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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has called on Mercedes to put trust in young drivers as they decide who should replace Nico Rosberg. The world champions are believed to be down to just two options for 2017 as Fernando Alonso confirmed earlier this week he would be staying at McLaren. Valtteri Bottas is the preferred […]
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is wary 2017 could be dominated by one man, Lewis Hamilton. The Briton has admitted the retirement of world champion Nico Rosberg was “not good” for the sport and is concerned Mercedes will not find a competitive replacement for the German. The list of drivers being considered for the empty […]
Carlos Sainz has spoken out about the decision to promote Max Verstappen to Red Bull, admitting it was hard to take. The Spaniard was largely the forgotten man in the midst of the Verstappen/ Kvyat swap after the Russian Grand Prix, with much of the sympathy aimed the 22-year-old. However, Sainz said watching the then […]
Honda has set a deadline for any team interested in using their engines in 2018. The Japanese carmaker has been the exclusive supplier to McLaren since the start of 2015, with its V6 turbo hybrid power unit slowly catching up to the rest of the competition. It is hoped the power and fuel efficiency deficit […]
Williams technical chief Pat Symonds has said his team must do all it can to retain Valtteri Bottas for 2017. The Finn is currently the prime target for Mercedes to replace the retired Nico Rosberg for next season and it is understood a first offer has already been rejected. Speculation is suggesting an improved bid […]
While the 2016 Formula One season was largely dominated by Mercedes, the midfield battle was the healthiest it has been in years. Teams achieved new heights and drivers made names for themselves in amongst the scramble for valuable points and recognition. After Abu Dhabi, the eight teams that often ‘make up the numbers’ were split […]
Of the three rookies who joined the Formula One grid at the beginning of 2016, the most expectation was on Pascal Wehrlein. The young German arrived having won the DTM championship the year before and was presented as the cream of Mercedes’ young drivers on his way to a big future in the sport. If […]
Toto Wolff has completed a full U-turn on his views regarding Lewis Hamilton’s behaviour during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. At the season finale last month, the Briton had backed teammate Nico Rosberg towards the chasing pack as he looked to push the German out of the positions he needed to become champion. Throughout the […]
When Nico Rosberg announced his retirement a week ago, one name dominated Twitter to be his replacement, Fernando Alonso. Most are desperate to see the Spaniard in a position where he can finally add a third world title to his resume after years of near misses and disappointment at McLaren and Ferrari. Given Alonso’s attitude, […]
A new name has emerged as the favourite to replace Nico Rosberg at Mercedes, Read Motorsport has been told. Valtteri Bottas is understood to be closing in on the Silver Arrow seat for 2017 with Pascal Wehrlein taking the Finn’s current drive at Williams. While the deal is yet to be done, the likelihood was […]
In reflection, it was fitting that Nico Rosberg should see the sun set on his Formula One career after winning the ultimate prize at twilight in Abu Dhabi. The German was as much a part of Mercedes’ rise to success as anyone even if he has always seemingly been the other guy at the team […]
Following Nico Rosberg’s shock announcement of his retirement from Formula One, Pascal Wehrlein is likely first in line to replace him. The German is currently in flux over his future with a move to Sauber touted following Manor losing out to the Swiss team to 10th in the Constructors’ championship. Wehrlein has always been seen […]