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Romain Grosjean admitted that Monza has been a “tough weekend” for him after retiring from the Italian Grand Prix in the opening stages. After qualifying in eighth place, the Frenchman was eliminated early on with suspension damage following contact with Felipe Nasr, who picked up a puncture. Despite usually being one of the happiest men […]
Magnetti Marelli has developed a high-speed camera that will be used in analysing F1 crashes, according to FormulaSpy. The camera, which is not much larger than a USB stick, records at 400fps and will be mounted on the front roll structure of the car, facing the driver. They will be trialled in Friday practice towards […]
The legendary Autodromo Nazionale Monza has hosted a Grand Prix in all but one F1 season, meaning that there is a big decision to make as to which race to choose for our usual throwback. We’ve chosen to go back to 2008, when a wet weekend led to a surprise result. Rain is often called […]
Track: Autodromo Nazionale Monza Number of Laps: 53 Circuit Length: 3.6 miles (5.8km) Race Length: 190.6 miles (306.7km) Start Time: 13:00 BST Fastest Lap: 1:19.525 (Juan Pablo Montoya, Williams BMW, 2004) Fastest Race Lap: 1:21.046 (Rubens Barrichello, Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, 2004) 2014 Pole Position: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG Petronas, 1:24.109, Medium Tyres 2014 Race Winner: […]
Nico Rosberg has become a father ahead of the Italian Grand Prix. The 30-year-old German confirmed via his Twitter account that his wife Vivian had given birth to a baby girl. our full moon baby girl was born yesterday afternoon. We are overwhelmed and totally in love. Best wishes, V + N — Nico Rosberg […]
French car manufacturer Renault looks set to return to Formula 1 with its own team, with a deal to buy Lotus likely to be concluded within a week. Autosport report that Renault will purchase the Enstone team – previously the Renault team between 2002-2010 – in a deal worth £65 million, £7.5 million to be […]
The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is 90 per cent ready for its return to the F1 calendar in November, according to Autosport. The track, which last hosted a Grand Prix in 1992, has undergone major redevelopment work ahead of this year’s Grand Prix after falling into a state of slight disrepair due to the lack of […]
Lewis Hamilton dominated the Belgian Grand Prix, with Nico Rosberg making it yet another Mercedes one-two. Romain Grosjean finished a strong third place for Lotus. Nico Hulkenberg’s Force India ground to a halt on the grid, leading to a second aborted start in as many races and causing the tension over the new start system […]
There are plenty of talking points going into tomorrow’s Belgian Grand Prix. Read Motorsport discusses the major things to look out for in the race. The weather The weather at Spa is always a crucial factor. So far we have had near perfect conditions on Friday and Saturday, but it has rained at some point […]
According to Autosport, Lotus face having their cars and equipment impounded after the Belgian Grand Prix, after their former test and reserve driver Charles Pic began a lawsuit against them. Pic, 25, was signed early last season by the Enstone based team as a third driver should either of regular drivers Pastor Maldonado or Romain […]
Ahead of the return of Formula 1 from its summer break, Read Motorsport takes a blast into the past from Spa, as we look back at the legendary 1998 Belgian Grand Prix. McLaren’s Mika Hakkinen led Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher by 7 points heading into the race weekend; with Hakkinen’s team mate David Coulthard the only […]
Track: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps Number of Laps: 44 Circuit Length: 4.4 miles (7km) Race Length: 191.4 miles (308.1km) Start Time: 13:00 BST Fastest Lap: 1:44.503 (Jarno Trulli, Panasonic Toyota Racing, 2009) Fastest Race Lap: 1:47.263 (Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Renault, 2009) 2014 Pole Position: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes AMG Petronas, 2:05.591, Intermediate Tyres 2014 Race […]