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  • Daniil Kvyat

    Daniil Kvyat has a chance to redeem himself in Formula 1 after being booted from Toro Rosso last season. The Russian youngster has been signed as a development driver by Ferrari for 2018, the Italian squad confirmed Wednesday. It was thought Kvyat could be signed by Williams as a replacement for the retiring Felipe Massa, but the British squad is currently thought to have picked fellow Russian driver Sergey Sirotkin as its teammate for Lance Stroll in the new season. Should Kvyat be able to prove himself at Ferrari, there's the slightest of chances he could replace Kimi Räikkönen in...

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    Could Maserati follow Alfa Romeo with F1 return?

    Could Maserati be about to follow in the footsteps of fellow Fiat Chrysler Automobiles brand Alfa Romeo and make a return to Formula 1? According to Auto Express’ sources, FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne is preparing a similar deal to the one between Alfa Romeo and Sauber for Maserati and American...

  • Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 team's 2018 livery
    Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 team reveals 2018 livery

    Just days after it was revealed that Alfa Romeo was returning to Formula One after nearly 30 years away from the sport, the livery that will adorn the Italian brand’s cars next season has now been revealed. Note, Alfa Romeo is not returning as a constructor, nor is it returning as a power...

  • 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
    Alfa Romeo makes F1 return

    Alfa Romeo is returning to the Formula 1 World Championship after three decades away from the sport. The Italian automaker won’t be fielding its own team, though. Instead, it will serve as title sponsor and technical partner to Sauber in a multi-year deal starting from 2018. In this way, Alfa...

  • Mercedes-AMG’s Valtteri Bottas at the 2017 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
    Bottas on top at Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

    Mercedes-AMG’s Valtteri Bottas concluded the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship with a decisive win on Sunday at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It was Bottas’ third F1 victory and his first at the Yas Marina Circuit where the race was held. Behind him was fellow Mercedes driver Lewis...

  • Yas Marina Circuit, home of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
    2017 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix preview

    The 2017 Formula 1 World Championship concludes with this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. There were high hopes going into the 2017 season that the top teams would be more competitive. And in the first half there were plenty of great battles as Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel and...

  • 2002 Ferrari F2001b F1 car driven by Michael Schumacher - Photo via RM Sotheby's

    The car which helped Michael Schumacher dominate the 2001 Formula 1 World Championship has sold at auction for $7,504,000, a record amount for a modern-era F1 car. Interestingly, the car was sold by Sotheby's at one of the auction house’s contemporary art events, which took place on Thursday in New York City. It was the first time a car was sold at a Sotheby’s art auction, and the bidding was furious, with eight bidders pushing the price to almost double the $4 million estimate. The car’s official title is F2001 and this particular example is chassis no. 211. It was piloted...

  • Max Verstappen in the 2019 Aston Martin Vantage
    Max Verstappen comes away with 2019 Aston Martin Vantage specs after quick drive

    Aston Martin’s redesigned Vantage is set for a reveal on Tuesday, but thanks in part to Red Bull Racing Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen we already have a few of the specs. Aston Martin is one of Red Bull’s main sponsors, and the two are also linked by way of a technical partnership. For...

  • Toyota TS050 Hybrid during 2017 World Endurance Championship rookie test
    Alonso tests Toyota LMP1, Hartley signed by Toro Rosso F1 team

    Fernando Alonso is testing the waters in more race series outside of Formula 1 than just the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The Spaniard is already confirmed to be competing in the 24 Hours of Daytona next January, the opening race of the 2018 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and...

  • Ferrari at the 2017 Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix
    Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel enjoys win at 2017 Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix

    The 2017 Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix held on Sunday at Sao Paolo’s Autódromo José Carlos Pace turned out to be a fantastic race with amazing weather and a magnificent crowd. Viewers were thrilled by Mercedes-AMG’s Lewis Hamilton who piloted his way from a pit lane start...

  • Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, home of the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix
    2017 Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix preview

    Round 19 of the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship takes us this weekend to the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Sao Paolo, Brazil. And although the championship has already been decided this year, the Brazilian Grand Prix is a race that shouldn’t be missed. And also upping the...

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    2018 F1 calendar revealed, includes renewed French Grand Prix

    The calendar for the 2018 Formula 1 World Championship has been revealed, and among the 21 stops next season will be France. Yes, the French Grand Prix is making a return after a 10-year hiatus. It will be held at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, located near Marseille. Also making a return in...

