Gust of wind caused crash – McLaren McLaren has dismissed rumours that an electrical fault caused Fernando Alonso to become unconscious before the crash during preseason testing on Sunday. The 30-year old remains under observation in hospital. The team say that analysis of the car and telemetry data shows “the accident was caused by the
Pastor Maldonado was fastest on the third day of preseason testing in Barcelona giving Louts another chance to prove there pace. The Venezuelan driver, quickest on the opening day of the test on Thursday, was four tenths of a second clear of Toro Rosso rookie Max Verstappen. McLaren once again had another difficult day as
World champion Lewis Hamilton has been Forced to withdraw from the second pre-season test after feeling unwell. Meanwhile, fellow Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has also withdrawn after being ordered to rest by doctors due to a sore neck. Williams Suise Wolff provided the day’s action after she collided with Saubers Felipe Nasr. Mercedes has replaced
Red Bull sign new youngsters Red Bull has signed two rising British drivers Dean Stoneman who won the 2010 Formula 2 championship and 16-year-old Callum Ilott, the reigning KF European karting champion. Stoneman’s career was halted in 2010 after being diagnosed with testicular cancer before returning to competitive racing in 2013. Last season he finished
Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen rounded off a successful preseason test for the team making them fastest in three out of the four days. While Sauber’s Marcus Ericsson was second and Lewis Hamilton third. Mclaren had another tough day while they get to grips with the Honda power unit. The car driven by Jenson Button only could
The team formerly known as Marussia have come out of administration according to the AP News agency. The Marussia president Graeme Lowdon has sourced new investors, the identity of which is not yet known. The teams Administrators FRP Advisory said the team was making “progress towards a longer-term viable solution”. This comes after an auction
McLaren showed some progress on day three of preseason testing in Jerez with Fernando Alonso completing 32 laps. The team only managed 32 laps at close racing speeds before a water leak brought their day to an end. It wasn’t only McLaren who had problems as both Mercedes and Red Bull also suffered engine problems
Sebastian Vettel led the way during the second day of preseason testing in Jerez. The Ferrari driver was ahead of Sauber a team who also use Ferrari to power the car. The Lotus made it first run on track after being built overnight by the team and completed 41 laps before a drivetrain issue brought
Sebastian Vettel led the pace during the first day of pre-season testing in Jerez. The German who has switched from Red Bull was followed by another Ferrari powered car the Sauber of Marcus Ericson and Mercedes Nico Rosberg. But the Mercedes car looked strong as the team looks to successfully defend both the drivers and
Details have now been confirmed for every team taking part in the first pre season test which begins on Sunday in Jerez. Sunday 1st February Monday 2nd February Tuesday 3rd February Wednesday 4th February Mercedes Rosberg Hamilton Rosberg Hamilton Red Bull Ricciardo Kvyat Ricciardo Kvyat Williams Bottas Bottas Massa Massa Ferrari Vettel Vettel Raikkonen Raikkonen
