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How McLaren-Honda was torn apart - the full story
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 20:40
The second coming of McLaren-Honda is over. After three embarrassing seasons one of Formula 1's once-proud alliances is in tatters - but how did it get ripped apart so comprehensively? Anyone who's followed Formula 1 clo...
Singapore Grand Prix: Friday press conferences
GRAND PRIX 247 - 14 Sep 2017 19:33
Full transcript from the FIA hosted drivers’ press conferences ahead of the the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, Round 14 of the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship, at Marina Bay Circuit. Press Conference Part 1 featuring:...
Singapore GP: Thursday Press Conference Part 1
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 18:10
Fernando, these 2017 Formula One cars were intended to be more physical. Everyone seems to have coped fine so far, but is this the race that the drivers are expecting to be really tough? Fernando Alonso: Probably, yes. I...
Sainz Jr. to step aside for Gelael in FP1
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 16:10
– Toro Rosso has confirmed that Carlos Sainz Jr. will step aside for Sean Gelael during first practice for the Singapore Grand Prix.Gelael, 20, from Indonesia, is preparing for the first of four planned FP1 runs with t...
McLaren set to badge Renault Power Unit – McLaren
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 08:40
As the F1 world awaits confirmation of the widely expected split between McLaren and Honda, attention has turned to the team name and branding for the 2018 season and beyond. It is fairly certain McLaren will switch to R...
Sainz remains hush on possible Renault move
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 07:20
Carlos Sainz was not giving anything away ahead of a weekend of anticipated announcements, one of which is expected to be his move to Renault. According to reports in the paddock, the Spaniard will be leaving Toro Rosso ...
Gallery: All Singapore Grand Prix winners
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 07:10
Singapore will host its 10th Formula 1 race this weekend at the Marina Bay Circuit. Here are all past winners of this iconic night race. 2008: Fernando Alonso, Renault R28 1/18 Photo by: XPB Images 2008: 1. Fernando Alon...
Pirelli's Mario Isola: "Pit stop strategy often plays a crucial role" in Singapore
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 01:20
Mario Isola expects another unpredictable Singapore Grand Prix this weekend, with the Pirelli boss believing the team that gets the best idea of how to use their tyres will have the advantage. Isola, the Head of Car Raci...
Sainz unlikely to replace Palmer before 2018 | F1 Fanatic Round-up
F1 Fanatic - 14 Sep 2017 01:01
In the round-up: Sainz unlikely to replace Palmer before 2018 • Mercedes hit 50% efficiency target • Red Bull must "convince" Ricciardo in 2018
Palmer Dismisses Renault Departure Rumours: 'I'll be racing until Abu Dhabi'
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 23:20
Renault Sport F1 Team‘s Jolyon Palmer says he WILL complete the rest of the season and has dismissed speculation over being replaced as early as the Malaysian Grand Prix. Continued rumours suggest that Carlos Sainz Jr....
Free-to-air F1 TV: What lesson for Sky after French move?
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 23:20
Viewers in France without subscriptions to pay TV are to have the curtains opened to them again next season under a deal just announced. Top F1 broadcaster James Allen investigates... An agreement between F1 Group and le...
Hamilton Expecting Red Bull to be Strong in Singapore
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 23:10
Lewis Hamilton expects Red Bull Racing to be a force to be reckoned with this weekend around the Marina Bay Street Circuit, feeling the RB13's should suit the tight and twisty street track. The Mercedes AMG Petronas Form...
Alonso Still Studying 2018 Options as McLaren Decision Imminent
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 22:50
Fernando Alonso says the decision of where he will be racing in 2018 will be revealed within weeks, with the Spaniard continuing to be linked with another contract with the McLaren Formula 1 Team. With the Woking-based t...
From F1 Racing: What will make or break Hamilton vs Vettel
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 22:30
It's a fight for the ages: triple champion Lewis Hamilton vs four-time champ Sebastian Vettel. Each has a competitive car; each is at the peak of his ability. But who will prevail? This championship battle has been ten y...
Toro Rosso set a 3-year deal engine with Honda
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 22:10
class="left relative"> 0 SHARES FacebookTwitterSubscribe Reports over the weekend suggested the meat of the entire complex saga is now on the bones, with McLaren to team up with Renault after splitting with Honda. In spi...
2018 F1 engine rule change 'a mistake' - Lauda
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 21:40
class="left relative"> 0 SHARES FacebookTwitterSubscribe Mercedes has now backed Red Bull in pushing for a change to the engine rules for 2018. Earlier, with swathes of penalties raining confusion over the order of the g...
Mercedes keeping 'options open' for 2019 - Wolff
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 21:40
class="left relative"> 0 SHARES FacebookTwitterSubscribe A new one-year contract for Valtteri Bottas has kindled fresh speculation Max Verstappen could be headed to Mercedes for 2019. Team boss Toto Wolff, who admits to ...
Ferrari to win Singapore GP, Vettel reclaim title lead - Pirelli
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 21:30
class="left relative"> 0 SHARES FacebookTwitterSubscribe Sebastian Vettel could reclaim his lead of the world championship this weekend in Singapore. That is the view of Marco Tronchetti Provera, who is the CEO of F1's o...
Toto Wolff races 1990 DTM car in Germany
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 21:30
class="left relative"> 0 SHARES FacebookTwitterSubscribe Toto Wolff made his return to competitive motor racing last weekend at the Nurburgring. The Mercedes boss drove a 1990 Mercedes 190 DTM in a race against other his...
Kubica could replace Massa at Williams
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 21:20
class="left relative"> 0 SHARES FacebookTwitterSubscribe Robert Kubica is exploring his options at other teams for 2018. The news comes amid widespread reports the French works team Renault is set to pair current Toro Ro...
Buemi's F1 absence 'a scandal' - Prost
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 21:00
class="left relative"> 0 SHARES FacebookTwitterSubscribe Formula 1 legend Alain Prost says it's 'a scandal' that Sebastien Buemi is no longer on the grid. Since losing his Toro Rosso seat, the now 28-year-old Swiss becam...
Honda deal failure 'McLaren's fault' - Ecclestone
Total F1 - 14 Sep 2017 21:00
class="left relative"> 0 SHARES FacebookTwitterSubscribe Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed that the complex McLaren-Renault deal is 'done'. Although no longer the hands-on F1 supremo, the sport's 86-year-old ‘chairman em...