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 […]
Pascal Wehrlein has joined Sauber for the 2017 season after missing out on a seat at world champions Mercedes. The German’s move to the Hinwil team was announced as Mercedes successfully secured the services of Valtteri Bottas from Williams, with Felipe Massa returning to Grove. Wehrlein replaces Felipe Nasr as Marcus Ericsson’s team-mate in the […]
Lowe who led the team to three drivers’ and constructors’ championship doubles in a row from 2014 to 2016, is expected to join Williams. He will be replaced by former Ferrari technical director James Allison, whose deal was signed some months ago, sources say, but is not yet confirmed. Lowe is set to take on […]
Felipe Massa had to break an agreement to race in Formula E this year, according to Spanish sports daily Marca. Although the Brazilian had officially retired from Formula 1, it is believed Williams convinced him to return in 2017 in order to replace Valtteri Bottas. None of the news is official, but Bottas will reportedly […]