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Renault ‘too aggressive’ in push to improve F1 power unit
Renault Formula 1 chief Cyril Abiteboul has conceded the French manufacturer has been “too aggressive” to improve its power unit, resulting in a lack of reliability and recurring issues across the course of the 2017 season.
Ricciardo wins vote for F1 overtake of 2017
Daniel Ricciardo’s triple pass on his way to victory during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has clinched victory in the vote to be named the best overtake of 2017 in Formula 1.
Wolff: F1 misses Ecclestone’s hand grenades
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Formula 1 misses “the odd hand grenade flying through the paddock” in reference to Bernie Ecclestone's management style in the sport before Liberty Media’s takeover.
Debate of the Day: Does F1 miss Ecclestone?
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Horner: F1 bracing for payment drop until 2021
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner fears Formula 1 teams could feel the pinch of Liberty Media’s changes to the sport until potentially 2021 as the new owners invest in other areas with the aim of improving the overall picture.
Massa appointed head of FIA Karting Commission
Felipe Massa has been named the FIA’s new head of its Karting Commission having recently retried from Formula 1 at the end of 2017.
McLaren announces new Senna ‘race car’
McLaren has unveiled its newest sportscar called the McLaren Senna which it has produced with its strongest-ever focus on track performance for a road-legal car.
Hartley: Tough four-race stint with Toro Rosso ‘perfect introduction’ to F1
Brendon Hartley says the “tough” four-race stint with Toro Rosso at the end of the 2017 season was the “perfect introduction” to Formula 1 ahead of a full campaign next year.
F1: Verstappen wins third straight FIA Personality of the Year award
Max Verstappen picked up his third consecutive FIA Personality of the Year award on Friday night at the end-of-season prize giving and gala in Paris.
Debate of the Day: Can Hamilton beat Schumacher's seven F1 titles?
Lewis Hamilton was officially crowned Formula 1 world champion for a fourth time on Friday night when he picked up the winners' trophy at the FIA Prize Giving gala in Paris - but how many more times will he do it?
Rowland in talks with Williams for F1 race seat
Oliver Rowland has become a surprise late contender for the Williams race seat for the 2018 Formula 1 world championship alongside Lance Stroll as the team continues to delay its official decision.
Red Bull calls ignore benefits of three engines in 2018 – Lowe
Williams technical boss Paddy Lowe says the calls to scrap the reduction to three engines permitted for the entire 2018 Formula 1 world championship ignores the cost cutting and development drive installed.
Magnussen: At Haas there is no bullshit…
Kevin Magnussen says he’s loving life at Haas and sees it as a devoted racing team compared to his previous Formula 1 teams as he aims to build on his maiden year with the American squad in 2018.
Abiteboul reveals key role of Sainz in Renault’s late surge
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul says the energy and knowledge Carlos Sainz Jr applied during his late season switch to the French manufacturer was vital in its surge at the end of the season to take sixth place off his former squad Toro Rosso.
Jean Todt confirms third term as FIA President
Jean Todt has confirmed he’ll take a third term as FIA President after being unopposed at the final World Motor Sport Council meeting of the year in Paris.
F1: Mercedes needs “disruption and calmness” mix from Hamilton, Bottas
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says he wants a balance between disruption and calmness from his two Formula 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas to produce a winning combination but isn’t worried about a similar situation to Hamilton’s relationship with Nico Rosberg.
Renault aims to profit from ‘open’ 2018 F1 driver market - Prost
Renault special advisor Alain Prost is keen to see the French manufacturer take advantage of an open Formula 1 driver market in 2018 as it continues to build towards the top.
Gasly: Toro Rosso’s Honda switch guarantees quality parts
Pierre Gasly says Toro Rosso’s switch from Renault to Honda power units from 2018 will ensure “there will be no compromise” for the team after its frustrating end to the season.
F1 demands independent security plans for Brazil GP
After a report into the security problems at this year’s Brazilian Grand Prix by Liberty Media and the FIA, F1's governing body has recommended an independent security expert to apply additional plans and create a police centre at the Interlagos circuit for future races.
Debate of the Day: Will changes to F1 grid penalty rules work?
At the final FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting of the year it was confirmed
Honda shuffles Hasegawa out of head F1 role
Honda has confirmed a switch in management of its Formula 1 operation ahead of its new partnership with Toro Rosso, with Yusuke Hasegawa replaced by Toyoharu Tanabe as its new head.
FIA confirms 2018 F1 calendar, timetable shake-up and grid penalty changes
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has announced a raft of changes set to hit Formula 1 in 2018 from the ability to change the event timetable to a reshaping of the engine grid penalty rules.
Ricciardo leads F1 passing nominations
Daniel Ricciardo has three overtakes nominated in the top 10 for passes of the year in the 2017 Formula 1 world championship, with Sebastian Vettel in close company getting two nods.
F1: Steiner wants Grosjean to temper emotions over radio
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says he’s keen to continue to ease Romain Grosjean’s outbursts over the team radio but accepts he won’t change the French driver’s approach.