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Problems for Alonso at Daytona 24 Hours
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2018 11:50
Fernando Alonso and his United Autosports team find themselves 26 laps down with 10 hours of the Daytona 24 to go after a couple of major setbacks. After starting the endurance race from P13 on the grid, Alonso – racin...
Ricky Taylor bounces back from bout with flu to race Rolex
Miami Herald - 28 Jan 2018 02:11
Ricky Taylor's debut with Team Penske could not have had a bumpier start. Taylor was in practical quarantine leading into the Rolex 24 at Daytona because he came down with …
The Latest: Taylor shakes flu to do his part in Penske debut
Miami Herald - 28 Jan 2018 01:02
The Latest at the Rolex 24 at Daytona 5:50 p.m. (all times local): Ricky Taylor did his scheduled stint in the Rolex 24 at Daytona and declared himself fit to …
Daytona: Cadillac prevails - Alonso rues missed opportunity
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2018 22:30
Reliability issues put Fernando Alonso out of contention at Daytona but another familiar name was in the winner's circle at the end of the 24-hour endurance classic. The #5 Action Express Cadillac DPi-V.R. of Christian F...
Filipe Albuquerque breaks 'spell', finally snares Rolex 24 At Daytona win
ESPN - 28 Jan 2018 22:26
The Rolex 24 featured plenty of firsts -- including Albuquerque's breakthrough victory and Fernando Alonso's debut -- and one big last, which came in the form of Scott Pruett's emotional swan song.
Action Express, Ganassi claim Rolex victories
ESPN - 28 Jan 2018 22:06
The Action Express team of Filipe Albuquerque, Joao Barbosa and Christian Fittipaldi drove Cadillac to the overall victory Sunday at Daytona International Speedway. Chip Ganassi Racing and GRT Grasser Racing took class v...
Alonso finishes P38 at Daytona 24 Hours
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2018 21:50
Fernando Alonso has finished P38 overall in his first outing at the Daytona 24 Hours with the United Autosports team alongside Lando Norris and Phil Hanson. After starting from P13 on the grid, Alonso's slim chances of s...
Verstappen: Don't compare me to anyone
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2018 21:50
Max Verstappen is 'not a fan' of being compared to other legendary drivers and just wants to focus on making a name for himself. The Dutchman's stock is rising all the time and is widely recognised as a World Champion in...
Assen in good shape to host Dutch GP
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2018 21:50
Officials at the Assen TT circuit have been told by FIA director Charlie Whiting that only minor changes are needed for the track to be suitable to host Formula 1 racing. Liberty are eager to capitalise on the huge suppo...
Alonso's Daytona scuppered by brake issues
ESPN - 28 Jan 2018 21:44
Fernando Alonso drove his final laps in the Rolex 24 At Daytona in the 22nd hour of the 24-hour race.
Alonso explains troubles that ruined Daytona 24 Hours
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2018 21:40
Formula 1 double world champion Fernando Alonso has finished his driving time in his first Rolex 24 at Daytona. Alonso's United Autosports team had struggled with puncture and brake problems, the... More»
Renault F1 ace Carlos Sainz Jr. hails 'very special' run at Rallye Monte-Carlo
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2018 21:20
Renault Formula 1 ace Carlos Sainz Jr. described his outing at Rallye Monte-Carlo as “very special” as he drove the final stage of the opening round of the campaign. Sainz Jr, whose father Carlos Sainz took three vic...
Sainz makes Rallye Monte-Carlo debut
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2018 21:20
Carlos Sainz followed in the wheel tracks of his double WRC father today when he tackled the last stage of the iconic Rallye Monte-Carlo. The Renault F1 driver acted as the VIP course car to take on the 13.58km SS17 La C...
Formula 1's suspension rule change and weight initiative explained
Auto Sport - 28 Jan 2018 19:48
Formula 1 teams will face close scrutiny of their suspension systems this season to ensure they are not using them to influence ride height
The day Max Verstappen went against his father's advice
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2018 19:20
Max Verstappen will forever be grateful to his dad Jos for supplying the inspiration and good genes that have elevated him to F1 superstar. A veteran of 107 Grands Prix, Jos Verstappen ended his F1 career as a journeyman...
Stability a strong point for Force India - Szafnauer
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2018 18:00
Chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer believes the stability of Force India's foundation is among the team's biggest assets. The Silverstone-based outfit has been hailed as a model of consistency in the last few season...
Sainz enjoys 'awesome experience' at Rallye Monte Carlo
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2018 17:20
Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr. took a first step towards following in his father's rallying footsteps by completing one stage of the Rallye Monte Carlo on Sunday in a Renault Megane R.S. The son of rallying legend Car...
FIA's Simon: Technology and entertainment can coexist in F1
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2018 16:50
FIA Technical Director Gilles Simon believes sophisticated technology and entertainment don't cancel each other out in F1 when the right balance is achieved. Simon, an engine specialist who enjoyed spells at Renault, Fer...
How new Barcelona surface will affect F1 testing
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2018 16:20
Pirelli racing manager Mario Isola expects there to be a lot of track evolution across the first two days of Formula 1 pre-season testing following a resurfacing project. The Barcelona circuit agreed to carry out resurfa...
Hamilton: Alonso, Seb, Max and I are the strongest
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2018 15:20
Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton has gone out on a limb and identified his three greatest rivals a month ahead of the first test of the season in Barcelona, singling out Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel ...
Marko: 'Alonso did everything to make Honda look bad'
Total F1 - 28 Jan 2018 15:20
Red Bull's Helmut Marko is keeping close tabs on Toro Rosso engine partner Honda, aware that the Japanese manufacturer could power the senior bull outfit in 2019. The energy drink's motorsport boss is happy with the info...
Hamilton: Alonso, Seb, Max and I are the strongest
GRAND PRIX 247 - 28 Jan 2018 15:17
Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton has gone out on a limb and identified his three greatest rivals a month ahead of the first test of the season in Barcelona, singling out Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel ...