F1 Madness

Mercedes is to institute legal action against an engineer who will be joining the Ferrari team in 2016. Benjamin Hoyle, the engineer in question, is accused of having stolen confidential data and information. He is scheduled to join the Ferrari team at the beginning of 2016. However, Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP), where Hoyle […]

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After the announcement that Renault will return to F1 and Red Bull have partnered with TAG Heuer with their power unit, Toro Rosso have confirmed that they will run with Ferrari Power Units in 2016. The move has been in the works for some months now and after the FIA approved a rule change to […]

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The Red Bull Racing Team have confirmed that they will be powered by a TAG Heuer Renault power unit for 2016. The new partnership with the Swiss watch maker will see TAG Heuer branded engines supplied by Renault. The 2016 RB 12 will be christened the Red Bull Racing-TAG Heuer RB12. TAG Heuer will also become […]

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Renault Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn has confirmed on Thursday night that Renault will return to Formula 1 as a works team. This announcement follows the letter of intent by Renault to buy the Lotus F1 team from Genii Capital in September. Since then, work was being done behind the scenes in order for the […]

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After the FIA announced changes to the Formula 1 Sporting and Technical regulations, Pirelli have released details on the tyre rule changes for the 2016 season. Pirelli will now supply three different compounds per race giving the teams more choice and flexibility in their race strategies. Pre-Race Tyre Nominations and Preparations In consultation with the […]

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The World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) has approved a mandate to FIA President Jean Todt and Formula 1 Supremo Bernie Ecclestone to make changes to the sport. Ecclestone and Todt will put forward their proposal by 31 January 2016 with will tackle issues such as governance and Power Units and cost reductions. “The World Motor […]

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  At the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) meeting held on Tuesday the FIA confirmed the Formula 1 Calendar for 2016 making it the biggest F1 calendar in the history of the sport with 21 races. The Mexican Grand Prix was scheduled in the provisional calendar to go back-to-back with the Brazilian Grand Prix. It […]

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Formula 1 tyre supplier, Pirelli held a 12 hour tyre test at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi to assess the new Ultra Soft Compound tyres and a new tyre construction for the 2016 Formula 1 season. A total of 1084 laps were completed and more than 6020 kms covered in the 12 hours […]

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