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Perez hits out at 'bullshit' reports about Mexico trip

Perez hits out at 'bullshit' reports about Mexico trip

Perez hits out at 'bullshit' reports about Mexico trip

Sergio Perez has hit back at claims he met with a sponsor and fans during a trip back to Mexico, calling the reports "bullshit".

By Luke Smith 10h ago

F1 planning '21 downforce cuts after Silverstone tyre issues

F1 planning '21 downforce cuts after Silverstone tyre issues

F1 planning '21 downforce cuts after Silverstone tyre issues

The FIA is planning to further cut F1 downforce levels on safety grounds in order to help Pirelli use the same tyres for a third season

By Adam Cooper 12h ago

Vettel denies extra F1 tension at Ferrari after Silverstone

Vettel denies extra F1 tension at Ferrari after Silverstone

Vettel denies extra F1 tension at Ferrari after Silverstone

Vettel insists there’s no tension at Ferrari despite two difficult races that saw him publicly question the team’s strategy calls.

By Luke Smith 13h ago

F1 qualifying engine modes set for post-Spanish GP ban

F1 qualifying engine modes set for post-Spanish GP ban

F1 qualifying engine modes set for post-Spanish GP ban

F1 teams have been informed by the FIA of plans for new restrictions on engine modes for qualifying which will begin at the Belgian GP.

By Adam Cooper 14h ago

Perez to make Barcelona F1 return after negative COVID test

Perez to make Barcelona F1 return after negative COVID test

Perez to make Barcelona F1 return after negative COVID test

Sergio Perez will make his Formula 1 return with Racing Point at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix after testing negative for COVID-19.

By Luke Smith 16h ago

American dude turned a Porsche Boxster into a 1960s-era F1 car

American dude turned a Porsche Boxster into a 1960s-era F1 car

American dude turned a Porsche Boxster into a 1960s-era F1 car

This thing is wild.

By Anthony Alaniz 17h ago

Vandoorne returns as McLaren F1 reserve for Spanish GP

Vandoorne returns as McLaren F1 reserve for Spanish GP

Vandoorne returns as McLaren F1 reserve for Spanish GP

Stoffel Vandoorne will return to being on standby for McLaren on Formula 1 race weekends from the Spanish Grand Prix.

By Luke Smith 18h ago

New McLaren F1 wind tunnel plans running one year behind

New McLaren F1 wind tunnel plans running one year behind

New McLaren F1 wind tunnel plans running one year behind

McLaren F1 technical director James Key says plans for the team’s new wind tunnel are running a year later than planned.

By Luke Smith 21h ago

Sochi targeting 30,000 F1 fans for Russian Grand Prix

Sochi targeting 30,000 F1 fans for Russian Grand Prix

Sochi targeting 30,000 F1 fans for Russian Grand Prix

The promoters of the Russian GP aim to have grandstands at 50% capacity for September’s F1 race in Sochi, welcoming around 30,000 fans.

By Luke Smith 13 August 2020

Alonso: Indy 500 'impossible' when I return to Renault F1

Alonso: Indy 500 'impossible' when I return to Renault F1

Alonso: Indy 500 'impossible' when I return to Renault F1

Alonso has said next week’s Indianapolis 500 will be his last attempt to complete his triple crown, as he will be returning to F1.

By David Malsher 12 August 2020

Max Verstappen is an F1 championship threat, says Wolff

Max Verstappen is an F1 championship threat, says Wolff

Max Verstappen is an F1 championship threat, says Wolff

Mercedes F1 boss Wolff believes that his drivers Hamilton and Bottas are now in a title fight with Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen.

By Adam Cooper 12 August 2020

F1 chief Carey 'close to finalising' 2021 race calendar

F1 chief Carey 'close to finalising' 2021 race calendar

F1 chief Carey 'close to finalising' 2021 race calendar

F1 boss Carey says he’s close to finalising a 2021 calendar that will look far more like a 'normal' season than the 2020 version.

