Formula One Category

The Manor Marussia F1 team is finally making inroads to ensure it not only survives in Formula One, but eventually thrives. After signing former Mercedes F1 Technical Director Bob Bell, the team announced yesterday that they have signed 2013 GP2 champion Fabio Leimer as the team’s official reserve driver. We’re delighted to welcome Fabio to our team. We always keep a close eye on drivers competing in the feeder series and their potential for making the step up to Formula 1. Fabio has been on that radar for a numberRead More

The Manor Marussia F1 Team added considerable depth to its technical and engineering departments. Bob Bell, former technical director for the Mercedes F1 team, has joined the Silverstone-based outfit as a technical consultant. Bell, a former team principal with the Renault F1 team, has had various other engineering roles at Benetton, Jordan and McLaren. Bell brings a wealth of experience, along with two constructors championships and will advise the team’s senior management in their quest to rebuild into a stronger team. With Technical Director John McQuilliam leading the way, theRead More

The F1 point standings after today’s grand prix. Drivers’ Championship Pos Driver Team Points 1 Hamilton Mercedes 126 2 Rosberg Mercedes 116 3 Vettel Ferrari 98 4 Raikkonen Ferrari 60 5 Bottas Williams 42 6 Massa Williams 39 7 Ricciardo Red Bull 35 8 Kvyat Red Bull 17 9 Nasr Sauber 16 10 Grosjean Lotus 16 11 Perez Force India 11 12 Sainz Toro Rosso 9 13 Hulkenberg Force India 6 14 Verstappen Toro Rosso 6 15 Ericsson Sauber 5 16 Button McLaren 4 17 Alonso McLaren 0 18 StevensRead More

Nico Rosberg won his third consecutive Monaco Grand Prix after teammate Lewis Hamilton was told by Mercedes to pit from the race lead in the closing stages. Hamilton had built up an incredible 19s lead, only for Mercedes to completely throw it away. A spectacular collision between Max Verstappen and Romain Grosjean sent the 17-year-old rookie hard into the barrier at the end of the front straight, bringing out the safety car. During the ensuing safety car period, Mercedes frantically brought Lewis in for fresh tires, but Nico Rosberg andRead More

Our friends over at Motorsport.com have teamed with the most exclusive club in racing; the Grand Prix Driver’s Association to create a global survey to better understand F1’s fans and help guide the future direction of the sport. Do you like sparks flying? Hate DRS? Love Martini liveries? Want ground effect to return? Want Michelin to return? Want to sack Bernie? Here is your chance for your voice to be somewhat heard. The Strategy Group may have most of the future say, and Bernie ultimately holds the cards, but let’s show him thatRead More

Lewis Hamilton romped to pole position in Monte Carlo today, beating teammate Nico Rosberg by over 3/10ths of a second. Despite winning the race in 2008, it is Hamilton’s first pole in Monaco as he seeks to stop Rosberg’s recent domination in the principality. It’s been a long, long time. I can’t express just how happy I am. – Hamilton Behind the two Mercedes on the front row, Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel dutifully took his usual third on the grid, followed by a hard charging Daniel Ricciardo in fourth for RedRead More

Lewis Hamilton is riding high heading into this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix. The defending champ and current points leader just committed to a further three seasons with Mercedes after lengthy, highly publicized negotiations. The deal, reported to be worth nearly $150,000,000 would ensure Hamilton remains one of the highest paid athletes in any sport. Mercedes is my home and I couldn’t be happier, staying here another three years. The Mercedes car I am driving now is the best I have had in my career. – Lewis Hamilton Fresh off theRead More

The opening 2015 Formula One two day in-season test at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya featured a blend of series regulars and F1 hopefuls, just days following the Spanish Grand Prix. Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg, winner of the Spanish Grand Prix, set the tone early by topping the time sheets and clicking off 146 laps in the morning session. Mercedes, along with Red Bull, Ferrari and Toro Rosso, were appointed to help tire manufacturer Pirelli test new rubber over the course of the two day test with Rosberg’s time of 1:24.374s leadingRead More

Despite Bernie Ecclestone’s joke that the only thing they can agree to is when to meet, the F1 Strategy Group convenes today to plan for 2017 and beyond. Chief concerns include allowing a fifth engine this season and a fairer allotment of FIA prize money. Neither of which will be addressed because the big 5 present: Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, Red Bull and Williams will not want to give up their slice of the pie or hand any concessions to their rivals. Despite Ecclestone’s vehement hatred, the V6 hybrids are setRead More

In an announcement that came earlier today, Esteban Gutierrez will debut for Ferrari during Formula One’s in-season test at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya the week following the Spanish Grand Prix. The Mexican was signed by Ferrari as a reserve driver for this season after a three year stint at Sauber, two in race seat. Gutierrez will drive the SF15-T on the second day of testing, with Ferrari Academy driver Raffaele Marciello on track on Tuesday. In an interview with the media, Gutierrez clearly understands the opportunity he has been given. “YouRead More