Cash-strapped Silverstone ‘in discussions with government’
2017 F1 season
Silverstone is in negotiations with the government about support as it tries to secure the British Grand Prix beyond 2019.
Scrap Vettel and Alonso’s rules, urges Warwick
2017 F1 season
FIA steward Derek Warwick has called on Formula One to scrap rules which were introduced after lobbying by the sport’s top drivers.
One week to save Manor
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: One week to save Manor • Renault say they won’t replace Vassuer and aim to match Mercedes next year
Brundle reveals Monaco GP heart attack
2016 Monaco Grand Prix
Martin Brundle has revealed he suffered a minor heart before conducting the podium interview at the Monaco Grand Prix last year.
Pirelli concerned over wider wet weather tyres
2017 F1 season
Pirelli has warned that improving its much-criticised wet weather rubber will not be made easier by F1’s adoption of wider tyres in 2017.
New tyres and aero shouldn’t harm overtaking – Hembery
2017 F1 season
Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery says the changes to F1 cars and tyres in 2017 shouldn’t make overtaking much more difficult.
Jonathan Palmer takes over Donington Park
2017 F1 season
Jonathan Palmer, father of F1 racer Jolyon Palmer, has added a former grand prix venue to his portfolio of British racing circuits.
Conflict at Renault behind Vasseur’s exit
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Conflict at Renault behind Vasseur’s exit • Ferrari chief Marchionne to step down in 2019 • Ricciardo first to drive new Red Bull
Ultra-soft tyres for Russian Grand Prix
2017 F1 season
Pirelli has confirmed it will bring ultra-soft tyres to the Russian Grand Prix for the first time this year and also announced the tyre choices for Bahrain.
Title fight had little effect on Hamilton’s jet-setting
2016 F1 season
Despite a tough title fight and a longer calendar, Lewis Hamilton didn’t ease his fast-paced jet-setting lifestyle in 2016. But did that affect his driving?
Renault’s Vasseur steps down
2017 F1 season
Renault team principal Frederic Vasseur has stepped down, the team has announced.
Hulkenberg predicts “surprises” from Renault in 2017
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Hulkenberg predicts “surprises” from Renault in 2017 • Private teams “F1’s backbone” – Kaltenborn • Silverstone hoping for Liberty help
Mercedes confirm Lowe has left the team
2017 F1 season
Mercedes’ chief executive director for technical Paddy Lowe has stood down, the team has announced today.
Massa vs Bottas: The result after three years
2016 F1 season
Valtteri Bottas blew Felipe Massa away in qualifying but the pair were more closely matched in the races. Here’s how they stacked up in the same cars.
Teams offered new chance to influence F1
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Teams offered new chance to influence F1 • Massa ‘had Formula E offer’ • Brawn: Give small teams a chance
Gutierrez enters Mexican Formula E race as F1 hopes fade
2017 F1 season
Esteban Gutierrez will join the Formula E field for his home race in Mexico City, the promoters have announced, indicating he is unlikely to race in F1 this year.
Perez vs Hulkenberg: The result after three years
2016 F1 season
Nico Hulkenberg was widely expected to show Sergio Perez the way in their three-year spell at Force India, but that’s not exactly how it worked out.
Hakkinen believes Bottas is champion material
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Hakkinen believes Bottas is champion material • Toro Rosso ‘set to work 24-hour days’ • Catalunya ‘70% flat-out in 2017’
Ten views on the top ten F1 drivers of 2016
2016 F1 season
F1 Fanatic has given its verdict on the top drivers of last season. But what did other publications make of the F1 field of 2016?
Pirelli says it has achieved lower tyre degradation
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Pirelli says it has achieved lower tyre degradation • Senna/Prost era was “boring” – Alonso • Formula E to get new investor