F1 Madness

Pirelli has issued a press release saying that an external cut into the tyre structure is most likely the cause for the tyre failure which sent Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg into a high speed spin during the second practice session ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. Rosberg’s tyre failed on the approach to Blanchimont and […]

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TEAM REPRESENTATIVES: Nick CHESTER (Lotus) Andrew GREEN (Force India) Giampaolo DALL’ARA (Sauber) James ALLISON (Ferrari) Paddy LOWE (Mercedes) Paul MONAGHAN (Red Bull Racing) PRESS CONFERENCE If I could start with a question for all of you: coming in next year are further restrictions on driver aids and team radio assistance. Can you give us your thoughts […]

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German Formula 1 driver Nico Hulkenberg says that he has “good options” for 2016. The 24 Hour Le Mans winner is F1’s perennially overlooked but highly rated driver but despite this believes that he has a few options to consider for 2016. “There are a few good options out there, and I’m pretty confident I […]

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Finnish Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas says that the persistent rumours linking him to the Ferrari seat have been distracting. Over the last several months the Williams F1 driver has been constantly mentioned as a possible replacement for fellow Finn Kimi Raikkonen. However, after Ferrari’s announcement that they have re-signed the 2007 champion Bottas has […]

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Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has told Eyewitness News Sport exclusively that South Africa’s chances of hosting an F1 race in the next few years is slim. In an exclusive interview with EWN’s Jean Smythe Ecclestone confirmed that he would love to bring Formula 1 back to South Africa for the first time since 1993. […]

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The McLaren F1 team is planning to make a double engine change this weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix following their engine upgrades over the summer break. McLaren have used 3 engine upgrade tokens and are planning to use those engines on both their cars during the first free practice session on Friday. This will […]

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DRIVERS: Max VERSTAPPEN (Toro Rosso) Daniil KVYAT (Red Bull Racing) Will STEVENS (Manor) Fernando ALONSO (McLaren) Kimi RAIKKONEN (Ferrari) Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes) PRESS CONFERENCE Kimi, we have to start with you. Obviously Spa has been very good to you over the years – four wins – but your drive for 2016 confirmed yesterday. What do you […]

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Ferrari driver Kimi Raikknen will retain his seat with the Italian team for the 2016 season. The Finn, who rejoined the team in 2014, has been re-signed by Ferrari and will partner Sebastian Vettel for a second year. Much speculation surrounded the 2007 champion’s future with the famous team whilst several drivers were mentioned as […]

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Race starts from this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix will work much differently thanks to rule changes by the FIA. Previously drivers were given instructions and guidance on what procedures to follow before the formation lap and on the formation lap before a race to get the temperature of the clutch and tyres up to a […]

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In several aspects there is much turmoil that surrounds Formula 1. There is no argument though that the sport returns, after its month-long hiatus, to the greatest circuit in the world, Spa-francorchamps. The glorious Belgian circuit situated in the heart of the Ardennes forest encompasses everything that is great about Formula 1. Its spectacular corners […]

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