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Motorsport.com F1 tipped to make German GP-style races more likely in 2021

F1 tipped to make German GP-style races more likely in 2021

The chaotic events of this year’s rain-hit German Grand Prix have been tipped to become a more regular occurrence in the dry once Formula 1’s planned 2021 overhaul is enacted.
By Scott Mitchell 25 August 2019
Motorsport.com Verstappen sees other future F1 rivals besides Leclerc

Verstappen sees other future F1 rivals besides Leclerc

Max Verstappen believes Charles Leclerc is not the only young gun he will fight in Formula 1, despite the “amazing” opportunity for the karting rivals to race each other again.
By Scott Mitchell 22 August 2019
Motorsport.com Honda facing 'very complicated' Red Bull penalty call

Honda facing 'very complicated' Red Bull penalty call

The decision on when Honda’s next upgraded Formula 1 engine will be introduced, which will trigger grid penalties for Red Bull, is “very complicated”, according to the manufacturer's technical chief.
By Scott Mitchell 18 August 2019
Motorsport.com Ricciardo hit with £10 million claim from ex-advisor

Ricciardo hit with £10 million claim from ex-advisor

Daniel Ricciardo’s former advisor is claiming more than £10 million over alleged unpaid commissions relating to the Renault Formula 1 driver's contract.
By Scott Mitchell 22 July 2019
Motorsport.com Valkyrie's British GP debut was 'two fingers' to sceptics

Valkyrie's British GP debut was 'two fingers' to sceptics

Aston Martin’s first public run of the Valkyrie hypercar it developed with Red Bull was chosen for the British Grand Prix partly to give “two fingers” to the company’s critics.
By Scott Mitchell 17 July 2019
Motorsport.com 'Borderline dirty' British GP racing good for F1 - Wolff

'Borderline dirty' British GP racing good for F1 - Wolff

Toto Wolff says it is good for a “little dirtiness” to be part of Formula 1 racing but does not want it to happen within his Mercedes team.
By Scott Mitchell 16 July 2019
Motorsport.com McLaren wouldn't block Alonso racing for rival F1 team

McLaren wouldn't block Alonso racing for rival F1 team

McLaren would support Fernando Alonso returning to Formula 1 with a rival if the two-time world champion had the opportunity, after retaining its current driver line-up for 2020.
By Scott Mitchell 13 July 2019
Motorsport.com London F1 race would need to 'go past Buckingham Palace'

London F1 race would need to 'go past Buckingham Palace'

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner believes a London Formula 1 race would need to "go past Buckingham Palace pretty much", and is unlikely to be an annual event.
By Scott Mitchell 12 July 2019
Motorsport.com Seidl pushed for new McLaren wind tunnel 'from day one'

Seidl pushed for new McLaren wind tunnel 'from day one'

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andreas Seidl targeted the development of a new wind tunnel "from day one" of his new role.
By Scott Mitchell 09 July 2019
Motorsport.com Silverstone concerned by F1's London race hopes

Silverstone concerned by F1's London race hopes

The escalating prospect of a Formula 1 race in London has prompted fresh concern for Silverstone amid its negotiation of a new British Grand Prix deal.
By Scott Mitchell 03 July 2019
Motorsport.com Mick Schumacher to drive Michael's F2004 in Germany

Mick Schumacher to drive Michael's F2004 in Germany

Mick Schumacher will demonstrate one of the Ferraris his father Michael drove to the 2004 Formula 1 title, as part of this year's German Grand Prix.
By Scott Mitchell 01 July 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton may be 'best driver that has ever existed' - Wolff

Hamilton may be 'best driver that has ever existed' - Wolff

Lewis Hamilton's critics should recognise the opportunity they have to see "maybe the best driver that has ever existed" in Formula 1, reckons the Mercedes driver's team boss Toto Wolff.
By Scott Mitchell 26 June 2019
Motorsport.com Latest Honda F1 upgrade inspired by jet engine tech

Latest Honda F1 upgrade inspired by jet engine tech

Honda’s latest Formula 1 upgrade was inspired by technical expertise from the company’s jet-engine programme, which has facilitated significant technology steps for Red Bull’s engine partner.
By Scott Mitchell 25 June 2019
Motorsport.com Williams announces Lowe departure after leave of absence

Williams announces Lowe departure after leave of absence

Williams Formula 1 chief technical officer Paddy Lowe’s departure has finally been confirmed after a leave of absence that began before the start of the 2019 season.
By Scott Mitchell 25 June 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton: Blame rulemakers, not drivers for boring F1 races

Hamilton: Blame rulemakers, not drivers for boring F1 races

Lewis Hamilton says boring Formula 1 races are not the drivers' fault and instead the blame lies at the rulemakers for a "constant cycle" of making bad decisions.
By Scott Mitchell 24 June 2019
Motorsport.com French GP: Hamilton leads processional Mercedes 1-2

French GP: Hamilton leads processional Mercedes 1-2

Formula 1 championship leader Lewis Hamilton absolutely dominated the French Grand Prix, leading every lap from pole position to extend his lead in the championship to 36 points.
By Scott Mitchell 23 June 2019
Motorsport.com Verstappen 'talking' to father about joint Le Mans entry

Verstappen 'talking' to father about joint Le Mans entry

Max Verstappen wants to race in the Le Mans 24 Hours with his father Jos and thinks it is possible to contest the event while still racing in F1.
By Scott Mitchell 22 June 2019
Motorsport.com F1 2019 game to allow official driver transfers

F1 2019 game to allow official driver transfers

Formula 1 drivers will switch teams during the career mode of the championship's official game for the first time in this year's F1 2019 release.
By Scott Mitchell 22 June 2019
Motorsport.com McLaren appoints Sirotkin as reserve F1 driver

McLaren appoints Sirotkin as reserve F1 driver

Sergey Sirotkin will be Formula 1 reserve driver for McLaren as well as Renault for the rest of the 2019 season.
By Scott Mitchell 22 June 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton's success 'no coincidence at all' says Ocon

Hamilton's success 'no coincidence at all' says Ocon

Mercedes reserve driver Esteban Ocon had "a different picture" of Lewis Hamilton before being able to see how the five-time Formula 1 world champion operates up close this season.
By Scott Mitchell 20 June 2019
Motorsport.com Promoted: What to expect from the French Grand Prix

Promoted: What to expect from the French Grand Prix

After seven races and seven wins for Mercedes, it might appear that the result of the French Grand Prix is a foregone conclusion, but as Motorsport Live analyses, there’s good reason to think that we be in for a close fight in this weekend’s race.
By Scott Mitchell 20 June 2019
Motorsport.com F1 should have experimental tyres like MotoGP - Grosjean

F1 should have experimental tyres like MotoGP - Grosjean

Formula 1 should take inspiration from MotoGP and have an experimental tyre compound that changes throughout the season, reckons Romain Grosjean.
By Scott Mitchell 20 June 2019
Motorsport.com Modern F1 drivers too fit for mistakes - Tost

Modern F1 drivers too fit for mistakes - Tost

Making Formula 1 cars more physical would not guarantee modern drivers end races exhausted because they are so much fitter than those in previous decades, reckons Franz Tost.
By Scott Mitchell 18 June 2019
Motorsport.com Olympics-style FIA Motorsport Games to be launched this year

Olympics-style FIA Motorsport Games to be launched this year

A new multidisciplinary Olympics-style event called the FIA Motorsport Games will be launched later this year, and will be held in Rome this autumn.
By Scott Mitchell 15 June 2019
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