Lewis Hamilton has taken pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix as title rival Vettel was hit with engine trouble. After some hectic practice sessions in Malaysia Qualifying got underway at the Sepang circuit with Grosjean and the Saubers first out on track. Vettel also managed to get out for Q1 having changed his ICE between … Continue reading Hamilton on pole as Vettel hits engine trouble
Month: September 2017
Malaysian Grand Prix preview
29 September: Practice 1 (11:00) / Practice 2 (15:00) 30 September: Practice 3 (14:00) / Qualifying (17:00) 1 October: Race (15:00) Track: Sepang international circuit Location: Malaysia First race: 1999 Laps: 56 Length: 5.543 km/ 3.444 m Fastest lap: 1:34.223 (Juan Pablo Montoya, 2004) 2016 winner: Daniel Ricciardo Corners: 15 After 18 years on the F1 … Continue reading Malaysian Grand Prix preview
BREAKING- Gasly to replace Kvyat in Malaysia
Toro Rosso has confirmed the young Red Bull driver Pierre Gasly will drive for the Faenza squad at the Malaysian GP, replacing Daniil Kvyat alongside Carlos Sainz. The young Frenchman was expected to join Toro Rosso for the 2017 season but lost out when they decided to keep Kvyat and Sainz. Since it has been confirmed that … Continue reading BREAKING- Gasly to replace Kvyat in Malaysia
Red Bull confirm Aston Marin partnership
After Motorsport.com revealed that Red Bull and Aston Martin were close to extending their current partnership to a full title sponsor, it has today been confirmed the team will race as Aston Martin Red Bull Racing from 2018. The two companies first joined in 2016 as innovation partners and have worked together on the new … Continue reading Red Bull confirm Aston Marin partnership
Vettel’s Singapore engine undamaged
Ferrari have discovered that the power unit used by Sebastian Vettel st the Singapore Grand Prix is undamaged and can be used again if needed. Vettel retired from the race after a first lap crash saw himself, Verstappen and Raikkonen come together with the latter two retiring immediately after, Vettel on the pother hand managed … Continue reading Vettel’s Singapore engine undamaged
Hamilton wins as both Ferrari’s crash out
Lewis Hamilton has won the Singapore Grand Prix in a race that saw both Ferrari's and Verstappen taken out at the first corner. After 9 years and 10 races in completely dry conditions, Singapore started under damp conditions for the first time, making it the first wet night race in F1 as well. As such … Continue reading Hamilton wins as both Ferrari’s crash out
Aston Martin set to become Red Bull title sponsor
Aston Martin is on course to become Red Bull Racing's title sponsor from 2018 with speculation being it may even supply engines in the near future. Despite team principal Christian Horner refused to reveal anything when speaking to Motorort.com, reliable sources have said the deal is likely to be confirmed in the coming weeks. "You … Continue reading Aston Martin set to become Red Bull title sponsor
Vettel takes crucial pole as Mercedes flop in Singapore
Sebastian Vettel has taken pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix just pipping the Red Bulls while Mercedes' Singapore woes continue. We started Q1 with a warning for oil residue at turn 20 from one of the Porsche Supercup cars. It was Raikkonen who set the early pace with a 1:44.060 followed by teammate Vettel. Massa had … Continue reading Vettel takes crucial pole as Mercedes flop in Singapore
Honda targets ambitious top 3 with Toro Rosso
After announcing their split with Mclaren at the end of this year and a new deal to supply Toro Rosso being signed, Honda has set its sights on a top 3 position with the new partnership. After rejoining forces with Mclaren back in 2015 it was believed the deal would see Mclaren get back to … Continue reading Honda targets ambitious top 3 with Toro Rosso
Singapore to stay on F1 calendar till 2021
The Singapore Grand Prix has signed a new 4-year host deal keeping on the calendar until 2021. The deal comes on the Friday of this year's race which was set to be the last as the current deal expires this year. F1 chief Chase Carey said: “The Singapore Grand Prix is a signature Formula 1 … Continue reading Singapore to stay on F1 calendar till 2021