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Chip Ganassi likes to tell his drivers there is no such thing as accidents, all are preventable. Unless, of course, a meteor falls from the sky and destroys a race …

A new documentary has revealed McLaren had genuine fears Fernando Alonso would quit on the eve of the 2017 season and cause a domino effect which could destroy the team.

Instagram.com / @JensonButton_22 Jenson Button is showing no signs of missing life in the Formula 1 paddock. This week he's been cuddling up with his loved ones in Santa Monica, California. As well as his girlfriend Brit...

Following F1's decision to end the use of 'grid girls' ahead of the 2018 season, Jennie Gow says it shows the sport is ready to celebrate women as competitors rather than simply decoration.

Formula 1's decision to scrap grid girls has split opinion - but returned the sport to the frontpages. The sport has announced that walk-on models will no longer be used after determining the long-standing practice is "c...

Sauber needed to be "honest" with itself and accepts its Formula 1 shortcomings were more about aerodynamic deficiency than its year-old Ferrari engines, says team principal Frederic Vasseur

In the wake of Formula 1 announcing an end to the era of grid girls opinions have been divided with surprisingly more vocal fans coming out in support of the tradition that has been part and parcel of Formula 1 since it ...

- WEC officials are reportedly considering changing the date of October's 6 Hours of Fuji in Japan - currently clashing with the United States Grand Prix - to ensure F1 star Fernando Alonso can take part in the race (Spo...

It was on this day in 2005 that "the fastest Indian in the world", Narain Karthikeyan, formally joined the Formula 1 show. He was unveiled as the Jordan team's new driver for the forthcoming season. "My aim has always be...

Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has criticised the sport's new owners for ending the practice of using grid girls at races.

A new hi-tech biometric glove will make its début in Formula 1 during the 2018 season, according to reports. The glove was first suggested last year. Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull drivers tested prototypes at the Hunga...

McLaren chiefs have admitted that keeping expectations under control will be one of their biggest challenges ahead of the 2018 Formula 1 season. A switch to Renault power for the campaign ahead has lifted hopes that McLa...

Haas drivers Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean have been exchanging compliments ahead of the new season. Toward the end of the 2017 campaign, Grosjean said that Magnussen was the 'best team-mate' he has ever had and th...

McLaren chiefs have admitted keeping expectations under control will be one of their biggest challenges for the 2018 Formula 1 season

Haas drivers Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean have been exchanging compliments ahead of the new season. The post K-Mag: ‘Grosjean a strong and unique driver’ appeared first on PlanetF1.

Bernie Ecclestone has labelled Formula One's decision to end its use of grid girls as "prudish".

Pirelli Motorsport chief Mario Isola has said the Italian tyre manufacturer are 'happy' in Formula 1 and 'want to continue' in the sport. Pirelli have been the sole tyre supplier in Formula 1 since 2011 after taking over...

Former F1 driver Robert Doornbos believes the Netherlands shouldn't get its hopes up about a return of Grand Prix racing, despite recent developments. Both Zandvoort - the Dutch GP's historical venue - and Assen are cons...

Pirelli Motorsport chief Mario Isola has said the Italian tyre manufacturer are "happy" in Formula 1 and "want to continue" in the sport. The post Pirelli eager to extend Formula 1 deal appeared first on PlanetF1.

Ex-Formula 1 owner Bernie Ecclestone has criticised Liberty's decision to remove grid girls from the sport, saying they 'were part of the show'. Liberty announced on Wednesday that grid girls would no longer be a part of...

Ex-Formula 1 owner Bernie Ecclestone has criticised Liberty's decision to remove grid girls from the sport, saying they "were part of the show". The post Ecclestone slams decision to remove grid girls appeared first on P...