F1 Madness

Fernando Alonso was handed a 35-place grid penalty after Honda elected to change his entire power unit after engineers found a hydraulic leak. This effectively means that the Spaniard will start at the back of the grid alongside fellow countryman Carlos Sainz in the Toro Rosso who was handed a 20-place grid penalty. Alonso’s car […]

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Carlos Sainz will start from the back of the grid on Sunday’s race for Toro Rosso at the Japanese Grand Prix after taking on new engine components going into Free Practice 1. Toro Rosso fitted Sainz’s car with it’s 6th MGU-H, 5th internal combustion engine and 5th turbo charger. Because the MGU-H is the first 6th […]

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There is a word in the English language that is often overused without the context of its full meaning but as I arrived at the Sepang International Circuit for my first live Formula 1 experience I was finally able to comprehend what the word surreal truly means. And yes, I’m still pinching myself. As the […]

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PART TWO: DRIVERS – Pierre GASLY (Toro Rosso), Carlos SAINZ (Toro Rosso), Marcus ERICSSON (Sauber)   Q: Pierre, the moment has finally come, you make your Formula One debut. You’ve had to be patient – how does it feel? Pierre GASLY: It feels amazing, honestly. Starting my first Formula One race this weekend is just a […]

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To finish first, first you must finish. These are likely the words that have been rolling around Sebastian Vettel’s mind following the start-line crash in Singapore, which now has him at a 28-point deficit to Lewis Hamilton. There’s little doubt that this weekend’s Malaysian grand prix is vital for Ferrari’s and Vettel’s championship aspirations. The […]

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The Toro Rosso Formula One Team announced today that young rookie Pierre Gassly will replace Daniil Kvyat at the Malaysian Grand Prix. This will be the Frenchman’s debut as a Formula 1 driver and will be in the driving seat for the next few races. Speaking about Gasly’s debut Toro Rosso Team Principal Franz Tost: “Scuderia […]

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The Renault Sport Formula 1 Team have confirmed that Carlos Sainz will drive for the works team for 2018 after being released from his Red Bull contract. The Spaniard will be loaned to the Enstone based team for 2018 following which he will return to Toro Rosso unless a new deal can be structured to keep […]

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Toro Rosso have announced that it will partner with Honda from 2018 after it was announced that McLaren will partner with Renault. The technical partnership no doubt comes with a cash injection into Toro Rosso as well. Work has already begun to adapt the 2018 car to accommodate the Honda Power Unit and gearbox. “We […]

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The Formula 1 paddock heads east as it readies for the final stretch of the 2017 season. More specifically, Singapore’s Marina Bay Circuit will be the spectacular backdrop to the ever-intense battle for championship glory in 2017. As it stands Lewis Hamilton leads the driver’s standings by three points after winning back-to-back races in Belgium […]

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If you thought that you were somehow transported back to 2016, or even 2015, during this weekend’s Italian grand prix you’d have been forgiven. The level of domination that Mercedes and their drivers delivered to win the latest round of the 2017 season was simply staggering. By the end of 53 laps of the Italian […]

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