Rosberg Racing Academy steps up its efforts for young karters
In 2018, the launch of the Rosberg Racing Academy was successful, with the title of FIA Karting World Champion won by Lorenzo Travisanutto in OK and Taylor Barnard's victory in Junior in the WSK...
Brawn on Leclerc/Vettel, Red Bull/Honda, Verstappen for F1 2019
F1 chief Ross Brawn has predicted how he thinks the 2019 season will shape up while talking about Max Verstappen, Red Bull/Honda partnership, Charles Leclerc/Sebastian Vettel pairing and more.
The 2019 season will have multiple...
Sainz personally content with strong run in ‘strange’ 2018 F1 season
Carlos Sainz felt stronger individually and in the team with Renault in what he termed was a 'strange' 2018 F1 season in overall terms.
After spending four races with Renault at the fag end of...
Podcast: Ricciardo on Red Bull ride, Verstappen’s rivalry, Bianchi & more
Daniel Ricciardo has reflected well on his journey with Red Bull Racing in his last podcast with the team while adding on rivalry with Max Verstappen, effect of Jules Bianchi's death, the high 2014...
Villeneuve to compete full-time in 2019 Euro NASCAR season
The 1997 F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve will compete full-time in the 2019 Euro NASCAR championship, it has been announced.
Villeneuve will drive for Go Fas Racing in 2019 after completing a two-day test at Autodromo di Franciacorta...
Hartley Q&A: “Proud to have finished F1 2018 a lot stronger than I started”
A now former F1 driver Brendon Hartley reflected proudly on his short career in the pinnacle of motor racing with a positive determination of a comeback in the future.
It has been a fairy-tale journey...
Leclerc predicts bright future for Sauber in tight F1 midfield fight
Out-going Sauber driver Charles Leclerc has predicted a bright future for the Swiss team after a promising 2018 F1 season.
Sauber started with renewed gusto in 2018 with the partnership with Alfa Romeo and the...
Raikkonen’s US GP win voted as best race of 2018 F1 season by fans
Fans have voted Kimi Raikkonen's historic victory with Ferrari in US GP as the best race of the 2018 F1 season.
The official website of F1 asked the fans to vote for the best race...
Bottas reckons Baku DNF did not lead to a performance dip in F1 2018
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas feels the retirement in Azerbaijan GP did not seal his fate in the 2018 F1 season but it was collective races which undone his title chances.
Even though Bottas did not win...
Sirotkin completes DTM test in Audi RS5 with six others at Jerez
Ex-F1 driver Sergey Sirotkin was chuffed with his maiden DTM test with Audi alongside six other racers at Jerez earlier in the week.
Following his last F1 race in Abu Dhabi with Williams, Sirotkin was...
Podcast: Szafnauer on Mallya/Stroll, Racing Point, Ocon/Stroll & more
In the 24th episode of Formula 1’s ‘Beyond The Grid’ podcast, Otmar Szafnauer speaks on his early days in American racing, working for Vijay Mallya and now Lawrence Stroll, Force India journey and Racing...
Hulkenberg understands Red Bull’s point against Renault’s PU in F1 2018
Nico Hulkenberg says he agrees with Red Bull Racing's point against Renault's power unit's competitiveness in the 2018 F1 season.
Renault remained the talking point all season long in 2018 for Red Bull especially regarding...
Bottas to drive Ford Fiesta WRC car on rally debut in January
Mercedes F1 driver Valtteri Bottas will make his competitive rally debut in January's Artic Lapland Rally in Finland.
Bottas will drive the 2018 Ford Fiesta WRC car with experienced co-driver Timo Rautiainen at his side in...
Latifi stays with DAMS for another F2 season in 2019
Nicholas Latifi will continue racing in the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2019 season with DAMS alongside his Williams F1 role.
DAMS announced the retention of Latifi for the Canadian's fourth full year in F2...
Ex-F1 driver Sirotkin gets DTM test with Audi at Jerez
Sergey Sirotkin has been added in the list of drivers to drive for Audi in the three-day DTM's 'Young Driver Test' at Jerez.
