Haas have announced via Twitter that they will unveil their first Formula One car ‘early’ tomorrow at 9am EST (2pm GMT). Twitter: Your patience has paid off. #HaasF1 team’s first car is scheduled for an early arrival. #F1 https://t.co/3aWrcexgUo (@HaasF1Team) The team will finally take the wraps off the car, joining Williams and Ferrari in […]
Force India have announced they will continue their partnership with Hype Energy Drinks throughout 2016, having begun their association last year. The branding of the company will be displayed on the cockpit of the new VJM09 car, the inside of the rear wing end plate, and also on the race suits of drivers Sergio Perez […]
Force India have announced their testing programme for the eight days of Formula One testing, with development driver Alfonso Celis Jr. being given his first run of the 2016 season with the team. This is the beginning of the Mexican’s role at Force India this year alongside race weekend duties, combining this with a drive […]
Rio Haryanto has been confirmed at Manor for the upcoming Formula One season, joining teammate Pascal Wehrlein at the Banbury-based team. The Indonesian driver finished fourth in last season’s GP2 championship, amassing 138 points in a season which saw him claim three wins in the Bahrain, Austrian and British sprint races, alongside one fastest lap […]
The Zoom F1 Charity Gala and Auction has once again helped to raise some considerable amounts of money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSHCC) after it was held on 5 February. Many popular faces from the F1 paddock attended the fourth event of its kind at the InterContinental London Park Hotel, such as […]
Channel 4 have announced via Twitter that they will use ‘The Chain’ by Fleetwood Mac as the theme tune to their Formula One coverage. Twitter: F1 has a new home but some things just have to remain: we’re chuffed to announce that The Chain by Fleetwood Mac will be our title music. (@Channel4) The outro […]
Newly signed Manor F1 driver Pascal Wehrlein says he is aiming to score points in his debut season. The 21-year-old moves into the sport after becoming DTM champion last year with Mercedes-Benz and expressed his delight of entering the pinnacle of motorsport: “Manor Racing is a great place for me to start my Formula One […]
Toro Rosso have confirmed via Twitter that they have passed the mandatory FIA crash tests on their new car, the STR11. Like other teams such as Haas and Manor, the team let their fans know of the outcome over the social media platform, stating: Twitter: Kaboom… Bang… Pow…! Mission accomplished! The #STR11 has successfully passed […]
Renault Sport Racing have announced they will try and find ‘future Renault Sport champions’ with the creation of the Renault Sport Academy. Four drivers have already been announced at the scheme which will be led by Mia Sharizman Ismail. Reigning Formula Renault 3.5 champion Oliver Rowland, Formula Renault 2.0 Alps winner Jack Aitken, Formula Renault […]
Former Marussia Formula One driver Max Chilton will drive for the Chip Ganassi Racing team in IndyCar in 2016. The 24-year-old began racing in America last year, helping Carlin develop their Indy Lights programme, winning one race at the Iowa Speedway, which was dedicated to former teammate Jules Bianchi on the weekend of his passing. […]
Force India have announced Russian Nikita Mazepin as their development driver for the upcoming season as part of a ‘long-term association with the team’. The 16-year-old’s learning process will include an ‘extensive development programme’ alongside sessions in the team’s simulator and attending some race events during the year. Mazepin took part in Formula Renault 2.0 […]
Renault’s Jolyon Palmer has announced via Twitter that he will use the number 30 as his racing number in his Formula One career. The Briton had previously used the number during his spell as Lotus’ test and reserve driver last season but has decided to continue using it in his full career. I can officially […]