8 years ago Pat Symonds will be parting ways with the Williams F1 Team at the end of the year, stepping down from his role at the Chief Technical Officer. This news comes at the end of his three-year contract with the team. Armed with a Masters in Aerodynamics, Symonds entered the motorsport world in the early ‘80s,
8 years ago It’s time for the third annual Racing Clothesline Awards! These awards are determined by my personal opinion, as well as the general views and opinions which I witness on social media and among fans. There are a variety of awards given to drivers for their activities both on and off of the track. Do you
8 years ago Ferrari has become the first team to officially announce their launch date for the 2017 car, confirming the date at a Christmas media event on Monday. Ferrari President, Sergio Marchionne, confirmed that “The team is giving its all” and that the team will be working hard during the off-season. © Ferrari Media © Ferrari Media
8 years ago German authorities have launched an investigation in relation to photos of Michael Schumacher, which were taken within his Swiss home. These photos are reportedly being sold the media by an unknown seller. Prosecutors in Offenburg are investigating the incident as a privacy violation. This photo was allegedly taken within the German’s home in Geneva and
8 years ago Brazilian publications have reported that the newly retired Felipe Massa has been offered a contract worth just less than €6m to drive for Williams in 2017. The offer was made in response to the possibility that Valtteri Bottas will be moving to Mercedes. Bottas has emerged as the lead candidate for the 2017 Mercedes seat
8 years ago The world of Formula One could be in for the worst season in a very long time, as Lewis Hamilton is left to dominate the entire season with Mercedes. We should all be grateful that the Liberty Media deal is set to be completed at the start of 2017 instead of the end because 2017
8 years ago Valtteri Bottas has become a possible candidate for the open Mercedes seat left by the retired Nico Rosberg. Mercedes has reportedly offered Bottas the position on the team, although the team has said that no driver announcement will be made until the new year. Bottas’ departure would leave a big hole on the team that
8 years ago Third-party investors will provide Liberty Media with $1.55 billion to help fund and support the purchase of a controlling stake in Formula One. The company will also be holding a meeting with its shareholders to discuss the acquisition of the sport and the renaming of the company on the January 17. Liberty Media purchased a
8 years ago Just as we thought that the drive lineups for 2017 we falling into place, there could be quite a bit of shuffling around during the winter break, as the entire Formula One community begs the question: who will replace Nico Rosberg on Mercedes? Up until the week following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, only Manor
8 years ago Mercedes will have a lot of rebuilding to do over the winter break, as they will need to replace two high ranking team personnel. The first being Nico Rosberg, who shocked the Formula One world with his sudden retirement, and the second rumored to be Paddy Lowe, the team’s technical chief. © Daimler AG The
