10 years ago Although Nico Rosberg had a mathematical lead in the World Drivers’ Championship battle with his teammate, it’s a bit of a stretch to see that he was ever really leading the championship. There is a big difference between mathematically leading the championship and actually leading the championship. © Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd. With Lewis Hamilton
10 years ago After seeing an ill Eddie Jordan set a fastest lap time which was well off of the pace set by Coulthard, the Red Bull Racing Sim Challenge returns to its regular pace with Steve Jones in control of the simulator. Can he set the fastest lap of the challenge or at least beat the other
10 years ago After taking a break from famous motorsport faces in the simulator, the Red Bull Racing Sim Challenge puts another popular Formula One figure in the team simulator: Eddie Jordan. Well known among the Formula One paddock, Jordan will be hoping to beat the target time, but can he do it or will he get sick
10 years ago Neither of the first two participants in the Red Bull Racing Sim Challenge were able to beat the benchmark time set by former F1 driver, David Coulthard. Both of the previous participants were involved in the motorsport industry, but can someone from outside of motorsport be the first to beat the target time? It’s Sigala’s
10 years ago Ever since the Formula One teams made the push for track limits to be abolished at the F1 Strategy Group meeting at the end of July, the debate about track limits has been in full swing. Teams feel that the current regulations present discrepancies when it comes to the application of the track limits and
10 years ago Adrian Newey proved on the Red Bull Formula One simulator that being an engineering master doesn’t mean that you can keep pace with the professionals in a Formula One car. It’s Christian Horner’s turn to compete in the Red Bull Racing Sim Challenge. Can he use his previous racing experience to beat the benchmark time?
10 years ago It was announced during the summer break that Rio Haryanto would be replaced by Esteban Ocon due to funding issues in his contract. Haryanto would be demoted to the team’s reserve driver. The demotion has had its negative aspects, as Manor loses a major sponsor. © Manor Racing Pertamina, a state-owned Indonesian oil and natural
10 years ago With Formula One’s technology as cutting edge as ever, many people have complained that engineers are taking the wheel from the hands of the drivers and allowing technology to take over. Some have even went as far to say that virtually anyone could drive a modern Formula One car. But could someone who isn’t a
10 years ago Manor’s newest driver, Esteban Ocon has officially selected his car number for his career. During his previous practice sessions with Renault, the Frenchman used the number 45, but he has chosen to change his number as he begins his racing career. © Renault Sport Ocon has confirmed, via a Tweet, that he will be driving
10 years ago It takes a high level of automotive experience and skill to restore and maintain the classic cars of Formula One. The teams just don’t make ‘em like they used to and engineers are forced to turn back the clock more than 60 years to design some replacement components. © Daimler AG Mercedes-Benz Classic had a
