Liberty looking at budget cap There are reports that Liberty Media are considering introducing a budget cap for competing teams. The American media company announced earlier this month that it was seeking more backing to take a controlling stake in the sport in September. The aim is to restrict the amount that teams can spend,
The 2016 season was shaping up to be the battle between the Ferrari and Mercedes but who would be victorious when the season reaches it climax in Abu Dhabi after twenty one races. Continuing rise of Rosberg Melbourne hosted the season opener which saw the debut of a new team Haas. The team were expected
With drivers making their debut as young as seventeen how concerned is Jacques Villeneuve about the push to younger drivers? Pushing at younger age worries Villeneuve Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve says the trend of pushing teenagers into Formula One is giving the “wrong image” of the sport. In 2015, Max Verstappen made his debut
Massa asked to delay retirement Sky Sports say they have learnt that Felipe Massa could be set to return to Formula One less than a month after he retired from the sport. Massa is thought to be in talks with Williams about a one year deal to replace Valtteri Bottas. The Finn is top of
Williams ask Massa to delay retirement Williams have asked Felipe Massa to delay his retirement from Formula One until 2017, according to reports to allow Valtteri Bottas to move to Mercedes to replace Nico Rosberg. However, other reports say a senior source says that option was briefly discussed but has been dismissed. The Finn was
Bottas “crucial” for Williams Valtteri Bottas is “crucial” to Williams next year for the team according to technical director Pat Symonds. The Finn is current the leading candidate to replace Nico Rosberg at Mercedes alongside Lewis Hamilton following his retirement. Williams are keen not to lose Bottas as it would leave them on the back
No concern over conflicting interests The board of Mercedes have no concern about a conflict of interest between team boss Toto Wolff and Valtteri Bottas, who has been picked by Mercedes as there number one choice to replace Nico Rosberg. Wolff was part of Williams when he was signed by the team as a test
Mercedes offer to Williams in return for Bottas BBC News say they have learn that Mercedes are thinking about swapping technical director Paddy Lowe for Valtteri Bottas as the replacement for Nico Rosberg. The Williams team have already rejected an initial offer but are considering releasing Lowe as part of the deal. It’s understood that
BBC News say they have learn that Mercedes are thinking about swapping technical director Paddy Lowe for Valtteri Bottas as the replacement for Nico Rosberg. The Williams team have already rejected an initial offer but are considering releasing Lowe as part of the deal. It’s understood that Lowe is to be replaced by former Ferrari
Pirelli tyres will be bigger next year. But concerns that Pirelli’s mull cars are not giving the right downforce but why and how has it affected testing? Pirelli tyres will be different in 2018 Pirelli Racing Manager Mario Isola say that the tyres they are developing for 2018 will be different because next season they
