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Motorsport.com F1 set to abandon reverse grid idea for 2020

F1 set to abandon reverse grid idea for 2020

Formula 1 looks set to abandon attempts to trial different race weekend formats in 2020, in the wake of teams failing to get behind the idea for reverse grids earlier this week.
By Jonathan Noble 49m ago
Motorsport.com Petrobras set to terminate McLaren sponsorship deal

Petrobras set to terminate McLaren sponsorship deal

McLaren's sponsorship deal with Brazilian oil company Petrobras looks set to be brought to an official end within a matter of days, Motorsport.com has learned.
By Jonathan Noble 3h ago
Motorsport.com Vergne:

Vergne: 'Logical' for eco-minded Hamilton to join Formula E

Jean-Eric Vergne says it would be “a logical step” for Lewis Hamilton to sample Formula E following the five-time Formula 1 world champion’s recent comments about the environment.
By Alex Kalinauckas 17h ago
Motorsport.com The inside story of how F1 kept the Japanese GP on TV

The inside story of how F1 kept the Japanese GP on TV

For many Formula 1 fans at home, the biggest inconvenience of super typhoon Hagibis was having to set an earlier alarm for the super Sunday Japanese Grand Prix spectacular of qualifying and the race taking place a few hours apart.
By Jonathan Noble Oct 17, 2019
Motorsport.com Senna to be honoured in Sao Paulo Fan Festival

Senna to be honoured in Sao Paulo Fan Festival

Ayrton Senna is to be honoured by an official Formula 1 Fan Festival to be held in his home town of Sao Paulo on Saturday November 9th, a week before the Brazilian GP.
By Adam Cooper Oct 17, 2019
Motorsport.com Toro Rosso gets approval for F1 team name change

Toro Rosso gets approval for F1 team name change

The request from Scuderia Toro Rosso to be renamed Scuderia Alpha Tauri from next season has been approved, Motorsport.com has learned.
By Scott Mitchell Oct 17, 2019
Motorsport.com Ferrari has no plans for F8 Tributo GTE

Ferrari has no plans for F8 Tributo GTE

Ferrari says it currently has no plans to build a GTE version of the successor to the 488 road car, the F8 Tributo.
By Jamie Klein Oct 16, 2019
Motorsport.com F1 agrees Miami Hard Rock stadium plan for 2021

F1 agrees Miami Hard Rock stadium plan for 2021

Plans to run the Miami Grand Prix around the city's Hard Rock Cafe stadium have taken a step close to fruition with the confirmation of an agreement in principle between Formula 1 and the local promoter.
By Adam Cooper Oct 16, 2019
Motorsport.com F1 set to vote on qualifying race trials for 2020

F1 set to vote on qualifying race trials for 2020

Formula 1 teams are set to vote in Paris on Wednesday on plans to run three experimental Saturday qualifying races in 2020, and those currently opposed to the idea would have to change their minds for the measure to pass.
By Adam Cooper Oct 15, 2019
Motorsport.com FIA to impound protested Renault

FIA to impound protested Renault's ECUs and steering wheels

The FIA has been directed to seal and impound both Renault Formula 1 cars’ electronic control units and steering wheels, to allow a protest against the team to proceed.
By Scott Mitchell Oct 14, 2019
Motorsport.com Bottas can only

Bottas can only 'blame' himself for gap to Hamilton

Valtteri Bottas says he can "blame" himself for being so many points behind Lewis Hamilton and knows he needs to be "very lucky" to fight for the Formula 1 title.
By Scott Mitchell Oct 13, 2019
Motorsport.com Japanese GP results altered after race was declared early

Japanese GP results altered after race was declared early

The FIA has launched an investigation into why the chequered flag light display panel was shown a lap too soon at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix, which meant the race was declared a lap earlier than originally intended.
By Jonathan Noble Oct 13, 2019
Motorsport.com Japanese GP: Bottas wins after terrible start for Ferrari

Japanese GP: Bottas wins after terrible start for Ferrari

Valtteri Bottas's took his first Formula 1 win since April to help Mercedes clinch a sixth consecutive constructors' championship as a jump start and first-corner clash undermined Ferrari's Japanese Grand Prix.
By Scott Mitchell Oct 13, 2019
Motorsport.com Japanese GP: Vettel on pole as Ferrari locks out front row

Japanese GP: Vettel on pole as Ferrari locks out front row

Sebastian Vettel claimed pole position with a commanding performance in qualifying for Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix, as Ferrari overturned Mercedes’ practice pace advantage to lock out the front row.
By Motorsport.com Oct 13, 2019
Motorsport.com Grosjean plans to build F1 six-wheeler model on Suzuka day off

Grosjean plans to build F1 six-wheeler model on Suzuka day off

Formula 1’s unexpected day off at the Japanese Grand Prix has left many drivers scratching their heads about what to do, but Romain Grosjean wins the prize for the most unusual choice as he plans to build a model Tyrrell six-wheeler.
By Jonathan Noble Oct 12, 2019
Motorsport.com Typhoon forces Suzuka to scrap Saturday action

Typhoon forces Suzuka to scrap Saturday action

Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix qualifying session will take place on Sunday morning as the Suzuka circuit will be closed on Saturday amid the threat of Typhoon Hagibis.
By Scott Mitchell Oct 11, 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton: Ferrari wrong to be pushing Leclerc as new number one

Hamilton: Ferrari wrong to be pushing Leclerc as new number one

Formula 1 championship leader Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari is "ramping up" Charles Leclerc to be its new number one driver at Sebastian Vettel's expense.
By Valentin Khorounzhiy Oct 10, 2019
Motorsport.com Ricciardo

Ricciardo's £10 million legal dispute with ex-advisor settled

Daniel Ricciardo has settled his legal dispute with former advisor Glenn Beavis, which will avoid the £10 million claim needing to go to court.
By Jonathan Noble Oct 10, 2019
Motorsport.com Verstappen samples Honda

Verstappen samples Honda's first F1 winner

Max Verstappen got a first taste of vintage Formula 1 machinery ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix when he tried out Honda’s first race-winning car.
By Jonathan Noble Oct 10, 2019
05:49 Motorsport.com The banned Lotus that wasn

The banned Lotus that wasn't actually very good

The twin-chassis Lotus 88 is considered the last truly ground-breaking design attempted by Colin Chapman, but we never found out how fast it could have been because it was never allowed to race.
By Motorsport.com Oct 10, 2019
01:37 Supercars 2020 Chevy Corvette C8.R

2020 Chevy Corvette C8.R's race engine sounds like an F1 car

It's definitely not the 6.2-litre pushrod used in the Stingray.
By Christopher Smith Oct 09, 2019
Motorsport.com Typhoon Hagibis set to disrupt Japanese GP

Typhoon Hagibis set to disrupt Japanese GP

Formula 1 is bracing itself for potential disruption over the Japanese Grand Prix weekend as it appears increasingly likely that Suzuka will be affected by the super typhoon Hagibis.
By Jonathan Noble Oct 09, 2019
Motorsport.com Mercedes admits McLaren supply deal

Mercedes admits McLaren supply deal 'a risk'

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff acknowledges there is a "risk" in supplying engines to McLaren from 2021 because it has the potential to rival his own team.
By Scott Mitchell Oct 09, 2019
05:18 Motorsport.com Here’s why race cars are actually smaller than you might think

Here’s why race cars are actually smaller than you might think

Because race car, of course.
By Anthony Karr Oct 08, 2019
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