Fernando Alonso praised his McLaren team for improving the reliability of their car following his first run in testing today and said they can now start chasing performance.
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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.
Engines still not loud enough – Vettel
2016 F1 season
Posted onSebastian Vettel says F1’s engine are louder this year but believes they need to increase the volume further.
Vettel stays on top as Rosberg covers huge distance
2016 F1 season
Posted onSebastian Vettel sustained his place at the top of the times sheets on the second day of testing but Mercedes hit new mileage heights.
Should Formula One use reverse grids?
Debates and Polls
Posted onF1 chiefs are discussing whether the sport should used reverse grids. Would it make for more exciting races or is it another gimmick F1 doesn’t need?
Honda replaces F1 engine chief Arai
2016 F1 season
Posted onHonda has replaced Yasuhisa Arai in charge of its Formula One engine development programme.
Red Bull urging high downforce cars for 2017 over Mercedes’ objections
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Red Bull pushing for high-downforce cars – Mercedes opposed • Renault power level ‘similar to 2015’
Improved deployment “very positive” – Button
2016 F1 season
Posted onJenson Button says the McLaren-honda MP4-31 has addressed one of the fundamental shortcomings of last year’s car but still sees room for improvement.
‘No big problems’ for Haas despite wing failure
2016 F1 season
Posted onRomain Grosjean played down the front wing failure which disrupted the first day of running for new F1 team Haas.
Vettel fastest but Hamilton goes furthest by far
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe first day of testing for the 2016 season was a repeat of last year: Sebastian Vettel was quickest for Ferrari but Mercedes oozed confidence.
Compare Red Bull’s new RB12 with their 2015 car
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe Red Bull RB12 has appeared for the first time. See what changes the team has made for its 2016 design with these interactive images.
Manor MRT05: first pictures revealed
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe first pictures of the Manor MRT05, the car they will use for the 2016 F1 season, have been revealed by the team.
Toro Rosso STR11: First pictures revealed
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe Toro Rosso STR11 has made its debut on the first day of pre-season testing at the Circuit de Catalunya.
Hamilton: Rosberg’s winning end to 2015 spurred me on
2016 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Nico Rosberg’s strong performances in the final races of 2015 spurred him on to raise his game as he prepares to defend his drivers’ title.
Renault RS16: First pictures revealed
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe first pictures of the Renault RS16, the car they will use for the 2016 F1 season, have been revealed by the team. Renault is using an interim testing livery on the car.
Force India VJM09: First pictures revealed
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe Force India VJM09 has been presented for the first time at the Circuit de Catalunya.
Closest-ever finish at Daytona 500
Weekend Racing Wrap
Posted onAfter 500 miles of racing there was just one-hundredth of a second in it at the end of the closest-ever Daytona 500.
Red Bull RB12: First pictures revealed
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe Red Bull RB12 has been revealed for the first time by the team.
Ecclestone: “F1 is the worst it’s ever been”
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round up: Ecclestone: “F1 is the worst it’s ever been” • I haven’t dominated as much as Vettel – Hamilton
Compare the Haas VF-16 with its 2016 rivals
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe newest team on the Formula One grid has revealed its first ever grand prix racer. But how does the Haas VF-16 look compared to cars from three of F1’s championship-winners?
Points the “ultimate goal” for Haas in 2016
2016 F1 season
Posted onHaas has set itself the target of getting among the points finishers during its first F1 season.