9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 years ago Three Formula One drivers tested their truck driving skills, as Nico Rosberg, Nico Hülkenberg and Pascal Wehrlein. The trio traded in their Formula One cockpits for the keys to a Mercedes-Benz truck; one of the many trucks that are used to transport the Formula One teams’ equipment around Europe during the busy season. © Daimler
9 years ago Manor has officially made the decision to terminate Rio Haryanto’s contract to drive with the team in 2016. Haryanto made history by being the first Indonesia Formula One driver, but it was known for some time that his contract had not been fully funded and that he would be dropped from the team at the
9 years ago Formula One has had many different points systems for the World Drivers’ Championship over the years. In the sport’s history, we have saw seven main changes to the points system. Formula One currently distributes more points during a season than they ever have before. To see how to rule changes have impacted the World Drivers’
9 years ago We’ve reached the point in the season where the teams and drivers can relax and take a brief vacation after a busy first half of the season. Although all of the teams and drivers surely need a break to rest, there are three parties who need the summer break the most. 1. Nico Rosberg ©
9 years ago Formula One mourns the loss of Chris Amon, a retired New Zealand racing driver who managed to stand on 11 podiums, but never on the top step. Amon passed away at the age of 73 following his battle with cancer. Amon was widely considered the greatest F1 driver to have never won a Grand Prix.
9 years ago McLaren is taking legal action against Mercedes in a contract dispute over a key staff member who was contracted to leave Mercedes to join McLaren, but has recently reversed their decision. McLaren allegedly signed the employee to a contract which they feel has been violated. © McLaren Racing Limited The employee in question is Loic
