10 years ago Sauber driver Pascal Wehrlein has withdrew from the Australian Grand Prix for fitness concerns related to his crash at the Race of Champions. He will be replaced by Antonio Giovinazzi for the opening race of the season. Wehrlein missed the first pre-season test in Barcelona after a back injury from his massive crash at the
10 years ago Looking to pick up some genuine Formula One parts? Well, now’s your chance! The assets of the defunct Manor F1 Team will be going to online auction. The auction will be organized by Gordon Brothers Europe and feature a wide collection of previous team equipment and other supplies. © Manor Racing Among the equipment going
10 years ago Susie Wolff was in court on Friday attempting to appeal a driving ban that she had received for speeding. The judge used her defense against her, justifying when the ban should remain in place, and dismissing her appeal. Wolff, a driver who worked for Williams from 2012 to 2015, has previously been charged with two
10 years ago McLaren is looking for alternatives to their current engine supplier, as reports suggest that the team is looking to return to Mercedes power in the near future. The news comes after what was a horrible pre-season testing performance for McLaren, showing that the team could be in some trouble for 2017. With Manor now gone
10 years ago Force India has decided to make a bold livery change ahead of the 2017 Formula One season as a result of a new sponsorship agreement with BWT. Force India will be the only team to feature pink as their main livery color since Brabham in 1992. The livery comes soon after the team announced a
10 years ago Pascal Wehrlein has been medically cleared to take part in the second, and final, pre-season test before the 2017 season begins in Australia. The German driver sat out during the first test, causing him to miss his first driving opportunity with the new Sauber car. © Sauber Motorsport AG It was a back injury sustained
10 years ago After testing the wet weather tyres during the final day of the first pre-season test, Pirelli is already planning to introduce revised wet tyre compounds in time for them to be available for the Chinese Grand Prix. © Pirelli & C SpA The final day of the first pre-season test for the 2017 Formula One
10 years ago The hopes that Manor could be rescued ahead of the 2017 season have vanished, as the team officially withdraws from the 2017 Formula One season. The team’s parent company entered administration and ceased operations last month. With no investors in sight, Just Racing Services closed at the end of January, despite having the 2017 car
10 years ago McLaren suffered some more bad luck during the second day of pre-season testing, resulting in yet another engine change for the team. Fernando Alonso also had poor luck on the opening day of testing, suffering an oil leak that prompted an engine swap. © McLaren Racing Limited Things were looking positive for the team, as
10 years ago The Sauber F1 Team has taken a young driver under its wing, as the team announces Tatiana Calderón for the position as development driver from 2017. The new hire a good sign of financial stability from the team, considering that they did not have the funds necessary to have a young driver in 2016. At
