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F1, Pirelli

Teams to decide on 2020 F1 tyres next week as 2019 spec could stay...

The 10 F1 teams along with the FIA and Pirelli are to decide on the 2020 tyres next week through vote as 2019 spec could stay on. Already during the US GP weekend, there was...
George Russell, Mercedes, F1

Abu Dhabi F1 Test: Russell keeps Mercedes on top to end 2019 running

Williams' George Russell kept Mercedes on top on the final day of Pirelli F1 tyre test in Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina circuit which also marks the end running in 2019. After Valtteri Bottas on...
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes

Hamilton gives Mercedes a ‘six out of 10’ for 2019 F1 season

Lewis Hamilton has given Mercedes a 'six out of 10' for their performance in the 2019 F1 season despite winning both the titles. Mercedes have had a stellar season in F1 2019 , winning both...
Lando Norris, Sergio Perez

Norris gutted as Perez calls his overtake as ‘one of the best’ in Abu...

McLaren's Lando Norris was left gutted after the F1 Abu Dhabi GP due to the overtake move by Racing Point's Sergio Perez on the final lap. The last lap of the 2019 F1 season was...
Esteban Ocon, Romain Grosjean

Grosjean not pleased still with 2020 tyres, Ocon had seat issues on return

Haas' Romain Grosjean didn't like the 2020 F1 tyres still after running them in Abu Dhabi as Esteban Ocon faced seat issues on return. Out of all the drivers testing on Day 1 of the...
Valtteri Bottas, F1

Abu Dhabi F1 Test: Bottas heads Vettel on Day 1 as Ocon returns

Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas ended the first day of Abu Dhabi F1 Test on top from Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel as Esteban Ocon made his official return. With the 2019 F1 season done and dusted, teams got...
Valtteri Bottas

Bottas says DRS snag period hampered last-to-podium charge

Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas reckons his last-to-podium charge in F1 Abu Dhabi GP was hampered due to the DRS snag period. Bottas may have finished F1 Abu Dhabi GP a depressing-looking fourth, while his teammate Lewis...
Carlos Sainz, Daniel Ricciardo, Nico Hulkenberg

Sainz proud of overtake on Hulkenberg, Ricciardo rues hard tyre choice

McLaren's Carlos Sainz was particularly proud of his last-lap overtake on Renault's Nico Hulkenberg in F1 Abu Dhabi GP as Daniel Ricciardo rues hard tyres choice. The battle for sixth in the F1 drivers' championship...
Zandvoort, F1

Photo/Video: Zandvoort updates on F1 circuit re-construction plans

Circuit Zandvoort held a media day for local journalists to update on the re-construction plans ahead of the 2020 F1 Dutch GP. FormulaRapida.net's partner MsportXtra had his associates Charrel Jalving and Jeroen van Kesteren -...
Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel

Vettel jokes, Hamilton appreciates as Mercedes/Ferrari ponder on F1 2021

The final weekend of 2019 F1 season in Abu Dhabi GP had plenty of talks surrounding the 2021 season when players like Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton are free in the market. Both Vettel and...
Abu Dhabi, F1

Abu Dhabi F1 Test: Driver line-up and other details

With the 2019 F1 season done and dusted, the teams and drivers have a chance to undertake testing work in Abu Dhabi with the 2020 tyres. As known for long, Abu Dhabi is to host...
Pierre Gasly, Lance Stroll

Gasly livid with Stroll after points-costing Lap 1 clash in F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Toro Rosso's Pierre Gasly was not a happy bunny after the Lap 1 clash with Racing Point's Lance Stroll in F1 Abu Dhabi GP that cost him a points finish. The 2019 F1 season for...
Max Verstappen, Red Bull

Verstappen explains reasons for radio outbursts in F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen explains the reasons for his radio bursts in F1 Abu Dhabi GP en-route to second place. To round out the 2019 F1 season in good spirits and secure third place...
Ferrari, Charles Leclerc, F1

Ferrari fined for fuel breach as Leclerc keeps third in F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Ferrari has been fined by the FIA for the fuel breach with Charles Leclerc in the F1 Abu Dhabi GP, which enables him to keep third. Even before the grand prix started, Leclerc was put...
Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi GP

Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton ends with a win but Leclerc is under investigation

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton had F1 Abu Dhabi GP under control to take the win as Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen was P2 and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc P3. Pole-sitter Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton made a good start...
Rubens Barrichello, F1

