Max Verstappen added more silverware to his trophy cabinet after the Red Bull ace won two FIA Awards at the Prize giving ceremony held in Vienna, Austria on Friday night. Having further cemented his reputation as an overtaking expert in his sophomore season, Verstappen earned the Action of the Year accolade for his daring move on future…
Read moreGroups Lauded for Work Towards Communities' Rights to a Just Food System
Despite confronting occupation in Palestine or the effects of failed immigration policies in rural Washington, two grassroots groups have continued the struggle for their communities’ rights to a just food system. For their efforts, the Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC) in Palestine and the Bellingham, Washington-based Community to Community Development (C2C) are being honored…
Read moreRosberg troubled by forcing retirement on Mercedes
Nico Rosberg was fully aware beforehand that his decision to retire from F1 would inevitably “put Mercedes in a difficult situation”. Speaking to French broadcaster Canal Plus in Paris yesterday, the 2016 world champion said that while the decision itself was difficult, he was also troubled by the inevitable consequences his employers would face with…
Read more2017 F1 cars are ‘a massive change’ – Key
Toro Rosso technical director James Key believes the 2017 F1 regulations represent the biggest change for the sport in two decades. New aerodynamic regulations and wider tyres will be introduced next season in an attempt to make the cars faster and more physical to drive. With the gain in performance set to be delivered courtesy of a…
Read moreStewart hands over Grand Prix Trust role to Brundle
Sir Jackie Stewart will be relinquishing his role of chairman of the Grand Prix Mechanics’ Trust to former F1 driver and Sky Sports commentator Martin Brundle. Stewart founded the charitable association over thirty years ago with the purpose of providing financial support to former F1 mechanics in times of need. But the 77-year-old Scot has…
Read morePerez looking ahead at ‘a very big year’
Sergio Perez was as excited as a Mexican jumping bean today as he gazed with sparkling eyes over Force India’s new VJM10 at its presentation at Silverstone. While Checo has yet to put in a lap in his new ride, his confidence is high on the eve of a campaign which he believes will be…
Read moreHaas brake issues not fully resolved – Grosjean
Romain Grosjean confirmed that’s the brake issues which plagued Haas in 2016 have still not been completely resolved. The French driver had his first day in the team’s VF-17, clocking in at 56 laps and with the eighth fastest time on the day. “Right now we are not 100 per cent happy with the braking…
Read moreF1 on track for increased cornering speeds
The most recent simulation data provided by the FIA points towards an increase of cornering speeds up to 40 km/h in certain corners. The 2017 regulations overhaul has thoroughly put the emphasis on downforce with wider tyres and wider wings, with cars estimated to run approximately five seconds faster on most tracks compared to 2016….
Read moreWilliams initiates sporting manager transition
Williams has confirmed that Dave Redding will join the Grove-based outfit later this year, taking over from current sporting manager Steve Nielsen following a transition phase. McLaren announced Redding’s departure on Tuesday night and his replacement by chief mechanic Paul James. “From the start, our sporting manager, Steve Nielsen has always been clear about his…
Read moreUN Calls for 'Fast-Track' Approach to Combatting Worldwide AIDS Epidemic
Faced with an opportunity to end the epidemic within two decades or risk reversing important health gains of the last ten years, the world is at a crossroads in the fight against HIV and AIDS, according to a report released Tuesday by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The document, Fast-Track: Ending the…
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