Renault a decade behind says Abiteboul Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul says that the team was nearly a decade behind when they returned as a works team in 2016. The manufacturer ran the Enstone team between 2001-09, before selling the team to Genii Capital. The manufacturer then brought back the team in 2015, but
Cotsworth open to Aston partnership Cotsworth says they would like to work on a potential engine project and has had discussions with Aston Martin about joining forces on a potential engine project. Aston has expressed an interest in re-entering the sport under the 2021 engine regulations, proving the costs of developing the power units are
Sirotkin gets Williams seat Williams has announced Sergey Sirotkin will be replacing Felipe Massa as Lance Stroll’s teammate this season. The Polish driver Robert Kubica had been the favourite before the end of season test in Abu Dhabi, but the Russian out performed him. Since Williams started searching for Massa’s replacement, they have insisted that
Budget cap alone cut cost – Todt FIA President Jean Todt says that a budget cap alone cannot be relied on to bring down the cost of the sport. Though the sports owners Liberty Media want to bring in a cost cap, Todt believes that it would be wrong for the sport to rely on
The former Formula One driver Daniel ‘Dan’ Gurney has died aged eighty six. The American was the first driver to spray champagne on the podium and the first to wear a full face helmet. Gurney was part of a golden generation of drivers during the 1960’s, taking the first win for Porsche and being the
Over the past few months, Ferrari has been very vocal about the future of the sport, warning that it will walk away from the sport if the condition aren’t right. However, Formula E boss Alejandro Agag believes that the threats are not real. But why? Ferrari not serious about walking from F1 Formula E CEO
Brown expecting fireworks in Concorde renegotiation McLaren boss Zak Brown says he is expecting “public fireworks” this year as the sport begins to look at the future regulations of the sport and the beginning of the renegotiation of the commercial deal between Liberty Media and the teams. The early proposals put forward by the governing
Lewis Hamilton became Britain’s first four times champion in 2017, arguably one of the best drivers of his generation. He burst into F1 in 2007, proving his talent straight away with podiums in the opening races following on with his debut win in Montreal. He managed to push the Spaniard all season, with an impressive
Ricciardo expects fair fight with Verstappen Daniel Ricciardo says he is expecting to have a fair fight with his teammate Max Verstappen, despite the Australian not committing to a new contract beyond 2018 with the team. Ricciardo is yet to sign a new contract with the team, while Verstappen has signed a deal until 2020.
Ferrari needs a cure for 2017 issues Ferrari needs to find a cure for the issues they suffered last season if they are to fight with Mercedes for this year’s world title says team principal Maurizio Arrivabene. The team became a major threat to Mercedes for the first time since the introduction of the V6
