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Lifelong motor sport fan Keith set up RaceFans in 2005 - when it was originally called F1 Fanatic. Having previously worked as a motoring journalist, Keith began running the site full-time in 2010, achieving a long-held ambition to dedicate his full attention to his passion for motor racing.
McLaren “restless to make progress” – Boullier
2014 F1 season
Posted onNew McLaren racing director Eric Boullier says the team have great potential and they are eager to bounce back from their disappointment last year.
McLaren need more time with MP4-29 – Button
2014 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says McLaren need more time to get the most out of their new car ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.
Newey rues Red Bull’s late switch of focus to 2014
2014 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull’s chief technical officer Adrian Newey admitted the team should have switched its attention fully to the team’s 2014 car earlier following a troubled start to the season.
End of Red Bull dominance ‘good for F1’ – Button
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Red Bull troubles ‘good for the sport’ • “Fans can’t see how hard we’re fighting” – Booth • Lotus move “best decision ever” – Maldonado
The 2014 F1 season in 20 questions
2014 F1 season preview
Posted onWhat does the unpredictable 2014 F1 season have in store for us? Answer these 20 questions on the year ahead.
Williams pleased to “luck into” Mercedes engine deal
2014 F1 season
Posted onFrank Williams says he is pleased his team “lucked into” an engine supply deal with Mercedes, which he believes will be the best engine of the season.
New F1 “more of a driver’s car” – Magnussen
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: 2014 chassis ‘a real driver’s car’ • Toro Rosso expanding factory • ‘A different type of racing’ expected
Who will win the battle of the team mates in 2014?
2014 F1 season preview
Posted onAlmost every driver on the grid has a new team mate to measure himself against this year. But which driver will come out on top at each team?
“We have to catch up” – Vettel
2014 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel admits Red Bull are starting their championship defence on the back foot after problems during winter testing.
Massa “wanted to race with a Mercedes engine”
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Massa sought Mercedes power after Ferrari exit • Bianchi mugged • Webber tips Hamilton and Williams for success
Mercedes will ‘show what we’re capable of’ – Hamilton
2014 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton is in confident mood ahead of the first race of 2014 and believes his Mercedes team are ready for the new season.
Pirelli confirm in-season test schedule
2014 F1 season
Posted onThe dates and locations of this year’s four in-season tests have been confirmed by Pirelli, along with details of which teams will conduct tyre testing.
Which team has the best-looking car of 2014?
2014 F1 season
Posted onThe appearance of the latest generation of Formula One cars has been a major talking point during the off-season for one obvious reason. Which team has the least ugly car?
Red Bull face biggest challenge yet after harsh winter
2014 F1 season preview
Posted onRed Bull’s testing programme was wrecked by a string of problems with the RB10 which could threatens to end their run of championship success.
Mercedes could ‘do a Brawn’ – but it’ll be without him
2014 F1 season preview
Posted onRoss Brawn has prepared Mercedes well to take advantage of the new regulations, but won’t be around to direct their efforts.
Hulkenberg hoping for ‘first racing lap’ in Melbourne
2014 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onNico Hulkenberg is hoping he finally gets to complete a racing lap in the Australian Grand Prix following his misfortune in previous races at the Melbourne track.
Williams “relieved” car appears competitive
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Williams’ confidence growing • Dennis believes Hamilton could return • Red Bull ‘can’t challenge Mercedes’
“Pie in the sky” cost cap plan won’t work, says Dennis
2014 F1 season
Posted on“If you can’t afford to be in Formula One, don’t be in Formula One. There’s lots of other categories you can go motor racing in.”
Similarities to Senna in “intelligent” Button – Dennis
2014 F1 season
Posted onRon Dennis says Jenson Button has traits that reminds him of Ayrton Senna. But he singled out Button’s intelligence as his key weapon for the coming season.