F1’s new ‘musical chairs’ qualifying format has hit a roadblock. Bernie Ecclestone told F1 business journalist Christian Sylt that Formula One Management’s software team does not have time to prepare ...
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Mallya gets $75m, F1 sponsor deal, in company split
Vijay Mallya, the Force India boss and co-owner, will receive $75 million to walk away from a company. United Spirits, the flagship of the United Breweries company Mallya took over ...
Read More »Arai exit was ‘long-term plan’ – Boullier
The departure from Honda’s F1 project of Yasuhisa Arai had tongues wagging in the Barcelona paddock this week. Rumours have been swirling that McLaren chiefs Eric Boullier and Ron Dennis ...
Read More »2016 car is ‘best Red Bull has built’ – Marko
The mood at Red Bull is upbeat, even though part-time designer Adrian Newey admits the RB12 will not be a Mercedes-beater in 2016. But that is not because the car ...
Read More »Hamilton slams moves to make F1 cars heavier
Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton has slammed F1’s proposed car ‘revolution’ for 2017. Although the final vote has been delayed until late April, the sport’s decision-making bodies this week approved ...
Read More »Allison will not attend all races in 2016
James Allison has revealed he will travel to less grands prix in 2016. Ferrari’s technical director says he is relieved to be splitting his duties for the new season with ...
Read More »Raikkonen must beat Vettel in 2016 – Salo
Kimi Raikkonen should not be regarded as ‘number 2’ to teammate Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari. That is the view of fellow Finn and former Ferrari driver Mika Salo, who nonetheless ...
Read More »Horner not ruling out 2017 Renault deal
Christian Horner has confirmed suspicions that the heat of Red Bull’s bitter relationship with Renault has now improved. Since the end of 2015, Red Bull has reverted to mere customer ...
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