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The Manor F1 Team confirms that current driver Roberto Merhi is in no danger of losing his seat following the signing of Fabio Leimer for the reserve driver role. Leimer, the 2013 GP2 champion, was signed last week following the arrival of former Mercedes technical director Bob Bell, who was brought on as a team consultant for the remainder of the season. Merhi’s contract has been confirmed on a race-by-race basis since the Spanish Grand Prix, while teammate Will Stevens’ deal is through the end of the year. Graeme Lowdon,Read 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

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

Nico Rosberg claimed victory in the Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, his first of 2015, beating teammate Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel after starting from pole. Rosberg jumped out to a comfortable lead at the start and was never seriously challenged for the top spot. Hamilton had a more eventful race. The defending World Champion stumbled at the start and had to use a combination of pit strategy and pace to overtake Vettel for the runner-up spot on the podium, ultimately finishing over 17s behind Rosberg. FerrariRead More

Recent announcements have confirmed that Formula One will return to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya until 2019 after organizers agreed to a contract extension with Bernie Ecclestone. The current deal was set to expire following this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, but following the agreement the two will remain tied to each other for three more seasons. The Spanish track has had a consistent home on the Formula One calendar since 1991, with this year marking the relationship’s 25th anniversary. In the new deal the Spanish Grand Prix will follow the Malaysian GrandRead More

Nico Rosberg took his first pole of the 2015 Formula One season after beating Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton by .3s in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix. Rosberg had been out-qualified by championship leader Hamilton in every round this season, but on Saturday the German looked stellar, topping FP3 and then taking the pole in the final few minutes in qualifying. The Mercedes duo lock out the front row on the grid and are once again followed by the fast Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel, who was over.8s behind Rosberg. ValtteriRead More

The usual gang of Adam Tate, Joey Barnes and Josh Farmer of Tribute Racing, Frank Santoroski of Drafting the Circuits and Christopher DeHarde of Motorsport.com talk IndyCar in the month of may, a bit of sports cars, some Nascar and F1 heading home to Europe. Hit the link to hear it all as we take you, “In the Gravel Trap! In the Gravel Trap Episode XVI 05/08 by Tribute RacingRead More

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has been reprimanded by the stewards for entering the pitlane incorrectly in FP1 of the Spanish Grand Prix. In the final hour of FP1, Rosberg was attempting to enter the pits when he ran across the white line beyond the bollard on entry to the pitlane. It is the first reprimand of the season for the German. The stewards have insisted that other drivers were warned about the issue for the rest of the weekend. Rosberg was fastest in FP1, but fell to third overall inRead More

The nascent Formula One season is only four races in and Daniel Ricciardo’s Red Bull has already used up three Renault engines. The 2015 Rule book mandates just four engines per driver this season, with additional engine changes resulting in grid penalties. It is clear after Bahrain that the Red Bull has pace, Ricciardo claimed a comfortable 6th place but did so coasting after his engine let go in spectacular fashion. What isn’t clear is the root of the issue and a deep fissure has developed between Red Bull and Renault,Read More

McLaren-Honda’s long promised and awaited new livery has arrived. It’s aim serves two important purposes for the team; stopping the dangerous light glare from the silver cars and moving its brand identity in a new direction after almost a decade of silver Mercedes powered cars. F1’s European homecoming to Spain this weekend serves as a perfect venue for the team and will surely provide extra inspiration for Fernando Alonso in his hunt for their first points of the season. Images: McLarenRead More