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Binotto and Mekies welcome Schumacher to FDA

Mick Schumacher was one of seven Ferrari Driver Academy students presented to the media at a get together in Maranello, the first since the announcement was made last week and also the occasion of Mattia Bi... Read More...

Ricciardo: What if Max becomes 2019 world champion?

It was arguably the Formula 1 News of the Year, Daniel Ricciardo announcing to the world that he would walk away from his alma mater, Red Bull, and move to Renault. Much has been written about how Max Ve... Read More...

Renault board convened to turn page on Ghosn era

Renault has called a board meeting to replace Chairman and Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn, in a move that may begin to ease tensions with alliance partner Nissan in the wake of Ghosn’s arrest in Japan for all... Read More...

Zetsche: Britain please don’t leave the European Union

Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and a familiar face in the Formula 1 paddock, has written an impassioned open letter urging people of Britain to reverse Brexit and remain i... Read More...

Tilke: Hanoi track will not be easy for drivers

Auto Motor und Sport have managed to secure the first detailed information regarding the Hanoi street circuit venue of the Vietnamese Grand Prix scheduled to be on the 2020 Formula 1 World Championship cale... Read More...

Marko: Gasly is not a number two driver at Red Bull

Pierre Gasly steps up to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull this year, but the Frenchman has made it clear he is not going planning to play second fiddle to his Dutch superstar teammate and his team do not ... Read More...

The 2019 Formula 1 rule book in focus

The start of the 2019 Formula 1 World Championship season is upon us and with it comes a whole new set of rules and regulations aimed at promoting closer racing in the top flight. While the lion’s share ... Read More...

Sauber C38 to break cover on first day of Barcelona Test

Sauber are the fourth team to announce the launch date of their 2019 Formula 1 car, which will be on the morning of the first day of the first preseason test in the pitlane of Circuit de Catalunya in Barcel... Read More...

VALENCIA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 02: Mark Webber of Australia and Red Bull Racing drives down the pitlane during day two of winter testing at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit on February 2, 2011 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mark Webber

Barcelona Formula 1 Testing live coverage on Sky

Sky F1 are taking advantage of Formula 1's decision to cover live preseason testing, which takes place at Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona from 18-21 February, to ramp up their coverage by broadcasting 20 ... Read More...

2019 F1 Entry Fees: You win, you lose

Reigning double 2018 Formula 1 World Champions, Mercedes will have to pay nearly $5-million in entry fees in 2019 for the 'privilege' of scoring the most points last year and hence winning the title. The... Read More...

Vettel: Mick has what it takes to become a star

Sebastian Vettel believes that Mick Schumacher has the right stuff to be a star but at the same time has called for patience as the 19-year-old took a step closer to Formula 1 when he was chosen for the Fer... Read More...

Sebastian Vettel (GER) talk during the ROC Nations Cup on Saturday 19 January 2019 at Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico.

Vettel: Everybody is still in the dark

2018 Formula 1 World Championship runner-up Sebastian Vettel is wary of making predictions as he heads to the new season knowing that the onus is on Ferrari to raise their game to beat Mercedes and bring a ... Read More...

Honda: We think we are now finding the right direction

If at first you don't succeed try again, and again and again and again, seems to be Honda's mantra as they grapple with their hybrid turbo power unit package which will be bolted on top four cars for the fi... Read More...

Bets to make in F1 2019 aside from Hamilton and Mercedes

While the new Formula 1 season promises to be shaken up a little with new drivers, young faces behind the wheel and technical changes (especially in aerodynamics), there is nevertheless a familiarity in the... Read More...

ROC Mexico: Guerra crowned beats big names to claim title

Mexican rally star Benito Guerra put in a stunning performance to eclipse 19 fellow superstars of motorsport and win the Race Of Champions for the first time on a thrilling Sunday afternoon of non-stop acti... Read More...

Red Bull lost interest in Alonso after secret meeting in 2007

The saga of Red Bull's alleged "numerous offers" to lure Fernando Alonso has entered a new chapter with Helmut Marko weighing in with his version of events on why we never saw the Spaniard suit up in the bl... Read More...

Remember when Karun Chandhok tested for Red Bull

Karun Chandhok turns 35 today and for that a Happy Birthday from the crew! Perusing the archives I was pleasantly reminded that in 2007 Chandock was an up-and-coming youngster, heading up the ladder of moto... Read More...

Inside Line: Mick to Ferrari is blockbuster stuff

The Schumacher name returns to Maranello, the headlines exploded well beyond the little world of Formula 1, it went global with just about every news source - from CNN to our garage band setup - trumpeting ... Read More...