Kimi Raikkonen’s Route to F1
Route to F1
When Kimi Raikkonen made his Formula One debut 15 years ago the FIA president said it was “wrong” for him to be given a superlicence.
When Kimi Raikkonen made his Formula One debut 15 years ago the FIA president said it was “wrong” for him to be given a superlicence.
In the round-up: Magnussen in Renault link • Engine manufacturers to offer cut-price deal • Another blow for COTA
Bernie Ecclestone’s Strategy Group promised sweeping changes for 2017 – most of which now seem destined not to happen.
In the round-up: Pirelli thwart plans for faster cars in 2017 • FOM should foot engine bill – Ferrari • No 2016 parts at Pirelli test
A full-length video of a race which saw a young Ayrton Senna take on and beat a group of Formula One world champions has recently appeared.
Ferrari, Red Bull and McLaren will test wet-weather tyres for Pirelli at the Paul Ricard circuit later this month.
In the round-up: Verstappen expects one-second gain • Grosjean ‘wasn’t ready for F1 at 23’ • Hamilton defends late-season slump
Formula One fans have never had a wider choice of tracks to choose from when deciding on their race destinations for the season ahead. Which do you most want to visit?
In the round-up: Monza ‘to sign seven-year deal’ • First female F1 racer dies • Perez ‘wasn’t ready for McLaren in 2013’
Renault is returning to Formula One so for the first Caption Competition of 2016 the archive has been raided for a picture from their last time in F1.
In the round-up: Hulkenberg wants less tyre management • Haas car passes crash test – and Perez expects them to be a threat
After five years of Driver of the Weekend polls it’s time to reveal who have been your top picks – and who missed out on a place among the leading ten.
In the round-up: Judge Verstappen and Sainz after 2016 – Key • Wolff to launch women driver initiative • New tyre rules too conservative
Does Lewis Hamilton’s jet-set lifestyle have a negative effect on his racing? F1 Fanatic’s interactive maps reveal how he criss-crossed the globe throughout 2015.
In the round-up: Pirelli bringing tyre ‘cliff’ back • “Incredibly unlikely” Ferrari won’t rival Mercedes • Renault criticise engine rules
A special picture retrospective of a dozen classic former F1 race venues.
In the round-up: Ferrari says rivals made mistake by quitting • F1 ‘needs more US races’ • Grosjean “forgot about F1” after losing seat
Red Bull’s chief technical officer Adrian Newey has urged the FIA to force manufacturers to provide identical engine supplies to customer teams.
In the round-up: Haas aims for points in 2016 • Ferrari share sale begins • Massa intrigued by 2017 changes
Ten of the biggest talking points on and off the track ahead of the 2016 championship season.