Pirelli believes the Formula 1 field will spread out as the 2017 season goes on based on downforce simulations it has received from each outfit. This year will feature much more aggressive-looking cars with wider front and rear wings as part of revised aerodynamic regulations, and the cars will be fitted with wider tyres. season, […]
Former Ferrari technical director James Allison has joined rivals Mercedes. Allison, 48, who left Ferrari in July, replaces Paddy Lowe as technical director at the reigning world champions. Lowe, who led the team to three consecutive drivers’ and constructors’ championship doubles from 2014 to 2016, left Mercedes in January. Allison had two spells at Ferrari […]
Lewis Hamilton says he would prefer that team-mates didn’t share data in Formula 1, claiming that drivers should have to “find it all themselves” when it comes to on-track performance. Speaking at an interview for Mercedes sponsor UBS, Hamilton explained that while he has no problem with engineers sharing data relating to car performance, team-mates […]
Ferrari have been forced to cancel a Pirelli wet-weather tyre test following a heavy crash by Sebastian Vettel. The four-time champion did about 40 laps at Ferrari’s Fiorano test track before Thursday’s accident. Pirelli said he “simply lost control”. Vettel could give no further details of what happened, but said: “All good. I have […]
Bernie has been involved with F1 since the 1950s Ecclestone, 86, who has been in charge for nearly 40 years, has been appointed chairman emeritus and will act as an adviser to the board. Chase Carey has had Ecclestone’s former role of chief executive officer added to his existing position of chairman. Liberty has also […]
The Manor team have collapsed after administrators failed to find a buyer for the stricken business. Manor’s operating company Just Racing Services has been in administration since 6 January, and FRP Advisory has been unable to find a buyer. Just Racing ceased trading on Friday, effectively ending the Manor team. The staff were sent home […]
