FIA approves the renaming of Force India to Racing Point The FIA has approved the renaming of the Force India team to Racing Point Racing ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. On Wednesday, it was reported that the team based at Silverstone was working to create a new entry for this weekend’s race. The
McLaren has announced they will be splitting with engine supplier Honda at the end of the season. The news has been rumoured for weeks with the British team switching to Renault power. The news sees the end of one of the most famous partnerships in the history of formula one. When McLaren renewed the partnership
Horner calls for finalisation of engine regulations Red Bull boss Christian Horner has called on his fellow bosses to finalise the new engine regulations which are due to be brought in 2021 as soon as possible. This is to ensure there is scope for independent suppliers to compete alongside the manufacturers. Recently a meeting between
Bottas wants to say with Williams Valtteri Bottas says he wants to stay with Williams beyond this season because he says he feels there is a lot more they can achieve together. The Fin joined the team as test driver in 2010 before getting a race seat in 2013. Bottas has scored six podiums but
Red Bull renew Renault deal, as Toro Rosso switch back Red Bull and Renault have officially confirmed that they will continue their partnership until 2018. Red Bull’s sister team Toro Rosso will also return to Renault engines after a year with Ferrari. Last year the relationship between the two broke down after a second consecutive
Engine manufactures have failed – Horner Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes the sports four engine manufacturers have failed to come up with a framework for future regulations. The FIA has told the four engine suppliers Mercedes, Ferrari, Renault and Honda to agree a plan to reduce the price, guarantee of supply, noise
Qualifying shambles continue There appears to be conflicting reports from the news agency Reuters and Motorsports.com about the future of the knock out qualifying format. Reuters are saying the sport is to remain with the format for the Chinese Grand Prix after teams rejected a compromise backed by the governing FIA and called for a
Toro Rosso confirm 2015 Ferrari engine Toro Rosso has confirmed the team will use the 2015 spec Ferrari engine for this season. The Red Bull owned team are returning to Ferrari power after two seasons with Renault power. The move comes following a dispute between there sister team and engine partner Renault after two seasons
Cheap engines rejected Formula One Commission has rejected a plan by Berine Ecclestone and FIA President Jean Todt to introduce a cheaper, alternative engine alongside the turbo hybrids. The plan was introduced to try and force the engine manufacturers to reduce costs. The idea was seen as a bargaining tool to try and drive down
Early payments please Force India have request advance on their 2016 championship money to help tide them through the winter and pay suppliers. Bob Fernley deputy team principal says the request is similar to one the team made before the start of the season. He said “The only difference between what we did at the
