For its traditional atmosphere and its challenging track, Hockenheim has always been a favourite for everyone in the Formula 1 paddock. After a one-year absence from the calendar, the venue is back and ready to host a thrilling weekend of racing. Here is our collection of pictures form Thursday’s build-up to the 2018 German Grand…
Read moreDisappointed Force India duo still hopeful of points
A couple of long faces were in order in Force India’s garage after Saturday’s qualifying session in which Esteban Ocon and Sergio Perez both under-performed their expectations. The pink duo will line up P13 and P15 respectively on Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix grid, but both men feel the basic foundation of their upgraded VJM11 has…
Read moreZero entourage forced Verstappen into total immersion at Red Bull
Max Verstappen traveled to Canada on his own last week, with no family, manager or friends in tow, a decision collectively taken with Red Bull to help him focus on the job at hand. A succession of mistakes this season culminated with another mishap in free practice in Monaco that compromised Verstappen’s race chances but…
Read moreMid-field leader Renault has received a wake-up call
Renault may have a firm grip on Formula 1’s mid-field, but Cyril Abiteboul insists the team got a wake-up call recently from its rivals. The French outfit is currently ‘best of the rest’ in F1’s Constructors’ standings, with a relatively comfortable 19-point advantage over a tight trio of challengers led by Haas. Over the course…
Read moreChange of style at the basis of Leclerc’s improved performance
After a difficult start to his maiden season in F1, a fundamental change to his set-up approach has improved Charles Leclerc’s performance with Sauber. The reigning F2 champion delivered to the Swiss outfit its best result since 2015 on the back of an impeccable run – slightly helped by circumstances – in the Azerbaijan Grand…
Read moreJos Verstappen: ‘Max really needed that podium’
Max Verstappen’s father Jos reckons his son’s podium in Spain last Sunday was just what the doctor ordered to boost his confidence after a difficult series of races. The Red Bull Racing driver made the most of his race day in Barcelona, delivering a consistent drive to third place despite a damaged front wing sustained…
Read moreRenault to focus on race set-up and tyre preservation in Austria
Renault tech boss Bob Bell says a profitable one-stop strategy in Austria will require the team to focus on setting up its car for Sunday, and partly discount its performance in qualifying. Nestled in the high hills of Styria, the Red Bull Ring offers specific characteristics that pose a a few engineering challenges to teams….
Read moreLatifi working towards securing F1 seat for 2019
Click:Crushing & Grinding Equipment Force India reserve driver Nicholas Latifi is eager to leave F2 behind and graduate to Formula 1 next season. The 22-year-old will enjoy his first official F1 outing this weekend when he takes part with the Silverstone-based outfit in Friday morning’s first free practice session in Montreal. Latifi sees the milestone…
Read more2018 Austrian Grand Prix Results
Welcome to our coverage of the 2018 Austrian Grand Prix. From here you will be able to find links to all our latest reports, pictures and results from the Red Bull Ring. Session Reports FP1: Hamilton and Mercedes lead the way at Red Bull Ring FP2: Hamilton and Bottas keep second practice locked down for…
Read moreBrawn wants Silverstone to keep contract talks under wraps
Formula 1 is hopeful of extending Silverstone’s British Grand Prix contract beyond 2019, but talks must remain secret insists F1 executive Ross Brawn. This weekend’s event was a resounding success with an estimated 140,5600 fans attending the British Grand Prix, according to a report from Reuters. Silverstone’s initial contract with Formula 1, brokered by former…
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