Will Dodds, Author at GRAND PRIX 247

Grand Prix 247 launches new Formula 1 podcast

The Grand Prix 247 team is pleased to announce the launch of the brand new Grand Prix 247 Formula 1 Podcast, with episodes planned to be released on a weekly basis. Based around the latest news and opini... Read More...

Tanabe: Honda bringing upgraded engine to Austria

Honda will bring an upgraded engine to the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend according to technical director Toyoharu Tanabe. The power-unit supplier to both Red Bull and Alpha Tauri took significant step... Read More...

Hamilton: Not talking about racism would be irresponsible

Lewis Hamilton believes it would be "irresponsible" for him not to use his platform to speak up about issues surrounding racism in motorsport and the wider world. Speaking in an interview with his team ... Read More...

Marko: We’ll worry about DAS later

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has said that the team will worry about Mercedes' DAS system "later", following speculation they could submit a protest to the FIA. Mercedes unveiled the dual axis steering ... Read More...

Leclerc: I became more aggressive after Austria 2019

Charles Leclerc has admitted that he became more aggressive in his driving style after the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix where he was overtaken in the closing laps by Max Verstappen. The Ferrari driver led th... Read More...

Police warn fans to stay away from Silverstone

The police have warned Formula 1 fans not to gather around Silverstone while the circuit hosts two behind closed doors grands prix in August. The 2020 Formula 1 season is set to begin with a double-heade... Read More...

Wolff: Lewis wanted a sign we could make as a team

Toto Wolff has revealed that six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was the driving force behind the Mercedes team taking a stronger stance on racism and committing to addressing the lack of diversity in mo... Read More...

Marko: Hamilton is the favourite for 2020 title

Lewis Hamilton remains favourite to win the 2020 Formula 1 world championship, according to Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko. The 2020 season gets underway this weekend at the Red Bull Ring in Austria aft... Read More...

Report: Mugello and Portimao to be confirmed this week

Formula 1 are reportedly set to confirm the addition of the Mugello and Algarve circuits to the 2020 calendar, as they look to finalise a schedule. Neither Mugello in Italy or Autodromo do Algarve in Por... Read More...

Abiteboul: Three sets of upgrades coming for Austria

Renault are set to run a heavily updated car at the Austrian Grand Prix next weekend according to managing director Cyril Abiteboul. The coronarvirus pandemic has meant that the 2020 Formula 1 season is ... Read More...

Getting a W Series driver into F1 is the ‘ultimate ambition’

Allowing a former W Series driver to earn a seat in Formula 1 is the championship's ultimate ambition according to communications director Matt Bishop. The W Series Esports League took an exciting turn a... Read More...

Mekies: The biggest challenge will be wearing the mask

Wearing a mask in warm conditions will be the biggest challenge for Formula 1 personnel, according to Ferrari sporting director Laurent Mekies. With Formula 1 set to get underway in Austria next weekend,... Read More...

Vasseur: Budget cap easier for small teams to deal with

Alfa Romeo team principal Fred Vasseur believes the budget cap will be easier to deal with for smaller teams, although he does not expect Alfa to be competing with Mercedes and Ferrari in 2022. Formula 1... Read More...

Brown: The 2020 midfield battle is going to be tougher

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says that the Formula 1 midfield battle will be tighter than ever in 2020. Following a difficult period for the McLaren team, they returned to form in 2019 and secured a four... Read More...

Bottas: I have found the right path to improve

Mercedes Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas says he has found the right path ahead of the new season as he bids for his maiden world championship title. The Finn has lost out to his teammate Lewis Hamilton... Read More...

Mercedes set to land former Williams sponsor Rokit

Former Williams sponsor Rokit is reportedly set to partner with Mercedes Formula 1 team after prematurely ending its association with the Grove-based outfit. According to RaceFans, the Rokit branding cou... Read More...

Norris: I still have the same need to improve

McLaren driver Lando Norris maintains he still has the same need to improve during his second season in Formula 1, despite his impressive rookie season. Enjoying a solid debut campaign for McLaren, Norri... Read More...

Lando Norris, Daniel Ricciardo, Pierre Gasly

Ricciardo: Hard to say which team will lead the midfield

Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo has said that it is very hard to predict which team will lead the midfield when the 2020 Formula 1 season gets underway. Ricciardo finished ninth in the standings last sea... Read More...

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