Formula 1 chief Ross Brawn believes Mercedes made the correct call in moving Valtteri Bottas aside so Lewis Hamilton could win the Russian Grand Prix and strengthen his title bid.
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn says the survival of Force India is “significant for the good of the sport” after key stakeholders struck a deal to ensure the team remained on the grid last week.
Formula 1 could follow Formula E in becoming an all-electric championship within the next decade if it provides a greater spectacle for fans, according to sporting boss Ross Brawn.
Ross Brawn has stressed that Formula 1 will do "all in its power" to help Force India survive after the team entered administration last week as a result of its financial struggles.
Formula 1 sporting chief Ross Brawn believes the Monaco Grand Prix should not be compared to other races on the calendar due to the unique nature of the circuit layout.
- 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg has launched a new academy programme for young drivers with former tutor Dino Chiesa, taking on two junior karters ( Motorsport Week )
Ross Brawn believes the biggest change in approach for the management of Formula 1 since Liberty Media's takeover has been the decision to put fans first in a bid to grow the sport.
Ross Brawn is open to the idea of introducing a league table to Formula 1 to rank the quality of its grands prix, with a possible promotion and relegation system to bring new races onto the calendar.
The FIA has outlined initial plans for Formula 1's 2021 engine specification, retaining the V6 turbo hybrid power units currently used while making them simpler and louder.
Christian Horner says his idea of getting an independent advisor like Ross Brawn to help shape F1's future was dismissed by rival teams and the governing body.
The Telegraph: "McLaren did not deny the reports [of Brawn taking over from Whitmarsh], but said they 'would not get involved in commenting on that kind of media speculation'..."
Ross Brawn's contribution to Mercedes' F1 programme has been lauded by both Niki Lauda and Dieter Zetsche after the Briton confirmed his imminent exit from the team.
With his Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton winning the race in Hungary, Nico Rosberg had to watch on after being sidelines by first lap incidents and a late engine blow-up.