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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...
Force India

Mazepin-led Uralkali alleges wrongdoing in Force India sale, FRP denies

The sale of Force India F1 Team has come under scanner following the allegation laid by Dmitry Mazepin-led Uralkali, but the administrators deny any wrongdoing. The Silverstone-based outfit were put under administration after Sergio Perez...
Pierre Gasly

Red Bull drafts Gasly alongside Verstappen for 2019 F1 season

Red Bull Racing announced signing of Pierre Gasly in the senior team for the 2019 Formula 1 season. In only his first full season with Toro Rosso Honda this year, Gasly has been awarded the...
Lando Norris

Mclaren hands Norris debut FP1 run in Belgian GP

McLaren reserve Lando Norris will make his Formula 1 weekend debut in this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix. The 2018 F1 season kick-starts after the summer break this weekend with the Belgian GP at the Spa-Francorchamps...
Sebastian Vettel

Vettel takes positives from previous title battles in F1 2018 fight

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel finds himself in a difficult but possible position to win the 2018 Formula 1 title as the season kick-starts after the summer break. The German is 24 points behind Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton...
Fernando Alonso

Key statistics from Fernando Alonso’s F1 career so far

In his 18-year long Formula 1 career, Fernando Alonso has achieved a good lot which many drivers could only dream about. The Spaniard has many laurels to his name, the biggest being the two F1...
Haas

Haas starts work on F1 2019 but aims to cross 100-point barrier in 2018

Haas F1 Team has a certain goal to cross the 100-point barrier in the 2018 Formula 1 season, but reveals developments has started on its 2019 car. The American outfit crossed 50 points for the...
Kimi Raikkonen

English version of Raikkonen’s book set for October release

After the release of Kimi Raikkonen's autobiography in Finnish and Swedish languages, the English version will be released in October. 'The Unknown Kimi Raikkonen' is written by Kari Hotakainen, who is an award-winning Finnish novelist and...
Michael Schumacher

Schumacher not relocating to Spain after incorrect reports of a move

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher and his family are not moving out of their home in Geneva to relocate to Mallorca in Spain. Swiss magazine L'Illustre quoted Mayoress Katia Rouarch that Schumacher will relocate to a...
Carlos Sainz

McLaren signs Sainz as Alonso’s replacement from 2019 F1 season

McLaren announced the signing of Carlos Sainz in a multi-year deal as the replacement to Fernando Alonso from the 2019 Formula 1 season. Following the decision of Alonso to quit F1 at the end of...
Fernando Alonso

IndyCar, NASCAR offers Alonso to race in America after F1

Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso shocked the world after his announcement of leaving the sport at the end of the 2018 season earlier this week, but since then he has already received multiple...
Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton reckons it is too early to say 2018 F1 title in his grasp

Despite the lead of 24 points over Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton believes the 2018 Formula 1 title is not in his hands just yet. Hamilton was trailing Vettel due to the British driver's...
Jacques Villeneuve

Podcast: Villeneuve on Gilles, Schumacher, Alonso, Raikkonen & more

In the seventh episode of Formula 1’s ‘Beyond The Grid’ podcast, 1997 champion Jacques Villeneuve opens up on his racing career, relationship with dad Gilles, title win, Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso and more. The 47-year-old...
Fernando Alonso

Motor racing community congratulates Alonso on fine F1 career

Even though Fernando Alonso's Formula 1 announcement was predictable to a certain extent but still it was a huge shock to all. He may still return in 2020 if all goes right or the 2018's...

Official: Fernando Alonso leaves Formula 1

Double Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has announced that he will leave the championship at the end of the 2018 season. The Spaniard teased a big announcement for several days since last week with many...
F1 2018

F1 2018: Pre-season predictions vs half-term reality

It is halfway into the 2018 F1 season as Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton leads the respective standings from Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel. There were several points discussed pre-season as to how the year will pan...
Niki Lauda

Lauda back on recovery road after brief trouble – report

Former Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda is back on the recovery road after a brief crisis last week as per the report by leading Austrian newspaper OE 24. The paper reported that Lauda's condition worsened...
Kevin Magnussen, Haas

Haas in no ‘hurry’ with Magnussen’s contract for 2019 F1 season

The driver market for the 2019 season is widely open especially for the midfield teams with Haas F1 Team in a prime position considering the inroads the team has made this year. The American outfit...
F1

How F1 teams look at regulation changes in the sport?

The rule and regulation changes is fairly common practice in F1. How do the teams prepare then for these alterations and what impact it has on them? Dominic Harlow shares some insights.. Dominic worked with...
Mercedes and Ferrari. James Allison

Allison dissects Mercedes & Ferrari’s 2018 F1 season

Mercedes' technical director James Allison explains the strengths and weaknesses of Mercedes and Ferrari's 2018 F1 season at the halfway mark. It has been close between Mercedes and Ferrari this season so far. Even though...
Christian Horner

Podcast: Horner on Red Bull, Ricciardo, Multi 21, Alonso & more

In the sixth episode of Formula 1’s ‘Beyond The Grid’ podcast, Christian Horner opens up on his racing career, Red Bull Racing's journey, Multi 21, Daniel Ricciardo and more. Horner starts the podcast talking about...