8 years ago Ferrari appears to have taken lessons from Red Bull, threatening to leave Formula One at the end of the 2020 season because the proposed engine changes for the 2021 season. Ferrari signed an agreement to stay in Formula One until the end of 2020, in exchange for a large bonus each season. The threat comes
8 years ago With a contract in hand, Lance Stroll will be sticking with Williams for the 2018 season, but the other seat at the team is still up for the taking. There are five main drivers in contention for the seat: Paul di Resta, Robert Kubica, Daniil Kvyat, Felipe Massa and Pascal Wehrlein. Of these drivers, which
8 years ago It’s that time of the week again: time for us to look at the past teams that made an exit from the sport of Formula One, having scored no points. This week, we remember Midland F1. The Midland Group’s Formula One plans started in 2004 when the company was linked to the purchase of the
8 years ago It’s no secret that the stewards in Formula One are massively inconsistent. In fact, it has been a big topic for discussion recently due to some controversial penalties. The problem is not with the regulations themselves, but rather the enforcement of them and the stewards. © Pirelli & C SpA It’s not really rocket science:
8 years ago A meeting was held between the FIA, commercial rights holders and potential future manufacturers to discuss the engine regulations for the 2021 season. During the meeting, it was decided that Formula One will continue to use the V6 turbocharged hybrid engine. © Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd. The plans for the new engine regulations are still
8 years ago The Mexican Grand Prix has a rather strange podium celebration. It’s not located in the pitlane like all of the other tracks and it always appears to be somewhat disorganized. However, this year’s podium celebration in Mexico has proven to be perhaps the worst podium ceremony of the past decade, if not longer. © Pirelli
8 years ago The drivers and teams met up south of the border just one week after the thrilling United States Grand Prix. The FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MÉXICO 2017 was the third from last round in the 2017 Formula One season and the third race at the circuit since its return in 2015. Mercedes won both
8 years ago Lewis Hamilton secured his fourth World Drivers’ Championship title in front of the Mexican crowd in a grand prix that started with a dramatic collision between the two championship contenders. Max Verstappen took a comfortable race victory after a stunning performance and escaping the reliability issues that infected the most of the other Renault powered
8 years ago The FIA has made some minor tweaks to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in an attempt to crack down on track limits violations and avoid the same controversy as 2016. A number of kerbs have been added to various corners on the track and further regulations will police how the drivers rejoin the track. © Racing
8 years ago For many decades, Formula One has used the standard side-by-side starting grid formation. However, Liberty Media is considering changing that and reverting back to the format that was used in the ‘50s and ‘60s. © Racing Clothesline The new proposed grid formation would see the front row have three cars instead of just two. The
