10 years ago The FIA released a new version of the provisional 2016 Formula One season calendar. Formula One now finds themselves competing with the World Endurance Championship for viewers, as they schedule a race on the same weekend as one of the biggest motor racing events in the world. You heard right. The debut of the European
10 years ago The Manor F1 Team will be dumping the Ferrari power unit at the end of the season and making the switch to Mercedes. This supply agreement has been rumored, but was confirmed earlier today. This new deal comes at the end of the team’s current Ferrari contract. The agreement also states that the team will
10 years ago Following Mercedes’ decision not to supply engines to the Red Bull team, fresh threats of quitting the sport have been released from the Austrian racing team. According to team management, both Red Bull and Toro Rosso will withdraw from Formula One unless they can reach a deal with Ferrari to purchase engines. Red Bull has
10 years ago The newly formed Haas F1 Team made an official driver announcement earlier today. The American team broadcasted the announcement live on YouTube where they announced one of their two drivers from the 2016 season. There have been several different drivers reportedly in the talks with the team. Names like Vergne, Rossi, Gutiérrez, Grosjean and Alonso
10 years ago It would appear that although a potential deal between Renault and Lotus is taking an eternity to come, things are at least heading in the right direction. Earlier today, Renault and Gravity Motorsports have signed a letter of intent, stating that they are planning to purchase a controlling stake in the Lotus F1 Team. Renault
10 years ago Following his outburst over the team radio at the Japanese Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso said that he wishes the team radio communications were “private chats” rather than publicly broadcasted messages. This opinion was posted as part of a three part Tweet by the McLaren racing legend. This collection of Tweets was about things that may
10 years ago Formula One arrived at Suzuka for this year’s Japanese Grand Prix. The performance was a little shuffled due to the unpredictable weather that we have grown accustomed to in this particular region. This weekend was a return to the normal, in terms of the Mercedes domination. The sessions held on Friday were hindered by rain
10 years ago Formula One returns to the scene of tragedy as they arrive at Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix. Jules Bianchi’s fatal accident last season is fresh in our memories, as it was at this circuit where he collided with a safety vehicle and succumb to his injuries nine months later. The circuit is relatively fast,
10 years ago The Singapore Grand Prix shows the potential power shift, as Ferrari takes the victory under the lights. Mercedes suffered for most of the weekend, while Red Bull performed very well around the street circuit. Friday was looking good for Mercedes, but it quickly turned sour in free practice two. Free practice one was dominated by
10 years ago Teams are in Singapore for the second night race of the Formula One season at Marina Bay. Last year’s event was cut one lap short due to the two hour time limit enforced by the FIA. This circuit presents both a technical and physical challenge for the drivers. It’s a street circuit, so drivers can
