F1’s reigning world champion team Mercedes has appealed to its carmaker parent Daimler to stave off a threat posed by 2016 title rival Ferrari. In Australia two weeks ago, both ...
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Qualifying situation ‘crazy’ – Lauda
A meeting to analyse the future of F1’s qualifying format has already been scheduled for Bahrain. In the paddock on Thursday, the widespread feeling was that the sport was “crazy” ...
Read More »Drivers eye spot on F1 Commission
F1 drivers may be angling for a spot on the sport’s decision-making body. Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) chief Alex Wurz has been coy when asked what the next step ...
Read More »Alonso fails medical exam in Bahrain
Fernando Alonso will miss this weekend’s Bahrain grand prix. Although the Spaniard made the trip to the island Kingdom in the wake of his horror crash in Melbourne, his clearance ...
Read More »Allison takes break after death of wife
James Allison is spending some time away from formula one as he mourns the recent death of his wife, it has emerged. On his wife Rebecca’s Facebook page, the 48-year-old ...
Read More »F1 must restore ‘credibility’ – Villeneuve
F1 must return to its glorious roots or risk collapsing, according to 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve. The French Canadian is just the latest in a long line of insiders, ...
Read More »‘Musical chairs’ stays in place for Bahrain
The controversial and unpopular ‘musical chairs’ qualifying format will decide the grid for next weekend’s Bahrain grand prix. That is despite the fact the new concept, featuring 90-second countdown eliminations, ...
Read More »Ecclestone agrees with drivers over governance
Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday joined forces with F1 drivers who are complaining about the governance of the sport. Sections of the media had interpreted the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association’s rare ...
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