FIA give approval to for Liberty takeover The FIA have unanimously approved the sale of Formula One at a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council. The sale means that the shares which are currently held by Delta Topco. During today’s meeting the new owners set out their vision for the sport and there plans
Kyvat full of confidence Daniil Kyvat says he is coming into next season full of confidence saying that his worst days at Toro Rosso are behind him. The Russian was demoted from Red Bull in May, which started a down turn in form. At his lowest point in Hockenheim Kvyat appeared to be a broken
Liberty looking at budget cap There are reports that Liberty Media are considering introducing a budget cap for competing teams. The American media company announced earlier this month that it was seeking more backing to take a controlling stake in the sport in September. The aim is to restrict the amount that teams can spend,
No concern over conflicting interests The board of Mercedes have no concern about a conflict of interest between team boss Toto Wolff and Valtteri Bottas, who has been picked by Mercedes as there number one choice to replace Nico Rosberg. Wolff was part of Williams when he was signed by the team as a test
Alonso on Mercedes list Mercedes have confirmed that Fernando Alonso is being considered as a replacement for Nico Rosberg following his shocking retirement announcement last week. Mercedes are currently search late in the year with many of the sport’s top drivers are under contract for next season leaving Mercedes with limited time to find a
Rosberg eyes Abu Dhabi win Nico Rosberg says he wants to take victory despite only needing a podium to take his first world title. Rosberg goes into Abu Dhabi with a 12-ponit lead over team-mate Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton has won the last three races but has been on the backfoot for most of the season
Brown to take senior McLaren role BBC and Sky Sports say they have learnt that Zak Brown has taken a senior role at McLaren following the removal of Ron Dennis. Dennis was removed last week in a coup which placed him on gardening leave by fellow shareholders pending the end of his contract in January.
Paul Rosches dies age 82 The Former BMW Engineer Paul Rosche has died age 82. Rosche worked for the German manufacturer from 1957-99, specialising in developing engines leading to success in Formula 1, touring cars and sportscar racing. He was central to the firm’s F1 success with its turbocharged engine in the 1980s, helping Brabham’s
McLaren candidates emerge Zak Brown has emerged as the leading candidate to replace McLaren chairman Ron Dennis. Dennis looks to be removed in a coup by the other shareholders who have told him is contract will not be renewed. Brown is also considered a potential chief commercial officer for F1’s new owners. Liberty Media are
