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Hamilton talks to the fans
Total F1 - 20 Oct 2016 00:10
A relaxed Lewis Hamilton took part in a Facebook Live event hosted by Mercedes AMG Petronas sponsor Epson earlier today. During the session Lewis took live questions from followers across social media. Sharing insights o...
Hamilton planning to take more pics, have more fun
Miami Herald - 20 Oct 2016 04:59
Smile! Lewis Hamilton says he won't stop having fun and has no plans to put his phone down. The defending Formula One champion says he'll probably have his phone on …
Lewis Hamilton hopeful of better race starts after working on problem
Total F1 - 20 Oct 2016 23:50
Lewis Hamilton says he is in a 'better position' with his race starts after working on the problem between the Japanese Grand Prix and this weekend's race in the United States. The Mercedes driver has suffered from poor ...
Ferrari too busy to discuss contract extension - Sebastian Vettel
Total F1 - 20 Oct 2016 23:30
Sebastian Vettel says he and his team are too busy to begin discussing a contract extension, with the four-time champion's current deal set to expire at the end of next season, choosing instead to focus on getting Ferrar...
Toro Rosso the priority for Kvyat amid Force India rumours
Total F1 - 20 Oct 2016 23:20
Daniil Kvyat insists remaining with Scuderia Toro Rosso is his preference amid rumours linking him to the vacant seat at the Sahara Force India F1 Team. The Russian is one of the candidates to replace the departing Nico ...
Magnussen aiming to be Hulkenberg's team mate at Renault
Total F1 - 20 Oct 2016 23:10
US Grand Prix - Kevin Magnussen is aiming to be team mates with Nico Hulkenberg at Renault for 2017. The Dane's future in Formula One remains uncertain, as both of Renault's current drivers are unconfirmed for next year....
Hamilton could reset his focus
Total F1 - 20 Oct 2016 23:10
Lewis Hamilton vows to switch his attack mode on in this weekend's American GP after recent troubles which curtailed his chances in the fierce title fight. The Briton is looking forward to the race in Austin and builds o...
Carlos Sainz Jr cannot wait forever as Red Bull's 'just in case' option
Auto Sport - 20 Oct 2016 23:09
Carlos Sainz Jr says he can't wait around forever for Red Bull to promote him to its senior team in Formula 1
NASCAR stars test ride at Homestead-Miami Speedway before EcoBoost races in November
Miami Herald - 20 Oct 2016 23:00
Leading up to Homestead-Miami Speedway's Ford EcoBoost 400 championship race on Nov. 20, some of NASCAR's biggest stars in the Sprint Cup Series participated in a test session Oct. 18 …
Jenson Button thinks Formula 1 should consider shorter races
Auto Sport - 20 Oct 2016 22:59
Jenson Button believes Formula 1 should consider switching to shorter races to appeal to a younger audience
Sebastian Vettel: "There is always a chance in the four remaining races"
Total F1 - 20 Oct 2016 22:40
Sebastian Vettel feels his Scuderia Ferrari team can still have chances for good results across the final four races of 2016, starting with this weekend's United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas. The Germ...
Hamilton would take title defeat 'like a man'
Total F1 - 20 Oct 2016 22:40
Lewis Hamilton insists that were he to lose the title to teammate Nico Rosberg he would take it like a man. With the world championship pendulum now having swung back in Nico Rosberg's favour, the German heads into the U...
McLaren losing out by not testing tyres - Alonso
Total F1 - 20 Oct 2016 22:30
XPB Images Fernando Alonso says McLaren is losing out compared to Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull by not testing tyres for 2017 with Pirelli. The top three teams have all supplied mule cars to carry out testing with th...
2015: Rain stops practice play in Austin
Total F1 - 20 Oct 2016 22:30
Remember what it was like in Austin one year ago? The heavens opened and there was so much rain that the Circuit of the Americas was flooded, while storms meant that for safety reasons it was necessary to abandon Free Pr...
McLaren: Austin will not see repeat of Suzuka struggles
Total F1 - 20 Oct 2016 22:30
McLaren duo Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button are confident McLaren won't face a repeat of its Suzuka struggles in Austin this weekend, despite some similarities between the two circuits. The high-speed longer corners of...
Role reversal: Hamilton chasing Rosberg at US Grand Prix
Miami Herald - 20 Oct 2016 22:29
Nico Rosberg sat slumped in his chair, exhausted and exasperated after another race and world title was taken away by Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton. Then came the hat toss seen …
New Ferrari contract not a priority for Vettel | 2016 United States Grand Prix
F1 Fanatic - 20 Oct 2016 22:02
Sebastian Vettel says extending his Ferrari contract beyond the end of next season is not a priority for him at the moment.
United States Grand Prix: Drivers press conference
Total F1 - 20 Oct 2016 22:00
Full transcript from the drivers press conference, on the eve of the United States Grand Prix, Round 18 of the 2016 Formula 1 World Championship, at circuit of the Americas, featuring: Romain Grosjean (Haas), Kevin Magnu...
Kimi Raikkonen: "Hopefully we can have a good weekend"
Total F1 - 20 Oct 2016 22:00
Kimi Raikkonen does not know who will be competitive this weekend at the Circuit of the Americas as round eighteen of the 2016 Formula 1 season gets underway on Friday. The Scuderia Ferrari driver is hopeful his team can...
Ricciardo expects Ferrari to come on strong in Austin
Total F1 - 20 Oct 2016 22:00
Daniel Ricciardo anticipates a strong challenge from Ferrari in Austin and says that Red Bull must get everything right this weekend if the team is to beat its rival for second place in the constructors' championship. Th...
Fuel flow meter cost Ricciardo pace
Total F1 - 20 Oct 2016 21:50
XPB Images Daniel Ricciardo has revealed an inconsistency with his fuel flow meter left him down on pace in recent races. During the Japanese Grand Prix weekend it was revealed Ricciardo was suffering with his power u...
Bottas: Let's wait and see
Total F1 - 20 Oct 2016 21:40
Valtteri Bottas is playing his cards close to his chest with regards to his plans for 2017 and beyond, confirming that he still has no deal with Williams amid reports that he is in talks with Renault. When asked by media...