Vettel holds on to title hopes but penalty in Japan possible
By Sebastian Vettel still believes in his title chances despite conceding six more points to Lewis Hamilton and the prospect of starting the Japanese GP on the back foot next Sunday. Vettel charged through the field in a spirited drive to salvage a fourth-place finish for himself and Ferrari after yesterday’s qualifying drama which had sent […]
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Alonso confuses Honda electronics by going flat through Pouhon!
Click:karseell Some things you just can’t make up. Fernando Alonso’s deployment issue in qualifying on Saturday was caused by the McLaren driver literally driving too fast for his Honda engine! Honda’s power unit deployment system is based on a throttle input algorithm which guesses where the car is located on the track, and deploys extra […]
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Honda not giving up on McLaren insists Hasegawa
Honda F1 boss Yusuke Hasegawa isn’t throwing in the towel but fears he won’t be able to convince McLaren not to leave the pair’s partnership. McLaren and Honda are in their third year together but while the Japanese manufacturer has shed its blood, sweat and tears since 2014 it hasn’t succeeded in delivering a performing […]
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Hulkenberg meets world class drifter Bartek Ostalowski in epic challenge
Nico Hulkenberg is obviously no slouch behind the wheel of a racing car, but what he witnessed from the armless Bartek Ostalowski had him stunned. In case the name doesn’t ring a bell, Ostalowski is a an incredible petrol head from Poland who lost both arms after a horrific accident ten years ago. It was […]
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Italian media turns on Ferrari after Singapour debacle
The Italian media isn’t holding back following Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel’s disastrous Sunday in Singapore. While the Scuderia was quick to apportion blame on Max Verstappen for the mayhem which ensued at the start of Sunday’s race, the partisan press in Italy is pretty clear on where it stands when it comes to deciding who […]
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Toro Rosso confirms Gasly and Kvyat for Austin
Following Carlos Sainz’s move to Renault with immediate effect after the Japanese Grand Prix, Toro Rosso will bring back Daniil Kvyat to race alongside Pierre Gasly in Austin. The French driver was in the running for the Japanese Super Formula title for the series’ finale clashes with the US GP at Austin. Toro Rosso has […]
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Hamilton – Winning form ideal for contract talks with Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton says his current winning form is a good reason to initiate contract talks with Mercedes. The 32-year-old is committed to the Silver Arrows outfit for 2018 but has expressed his will to remain on-board and in F1 for the longer term. “Racing really gives me more pleasure than ever,” he said in Malaysia. […]
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Verstappen one less rival for a Mercedes or Ferrari seat – Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo believes Max Verstappen’s new three-year contract with Red Bull provides him with more options for the future. The Dutch driver surprised everyone last week when he announced an extension of his stay at Red Bull Racing until the end of 2020. The Milton Keynes-based outfit pushed hard to retain the 20-year-old prodigy and […]
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Egypt: A Reality Too Dark in Which to Glimpse Hope?
The other Zainab. As I write this, I am aware of how easily she can be turned into an icon. Perhaps that has already happened. Yet again, perhaps it hasn’t happened yet, as we become accustomed every day to the death of peers, idols, and dreams. I am also aware of how easily she can […]
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No complacency as Mercedes figures out ‘diva’ car
Despite inflicting a crushing blow to Ferrari at Suzuka, Mercedes is refraining from complacency and keeping its focus on the immediate road ahead. Lewis Hamilton now enjoys a commanding 59-point lead over arch rival Sebastian Vettel, but team boss Toto Wolff isn’t taking the favorable position for granted. “Something is certain only when it cannot […]
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