By Adam Cooper 12 August 2020

Hulkenberg was Mercedes' next choice after Hamilton for 2013

Hulkenberg was Mercedes' next choice after Hamilton for 2013

Hulkenberg was Mercedes' next choice after Hamilton for 2013

Nico Hulkenberg was Mercedes' second choice to join the team for the 2013 F1 season had it not signed Lewis Hamilton.

By Luke Smith 11 August 2020

Mercedes boss Wolff refutes Bottas' 'sleeping' claim

Mercedes boss Wolff refutes Bottas' 'sleeping' claim

Mercedes boss Wolff refutes Bottas' 'sleeping' claim

Wolff says that data gleaned from Bottas's tyres encouraged the team to let Hamilton run a long middle stint in the 70th Anniversary GP

By Charles Bradley 10 August 2020

F1 World Championship points after 70th Anniversary GP

F1 World Championship points after 70th Anniversary GP

F1 World Championship points after 70th Anniversary GP

Verstappen has moved up to 2nd position in the F1 World Championship, ahead of Mercedes’ Bottas, after his victory in the 70th Anniv GP

By Charles Bradley 10 August 2020

70th Anniversary GP: Verstappen takes first win of 2020

70th Anniversary GP: Verstappen takes first win of 2020

70th Anniversary GP: Verstappen takes first win of 2020

Verstappen beat Hamilton and Bottas as softer tyres and hot temperatures led to Red Bull defeating Mercedes in F1's 70th Anniversary GP

By Alex Kalinauckas 09 August 2020

Ocon hit with Silverstone grid penalty after Russell block

Ocon hit with Silverstone grid penalty after Russell block

Ocon hit with Silverstone grid penalty after Russell block

Esteban Ocon has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the 70th Anniversary GP after blocking George Russell during qualifying.

By Luke Smith 09 August 2020

Racing Point reports £116m loss in first F1 year

Racing Point reports £116m loss in first F1 year

Racing Point reports £116m loss in first F1 year

The Racing Point F1 team posted a loss of £116m in its first year of operation.

By Adam Cooper 09 August 2020

Insults fly as F1 bosses speak out over Racing Point case

Insults fly as F1 bosses speak out over Racing Point case

Insults fly as F1 bosses speak out over Racing Point case

Racing Point F1 boss Szafnauer has slammed McLaren team principal Zak Brown as the FIA’s ruling on the brake duct controversy continues

By Adam Cooper 08 August 2020

Vettel opens up on car ride with Racing Point F1 boss

Vettel opens up on car ride with Racing Point F1 boss

Vettel opens up on car ride with Racing Point F1 boss

Vettel has explained his post-British GP lift with Racing Point F1 chief Szafnauer amid rumours he could join the team for 2021.

By Luke Smith 08 August 2020

Hamilton says it's not the right time for contract talks

Hamilton says it's not the right time for contract talks

Hamilton says it's not the right time for contract talks

Hamilton says it “doesn’t feel like the right time” to hold talks over a new Mercedes F1 contract, but remains relaxed about his future

By Luke Smith 08 August 2020

Leclerc on racism accusations over not taking knee

Leclerc on racism accusations over not taking knee

Leclerc on racism accusations over not taking knee

Charles Leclerc has hit out at those suggesting he is being racist for refusing to take a knee before the start of Formula 1 races.

By Jonathan Noble 07 August 2020

Hulkenberg to race after Perez tests COVID positive again

Hulkenberg to race after Perez tests COVID positive again

Hulkenberg to race after Perez tests COVID positive again

Hulkenberg is set for a second outing with the Racing Point F1 team at Silverstone after Perez tested positive for COVID-19 once again.

By Adam Cooper 07 August 2020

Hamilton better than Senna and Schumacher, says Walker

Hamilton better than Senna and Schumacher, says Walker

Hamilton better than Senna and Schumacher, says Walker

F1 commentator Murray Walker says Hamilton is better than both Senna or Schumacher due to his fairness, driving “clean as a whistle”.

By Luke Smith 06 August 2020

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