8 years ago There has been a split opinion on the ‘Halo’ head protection system, set to be added to the cars in 2018. In their statement, the FIA described “repeated support” from the drivers and teams. With the mission of confirming this fact, Racing Clothesline contacted all of the teams about the introduction, which confirmed something else.
8 years ago Pirelli has concluded the investigation of Sebastian Vettel’s tyre failure near the end of the British Grand Prix. The sport’s tyre supplier has not finished examining Kimi Raikkonen’s tyre failure, but is excepted to do so by next week. © Pirelli & C SpA Vettel suffered a tyre failure at the end of the British
8 years ago It has been a controversial week, with the FIA confirming that the Halo head protection system will be pushed out onto the cars in 2018. The plan has sparked a lot of discussion from fans and figures within the Formula One paddock, not all good. The decision was made at a Strategy Group meeting on
8 years ago The F1 Strategy Group met on Wednesday to discuss a number of topics related to Formula One, including the introduction of the head protection system in 2018. For the first time ever, the meeting included all of the teams, allowing observers from Renault, Toro Rosso, Sauber and Haas. © Pirelli & C SpA The biggest
8 years ago On the back of a first lap crash that could be blamed on either of the Toro Rosso drivers, the internet has exploded with fans calling for Daniil Kvyat to be dropped from Toro Rosso in 2018. Kvyat was driver with a lot of potential, but I think that he’s skating on thin ice at
8 years ago Formula One is a sport that has been extremely slow to get with the technology of the times, particularly the rapidly increasing eSports industry. However, that could be about to change, as the Formula One management mentions the idea of using gamers to test regulations changes before they are applied to the sport. Now when
8 years ago It was a busy week for the Formula One drivers this week, with the London F1 event taking place on Wednesday, just a few days after the Austrian Grand Prix. This weekend the drivers were in the UK for the famous race at Silverstone, the 2017 FORMULA 1 ROLEX BRITISH GRAND PRIX. Friday © Daimler
8 years ago Honda’s future in Formula One is now in question, with the Japanese manufacturer’s partnerships with McLaren and Sauber both in doubt. According to reports, Honda’s future in the sport relies heavily on the engine supplier’s latest upgrades to the engine. Honda will have until October to decide whether they are willing to continue their Formula
8 years ago Daniel Ricciardo’s signature podium celebration could become a thing of the past, as the Australian racing driver suggests that the “shoey” celebration has run it’s course. Ricciardo has performed a shoey in all his five of his podium celebrations this season. © Red Bull Content Pool The 2016 German Grand Prix saw the now popular
8 years ago Sebastian Vettel will become the first Formula One driver to test the new “Shield” head protection system, with the Ferrari team having fitted the concept to the car ahead of the first free practice session for the 2017 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. This is the first time that the concept has been seen outside
