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Haryanto will race in Germany
Total F1 - 27 Jul 2016 21:30
Following months of speculation, in recent weeks it looked as though Rio Haryanto's time in F1 was up as his funding finally dried up. 'We've got to be positive and hope Rio will be in Germany,' his manager, Piers Hunnis...
Kvyat's contract will not be renewed
Total F1 - 27 Jul 2016 09:40
Things appear to have gone from bad to worse for Daniil Kvyat, with Russian news agency Izvestia reporting that he will be axed from Red Bull’s list of contracted drivers. Kvyat was demoted from Red Bull to Toro Rosso ...
Increased security for German GP following attacks | F1 Fanatic Round-up
F1 Fanatic - 27 Jul 2016 01:01
In the round-up: Increased security for German GP following attacks • Overtaking still possible in 2017 - Button • Ecclestone's mother-in-law kidnapped
Wolff: Pressure is on for Mercedes to deliver at home race
Total F1 - 27 Jul 2016 23:10
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the pressure is on for the team to secure strong result at its home race this weekend in Germany. Formula 1 returns to the Hockenheimring for the first time since 2014. Mercedes took a 1-2 f...
Renault happy with current driver line-up, not rushing 2017 decision
Total F1 - 27 Jul 2016 23:00
Renault F1 team principal Fred Vasseur says the team is happy with its current driver line-up and is in no rush to make a decision for the 2017 season. Jolyon Palmer was promoted from reserve driver to a race seat for th...
Ganassi IndyCar team to part ways with longtime sponsor Target
Auto Sport - 27 Jul 2016 22:06
Longtime Chip Ganassi Racing IndyCar sponsor Target will leave the team at the end of this season following a 27-year partnership, the company has announced
Kerry Tharp eager to run track dubbed "Too Tough To Tame"
Miami Herald - 27 Jul 2016 21:15
Kerry Tharp was little more than a NASCAR fan when he joined the series 11 years ago as a media spokesman. Now, he is leading one of its most iconic tracks. …
Acura NSX GT3 car to make public test debut at Mid-Ohio
Auto Sport - 27 Jul 2016 20:56
The new Acura NSX GT3 car will make its public test debut in practice for this weekend's Pirelli World Challenge round at Mid-Ohio
Robin Miller's Mailbag for July 27, presented by Honda Racing / HPD
Racer - 27 Jul 2016 20:34
Welcome to the Robin Miller Mailbag as presented by Honda Racing / HPD. You can follow the Santa Clarita, California-based company at: hpd.honda.com and on social media at @HondaRacing_HPD and s:...
'Kvyat to be dropped by Red Bull' – Russian media
Total F1 - 27 Jul 2016 19:40
German Grand Prix – According to Russian media reports, Daniil Kvyat will not be kept on by the brand as a driver for 2017. The beleaguered young Russian driver, who started the year alongside Daniel Ricciardo at the s...
Renault's Nick Chester expecting further steps forward over season remainder
Total F1 - 27 Jul 2016 19:00
German Grand Prix – Renault looked a more competitive squad last time out in Hungary, and technical chief Nick Chester says the team should progress more over the remainder of the year. Jolyon Palmer looked on to score...
Horner hopes for further gains from Renault
Total F1 - 27 Jul 2016 19:00
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner hopes that Renault can further optimalize its engine because the gap to the field-leading Mercedes is still huge in terms of pure performance. However, the Briton is delighted wit...
Then and Now - Team Mates in Dominant Cars
Total F1 - 27 Jul 2016 18:50
F1 News Allison out at Ferrari, Binotto in New F1 report shows 35% growth; USGP 2nd on list Ecclestone's mother-in-law kidnapped in Brazil Formula1blog.com Podcast #484- Hungarian GP review Power Unit Use - Update before...
Mercedes: Polarised drivers positive for brand
Total F1 - 27 Jul 2016 18:40
Mercedes AMG Petronas Mercedes chief Toto Wolff says the polarised personalities of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg is positive for the squad, though accepts it must be understanding of their respective "idiosyncrasies."...
Ocon to receive further FP1 chance in Germany
Total F1 - 27 Jul 2016 18:40
Renault Sport Mercedes young driver Esteban Ocon will receive another FP1 outing at the German Grand Prix as part of his duties with Renault. Ocon has taken part in three Friday sessions this season, in Spain, Britain an...
New kerbs at Hockenheim
Total F1 - 27 Jul 2016 18:10
First it was the Red Bull Ring, then it was Silverstone, and subsequently Hungary. The FIA is tightening up on drivers who exceed the track limits, and whilst nobody has gone quite as far as organisers in Austria, who pl...
Button questions radio-related penalty
Total F1 - 27 Jul 2016 18:00
– Jenson Button has questioned why he received a penalty for radio messages that related to a brake issue in the Hungarian Grand Prix.Button suddenly lost ground in the early stages of the race and was told by his engi...
Haas looks to overhaul McLaren in Germany
Total F1 - 27 Jul 2016 18:00
– Haas team boss Guenther Steiner says the squad wants to enter Formula 1's summer break having gained a position in the Constructors' Championship, after a promising first half to its maiden campaign.Romain Grosjean h...
Haryanto secures sponsorship money for Hockenheim
Total F1 - 27 Jul 2016 17:50
Rio Haryanto will continue to drive for Manor Racing during next weekend's German Grand Prix in Hockenheim after securing enough money from his sponsors. The Indonesian driver is contracted until the end of the season wi...
FIA may have to impose halo on safety grounds as F1 vote looms
Auto Sport - 27 Jul 2016 17:33
The FIA may have to force the halo through on safety grounds to get the cockpit protection device on Formula 1 cars in 2017, Autosport understands
For old time's sake
Total F1 - 27 Jul 2016 17:30
©Felipe Massa/Instagram Felipe Massa recently paid a friendly visit to his former Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali, now serving as CEO for Lamborghini, at the Italian manufacturer's factory. More »
No German GP meant 'huge omission' in 2015 - Lowe
Total F1 - 27 Jul 2016 17:20
XPB Images Paddy Lowe says dropping the German GP resulted in "a huge omission" from the 2015 Formula One calendar, with Mercedes' home race returning this weekend at Hockenheim. The event did not feature on the sched...