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Ron Dennis could be out at McLaren within days after his takeover bid was rejected by investors. It was reported last month that a deadline for the long-time CEO to present an offer to take full control of the British company was looming but it was unlikely he would find the required funding. However, it […]
Red Bull pair Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo were content with their day’s work at the Brazilian Grand Prix. With the unique layout of Interlagos meaning half of the circuit plays to the strength of the RB12 while the other reveals their biggest weakness, the team are having to find a balance between maximising downforce […]
If Lewis Hamilton is to claim a fourth Formula One championship this season he needs a race that is somewhat ‘out of the ordinary’. The Briton is currently 19 points behind teammate Nico Rosberg with just two races to go in Brazil and Abu Dhabi. In simple terms, the German needs one more win to […]
Kevin Magnussen will partner Romain Grosjean at Haas for 2017 it is understood. Last month it was revealed the American team had offered the Dane a route out of Renault, as the French manufacturer continues to ponder their options. With names like Carlos Sainz, Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon all linked with his seat, the […]
Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost has revealed his surprise at Sauber’s decision to use year-old Ferrari engines in 2017. It was confirmed last month that the Swiss team would replicate what Toro Rosso themselves have done this season by using an old-specification power unit produced at Maranello. While the junior Red Bull squad has enjoyed […]
When I think of Williams I see them as the cool Grandad of Formula One. Sure they have been around for a while and would enjoy long evenings in front of the fire and play golf, but 20 weekends a year they travel around the world going hell for leather around awesome racetracks. Some would argue […]
Fernando Alonso has not named either of the two Mercedes drivers as the current best on the Formula One grid. While Nico Rosberg or Lewis Hamilton will walk away with the world championship for the third consecutive year, the McLaren driver instead pointed to the man who has finished just behind them in the championship […]
Bernie Ecclestone has called on Ferrari to give stronger backing to its team boss Maurizio Arrivabene. The fabled Italian team has struggled to live up to expectations this season and even fallen behind Red Bull after being touted as possible Mercedes beaters at the start of the year. A winless season has increased the pressure […]
On Thursday the worst-kept secret in the paddock was confirmed as Lance Stroll will partner Valtteri Bottas at Williams in 2017. The Euro F3 champion’s promotion from developmental driver to a race seat has caused the same stir that Max Verstappen’s move did when he was announced back in 2014. Yet, while Verstappen was hailed […]
In Mexico it finally happened, the frustration of a year of disappointment flooded out of Sebastian Vettel. It wasn’t pretty and it wasn’t nice to listen to, especially if you’re Charlie Whiting, but in many ways, it had to happen. All it needed was a trigger and Max Verstappen happily obliged when he stayed ahead […]
Daniel Ricciardo has called for action to prevent a repeat of the shortcutting controversies seen at the Mexican GP. Two significant incidents took place in the first sequence of corners at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, as Lewis Hamilton ran across the grass at Turn 1 at the start before Max Verstappen did the same thing while […]
The FIA has decided not to punish Sebastian Vettel for his radio outbursts at the Mexican Grand Prix. The governing body launched a probe after the four-time world champion repeatedly used foul language aimed at Max Verstappen and, incredibly, race director Charlie Whiting in the closing laps of the race in Mexico City. Vettel has […]