9 years ago Just two days after the conclusion of the British Grand Prix, the teams prepared to run some more laps around Silverstone. This was the final test of the season, meaning that most teams opted to loan their cars to some young drivers in order to comply with the FIA’s regulations regarding testing. We saw many
9 years ago Nico Rosberg may face a grid penalty in Hungary, as the team will not be able to determine whether they will need to fit a new gearbox to his car following his issues at the British Grand Prix. Under the regulations, taking a new gearbox in Hungary would lead to a five-place grid penalty for
9 years ago The results for this year’s British Grand Prix are now finalized, following Mercedes’ decision not to proceed with their appeal against Nico Rosberg’s penalty. The penalty sees Rosberg fall from P2 to P3 and allows Max Verstappen to jump one position. © Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd. Following an investigation by the stewards after the British
9 years ago In response to Nico Rosberg’s ten-second time penalty which dropped him down to the bottom step of the podium for violation of the FIA’s new team radio regulations, Mercedes has filed an appeal in an effort to have Rosberg’s result reinstated. However, a rule inside of the FIA regulations technically forbids Mercedes from filing an
9 years ago The British Grand Prix was less than smooth for the Haas drivers, as issues plagued the team and allowed only one of the two cars to complete the race. The sole remaining car ended up at the rear of the field. © Haas F1 Team © Haas F1 Team The issues started with Esteban Gutiérrez
9 years ago Nico Rosberg has been demoted to third position after being handed a ten-second time penalty after a post-race investigation. The German originally finished in second position, ahead of Max Verstappen and behind his teammate, Lewis Hamilton. © Daimler AG The ten-second time penalty was for a violation of the sport’s new radio clampdown regulations during
9 years ago It was the weekend of Lewis Hamilton, as he managed to top every session in the weekend and it was his race to win. The classic Silverstone circuit was the scene for the British Grand Prix, following last weekend’s Austria Grand Prix. The circuit will also be hosting a two day test in the days
9 years ago Formula One has returned to the historic Silverstone circuit for the British Grand Prix, following last week’s dramatic Austrian Grand Prix which saw the Mercedes teammates make contact once again. Lewis Hamilton has dominated all of the sessions at his home Grand Prix, but can he take the race victory in front of his home
9 years ago Kimi Räikkönen will stay with Ferrari for another year, putting to rest the rumors of his retirement. The 36 year old Finnish driver will be 37 during the 2017 season, making him the oldest Formula One driver on the grid. © Ferrari Media Räikkönen, known for his enthusiasm, has been rumored to be retiring at
9 years ago Niki Lauda has withdrawn comments which he made during a television talk show interview conducted by Roger Benoit on Servus TV, which was recorded prior to the Austrian Grand Prix. The comments hinted at some of the tensions behind the scenes at Mercedes. Lauda is a former Formula One World Championship winner who took the
