Lewis Hamilton says “there’s not really any excuses” to deliver an underwhelming performance like in Singapore, as the Mercedes driver enjoys a smooth opening day at Sepang International Circuit. Hamilton lost the title lead to Nico Rosberg a fornight ago after being outclassed by his team-mate all weekend long at Marina Bay. Although the German drew…
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Button to focus on improving team, not car in 2017
Jenson Button says his role at McLaren-Honda in 2017 will be more about “helping the team to develop” rather than working on fine-tuning the car. The Briton will step down from his race seat next year but remains contracted with his team until 2018. Button will thus act as an ambassador and a reserve driver,…
No distractions in the champion’s camp – Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said that the newly-crowned team will race in Austin fully focused on providing Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton with the best possible equipment to fight each other. Festivities last week at both the Brixworth and Brackley factories celebrated the German manufacturer’s third consecutive Constructors title, but it will be back to…
Palmer to miss qualifying with cracked chassis
Jolyon Palmer will not take part in qualifying for the Mexican Grand Prix after Renault found a crack in his chassis. The Briton had been competitive in FP3, finishing the session 14th overall and 0.4s clear of team-mate Kevin Magnussen. However, Palmer will not take part in Saturday afternoon’s qualifying session as Renault needs to…
Vettel unfazed by Italian media flack
Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel have fallen short so far of their 2016 objectives, and when the going gets tough at the Scuderia the Italian media takes aim. The German recently entered the latter’s line of fire as it channeled part of its criticism at the four-time world champion, suggesting that perhaps Vettel has “lost his…
‘Formula 1 is over-regulated,’ says Lauda
As he witnessed from inside Mercedes’ garage the chaotic start of last Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, Niki Lauda concluded once again that Grand Prix racing is just too restrained by its own regulations. Opinions diverged along the pitlane Sunday afternoon with many believing that race director Charlie Whiting should have proceeded with a standing start,…
Sainz completes 2017 F1 seat fitting
Carlos Sainz has had his 2017 Formula One race seat fit at Toro Rosso’s Faenza factory. The Spaniard will return for a third campaign with the Red Bull junior despite Renault trying to secure his services to spear-head its works outfit. Sainz also briefly appeared on Mercedes’ shortlist to replace 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg but…
Ocon needs to build muscle.. fast!
Click:This year the latest Vape If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail. That could be Esteban Ocon’s motto as he starts the year, with the Force India driver saying that he will endure an intense physical regimen to be up to the job of driving his 2017 challenger. Speaking to French publication Auto…
Solskjaer's topsy-turvy day in Sheffield won't stop Pochettino pressure
The Red Devils came from 2-0 down to go 3-2 up late on at Bramall Lane, only to concede a last-minute equaliser to Oli McBurnie This is not the type of ground you can come to and coast. It’s not the type of ground you can come to and expect Sheffield United to go easy…
Ricciardo: I love the fight, but Vettel move was illegal
Daniel Ricciardo stands by his criticism of Sebastian Vettel’s driving after the Ferrari driver was penalised following the Mexican Grand Prix. Vettel was promoted to third due to a penalty for Max Verstappen and stood on the podium on Sunday, but was later demoted to fifth after being given his own ten-second time penalty for…