Podcast: Barrichello on F1 career, Senna/Schumacher, Brawn GP & more

The 37th episode of F1 Beyond The Grid podcast of 2019 has Rubens Barrichello speak about his career, Ayrton Senna/Michael Schumacher, Brawn GP and more. The latest Beyond The Grid podcast had the most experienced...
Lewis Hamilton, F1

Hamilton looks content as Ferrari lost with Verstappen up for fight

Lewis Hamilton looked content after taking pole in F1 Abu Dhabi GP but Ferrari seemed lost while Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen is up for fight. Continuing their dominant form through from Friday, Mercedes lined...
Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi GP

Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton scores first pole in second half of F1 2019

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton took pole in F1 Abu Dhabi GP from Valtteri Bottas as Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen ended up third. Q1: It was an eventful first part of F1 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying at...
Toro Rosso, Alpha Tauri, F1

Toro Rosso name change to Alpha Tauri confirmed by FIA from F1 2020

The name change of Toro Rosso to Alpha Tauri now stands confirmed by the FIA from the 2020 F1 season as per the provisional entry list. From the mid-season onward, there were reports of a...
Max Verstappen, Abu Dhabi GP

Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen tops FP3 as Ferrari sets best time on mediums

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen headed FP3 of F1 Abu Dhabi GP after a late lap to push Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton to second with Valtteri Bottas in third. It was a Mercedes on top, almost,...
Pirelli, F1, F2

Pirelli confirms all F1 teams to have mule car in 2020 for 18-inches test

Pirelli Motorsport has confirmed that all the 10 F1 teams will have a mule car in 2020 to test the 18-inches tyres as they hope they bring it down to Abu Dhabi as well. Pirelli...
Abu Dhabi GP, F1

Abu Dhabi GP Friday F1 Talk: Bottas/Grosjean clash, Vettel spin & more

The final Friday of the 2019 F1 season in Abu Dhabi GP had plenty of dramas in the two sessions with offs and collisions all part of the game. The final Friday of the 2019...
Valtteri Bottas, Abu Dhabi GP

Abu Dhabi GP: Bottas quickest in FP2 despite late clash with Grosjean

Mercedes ended FP2 on top with Valtteri Bottas leading Lewis Hamilton in F1 Abu Dhabi GP while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was third quickest. As the sun set in F1 Abu Dhabi GP at Yas Marina...
F1, Designer Parfums

F1 collaborates with Designer Parfums to create fragrance collection

F1 announced a partnership with Designer Parfums during the Abu Dhabi GP where the sport will have its own fragrance collection. The three bottles were put up on display at Yas Marina circuit during the...
Valtteri Bottas, Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi GP

Abu Dhabi GP: Bottas tops FP1 as Hamilton uses #1, Vettel has a crash

Mercedes lead the way in FP1 of F1 Abu Dhabi GP as Valtteri Bottas headed Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen with Lewis Hamilton in third. It was a steady start to the F1 Abu Dhabi...
McLaren, BAT

McLaren makes British American Tobacco its principal partner for F1 2020

McLaren Racing announced an enhanced deal with British American Tobacco (BAT) for 2020 F1 season as it becomes its principal partner. Having signed a multi-year deal with BAT ahead of the 2019 F1 season, McLaren...
Charles Lerclerc, Ferrari

Leclerc reveals healthy talks within Ferrari post-Brazil GP Vettel clash

Charles Leclerc revealed about healthy talks within the Scuderia Ferrari camp after the F1 Brazil GP clash with teammate Sebastian Vettel. Following a disastrous crash involving both Ferrari teammates at the penultimate F1 race in...
Robert Kubica, F1, DTM

Kubica knows what he intends to do in future with a F1/DTM programme

Robert Kubica says he has made his decision regarding his future programme which is certainly a F1 test role in combination with a competitive DTM outing. Having announced his departure from Williams Racing during the...
Valtteri Bottas, F1

Bottas splits with wife Emilia mutually to focus on their careers

Mercedes F1 driver Valtteri Bottas has announced a split with wife Emilia ahead of this weekend's Abu Dhabi GP so as to focus on their careers. Bottas started dating swimmer Emilia back in 2010 and...
Nicholas Latifi, Williams

Latifi completes Williams and also 2020 F1 driver line-up

ROKiT Williams Racing confirmed the signing of Nicholas Latifi as their second driver as it not only completes line-up but also for the 2020 F1 season. After Robert Kubica announced his departure from Williams during...