Nico Hulkenberg has been given a three-place grid penalty for tomorrow’s Chinese Grand Prix after stewards found Force India guilty of an unsafe release from pitlane.
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Ricciardo surprised by ‘awesome’ front row start
2016 Chinese Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo believes starting second on the grid is an ‘awesome’ and unexpected result for Red Bull Racing after pipping both Ferraris to the front row.
Hamilton to give ‘everything I’ve got’ from last
2016 Chinese Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he’s going to give his all during the Chinese Grand Prix after an engine problem left him doomed to start the race from the back of the grid.
Rosberg on pole, Hamilton starts last in China
2016 Chinese Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onNico Rosberg will start from pole in China, while Lewis Hamilton will start dead last on the grid after an engine problem left him unable to set a time.
Vettel tops wet final Chinese GP practice
2016 Chinese Grand Prix third practice
Posted onSebastian Vettel set the quickest time in a very wet final practice session in Shanghai in which both Mercedes drivers failed to set a time.
Fuel upgrades helping McLaren and Honda catch up
2016 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren’s improved straight-line speed in Australia shows they have begun to close the gap. As well as changes to Honda’s engine, new fuel is helping them catch up.
Super Formula ‘best possible’ preparation for 2017 – Vandoorne
2016 F1 season
Posted onStoffel Vandoorne says he believes the Japanese Super Formula series is his best possible option for this season as he eyes an F1 race seat for 2017.
Button wants F1 calendar capped at 21 races
2016 F1 season
Posted onJenson Button says that he is anticipating a tough year for teams ahead of Formula One’s record-breaking 21-race calendar for 2016.
Vettel and Ferrari rediscover their winning ways
2015 F1 season review
Posted onFerrari bounced back from a win-less 2014 to take a trio of victories -each one courtesy of their newest driver.
Williams hold third despite pit stop problems
2015 F1 season review
Posted onDespite lacking the budget of the top teams, Williams consolidated their status as F1’s top privateers by holding on to third place in the championship.
Upgrade propels Force India to best season yet
2015 F1 season review
Posted onForce India sealed their best ever result of fifth in the championship thanks to their mid-season upgrade for the VJM08.
Toro Rosso’s unreliability thwarts their remarkable rookies
2015 F1 season review
Posted onToro Rosso could have achieved a lot more with their exciting rookie driver line-up had the car reached the chequered flag more often.
Sauber make minor recovery after 2014 nadir
2015 F1 season review
Posted onSauber swiftly banished the demons of last year by scoring points i the first race of 2015. But that proved the high-point of their season.
End of an era for Loeb and Citroen in Qatar
Weekend Racing Wrap
Posted onAfter 15 years as a works Citroen driver multiple World Rally Champion Sebastian Loeb drove his final race for the French marque in the WTCC season finale in Qatar.
Rosberg wins Abu Dhabi finale
2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix summary
Posted onNico Rosberg rounded out the 2015 Formula 1 season in winning style, securing his third successive victory under the lights at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Wolff calls for changes to tyre pressure protocol
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Wolff calls for tyre pressure check changes • Vettel keen for Monza to remain on calendar • Red Bull-Renault partnership set to end
Raikkonen ‘disappointed’ after poor start
2015 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen says he is disappointed after a disastrous start dropped him to the back of the field at Monza and forced him to fight back to fifth place.
Vettel hails ‘best second place’ at Monza
2015 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel says his first podium appearance at Monza as a Ferrari driver was ‘the best second place’ of his career.
2015 Italian Grand Prix championship points
2015 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onThe championship advantage for Lewis Hamilton now stands at 53 points after the Mercedes driver’s victory at today’s Italian Grand Prix.
Rosberg rues luck after late race retirement
F1 2015 Season
Posted onNico Rosberg says that he was ‘very unlucky’ this weekend after a second technical issue in two days took him out of the Italian Grand Prix with just three laps remaining.