8 years ago The replacement for the retired Nico Rosberg is expected to be confirmed sometime this week. The announcement was originally planned to take place before Christmas, but delays in the negotiations forced Mercedes to wait until this year. © Daimler AG With the season opener in Australia only a little more than two months away, it’s
8 years ago There is some hope for the British Grand Prix, as the owners of the Silverstone Circuit begin a discussion with the British government regarding funding support. The event organizers have until this year’s event to decide the future of the event. It was recently revealed that Silverstone may be looking to make an exit from
8 years ago It has been revealed that Sir Stirling Moss was admitted to hospital for a serious chest infection before Christmas. The former racing legend is still under doctors’ care in a Singapore hospital. © Daimler AG Moss was admitted to the hospital on December 22 with a serious chest infection which resulted in complications which have
8 years ago With the launches of the 2017 Formula One cars rapidly approaching, it’s the time of the year when the internet is littered with tons of concept liveries. Now you can get in on the action with this F1 car livery template. Thanks to the graphic design work of Charlie Goerges, the artist that provided the
8 years ago The FIA’s World Motor Sport Council will hold a meeting on January 19 to discuss Liberty Media’s deal to take a controlling interest in the sport. The meeting will take place one day after Liberty’s vote with its shareholders. Liberty Media plans to take 19.1% of Formula One, in a deal which is currently underway.
8 years ago The likelihood of Manor competing in the season opener in Australia is rapidly decreasing, as the team needs to find an investor to take over the team by January 20. The company that runs the team, Just Racing Services, went into administration last Friday. © Manor Racing The team has been searching for a new
8 years ago A difference in opinion among the management of the Renault F1 Team has resulted in Fred Vasseur stepping down from his position as Team Principal. Vasseur’s resignation is effective immediately, meaning that the team will need to find a new Team Principal for 2017. © Renault Sport SAS Vasseur was recruited ahead of the 2016
8 years ago Mercedes has officially confirmed the departure of its Executive Director Paddy Lowe. Rumors of Lowe’s exit from the team first hit the media at the start of December. Mercedes confirmed on Tuesday that the 54 year old British engineer has been placed on garden leave. Lowe came to the Mercedes team three and half years
8 years ago Unable to secure a seat on the 2017 Formula One grid after being booted from the Haas F1 Team, Esteban Gutiérrez will be making the switch to Formula-E. Although he was at one time linked to the Manor seat for 2017, it would appear that the Mexican is making his exit from Formula One. Gutiérrez
8 years ago It has been reported that Liberty Media would be willing to give Formula One teams the chance to purchase shares in the sport, allowing the teams to benefit from the sport’s success. The teams have until the end of January to decide whether or not to accept the offer. © Pirelli & C. SpA Liberty
