Mercedes play down undefeated start Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas are playing down the teams undefeated start to the season, both stressing that the car is not yet the easiest to drive. The German manufacturer has become the first team since 1992 to start the season with three consecutive one two’s, while their
Mercedes insist they are still the “challengers” Mercedes are still insisting they are still seeing themselves as the “challengers” this season despite their commanding start to the season at the Australian Grand Prix. Despite their expectations and many others, the German manufacturer put in a strong performance comfortably beating Ferrari who set the pace during
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
Marchionne resins as Ferrari CEO over health Fiat which owns Ferrari has confirmed that CEO and chairman Sergio Marchionne has resigned as CEO chairman of the Fiat Chrysler group, following health complications following surgery. The group announced during the German Grand Prix, that John Elkann will be appointed as group chairman and that former Philip
Alonso fastest in Le Mans test Fernando Alonso and former F1 drivers Kazuki Nakajima and Sebastien Buemi were fastest in testing head of next weekends 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Spaniard is taking part in the race as he attempts to win the Triple Crown, and his team will also be looking to extend
Easier to monitor ERS use with new software FIA race director Charlie Whiting is confident that new software will make it easier for the sports governing body to monitor Ferrari’s use of ERS. The FIA has been looking at Ferrari’s unique twin battery arrangement for the last month, and in Monaco Whiting confirmed he was
Ferrari under investigation over the legality of engine The FIA has launched an investigation into Ferrari following allegations that the power unit is illegally recovering energy from the car and giving them and their customers an unfair advantage by deploying more engine power than is permitted. The sports governing body has been monitoring the situation
Renault issues warning to Red Bull Renault has given Red Bull a warning that they need to decide on whether to stick with the French manufacturer for next season, by the FIA’s deadline of the fifteenth of May. The Austrian team is facing the choice whether to remain with Renault or become the works team
Red Bull and Honda discuss engine deal Red Bull and Honda have scheduled further discussions about an engine supply deal for next season at the Spanish Grand Prix, further fueling the speculation that the team could switch to the Japanese manufacturer. Motorsport.com revealed earlier this week that Red Bull and Honda held formal discussions in
