Alonso is certain McLaren can go two seconds faster
The Spanish driver thinks 2016 will be completely different for McLaren.
The target is to reduce the two-second gap with the rest of the field. Staying optimistic, Fernando Alonso is certain “it will be relatively...
Ferrari joins Italian Stock Exchange
“Ferrari: A new milestone, a new start”, these were the words Sergio Marchionne inscribed in the guest book of the Italian Stock Exchange during the Ferrari Listing Ceremony on the MTA. Raffaele Jerusalmi, CEO...
Roberto Merhi wants to continue his career in single-seaters
After finishing his first season in Formula One with Manor-Marussia while continuing in Formula Renault 3.5, Roberto Merhi wishes to keep going in Formula One.
The Spanish driver offered his services to Manor-Marussia without getting...
Barcelona council to reduce his subsidy on Catalan circuit
The local Government of Barcelona will reduce from 4 to 2 million of euros the subsidy to Barcelona-Catalunya circuit, which is the most important in Spain.
After the local elections, the city of Barcelona changed...
Man arrested for plotting attacks against Yas Marina Circuit
The UAE Supreme Court has arrested a man accused to have plotted an attack on the Formula One circuit.
According to local press, the suspect who was arrested last Tuesday is an Emirati linked with...
FormulaRapida’s most read of 2015 in English
It has been a very intense year full of information, where FormulaRapida.net always tried to inform you with the highest quality, objectivity and speed. And on the eve of a 2016, We show you the...
The Sepang International Circuit will close due to resurfacing
The Sepang International Circuit will close from 15th February to May 8th in order to resurface the 5543km of the Malaysian track.
Updated in 2007 for the last time, this resurfacing will allow the circuit...
Renault Group confirmed the acquisition of Lotus F1 Team
On Friday 18th of December, Renault Group and Gravity Motorsports S.a.r.l. completed formally the acquisition by Renault Group for a majority stake in the capital of Lotus F1 Team Limited.
The new team name, the...
Philippe Bianchi wants to create a foundation in Jules’ memory
Five months after Jules passed away, his father Philippe wishes to create a foundation in his memory to financially help young drivers’ careers.
After he evoked the idea on last September, Philippe Bianchi develops his...
Wolff: Wehrlein’s deal with Manor seems unlikely
Mercedes young driver Pascal Wehrlein, DTM champion this year, seems to be about to lose the race for a Manor seat in 2016. Apparently, Mercedes is no willing to pay the amount the British...
Kari, Camara & Leeds join Red Bull Junior Team
Though the final line up of the 2016 Red Bull Junior Team will not be announced until the new year there are at least three new names that will be featuring next season: Sérgio...
Rosberg finishes year with victory in Abu Dhabi
Nico Rosberg won the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi in a dominant race under the floodlights of Yas Marina Circuit. The German beats Hamilton, who was in a different strategy. Kimi Räikkonen finishes fourth on championship...
Williams Selects Stroll for Young Driver Development Programme
WILLIAMS MARTINI RACING has appointed Canadian teenager Lance Stroll to its Young Driver Development Programme.
The 17-year-old, who was a race winner in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship and champion of the Toyota Racing...
Rosberg grabs last pole in season
Nico Rosberg is the last poleman this season. Lewis Hamilton was 4 tenths slower than his teammate. Vettel would not reach Q2 and Räikkönen and Pérez will start from second row tomorrow.
Nico Rosberg made...
Celis joins Force India as development driver
Sahara Force India is pleased to announce the signing of Mexican racer, Alfonso Celis, as a development driver. The 19-year-old will get his first experience of Formula One power behind the wheel of the...
Second victory in a row for Rosberg in Brazil
Nico Rosberg won the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit ahead of his teammate Lewis Hamilton. Sebastian Vettel completed the podium for Ferrari once again.
Rosberg kept pole position ahead of Hamilton, Vettel, Räikkönen...
Rosberg excels to get Brazil pole
Nico Rosberg made to the pole position in Interlagos, being a tenth faster than his teammate, who will start second. Vettel will start from third position as Bottas and Räikkönen follow him. Alonso stopped...
Hamilton leads Rosberg in final practice
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in the final practice session for Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix in Interlagos. Nico Rosberg finished second one tenth behind his team mate, as Vettel finished once again...
Rosberg lead second practice in Brazil
Nico Rosberg has set the fastest lap of the second practice session for the Brazilian Gran Prix. Lewis Hamilton the fastest in first practice finished second, ahead of Sebastian Vettel’s Ferrari.
For the second practice...
Hamilton in front of Senna soil
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time of the first practice session in Interlagos, Brazil. The Birtish was faster than his team mate, Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel who completed the top3.
Lewis Hamilton was the...
Pirelli confirms tyre test after Abu Dhabi race
Pirelli has confirmed a tyre test will take place at the Yas Marina circuit on December the 1st, the Tuesday after the race day in Abu Dhabi.
The goal of this test will be developing...
Susie Wolff to Retire from Motorsport
Williams can confirm that following four successful years with the team, Susie Wolff will retire from competitive motorsport at the end of the 2015 season.
Since being appointed as Development Driver in April 2012, Susie...
Unbeatable Rosberg wins in Mexico
Nico Rosberg won the comeback of the Mexican GP ahead of his teammate Hamilton, while his rival for the 2nd place in the championship Sebastian Vettel made several mistakes which left him out of...
Schumacher still fighting says Todt
The friend of Schumacher and former Team Principal of Ferrari, Jean Todt says this morning that the German is still fighting after suffering severe head injuries in a skiing accident two years ago.
After 22...
Pole for Rosberg in Mexico
Nico Rosberg got pole position ahead of his teammate Lewis Hamilton. His rival for 2nd place in the championship, Sebastian Vettel, was 3rd.
All drivers except for Hamilton had to use the soft tyres in...
Rosberg dominates FP3 in Mexico
After a big dance positions in the last minutes, Nico Rosberg was the fastest driver of the session today. Hamilton finished behind him and Ricciardo completed the Top3.
During the first 10 minutes, Button was...
Haas names Gutiérrez to 2016 race seat
In a press event inside the main lobby of the Soumaya Museum, Haas F1 Team founder and chairman Gene Haas named Mexican driver Esteban Gutiérrez to a race seat with his team when it...
Rosberg & Verstappen the quickest at Mexico return
Nico Rosberg has been the faster of second practice session in front of Daniil Kvyat and Daniel Ricciardo. Max Verstappen was the fastest in the first practice in Mexico.
In the first ever practice session...
FIA to consider reduced-cost customer engine for 2017
Formula One racing’s governing body, the FIA, is to investigate the possible introduction of a new customer engine, to be made available to teams at a much lower price than the current F1 power...
Race and championship for Hamilton in US
Lewis Hamilton wins once again at Circuit of the Americas after a crazy race. The British in an up and down race, have lucky and the skills to wins the race and become the...
