Ferrari fans should not expect the famous Italian team to be stronger in 2017. That is the view of former Renault team boss Flavio Briatore, following the Maranello marque’s disappointing ...
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Mercedes can assess Bottas after four races – Lauda
Niki Lauda has urged Valtteri Bottas to get quickly up to speed at Mercedes. The Finn was drafted in at the eleventh hour to replace the suddenly-retired Nico Rosberg, but ...
Read More »Ferrari considering buying into F1 – Marchionne
Ferrari could be the first F1 team to take up Liberty Media’s offer of shares in the sport. We have reported that despite Liberty’s eagerness for the teams to take ...
Read More »Ecclestone exit ‘an opportunity’ for F1 – Kaltenborn
Monisha Kaltenborn says the departure of F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone could be remembered as a positive “turning point” for the sport. Kaltenborn runs the small and struggling Sauber team, whose ...
Read More »F1 rumour surrounds Lowe ‘gardening leave’
Force India is arguing against Paddy Lowe being allowed to start work at Williams early in 2017. That is the claim of Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport, amid widespread claims ...
Read More »Administrator says Manor to ‘close its doors’
Only ten teams will make it to the grid as the 2017 season begins in Australia in March. There were hopes the backmarker Manor could exit administration if a buyer ...
Read More »Ecclestone denies ‘breakaway’ series claims
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has denied reports he is planning to set up a ‘breakaway’ series. Authoritative sources had hinted at the 86-year-old’s move, perhaps bolstered by his long-time ...
Read More »Brawn to attend F1 winter tests
Ross Brawn will be a prominent figure as F1’s new on-track era begins in earnest in a month’s time. The formerly retired team technical director and boss is returning to ...
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