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Vietnam F1 race gets a boost after Government’s approval

A Formula 1 race in Vietnam could happen in the future after the Central Government gave a green light for the organisers to work on the proposal. The word around a Vietnam Grand Prix has...
Halo

Leclerc, Hulkenberg believe Halo did its job in Belgian GP crash

The two drivers involved in Belgian GP's Lap 1 crash, Sauber's Charles Leclerc and Renault's Nico Hulkenberg reckon the Halo cockpit device did its job. The Monegasque was unsure of the consequences after the race had...
Ferrari

Vettel reckons 2016 key season for Ferrari’s improved F1 run

Sebastian Vettel believes the 2016 Formula 1 season played a key role in the performances put on by Ferrari in 2017 and 2018 so far. Despite the Italian manufacturer finishing behind Mercedes and Red Bull...
Mick Schumacher

Schumacher credits dad for huge influence in his racing career so far

Mick Schumacher reckons his dad Michael has had a huge influence to his motor racing career so far as he competes in the FIA European Formula 3 Championship. Following on his dad's footsteps, Mick is...
Lance Stroll

Stroll in F1 on merit and not because of dad, say Williams & Force...

The chiefs of Williams and Racing Point Force India team have defended the presence of Lance Stroll in Formula 1. Ever since the former FIA European Formula 3 Championship winner came into F1 last year...
Sebastian Vettel crash

Vettel suffers minor crash during Milan F1 Festival ahead of Italian GP

Sebastian Vettel suffered a rather embarrassing crash at a slow speed during Milan F1 Festival event ahead of this weekend's Italian GP at Monza. The German was driving the current spec SF71H during F1 Festival...
Eddie Jordan with Michael Schumacher

Podcast: Eddie on Jordan GP, Ecclestone’s influence, job stress & more

In the ninth episode of Formula 1’s ‘Beyond The Grid’ podcast, former team owner Eddie Jordan opens up on his outfit Jordan GP, Ayrton Senna/Michael Schumacher, Bernie Ecclestone and more. Jordan starts the podcast detailing...
Start of Belgian GP

Belgian GP: Key statistics from 2018 Formula 1 race

It was a cruise in the end for Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel in the 2018 Formula 1 Belgian GP ahead of Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton at Spa-Francorchamps. Even though Hamilton took pole on Saturday in mixed conditions,...
Sebastian Vettel

Vettel values Ferrari F1 engine praise as ‘huge compliment’

For few races in the 2018 Formula 1 season now the upgrades from Ferrari has worked well especially on the engine side as they pose a huge challenge to Mercedes. The German manufacturer has had...
IndyCar

IndyCar drivers critical of Massa’s safety remark after Wickens crash

Former Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa raised his voice against the safety standards in IndyCar which has sparked a debate among the drivers and fans. The grand prix winner while praising the Halo which averted...
Valtteri Bottas

Bottas surprised by early braking for Sirotkin hit in Belgian GP

Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas' start got largely overshadowed by the huge Lap 1 incident in the 2018 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix. The Finn rammed into the back of Williams' Sergey Sirotkin just when Renault's Nico...
Force India

Key facts, statistics and information involving Force India

Ahead of the 2018 Formula 1 Belgian GP, the Sahara Force India team ceased to operate with Racing Point Force India being born. It was an end of an era for the Silverstone-based team after...
Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton clarifies Belgian GP ‘trick’ remark, pleads media to not twist words

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton has cleared the air on the remarks he made after the 2018 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, pleading the media to not change his words for headlines. Hamilton and Mercedes were beaten...
Force India

Force India relieved with Belgium result in new era after hectic few weeks

The Racing Point Force India team got off to a good start in their 2018 Formula 1 campaign with a double Top 6 result especially after the turmoil it went through in the last...
Kimi Raikkonen

DRS failure forced Raikkonen to retire after Belgian GP hit

Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen's Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix ended in the first few laps after he was hit from behind which caused damage to his car. The Finn had to start from sixth on the...
Charles Leclerc below Fernando Alonso

