Mercedes “going for broke” in Abu Dhabi Mercedes F1 CEO and team principal Toto Wolff says that the team will “really go for broke” at this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, now that both titles have been secured. The German manufacturer has already wrapped up its fifth consecutive drivers’ and constructors’ titles but struggled to
Ferrari has a “mission” still – Vettel Sebastian Vettel says that he still has a championship “mission” to complete with Ferrari after missing out on this year’s drivers title. However, he is not sure when he will get a better chance with the team. The German appeared to be the title favourite earlier in the
“fake news” about Ferrari’s leadership – Arrivabene Ferrari’s team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has hit out at “false news” about the future of the team’s technical director Mattia Binotto, saying they are designed to “create instability” within the team Following Lewis Hamilton’s title win in Mexico, there have been reports that the strained relationship between the
Haas loses Monza appeal Haas has lost the appeal against Romain Grosjean’s disqualification from the Italian Grand Prix. The team argued that the decision of the stewards to exclude the team for running an illegal floor was wrong and that the sixth place should be reinstated. But after a hearing in Paris on Thursday, the
Russell joins Williams for 2019 George Russell will make his Formula One debut next season and become the third British driver on the grid, after signing a “multi-year contract” with Williams. The Mercedes driver currently leads the Formula Two championship ahead of next months Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Speaking to BBC News Russell said, “I
Mercedes take “no comfort” with lead Mercedes say they are taking “no comfort” in Lewis Hamilton’s current forty point lead over Sebastian Vettel going into the Russian Grand Prix. Hamilton has won three out of four races in Sochi, with his teammate Valtteri Bottas taking victory last year. Mercedes are in a strong position going
Mercedes considers support role for Bottas Mercedes are going to discuss whether they should use Valtteri Bottas in a support role to help Lewis Hamilton’s bid for a fifth title, after this weekends Italian Grand Prix. Currently, both Hamilton and Bottas share equal status within the team, unlike Sebastian Vettel who leads a drivers championship.
Rivals can’t keep up with Honda’s R&D Red Bull’s advisor Helmut Marko believes that “nobody can keep up” with the quality of the research and development resources of Honda. Next year, Red Bull are joining there sister team by switching to the Japanese manufacturer. Honda is preparing to supply both Red Bull and Toro Rosso
Renault warn clock ticking on engine regulations Renault’s team principal Cyril Abiteboul has warned that the “clock is ticking” to finalise the new engine regulations which are due to be introduced in 2021. In October, Liberty and the FIA’s proposals were rejected by the current manufacturers who want to stick with the current regulations with
Wolff calls on Mercedes to match Ferrari’s gains Mercedes CEO and Team principal Toto Wolff has called on his team to match the engine performance gains by Ferrari and says he will not accept that the Italian team has taken the upper hand in terms of power. Mercedes dominated the first three seasons under the
