Why does Japan’s F1 home now feature a Spa-Francorchamps billboard? And why did one driver tell our scribe in Suzuka to ‘f— off’? Here’s part one of Dieter’s Paddock Diary.
Why does Japan’s F1 home now feature a Spa-Francorchamps billboard? And why did one driver tell our scribe in Suzuka to ‘f— off’? Here’s part one of Dieter’s Paddock Diary.
Pierre Gasly says it is “unfair” that his former karting rival Esteban Ocon’s future in Formula 1 is in doubt.
Formula 1 is focussing on the wrong problem by considering changes to the qualifying format, according to Romain Grosjean.
Valtteri Bottas says he should have expected Mercedes’ instruction for him to let Lewis Hamilton past in the Russian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton says he doesn’t understand why some drivers are allowed to make two defensive moves, as he believes Sebastian Vettel did during their fight for position in Russia.
Lewis Hamilton says he is surprised Ferrari have missed opportunities to use their drivers tactically in races this year.
Sebastian Vettel has criticised plans to change Formula 1’s qualifying format as plans for a ‘Q4’ session are under discussion.
Formula 1 drivers want to be able to use their Drag Reduction Systems through 130R to aid overtaking at Suzuka.
F1 cars have become so sensitive to turbulence drivers now need seven seconds of clear air ahead of them in qualifying, according to Sergio Perez.
Formula 1 is discussing whether to keep the rule which forces drivers who reach Q3 to start the race on used tyres, following concerns it favours top teams.
What has Formula 1’s move to pay television done to the sport and – more importantly – can the damage be reversed?
Sebastian Vettel says Mercedes have exaggerated how competitive Ferrari have been after their rivals out-paced them in the last two races.
Brendon Hartley and Pierre Gasly suspect their near-identical spins and early retirements from the Russian Grand Prix were caused by a front brake fault.
Antonio Giovinazzi says he is better prepared for his return to F1 with Sauber in 2019 despite having raced little since his two appearances for them last year.
Valery Markelov, the father of Renault test driver and Formula Two racer Artem Markelov, has been arrested in relation to an ongoing corruption investigation in Russia.
Fernando Alonso says he hasn’t considered switching to Formula E or rallying after he leaves F1, remarking he ‘doesn’t have the talent’ for the latter.
Max Verstappen says he’s encouraged by Honda’s progress with its power unit, which he will use next year, after Franz Todt said they have overtaken Renault.
F1 tried to extend Sochi’s DRS zone after complaints from Lewis Hamilton and other drivers in practice. Hamilton suggested running the track backwards.
Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost says the new version of Honda’s power unit has moved the Japanese manufacturer ahead of Renault.
Sebastian Vettel admits he is no longer in control of whether he can win the F1 title this year but believes he can still keep Lewis Hamilton under pressure.