Sergio Perez celebrated his new contract with Force India with a strong run to P5 in Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix. The Mexican enjoyed a sensational start, rocketing from P12 on the grid to P4 on the opening as he avoided the commotion at the first corner. He then settled down for the evening, relinquishing a…
McLaren and Fernando Alonso continue their discussions over 2018, with the Spaniard’s desire to venture outside of F1 next season perhaps delaying his signing. Alonso’s self-imposed September deadline to decide his future has obviously long expired. McLaren racing director Eric Boullier said recently that he was confident of reaching a new deal soon, with a…
When it comes to trusting young talent, Red Bull has been more daring than its front-running rivals says its motorsport boss Helmut Marko. Through its expansive junior driver program, the energy drinks company has handpicked and primed many young hopefuls – like Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo – for the pinnacle of motorsport. The latest…
Before jetting off to Austin for his first race with his new team, Carlos Sainz stopped by Renault’s Enstone base for a formal introduction and a warm reception. After almost three years with Toro Rosso, Sainz steps up to a factory outfit for the remainder of the year and for 2018. The Spaniard’s move to…
Inspiring hope among human rights activists around the world, the international Arms Trade Treaty went into effect on Wednesday, December 24, aimed at transforming the way the global arms trade operates and in turn helping to reduce armed violence and conflict. Under the terms of the treaty, each state must assess if there is an…
Fernando Alonso says he would consider racing at the Daytona 24 Hours in January next year as a preparation run for Le Mans. The Spaniard extended his contract with McLaren yesterday, enticed by the prospect of racing a competitive car powered by a Renault engine next year. Click Here: Crystal Palace Shop Alonso’s contract allows…
Gerhard Berger believes Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel will pick up wherever they leave off when the 2018 season gets underway. The title fight has fizzled after a disappointing and disastrous Asian tour for Ferrari, and Hamilton now enjoys a comfortable 59-point lead over Vettel in the drivers’ standings. But, regardless of the outcome of…
This post may be updated…. Amid a rapid and still-unfolding set of developments on Thursday in Europe, the German government of Chancellor Angela Merkel rejected the contents of an application submitted by the newly-elected Syriza government of Greece earlier in the day, saying the proposal for a loan extension does not fulfill the demands made…
Mercedes may not hand Lewis Hamilton a blank check but the German team will do its very best to keep the 2017 world champion on board beyond 2018. Contract talks have been initiated between the Briton and Mercedes, with the former likely demanding a rise to his eight-figure annual retainer, with a £120 million number…
The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit is one of the fastest tracks on the calendar thanks to the venue’s high altitude. At 2,200m above sea level, the air is thinner and cars therefore have less resistance to deal with. Teams also tweak engine settings to ensure the delivery of peak performance despite the loss of power…