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Martin Whitmarsh to take up F1 advisory role with FIA
Former McLaren Formula 1 team chief Martin Whitmarsh is set to take up an advisory role with the FIA to help define the series' future financial regulations.
Renault ‘influence’ helped Sirotkin, Kubica to Williams F1 roles
Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul has given his blessing to former drivers Sergey Sirotkin and Robert Kubica after securing Formula 1 roles at Williams for 2018 and says it’s proof its driver development programme acts as a strong foundation.
Lowe: Kubica’s F1 experience and knowledge vital to Williams
Williams Chief Technical Officer Paddy Lowe has explained the decision behind signing Robert Kubica as its reserve and development driver for 2018 and expects him to play a key role in the team’s Formula 1 progress.
Williams explains reasons behind Sirotkin, Kubica decision
Williams Martini Racing deputy team principal Claire Williams has outlined the reasons behind the team’s selection of Sergey Sirotkin as its Formula 1 race driver alongside Lance Stroll with Robert Kubica handed the reserve role.
Kubica named Williams F1 reserve driver
Robert Kubica has been officially appointed Williams Martini Racing’s Formula 1 reserve and development driver for 2018.
Sirotkin confirmed as Williams F1 driver alongside Stroll
Williams Martini Racing has announced Sergey Sirotkin as part of its 2018 Formula 1 driver line-up alongside Lance Stroll to complete the new season’s grid.
Liberty’s new F1 ideas encouraging Pirelli
Pirelli chief Mario Isola says the initial plans revealed by Formula 1 owners Liberty Media for the future of the sport are encouraging but warns about the challenges around being able to pull them off.
Renault aim to emulate Mercedes engine and junior driver development tie-up
Renault Sport F1 Managing Director Cyril Abiteboul is eager to install a similar structure used by Mercedes to give opportunities to its junior drivers with customer engine supply deals.
Renault F1 launches 2018 academy
Renault Sport Racing has announced its 2018 driver line-up for its academy as Jack Aitken is retained ahead of his graduation to the FIA Formula 2 championship.
Dan Gurney has died aged 86
Dan Gurney, iconic Formula 1 driver who also enjoyed success in the US, has died at the age of 86.
Ferrari "not joking" with F1 quit threats – Isola
Pirelli chief Mario Isola has warned Ferrari’s recent comments about leaving Formula 1 “are not joke claims” and feels it would be a damaging situation for all parties if the Italian team exited the sport.
Paul di Resta: Age may have worked against me in Williams seat bid
Paul di Resta feels his age may have worked against him in the race for a Williams Formula 1 seat in 2018 as Sergey Sirotkin's confirmation at the team looks imminent.
Kubica set for Williams F1 test driver role?
Robert Kubica might not have completely lost out in his shot at joining Williams for the 2018 Formula 1 world championship with the British team rumoured to be offering him a test driver role.
Pirelli, FIA against future tyre competition
Pirelli head Mario Isola believes it’s unlikely Formula 1 will reintroduce tyre competition and instead stick with a sole supplier as it prepares for the tender process this year.
Mario Andretti slams 'wrong and arrogant' Haas over US driver comments
U.S. racing icon Mario Andretti has slammed Haas team chief Günther Steiner for his comments saying that no American driver is currently ready to race in Formula 1.
Fernando Alonso: 'Unique' Zak Brown doing 'great things' for F1
Fernando Alonso believes that McLaren Formula 1 boss Zak Brown is doing "great things for the sport" by allowing him to race in other events such as the Indianapolis 500 and the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
Pirelli: Williams put too much pressure on Kubica tyre test
Pirelli’s Sporting Director Mario Isola feels Williams haven’t given Robert Kubica a fair opportunity of F1 track time to prove he’s capable of a comeback in 2018 if the Polish driver is overlooked as Felipe Massa’s replacement.
F1 opens up digital rights with Movistar+ in new TV deal
Formula 1 has granted Spanish broadcasters Movistar+ increased digital rights and content opportunities as part of its new TV deal which will keep the sport on its pay TV channel until at least the end of the 2020 season.
Alonso doubts more F1 drivers will follow into sports cars
Fernando Alonso doubts his entry to the Rolex 24 at Daytona will open the door for more Formula 1 drivers to follow his lead and try their hand at sports car racing.
Honda confirms Jenson Button's Super GT team for 2018
Honda has confirmed Jenson Button's Super GT racing plans for 2018, placing the 2009 Formula 1 world champion at Team Kunimitsu for his debut season in the series.
Pirelli confirms Azerbaijan GP tyre selections
Pirelli has confirmed its Formula 1 tyre selections for April's Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit, going one step softer than its 2017 picks.
McLaren F1 behind-the-scenes Amazon series to premiere in February
A new series documenting McLaren's tumultuous 2017 Formula 1 season is set to premiere on the Amazon Prime streaming service next month.
Formula 1 recognises need to be 'more progressive' with grid girls
Formula 1 is working hard to find a "more progressive" involvement for grid girls in the series following recent debate about their usage, according to one of its leading commercial figures.
F1 Danish GP edges closer after latest meeting
Denmark could be set to host its first Formula 1 race as early as 2020 after the latest meeting between organisers and Liberty Media chief Chase Carey on a potential Copenhagen city street race.