The former Formula 1 driver, who has been replaced by Robert Kubica...
Pirelli reveals tyre compounds for first four F1 races of 2019 season
Pirelli has revealed the tyre compounds which will be put for teams to use in the first four races of the 2019 season with the new style takes centerstage.
Following the seven compounds used in...
Leclerc ‘very happy’ with how his racing career has developed so far
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc is more than satisfied with how his racing career has developed so far as he prepares for one of the biggest step in 2019 F1 season.
All his career, Leclerc has been...
Paddock reflections after F1’s 2018 Abu Dhabi GP
It was a welcome back to the paddock for Darshan Chokhani for F1 2018's Abu Dhabi GP and the following test. Here's a reflection of what all happened and how things stand with independent...
Hamilton wins FIA Personality award, Leclerc takes Rookie honours
The Annual FIA Prize Giving Gala saw 2018 F1 champion Lewis Hamilton win the Personality Award with Charles Leclerc taking the Rookie honours.
The annual gala for the 2018 season took place in Saint Petersburg...
Ferrucci set for Haas F1 exit after IndyCar deal for 2019
Santino Ferrucci is more or less out of the Haas F1 Team role following his IndyCar deal with Dale Coyne Racing as per Guenther Steiner.
Haas signed Pietro Fittipaldi in a reserve role for the...
FIA gives final assent to 2019 F1 calendar, sporting & technical regulations
The FIA has given a green signal to the 2019 F1 calendar along with further approval to few details in the Sporting & Technical Regulations after World Motor Sport Council meet in Russia.
A 21-race...
Red Bull reveals race programme for Ticktum, Vips as Auer joins academy
Red Bull has confirmed the race programme for its juniors Dan Ticktum and Juri Vips with Lucas Auer named as its new junior driver from 2019 onward.
As known, Ticktum will race full-time in Japan's...
Ericsson admits IndyCar needs more driver work than perfect F1
Marcus Ericsson has shared his first thoughts after driving a IndyCar with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports which he feels needs more work from a driver than Formula 1.
The Swede finished off his F1 assignment with the...
Red Bull’s Tag Heuer F1 partnership to evolve after Honda’s deal
Red Bull Racing has announced an extension of its deal with Tag Heuer which will take a new shape after the team's deal with Honda as its new engine supplier.
Red Bull had signed a...
Latifi joins Williams for a busy programme as reserve in 2019 F1 season
Williams has signed Nicholas Latifi in a reserve role for the 2019 F1 season which will see the Canadian undertake various programme with the team.
Latifi moves from Racing Point to Williams in 2019 as...
Hakkinen surprised by Alonso’s focus despite disappointing F1 results
Two-time F1 champion Mika Hakkinen praises fellow title-winner Fernando Alonso for his patience despite the lack of results especially in his last four seasons.
Alonso was on a high after his title wins in 2005...
Hamilton rides Yamaha R1 with WSBK riders Lowes, van der Mark at Jerez
The 2018 F1 champion Lewis Hamilton completed a test run with World Superbike riders at Jerez in association with Monster Energy.
Following his victory in the Abu Dhabi GP to end a successful F1 season...
Bahrain likely to be included in 2019 F1 in-season test schedule
Bahrain and Barcelona are set to host the 2019 F1 season's two in-season tests, FormulaRapida.net has learned.
Barcelona and Hungary hosted this year's two F1 in-season test where the FIA allowed for the teams to...
Albon sure of fights against drivers he raced since karting in debut F1 year
Toro Rosso's Alexander Albon will only have the pre-season test to prepare for his debut F1 season in 2019 but seeing the grid, he is certain of 'nice battles'.
With Brendon Hartley not able to...
Abu Dhabi GP: Key statistics from 2018 Formula 1 race
The final race of the 2018 F1 season went to Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton as well in Abu Dhabi GP with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel ending up second.
It was more relaxed atmosphere in the 2018 season...
