Todt no fan of two-day race weekend idea
Feb.2 – F1 does not look set to switch to a two-day race weekend format any time soon. The news comes after Renault boss Cyril..
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Todt denies F1 needs radical overhaul
Feb.1 – Jean Todt has denied that formula one needs to make radical changes in the new Liberty Media era. The headline news of..
Todt wants less pressure on Schumacher son Mick
Jan.31 – FIA president Jean Todt has urged the collective motor racing world to ease the pressure on the shoulders of Mick..
Haas deal allows early F1 payment for Force India
Jan.30 – A deal has been struck whereby Force India will get an advance on its official F1 prize money early in 2017. That is the..
Carey: FIA ‘fair’ amid $80m windfall controversy
Jan.30 – Chase Carey says the FIA is “fair” and “even-handed”, amid a bubbling controversy that could spell..
F1 supremo Ecclestone ‘dismissed’
Jan.24 – F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has been officially ousted. The news came as the sport’s new owner Liberty Media..
Indycar says no to F1’s ‘Halo’
Jan.23 – Indycar, the major American open-wheeler series, says it will not be going down F1’s route of the ‘Halo’..
Ecclestone to exit as FIA approves F1 buyout
Jan.19 – The final hurdle has been cleared as Liberty Media races towards completing its takeover of formula one. Earlier this week,..
Liberty still seeking FIA green light
Jan.18 – Only one hurdle remains as F1’s new owner Liberty Media looks to complete its buyout of the sport. This week,..
All F1 tracks set for 2017 upgrades
Jan.14 – Every F1 circuit will be tweaked and upgraded to accommodate this year’s much faster cars. That is the news from the..
Report: FIA bans Mercedes concept after Ferrari letter
Jan.4 – Ferrari has reportedly made a bold bid to catch up in 2017 by designing a new suspension system, or have the..
Toro Rosso eyes engine naming deal
Jan.3 – Toro Rosso is in talks about selling the naming rights of the team’s engine supplier for 2017. When the FIA published..
Tost: Mercedes dominance must end in 2017
Dec.22 – F1’s utter domination by Mercedes must end in 2017. That is the view of Toro Rosso chief Franz Tost, speaking after..
Todt asks Massa to be F1 steward
Dec.19 – Felipe Massa says he has been invited by his former boss to become an F1 steward. Although the Brazilian is understood to be..
Family to stay silent on Schumacher health
Dec.19 – Michael Schumacher‘s manager insists there will be no changes to the policy of radio silence when it comes to the..
Hulkenberg: Majority would vote for ‘Halo’
Dec.19 – ‘Halo’ looks set to be on the way into F1 for 2018. Although introduction of the controversial cockpit..
Maldonado working on 2017 F1 return
Dec.13 – Pastor Maldonado says he is working on his return to formula one. With a controversial driving style, the 31-year-old raced..
Nasr prepared to wait for Sauber cockpit
Dec.7 – Felipe Nasr has indicated he has the patience to wait for clarity regarding his future in F1. Until mere days ago, the..
Motor sport champions of 2016 honoured in Vienna
Highlight of the annual gala show was the presentation of the FIA Formula One World Drivers’ Championship Trophy to Nico Rosberg. An..
Minister learned of France GP deal on TV
Dec.6 – Sports minister Thierry Braillard says he learned about the return of the French grand prix via the media. Former..
