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 […]
Bernie Ecclestone could leave his position as Formula 1 chief executive as soon as this week, a source close to the 86-year-old says. The move would end Ecclestone’s remarkable 40-year reign in the sport. US giant Liberty Media is on the brink of completing its takeover of F1, which values the sport at $8bn (£6.5bn). […]
Rosberg’s shock retirement, announced just five days after he wrapped up his maiden world title, was a “challenging situation for the team to handle”, according to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff. “Sometimes in life, unexpected circumstances provide interesting opportunities,” he added. “Nico’s decision in December was a big surprise. “But weathering the storm makes you […]
