Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes Formula 1 should stop trying to bend itself to manufacturers and priorities entertainment over technological advancement. The new engine regulations that came in in 2014 were supposed to make F1 more appealing to manufacturers, as the hybrid engines are more relevant to the everyday cars on the road. The […]
New Formula One bosses need to get rid of the complicated rules in order to keep fans, according to Ross Brawn. Last season, vague or complicated rules led to confusion on multiple occasions and Brawn, who will take on the managing director role in the new F1 boardroom, thinks these need to be simplified to […]
The new, faster cars being introduced this season could see a more mixed up grid, according to Haas’ Kevin Magnussen. Though he’s not underestimating the challenge the American team will face, Magnussen believes the additional grip supplied by the wider tyre will allow drivers to find their limit, which would work to Haas’ advantage. “If […]
The decision not to promote Pascal Wehrlein to the Mercedes seat following Nico Rosberg’s retirement was the best for his career, according to team boss Toto Wolff. Wehrlein may have been viewed as the Silver Arrows’ rising star this time last year, but the German missed out on the promotion to the top team after […]
Reigning rookie champion Joel Eriksson will continue in the European Formula 3 championship with Team Motorpark. As well as his rookie championship success, Eriksson took 10 overall podiums, including a win, and finished fifth in the championship. The teenager far outscored his teammates, his closest teammate five places behind him in the championship. The success […]
The European Formula 3 is a popular step for many young drivers trying to make it to Formula One, and Ferdinand Habsburg is no different. The 19-year-old hopes his time in the championship will help him make a name for himself in his journey to F1. After competing in the Spanish F3 and the Eurformula […]
Kevin Magnussen is keen to put his time with Renault behind him and hopes to keep his old team behind him on track as well. Though he enjoyed his time at Renault, the Dane admitted the team had problems which he doesn’t expect to be solved anytime soon. He also dismissed claims Renault Sport’s managing […]
Honda boss Yusuke Hasegawa believes it’s possible for the power unit manufacturers to catch up with their competition over the winter break. After a disappointing return to Formula One in 2015, Honda have been trying to close the gap to their rivals. “From an engine power point of view, we have some target numbers, which […]
A two-day wet weather tyre test will take place ahead of the 2017 season, it has been decided at an F1 Commission meeting in Geneva. Pirelli have been pushing for the test to take place as they focus on developing their wet weather tyres following complaints from drivers. The blue-striped tyres came under scrutiny following […]
Harrison Newey is hoping for wins in his second season in the European Formula 3 championship. The British driver is yet to confirm which team he’ll be racing for this season, but told Read Motorsport he expects to remain with Van Amersfoort, where he made his F3 debut, for 2017. season. Newey spent 2016 competing […]
Callum Ilott is aiming for the European Formula 3 title in 2017, but has admitted they’ll be a battle for the crown this season. The Brit switched to Prema for his third year in the championship, citing their success in European F3 and links to other series as reason for joining the reigning champions. “Six championships […]
Head of Performance at Williams, Rob Smedley, says Formula One teams won’t be sandbagging during the eight days’ winter testing in Barcelona. Many people, including tyre manufacturers Pirelli, expect nobody will show their true pace in Barcelona next month, but Smedley believes the term “sandbagging” is a little too strong. Though fans might not see […]