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 ...
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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 ...
Read More »Ecclestone confirms ‘musical chairs’ may survive
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 ...
Read More »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 ...
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