari wants to add female drivers to F1 junior programme

Ferrari wants to add female drivers to F1 junior programme

Ferrari wants to add female drivers to its Formula 1 junior programme and is working to make sure it happens "very soon".
By Scott Mitchell 26 December 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton engineer swap a 'great opportunity' for Bottas

Hamilton engineer swap a 'great opportunity' for Bottas

Valtteri Bottas says he was given a "great opportunity" in 2019 to work with one of Lewis Hamilton's ex-engineers and learn more about the six-time Formula 1 world champion's methods.
By Scott Mitchell 26 December 2019
Motorsport.com Honda asked staff for problems with supplying two Formula 1 teams

Honda asked staff for problems with supplying two Formula 1 teams

Honda asked its trackside staff for problems or concerns that arose in the "challenge" of supplying two Formula 1 teams for the first time, so it can improve next season.
By Scott Mitchell 23 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 Ferrari: Vettel/Leclerc 'crisis' good to set ground rules

Ferrari: Vettel/Leclerc 'crisis' good to set ground rules

The crash between Formula 1 teammates Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc was a necessary "crisis" to establish ground rules within the team, says Ferrari's CEO.
By Scott Mitchell 21 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 Hamilton a 'hero second to none' - Carey

Hamilton a 'hero second to none' - Carey

Lewis Hamilton is a "hero second to none" who Formula 1 must replace with a "Lewis of the new generation", according to two of the championship's most leaders.
By Scott Mitchell 19 December 2019
Motorsport.com Ticktum joins Williams as development F1 driver

Ticktum joins Williams as development F1 driver

Two-time Macau Grand Prix winner and ex-Red Bull Junior Dan Ticktum has joined the Williams Formula 1 team as a development driver.
By Scott Mitchell 17 December 2019
Motorsport.com New F1 teams shouldn't be 'second-class citizens'

New F1 teams shouldn't be 'second-class citizens'

Formula 1 boss Chase Carey says new teams must not be forced to enter as “second-class citizens”, which will be helped by certain financial restrictions being removed from 2021.
By Scott Mitchell 15 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 Hamilton: All my rivals phoning Wolff over Mercedes F1 seat

Hamilton: All my rivals phoning Wolff over Mercedes F1 seat

Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says his rivals want to join Mercedes and that a top-line driver is among those calling team boss Toto Wolff about a move.
By Scott Mitchell 07 December 2019
Motorsport.com Ferrari lost 2019 battle in 2018, says Binotto

Ferrari lost 2019 battle in 2018, says Binotto

Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto says the team "lost" the 2019 Formula 1 season last year when designing its car.
By Scott Mitchell 04 December 2019
Motorsport.com Wolff sees '25% chance' of Hamilton leaving Mercedes

Wolff sees '25% chance' of Hamilton leaving Mercedes

Toto Wolff is “75%” sure Lewis Hamilton will stay at Mercedes beyond 2020 but is wary of underestimating Ferrari's ability to tempt the Formula 1 world champion away.
By Scott Mitchell 03 December 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton grateful for 'first Ferrari compliment in 13 years'

Hamilton grateful for 'first Ferrari compliment in 13 years'

Lewis Hamilton says he is "grateful" for Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto's comments about his ability but thinks the Formula 1 team's "first compliment in 13 years" is "all talk".
By Scott Mitchell 02 December 2019
Motorsport.com Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton cruises to crushing victory

Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton cruises to crushing victory

Lewis Hamilton ended his title-winning Formula 1 season by dominating the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen overcame a problem to pass Charles Leclerc and finish second.
By Scott Mitchell 01 December 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton says pole position drought felt longer

Hamilton says pole position drought felt longer

Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says his Abu Dhabi Grand Prix pole position ended a drought that felt longer than the run stretching back to the German Grand Prix.
By Scott Mitchell 01 December 2019
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