Notebook – Monaco Practice

Red Bulls Daniel Ricciardo was fastest in both of Thursday’s practice sessions for the Monaco Grand Prix, outpacing his teammate Max Verstappen. Ricciardo was a tenth faster in FP1 then extended the gap over Verstappen to just under two tenths in FP2. Red Bull strong This weekend we were expecting that Red Bull would be

F1 Today – 23/05/2018

Aston to decide by March on entry Aston Martin CEO Andy Martin says that the British car company will decide in the next nine months whether to go ahead and build its own Formula One engine. Palmer has been enthusiastic about the next set of engine regulations, with the company hiring Ferrari’s former engine boss

F1 Today – 22/05/2018

Mercedes seek clarification on oil consumption Mercedes are the latest team to seek clarification from the sports governing body the FIA about oil consumption. When a team or engine supplier asks questions to the FIA, it usually either believes that a rival has already gained an advantage, or it has spotted a potential loophole and

F1 Today – 21/05/2018

Red Bull waiting to make Honda decision Red Bull’s team boss Christian Horner says that the progress of Renault and Honda’s upgrades for the Canadian Grand Prix will dictate the team’s decision when they decide on next years engine. The team is in the final year of its contract with Renault and it looks increasingly

Prixview – Monaco Grand Prix

Round six of the season sees Formula One return to the principality of Monaco. Since the 1920’s this narrow twisting circuit has seen the stars, drama and excitement as drivers race around the harbour. Monaco has always been a challenge for all drivers, as they know overtaking is very difficult and there is little opportunities

Reporters – 20/05/2018

Charles Leclerc has become one of the stand out performers in the lower end of the grid in the first four races he delivered good results for Sauber. Could his performances mean he could move to Ferrari, Jolyon Palmer believes so but why? Palmer believe Leclerc could move to Ferrari Former Renault driver and BBC

F1 Today – 18/05/2018

Bottas wants a two-year deal Valtteri Bottas wants to avoid another one-year contract with Mercedes and firm his future up for “at least” the next two seasons. The Finn joined Mercedes at the beginning of 2017, replacing Nico Rosberg on a one-year deal. Three wins last year saw Bottas earn a one year deal for

F1 Today – Barcelona Test Special – 16/05/2018

Barcelona test – Bottas outpaces Giovinazzi Mercedes Valtteri Bottas was fastest on the second day of the third test at the Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya. The Finn set a 16.9 on the supersoft tyres to outpace Ferrari Antonio Giovinazzi. The Ferrari reserve driver traded lap times with the Finn before lunch but was unable