  • Felipe Massa

    Felipe Massa on Saturday announced he will retire from Formula 1 at the end of the 2017 season. It is the second time in less than two years the Williams driver has made the announcement, though this time he really means it. After first announcing his retirement in September 2016, Massa stayed on at the request of Williams to help provide experience for the team which had just signed rookie driver Lance Stroll. “As everyone knows, after announcing my retirement from Formula 1 last year, I agreed to return this season to help Williams when the call came,” Massa said. “I have...

  • Ferrari at the 2017 Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix
    Ferrari could quit F1 after 2020, says Marchionne

    Ferrari CEO and Chairman Sergio Marchionne has threatened to quit Formula 1 in the midst of discussions over proposals for next-generation power units to be introduced in the 2021 season. Marchionne made the threat on Thursday during a conference call to discuss Ferrari’s latest financial...

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    F1 organizers publish proposal for 2021 power units, Aston Martin encouraged

    Formula 1 organizers this week published their proposals for a next-generation power unit design to be introduced for the 2021 season. The aim of the new design is not only to advance the technology of F1 but also improve the experience for fans and reduce costs. The latter is crucial to improving...

  • Mercedes-AMG’s Lewis Hamilton at the 2017 Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix
    Mercedes-AMG’s Lewis Hamilton secures 2017 Formula 1 title at Mexican Grand Prix

    Mercedes-AMG’s Lewis Hamilton was crowned the 2017 Formula 1 world champion on Sunday after what turned out to be quite a dramatic Mexican Grand Prix. It is Hamilton’s fourth title, making him the most successful British driver in F1 history. He also joins an elite group of five drivers...

  • Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, home of the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix
    2017 Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix preview

    Round 18 of the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship is on this weekend at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, home of the Mexican Grand Prix. The Mexican race only returned to the calendar in 2015 after last being run in 1992. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit where...

  • Mercedes-AMG’s Lewis Hamilton at the 2017 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix
    Hamilton passes Vettel to win 2017 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix

    Mercedes-AMG’s Lewis Hamilton raced to his 62nd career victory on Sunday at the 2017 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, and his fifth at the Circuit of The Americas where the race is held. Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel claimed second spot after crossing the line 10.143 seconds behind...

  • Circuit of the Americas, home of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix

    Four rounds and 100 points. That’s all that’s left in the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship. Mercedes-AMG’s Lewis Hamilton leads the Drivers’ Championship, and right now nothing short of a miracle will see Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel return to the top spot since a 59-point gap separates the two drivers. You can be sure Ferrari will be working around the clock to ensure there are no more mechanical issues costing it crucial points. Despite the championship title close to being decided already, there’s still plenty of action to look forward to in the remaining...

  • Fernando Alonso
    Alonso to stay at McLaren after signing “long-term” contract

    McLaren on Thursday confirmed it extended its contract with star driver Fernando Alonso. McLaren only said Alonso would contest the 2018 Formula 1 World Championship with the team, but in an interview the Spaniard said he’s there for the long haul. “We never discuss the contract clauses...

  • Brendon Hartley
    Le Mans-winner Brendon Hartley to make Formula 1 debut

    Brendon Hartley is only 27 but he’s already a 24 Hours of Le Mans winner and World Endurance Championship title holder. Now the New Zealander is about to get his first taste at Formula 1. Toro Rosso has confirmed that Hartley will replace Pierre Gasly at this weekend’s United States...

  • Mercedes-AMG’s Lewis Hamilton after winning the 2017 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix
    Hamilton takes win in Japan as Vettel retires with car troubles

    Mercedes-AMG’s Lewis Hamilton now looks certain to win the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship after another impressive performance on Sunday at the Japanese Grand Prix delivered the 3-time champion his 61st career win. It was by no means a walk in the park, however, as Red Bull Racing’s...

  • Suzuka Circuit, home of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix
    2017 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix preview

    There are now only five rounds left in the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship, and the next one is this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix which once again is being held at the legendary Suzuka Circuit. Traditionally held towards the end of the season, the Japanese race is often considered a title...

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    Formula One moving to ESPN broadcasts in US for 2018 season

    Cable sports giant ESPN announced Wednesday that it would broadcast Formula One racing in the U.S. as part of a multiyear deal inked between the racing organization and the media company. In a statement by ESPN, the channel confirmed its schedule for Formula One, beginning March 25 with the...

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