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F1 2019 cars expected to be faster despite new rules

F1 2019 cars expected to be faster despite new rules

Formula 1 technical chiefs are now predicting that 2019 cars will be faster than last year – despite the new rules having originally been expected to slow them down.

By Jonathan Noble 6h ago

Three treated after McLaren garage fire in Barcelona

Three treated after McLaren garage fire in Barcelona

Three McLaren Formula 1 team members were treated and released after a fire in the team's garage in Barcelona on Friday.

By Adam Cooper 8h ago

Kubica admits Williams running 'compromised' car

Kubica admits Williams running 'compromised' car

Robert Kubica admits that the Williams Formula 1 team is testing its new FW42 car in a "compromised" condition this week in Barcelona.

By Adam Cooper Feb 22, 2019

Williams says F1 team not in 'crisis mode' but needs fixes

Williams says F1 team not in 'crisis mode' but needs fixes

Claire Williams insists her Formula 1 team is not in "crisis mode" after its delayed start to testing, but says changes will need to be made to ensure there are no repeat problems in the future.

By Jonathan Noble Feb 21, 2019

Aston Martin squad still uncertain for DTM opener

Aston Martin squad still uncertain for DTM opener

The R-Motorsport squad fronting the Aston Martin DTM project says there is "still a question" about whether its Vantage will be ready for the start of the season.

By Jack Cozens Feb 21, 2019

09:05 Motorsport

Opinion: What next for ‘embarrassed’ Williams in Barcelona?

Opinion: What next for ‘embarrassed’ Williams in Barcelona?

The 2019 Williams Formula 1 car finally hit the track at Barcelona on Wednesday afternoon, having missed two and a half days of the eight of pre-season testing.

By Motorsport.com Feb 21, 2019

New Racing Point site expands current Silverstone base tenfold

New Racing Point site expands current Silverstone base tenfold

Racing Point had expanded its Silverstone site ten fold after acquiring land on which to build its new factory.

By Adam Cooper Feb 20, 2019

Plato reunites with Vauxhall for 2019 BTCC season

Plato reunites with Vauxhall for 2019 BTCC season

Jason Plato will contest the 2019 BTCC season with the Power Maxed Racing team in a factory-backed Vauxhall Astra.

By Matt James Feb 20, 2019

Codemasters Signs An Esports Partnership With The World's Largest Motorsport & Automotive Media Company

Codemasters Signs An Esports Partnership With The World's Largest Motorsport & Automotive Media Company

Dirt Rally 2.0 will be the first in a number of titles to be brought to competitive life through a partnership with Motorsport Network.

By Motorsport.com Feb 20, 2019

Honda's Formula 1 facility in UK unaffected by Swindon plant closure

Honda's Formula 1 facility in UK unaffected by Swindon plant closure

Honda’s planned closure of its Swindon car factory, its only European production site, will not affect the manufacturer’s Formula 1 programme or British base.

By Scott Mitchell Feb 20, 2019

Alfa Romeo road cars to benefit from Sauber input

Alfa Romeo road cars to benefit from Sauber input

No, an F1-inspired Alfa hypercar is not in the cards.

By Anthony Karr Feb 19, 2019

3,000-bhp Nissan GT-R spits out turbine at drag strip

3,000-bhp Nissan GT-R spits out turbine at drag strip

Of all the dragstrip carnage we'd expect out of a 3,000 bhp, all-wheel-drive monster, this was at the bottom of our list.

By Cam VanDerHorst Feb 19, 2019

02:13 Motorsport

Why is Porsche selling vinyl records made from 919 hybrid’s tyres?

Why is Porsche selling vinyl records made from 919 hybrid’s tyres?

The last set of tyres from the 2017 Le Mans win were used to make vinyl records.

By Cam VanDerHorst Feb 19, 2019

Red Bull not alarmed by Ferrari/Alfa's radical front wings

Red Bull not alarmed by Ferrari/Alfa's radical front wings

Red Bull is confident that it has not missed a trick with its front wing design this year, despite the radical solutions adopted by Ferrari and Alfa Romeo.

By Jonathan Noble Feb 19, 2019

Mercedes: 'Nightmare' no-deal Brexit threatens UK F1 bases

Mercedes: 'Nightmare' no-deal Brexit threatens UK F1 bases

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says the “nightmare scenario” of Britain exiting the European Union without a deal could lessen the appeal of basing a team in the country.

By Scott Mitchell Feb 19, 2019

Pirelli's reveals shiny tyres for 2019

Pirelli's reveals shiny tyres for 2019

Pirelli's Formula 1 tyres will have a shiny new look in 2019 as the result of a new production method being used to help get rid of imperfections.

By Jonathan Noble Feb 18, 2019

FIA introduces more strict fuel usage tests for F1

FIA introduces more strict fuel usage tests for F1

The FIA is planning to monitor fuel usage by Formula 1 teams this year by introducing a series of physical checks.

By Adam Cooper Feb 18, 2019

Norris: Sim racing can make me a better F1 driver

Norris: Sim racing can make me a better F1 driver

McLaren driver Lando Norris reckons his sim racing exploits, which included teaming up with Max Verstappen last weekend, can help make him a better Formula 1 driver.

By Jonathan Noble Feb 18, 2019

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