“Repairing the damage”: Jonathan Neale on McLaren’s future after Honda
In the first of his new weekly columns for F1 Fanatic, Dieter Rencken explains why he’s joined us now and quizzes McLaren’s Jonathan Neale on life after Honda.
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Red Bull can be caught – Neale
Jenson Button has been let down in the past two races by operational problems which the team need to eliminate to stay in touch with Red Bull: I don’t think Jenson’s fluctation in form is anything to do with him, I think it’s us. I don’t think we’ve given our drivers a car that can … Continue reading Red Bull can be caught – Neale
Paddock Diary: Singapore Grand Prix day three
In a packed day in Singapore, Dieter Rencken talks to the bosses of F1’s newest race, the potential new team on the grid for 2021 – and FIA president Jean Todt.
Is life better or worse for F1 media in the Liberty era?
Is it getting harder or easier for independent sites like RaceFans to cover F1? Dieter Rencken answers another question from one of our Supporters.
New McLaren boss Andreas Seidl: ‘For our resources, we are under-performing’
After its disastrous 2018 campaign, McLaren is holding fourth place in the championship. But in an exclusive interview for RaceFans, new team principal Andreas Seidl says they are still “under-performing”.
“Drive to Survive Episode 2: The King of Spain” reviewed
The new Netflix F1 series Drive to Survive arrives on Friday. Here’s our verdict on episode two – we’ve hidden the spoilers if you don’t want to see them.
Bottas’s race engineer moving to Formula E
In the round-up: Bottas’s race engineer moves to Formula E • 2019 tyres little different – Vettel • McLaren warn Brexit could affect 2019 car build
Mercedes hint Hamilton announcement is close
In the round-up: Mercedes hints Hamilton contract announcement coming soon • French GP traffic problems “unacceptable” – Fernley • Some Renault teams won’t run new MGU-K
Brown takes over at McLaren Racing after restructuring
McLaren has put Zak Brown in charge of its racing arm following a restructuring at the team.
Ten things we want to know about the 2018 F1 season
How long will F1’s biggest star stick around? Will fans learn to love Halo? Here’s 10 of the big questions ahead of the new season.
“Grand Prix Driver”: McLaren documentary reviewed
Grand Prix Driver, a new four-part documentary, takes us inside McLaren’s disastrous 2017 pre-season with Honda. Is it worth a look?
“Grand Prix Driver” takes you inside McLaren’s nightmare final year with Honda
New four-part series Grand Prix Driver reveals McLaren’s dawning realisation just how bad their third year with Honda would be at the start of 2017.
McLaren “keeping an open mind” about building own F1 engine after 2020
McLaren isn’t ruling out the possibility of building its own Formula One engines in future, according to chief operating officer Jonathan Neale.
Mercedes can’t win title if Vettel’s car stays reliable – Lauda
In the round-up: Mercedes can’t win title if Vettel’s car stay reliable – Lauda • Wehrlein cleared to return in Canada
McLaren confirm deal with BP and Castrol
McLaren has announced it will use fuel and lubricants from BP and Castrol in 2017 after former supplier ExxonMobil moved to work with Red Bull.
Zak Brown to join McLaren as executive director
McLaren has confirmed Zak Brown will join the company as executive director following last week’s ousting of Ron Dennis.
McLaren hires Volkswagen racing director Capito
McLaren has hired Jost Capito to be the new chief executive officer of its racing arm.
McLaren has worst season for 35 years after Honda reunion
McLaren’s early-season optimism that they would make substantial gains with their Honda power unit during the year was unfounded.
FIA and Tilke “ruined F1 racing with idiotic run-off areas”
In the round-up: F1 run-off “idiotic” • Hamilton ‘to retire at 37’ • Ferrari’s season “phenomenal” – Vettel • Illien not working for Red Bull yet
McLaren wants to convince Button to stay
McLaren still wants to convince Jenson Button to stay with them in 2016, according to managing director Jonathan Neale.