Lowdon confident of solving issues Manor Marussia’s President and sporting director Graeme Lowdon is confident that the team can overcome the technical problems that kept them off the gird last week in Australia. Speaking to BBC Look North Lowdon said “We’ll be in a much better position by the time we get to Kuala Lumpur.
Renault Return Renault has been visiting a number of smaller team in order to decide to return as a fully branded Formula 1 works team. It is understood that the French manufacturer has visited a number of smaller teams and now is debating which is best for the brand. Meanwhile Red Bull motorsport boss Helmut
Treating to quit Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has warned that the team could pull out of F1 unless changes are made to the sport. Sunday’s opening race was described as boring by drivers. He told the Daily Mail that if it was left unchecked it could drive other teams away and reduce interest in
The case brought by Giedo van der Garde against Sauber has been adjourned by a Melbourne judge. The judge urged both parties to try and work out a solution ahead third practice. Earlier this week, Monisha Kalterbourn Team Principal was told she could face arrest and prison if she failed to allow Van der Garde
Nearly signed – Wolff Contract talks between Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton are nearly done according to boss tote Wolff. Wolff says he is hopeful of concluding discussions with the world champion “soon”. The talks were postponed in the second half of last season to allow Hamilton to focus on winning the world championship. Last month
Unfairly dismissed A court in Australia has back claims by Giedo van der Garde that he was unfairly dismissed from the team. The judge dismissed Sauber’s claims that they are unable to field him because he has not been fitted for the car. The ruling means the team must field van der Garde this week
Manor completes line up Roberto Merhi will make his F1 debut for Manor at this weekend’s season opener in Australia. However he will only compete during the opening rounds as he is committed to drive in the Renault 3.5 series that starts in late April. The teams acting chairman Justin King son Jordan, has also
Awaiting Judgement – Van der Gardde The case brought by former Sauber driver Giedo van der Garde against the team has been heard in a Melbourne court. The 29-year old claims the team promised him a seat for this season. But Sauber have chosen Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr to be there race drivers for
What crisis at McLaren McLaren say they are not in crisis ahead of the start of the season. The team has been struggling with the new Honda power unit and there driver Fernando Alonso continues to recover from concussion. Other problems for the Honda engine that the team has been struggling to understand. But Eric
Manor hints on line up Manor have hinted that they are more likely to sign a promising young rookie than an established name to complete their driver lineup. The team only has one seat to fill within a week before the season opener. “We are in discussion, very detailed and very advanced discussion, with some
