Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed reports the controversial ‘musical chairs’ qualifying format could actually have survived the 2016 season opener. After the farcical debut session in Melbourne last Saturday, team bosses ...
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As Britain switches, Wurz worried about F1’s pay-TV future
F1 needs to adapt to the changing shape of the world and media. That is the view of Alex Wurz, who on the same day as the release of the ...
Read More »Hamilton could retire with fourth title – Stewart
One more title could be enough to satisfy Lewis Hamilton’s ambition. That is the view of Sir Jackie Stewart, who like Hamilton is a triple world champion. Briton Hamilton has ...
Read More »F1 Commission asked to approve quali axe
Eyes will now turn to the F1 Commission, after team bosses voted unanimously to scrap the new ‘musical chairs’ qualifying format before Bahrain. “I think the F1 Commission will listen ...
Read More »Haryanto actually won ‘driver of the day’ vote
Rio Haryanto actually won the popular vote as F1 debuted its new official ‘driver of the day’ plaudit in Australia. Many were surprised in the hours after the 2016 season ...
Read More »Tyre rules have spiced up F1 – Hembery
Pirelli is sure the new tyre selection rules have succeeded in spicing up F1. Although the rules are complex, teams and drivers are essentially now allowed to choose three compounds ...
Read More »Radio rules contributed to Verstappen mood – Marko
Dr Helmut Marko on Tuesday pointed a finger at the F1 rules amid the tension at Red Bull’s junior team. Toro Rosso teen sensation Max Verstappen lost his cool with ...
Read More »Quali u-turn shows F1 needs ‘dictatorship’ – Alesi
Jean Alesi says the latest events in F1 show that the sport needs a “dictatorship”. The former Ferrari driver spoke to the French broadcaster Canal Plus about F1’s u-turn over ...
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