F1 News
We're first for the latest F1 news. We cover all the important Formula One news there is, including updates on machine reveals, team news, and more. See brand new content and insightful 'first look' news coverage showing the forthcoming F1 season.
Stay up to date with all of the F1 news you'll need, with new content added as it breaks, sometimes several times a day! Get the latest news from the world of F1 below.
Byrne asked to find first lap performance.
Ferrari chief designer Rory Byrne has been asked to focus on trying to improve the first lap performance of the F2005 in an attempt to give the teams' drivers a better chance in qualifying.
Juan pays for cardinal sin.
More used to having watch scarlet dominate in grands prix, Juan Pablo Montoya saw red of a different kind in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, as a combination of hues combined to earn him the black flag.
Dennis: Three mistakes led to Montoya exclusion.
McLaren team boss Ron Dennis has claimed that the decision to exclude Juan Pablo Montoya from the Canadian Grand Prix for allegedly exiting the pits under a red light was not commensurate with the crime committed.
Barrichello: Gearbox failure is disappointing.
Ferrari number two driver, Rubens Barrichello has admitted that he is 'very disappointed' after gearbox problems during qualifying meant he couldn't post a flying lap.
Theissen: Head comments not helpful.
The already tense relationship between Williams and engine supplier BMW took another twist as the latter's Mario Theissen spoke out on negative comments made about him by Patrick Head in an interview with an Italian journalist.
Briatore: Montagny could drive for Jordan again.
Renault boss, Flavio Briatore has confirmed that the team's third/reserve driver, Franck Montagny will be able to take part in the French Grand Prix with Jordan, providing he wants to.
Midland to build new car at Silverstone, not Italy
Jordan/Midland team principal Colin Kolles has confirmed that the definitive 2006 Midland chassis will be built at the Jordan base in Silverstone, and not at Dallara as had initially been envisaged.
JV: Too slow comments could make me really angry.
Jacques Villeneuve has refused to respond to comments made by his team boss, Peter Sauber, that he is just 'too slow'.
Kimi should have pitted, says Barrichello.
Rubens Barrichello has said that Kimi Raikkonen should have pitted at the Nurburgring two weeks ago, rather than chance it with a badly flat-spotted front tyre - something that ultimately caused the suspension on his McLaren to fail putting him out while leading with just one lap to go.
Wet forecast for Canadian Grand Prix.
Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is surrounded by water, with the Olympic rowing basin on one side and the great St Lawrence Seaway on the other - but could it be in line for more from above this weekend? Montreal, Canada
Barrichello hoping for a change in fortune.
Ferrari number two driver, Rubens Barrichello believes that the Scuderia do have a chance of winning this Sunday at the Canadian Grand Prix, despite the fact the Maranello based team have, on the whole, struggled this season.
Alonso: I have always been quick in Canada.
Formula One points leader Fernando Alonso sees no reason why he cannot continue his hot streak of results at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, having enjoyed good performances in Montreal since joining the grand prix circus.
Monteiro completes one-day Jordan test.
Tiago Monteiro was back at the wheel of his Jordan-Toyota EJ15 yesterday [Thursday], completing a single day of intensive testing as the team prepared for both the British Grand Prix and the two races across the Atlantic that precede its return to Silverstone.
Ilmor sells off US engine arm.
DaimlerChrysler has agreed to sell off the Special Project Group division of Mercedes-Ilmor Ltd, as well as its 25 per cent stake in US-based Ilmor Engineering Inc to Penske Racing, Mario Illien and Elizabeth Morgan as of the end of this month.
BMW love triangle rumours escsalate.
Further to the rumour that BMW is considering buying Peter Sauber's eponymous team to ramp up its Formula One efforts comes speculation that Williams will return to Honda power from 2006, but lose the increasingly impressive Nick Heidfeld to its current engine supplier.
Michelin retain superiority despite Raikkonen off.
Michelin motorsport director Pierre Dupasquier has insisted that Kimi Raikkonen's last-lap crash at the European Grand Prix was not a consequence of natural tyre wear, but a result of one incident during the Finn's race towards almost certain victory.
Montoya: I had flat-spot too..
Juan Pablo Montoya claims that he suffered from the same tyre flat-spotting that afflicted McLaren team-mate Kimi Raikkonen at the Nurburgring, but managed to avoid the same fate as the Finn, who crashed out of the lead on the final lap.
Renault: Strategy worked like a charm.
Fernando Alonso was only in a position to inherit victory from the luckless Kimi Raikkonen because his Renault team opted for a different strategy to many of his rivals.
Webber accepts blame for first corner chaos.
Mark Webber has held his hand up and admitted that he was to blame for the first corner accident that, not only led to his retirement from the European Grand Prix, but also delayed several others, including Juan Montoya and both Schumacher brothers.
BMW no closer to Sauber deal, confirms Theissen.
Mario Theissen has said that a decision on BMW's proposed link-up with Sauber won't be made for at least a month, despite a board meeting due early next week to discuss the company's future in F1.
Michael backs one-shot qualifying.
Williams technical director Sam Michael has admitted that he much prefers the return to one session of qualifying, but says it's unfair to use the previous race results to determine the running order.
Schumachers: Monaco feud is all over.
Ralf and Michael Schumacher have ditched the emotions on display immediately after the Monaco Grand Prix, agreeing that the world champion's last-gasp lunge for the line was something any racing driver would have done.
Montagny to drive for Jordan at Nurburgring.
Jordan Grand Prix has announced that Franck Montagny, Renault's test and reserve driver, will drive their third car this weekend at the European Grand Prix during Friday's practice sessions.
Trulli blames Fisichella for non-points finish.
2004 Monaco Grand Prix winner Jarno Trulli finished out of the points for the first time since Australia after a bump while passing Giancarlo Fisichella upset the handling of his Toyota.