10 years ago Ever since the Formula One teams made the push for track limits to be abolished at the F1 Strategy Group meeting at the end of July, the debate about track limits has been in full swing. Teams feel that the current regulations present discrepancies when it comes to the application of the track limits and
10 years ago Adrian Newey proved on the Red Bull Formula One simulator that being an engineering master doesn’t mean that you can keep pace with the professionals in a Formula One car. It’s Christian Horner’s turn to compete in the Red Bull Racing Sim Challenge. Can he use his previous racing experience to beat the benchmark time?
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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’
10 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 ©
