Daniel Ricciardo says Mercedes “are not miles ahead” after Friday practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and feels he might be able to challenge the Constructors’ champions in the race. Red Bull was around half a second adrift of pace setter Lewis Hamilton in the first two sessions at Yas Marina Circuit. Ricciardo and…
Month: November 2019
McLaren and BP Castrol confirm technical collaboration
McLaren has confirmed that it has joined forces with fuel company BP and its lubricant division Castrol for the provision of Formula 1 fuels and lubricant technology as well as the supply of products for McLaren Automotive. BP is already working with McLaren Applied Technologies, the technology arm of the McLaren Technology Group. It is…
McLaren boss expects fans to be excited by 2017 car
McLaren’s new executive director Zak Brown says that he’s confident the team’s fans will be excited by this year’s new car design and livery when it’s unveiled next month. “We’ve just signed off on the car livery and I think the fans will be excited to find out what the car looks like, both technically…
Renault’s Abiteboul takes aim at Magnussen
It looks like the good old days of political turmoil may have returned at Renault with the announcement that team principal Fred Vasseur has resigned with immediate effect. But on the driver front we’ve also learned a bit as to why Kevin Magnussen parted ways with the French outfit, or was it Renault that dispensed…
David Brabham denies F1 comeback rumors
The rumor mill spun an odd piece of news last week based on a story involving a US consortium supposedly interested in buying Force India and bringing back the Brabham name in F1. The group’s ultimate ambition was to launch a Brabham supercar allegedly, and use the Formula 1 outfit as its promotional tool. But…
Teams turn down Liberty offer to buy shares in F1
Formula 1 teams have turned down Liberty Media’s offer to become shareholders of the sport, at least for now. Yesterday, the FIA gave its final blessing to the American company’s takeover of Formula 1, with the deal expected to close by the end of this month. In a bid to give the leading actors of…
‘Mourinho should retire if he can’t win trophies at Spurs’ – Crooks expecting more fireworks from former Man Utd boss
The ex-Tottenham striker believes the Portuguese will continue to stir the pot in north London but admits he is the ideal choice to deliver silverware Jose Mourinho “should consider retiring from football permanently” if he fails to land major silverware at Tottenham, says Garth Crooks. The Portuguese has been handed the reins in north London…
Is Sauber set for Honda power in 2018?
Honda will be supplying a second customer from 2018, and given the power unit contracts of its rivals currently, the logical customer of choice is Sauber. Indeed the Swiss outfit has not renewed its engine contract with Ferrari,according to German publication Auto, Motor und Sport, which makes the Hinwill-based outfit the most probable recipient of…
Impact of tyre changes should be ‘fascinating’ – Horner
Click:Journal DIY Set Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said that the new tyre and downforce regulations for the 2017 Formula One world championship should provide a fascinating spectacle for teams and fans alike. “It’s going to be a great season,” said Horner. “I’m sure the Mercedes and Ferrari teams are going to have…
Breaking with tradition: McLaren changes 2017 car name!
In a further effort to distance itself from the not so distant past when Ron Dennis ruled the Woking-based squad, McLaren has abandoned the ‘MP4’ tag. The team’s 2017 challenger will now be named the MCL32 Ever since the arrival of Ron Dennis at the helm of McLaren in 1981, all McLaren cars started with…