Leclerc unsure of consequences without Halo in Belgium F1 crash

Sauber's Charles Leclerc felt the Halo cockpit safety device helped the him from injury after Lap 1 crash in Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. The incident was caused by Renault's Nico Hulkenberg after...
Sebastian Vettel

Belgian GP: Vettel beats Hamilton to bridge points gap after Lap 1 pile-up

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel overtook Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton to win 2018 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix to start the second half of the season in style. The start was chaotic at Spa-Francorchamps in a multi-car crash...
Lewis Hamilton

Belgian GP: Hamilton on pole in rain as Force India lockout second row

A rain disruption in the final part of qualifying changed course of the session as Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton took 2018 Formula 1 Belgian GP pole from Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and Racing Point Force India...
Franz Tost

Tost clears air on few speculated names linked to Toro Rosso in F1 2019

Toro Rosso's team principal Franz Tost cleared some air on few of the names linked to the seat within the team for the 2019 Formula 1 season. After Daniel Ricciardo's decision to move to Renault,...
Sebastian Vettel

Belgian GP: Vettel leads Ferrari 1-2 by 0.063s in FP3

Ferrari kept its strong form in the 2018 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix as Sebastian Vettel topped the third session at Spa-Francorchamps. The Italian manufacturer stayed in front of Mercedes in the final practice session...
Force India

Szafnauer confirms Force India to keep its F1 prize money

Racing Point Force India will be able to keep its Formula 1 prize money it earned in the previous seasons after an agreement with the teams. With the formation of the new Racing Point Force...
Kimi Raikkonen

Belgian GP: Raikkonen keeps Ferrari on top in FP2 from Hamilton

Ferrari continued its form in the 2018 Formula 1 season's Belgian Grand Prix as Kimi Raikkonen topped the second practice session at Spa-Francorchamps. Raikkonen posted a time of 1m43.355s to finish ahead of Mercedes' Lewis...
Sebastian Vettel

Belgian GP: Vettel sets pace in FP1 to start second half of 2018

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel started the second half of the 2018 Formula 1 season topping the first practice session in the Belgian GP from Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton. Vettel clocked a...
Carlos Sainz

Sainz not disappointed to leave Red Bull family for McLaren from F1 2019

Carlos Sainz says he is not hugely disappointed leaving the Red Bull family to join McLaren from the 2019 Formula 1 season. After Daniel Ricciardo's decision to switch to Renault to replace Sainz, the Spaniard...
Lance Stroll

Stroll not giving away much on F1 future beyond Belgian GP

With the buyout of Force India by a seven-member consortium led by Lawrence Stroll, his son's future now seems brighter with a possible mid-2018 season switch. Ever since Lawrence bought the team earlier in August,...
Force India

FIA allows mid-season entry for Racing Point Force India team

The FIA has confirmed a mid-season entry for Racing Point Force India team with immediate effect which will allow the team to race in this weekend's Belgian GP. The team went into administration over the...
Pirelli

Hypersoft part of Pirelli’s three-tyre choice for Abu Dhabi GP

Pirelli revealed the three tyre choices for the final Formula 1 race of the 2018 season, the Abu Dhabi GP. The grand prix to be held during the November 23-25 date at Yas Marina Circuit...
Force India

Cost cap to avoid Force India-like situation nearly finalised, says Brawn

The financial crisis upon Force India F1 Team has once again brought the cost cap debate in light as the push to bridge the gap between the top and midfield teams continues on. The cost...
Gerhard Berger

Podcast: Berger on Senna, McLaren/Ferrari, Red Bull & more

In the eighth episode of Formula 1’s ‘Beyond The Grid’ podcast, former grand prix winner Gerhard Berger opens up on his racing career, relationship with Ayrton Senna, racing for teams like McLaren & Ferrari,...
Helmut Marko

Marko predicts Gasly to be at Ricciardo-level by mid-2019 F1 season

Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko reckons Pierre Gasly will be up to speed to Daniel Ricciardo's level by mid-2019 Formula 1 season. Ricciardo's decision to switch to Renault from the 2019 season while Carlos...