9 years ago © McLaren Racing Limited Following a dreadful season, McLaren are eager to boost their performance for the upcoming season. Despite some technical issues at pre-season test last week, McLaren appear to be back on track, as Button completes a clean day. Fernando Alonso concluded the first pre-season test a bit earlier than planned, as a
9 years ago © Ferrari Media Kimi Räikkönen was not able to get the second pre-season test off to as good a start for Ferrari as his teammate had done at the first pre-season test. He suffered some unfortunate gearbox issues that seriously hindered the amount of mileage on the car, but Räikkönen is still “not concerned” about
9 years ago © Jakob Ebrey Photography Head protection and closed cockpits in Formula One have been a talking point recently. Following the fatal accidents of Jules Bianchi and Justin Wilson, the FIA is attempting to push increased head protection for as early has 2017. David Brabham shares his opinion on head protection and closed cockpits in Formula
9 years ago © Pirelli & C. S.p.A. Pirelli’s new P Zero Purple ultrasoft tyre will make its debut at the Canadian Grand Prix, as Pirelli announces the tyre lineup for the race weekend in Montreal. The ultrasoft tyre is the softest tyre in 2016 tyre range and it will make its first debut outside of pre-season testing
9 years ago © Pirelli & C. S.p.A. It was announced during the first pre-season test of the season that the sport of Formula One would adopt a new elimination-style qualifying system for the season. Although it was the plan to introduce the new system at the season opener in Australia, some technical issues have prevented that from
9 years ago © McLaren Racing Limited McLaren suffered from a 2015 flashback, as the team failed to complete any timed laps on the final day of the pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. This technical issue surfaces just hours after the team had replaced the engine. Fernando Alonso was prepared to do some solid laps in
9 years ago The 2016 Formula One cars went out on the track for the first time this season for pre-season testing. This season sees only two pre-season tests, as the Circuito de Jerez does not appear of the testing calendar. All pre-season tests will be four days in length and will be held at the Circuit de
9 years ago © Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd. As the first two days of testing in Barcelona have concluded, a definite pattern on the time charts has developed: Ferrari set the fastest times in both days. To many this is a sign that Ferrari have taken a step closer to beating Mercedes, but Nico Rosberg warns “it’s not
9 years ago © Manor Marussia F1 Team The world of Formula One finds itself without an American driver once again. Last season, Alexander Rossi had the honor of being Formula One’s only American driver on the grid, but he wasn’t able to renew his contract with Manor for this season. He now finds himself out of Formula
9 years ago © Manor Racing With all of the cars finally released, with the exception of the Sauber and Toro Rosso’s livery, fans can now get a good picture of the cars that they will be watching for the season. Many of the liveries and car designs have improved greatly from last season, in terms of appearance.
