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Why Mercedes was so confused by its diva
Total F1 - 21 Dec 2017 14:50
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff famously labelled its W08 a "diva". Was the car that won the manufacturer a fourth consecutive world championship double really as truculent as all that? "I'm proud of its flaws because she'...
Police: Childress fires shots at home intruders
ESPN - 21 Dec 2017 03:22
NASCAR team owner Richard Childress fired gunshots at three masked men who allegedly attempted to break into his North Carolina home Sunday night, according to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office.
Red Bull Could Be Favourites For Title In 2018 – Daniel Ricciardo
Total F1 - 21 Dec 2017 22:40
Daniel Ricciardo believes Red Bull Racing could be title favourites for the 2018 FIA Formula 1 World Championship, if they can avoid a slow start to the season. The change of the technical regulations for 2017 was expect...
Marseille gets French GP 'F1 Live' event
Total F1 - 21 Dec 2017 19:50
Formula 1 will descend upon Marseille next summer as the sport puts on another 'F1 Live' street event to promote the French Grand Prix's return to the world championship calendar. French paper La Provence is reporting th...
Felipe Massa a 'remarkable' reference for Williams F1 team in 2017
Auto Sport - 21 Dec 2017 19:20
Felipe Massa was a consistently great reference point to ensure Williams was getting the most out of its 2017 Formula 1 car, says chief technical officer Paddy Lowe
Massa was a "great reference" for Williams - Lowe
Total F1 - 21 Dec 2017 19:10
Felipe Massa was a consistently great reference point to ensure Williams was getting the most out of its 2017 Formula 1 car, says chief technical officer Paddy Lowe. The Brazilian came out of retirement to race for the t...
Wolff: 'Dreadful' Halo feels alien on 2018 car
ESPN - 21 Dec 2017 18:52
Toto Wolff has labelled the Halo cockpit protection device as a "dreadful" addition to an F1 car as his Mercedes team works on the best way to incorporate it into its 2018 design.
Vandoorne performance gap to Alonso down to car, not driver - Brown
Total F1 - 21 Dec 2017 18:30
McLaren's Zak Brown says the fact that Stoffel Vandoorne and Fernando Alonso did not always have the same equipment led to the odd large performance gap between the two drivers. Early on in 2017, the Belgian driver found...
Members of MotoGP™ Medical Direction named best in Spain
Moto GP - 21 Dec 2017 18:12
Forbes identifies MotoGP™ Medical Director Dr Angel Charte and Traumatology Specialist Dr Xavier Mir as two of the best in the country
Driver Tucker indicted, not reporting income
ESPN - 21 Dec 2017 16:54
Professional racecar driver Scott Tucker and his accountant have been indicted on federal charges of failing to report millions in income from a payday lending business that has been ruled fraudulent.
Honda believes it can be "proud" of 2017 engine progress
Total F1 - 21 Dec 2017 16:40
Outgoing Honda F1 chief Yusuke Hasegawa says the Japanese manufacturer can be "proud" of its engine development rate during the 2017 Formula 1 season. Honda opted to change its F1 engine concept over the winter, but ran ...
Marchionne expects Vettel to be less emotional in 2018
ESPN - 21 Dec 2017 16:37
Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne is expecting Sebastian Vettel to be less emotional in 2018 and has told his driver it is "down to him" to get the job done next season.
Honda F1 gains in 2017 'something to be proud of'
Auto Sport - 21 Dec 2017 16:25
Outgoing Honda F1 chief Yusuke Hasegawa says the Japanese manufacturer can be proud of its engine development rate during the 2017 Formula 1 season
Wolff: Lewis ‘won't walk out tomorrow'
Total F1 - 21 Dec 2017 16:00
F1 News Wolff: Lewis ‘won't walk out tomorrow' Formula1blog.com Podcast #555- The FBC vs FOM discussion VIDEO: Gordon Murray on his incredible career Boullier's job a lot harder than you thought The 2017 Power Unit usa...
Ferrari F2004 to appear at 2018 Autosport International Show
Auto Sport - 21 Dec 2017 15:57
The Ferrari F2004 - one of the most dominant cars in Formula 1 history - is set to take pride of place on the main Ferrari feature at Europe's biggest pre-season motorsport show, Autosport International
F1 revises attendance data following 'systematic error'
Total F1 - 21 Dec 2017 15:40
Formula One has done a spectacular U-Turn on its much-trumpeted attendance data after it admitted that it contained a 'systematic error' according to a report for the BBC by Christian Sylt. The press release about the da...
Mercedes link won't keep Rosberg from calling it as he sees it
Total F1 - 21 Dec 2017 15:40
Nico Rosberg's role as a Mercedes brand ambassador won't deter RTL's new pundit from expressing negative comments on his former team should they be warranted. The 2016 world champion will bring his expertise and insight ...
Marko: A visit to Honda convinced Verstappen to sign
Total F1 - 21 Dec 2017 14:40
One of the big news items of the year gone was Max Verstappen committing to Red Bull until the end of 2020, an unexpected development as he is a very hot property in Formula 1 and a Mercedes or Ferrari deal might have be...
Marko: A visit to Honda convinced Verstappen to sign
GRAND PRIX 247 - 21 Dec 2017 14:39
One of the big news items of the year gone was Max Verstappen committing to Red Bull until the end of 2020, an unexpected development as he is a very hot property in Formula 1 and a Mercedes or Ferrari deal might have be...
Marko: For the first time we saw Mercedes are vulnerable
Total F1 - 21 Dec 2017 14:30
Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko is never short of an opinion or two and when summing up his team's 2017 season he acknowledged their failings but at the same time pointed out that Mercedes were vulnerable for the first ...
Sheriff: NASCAR team owner fired at 3 would-be thieves
Miami Herald - 21 Dec 2017 14:28
Authorities say a NASCAR team owner shot at three people who broke into his North Carolina home. News outlets report Davidson County Sheriff David Grice says no one was injured …
Marko: For the first time we saw Mercedes are vulnerable
GRAND PRIX 247 - 21 Dec 2017 14:21
Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko is never short of an opinion or two and when summing up his team’s 2017 season he acknowledged their failings but at the same time pointed out that Mercedes were vulnerable for the firs...