Ferrari has today confirmed that Charles Leclerc will join the team from 2019 as Kimi Raikkonen will return to Sauber. It had been speculated for weeks that Leclerc would get the promotion to the Ferrari team after a stunning rookie season with Sauber. The 2017 GP2 champion had been promised the drive by Sergio Marchionne … Continue reading Leclerc to drive for Ferrari as Raikkonen heads to Sauber
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Norris to replace Vandoorne at Mclaren in 2019
Mclaren has announced that test driver Lando Norris will drive for the team in 2019 as Stoffel Vandoorne will leave the outfit. Vandoorne made his F1 debut standing in for Fernando Alonso at the 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix and impressed by scoring Mclaren's first points of the season. He was then promoted to a … Continue reading Norris to replace Vandoorne at Mclaren in 2019
2019 calendar revealed
F1 has revealed the first draft of the 2019 Formula 1 calendar which includes a number of changes from 2018. The shows that the German Grand Prix will stay on the calendar after years of turmoil due to financial issues. It also shows that the Mexican and USA races will swap places while Singapore and … Continue reading 2019 calendar revealed
Michelin will not supply F1 in 2020
Michelin has confirmed it will not supply tyres for F1 from 2020, sighting 2 issues with the new regulations set for 2021. The French tyre manufacturer (which last supplied F1 tyres in 2006) was expected to make a bid for the next tyre supply contract which goes from 2020-23. But since the opening for new applications … Continue reading Michelin will not supply F1 in 2020
Force India allowed to race in Belgium
Force India has been allowed to continue racing in 2018 after setting up a new team entry. It was feared that due to legal issues with Lawrence Stroll's takeover of the team that it would be blocked from racing until the situation was resolved. But the issue has now been resolved as they will now … Continue reading Force India allowed to race in Belgium
Red Bull confirm Gasly promotion
Red Bull has today confirmed that Toro Rosso driver Pierre Gasly will partner Verstappen at the sister team from 2019. After Daniel Ricciardo's shock announcement that he is moving to Renault next season it quickly became apparent that either Gasly or Carlos Sainz (currently on loan to Renault) would take over. But after Mclaren confirmed … Continue reading Red Bull confirm Gasly promotion
Sainz to join Mclaren in 2019
After Fernando Alonso announced his retirement from F1 his fellow Spaniard Carlos Sainz has been announced as his replacement at Mclaren. It had been speculated before Alonso's announcment that Sainz would move to Mclaren after Ricciardo snapped up his Renault seat and Red Bull seem set on Gasly. “I’m delighted to finally be able to … Continue reading Sainz to join Mclaren in 2019
Alonso to leave F1 after 2018
Mclaren has today announced that Fernando Alonso will leave the team and F1 after the 2018 season but is open to a return if the teams situation improves. Alonso hinted at an announcement for Tuesday on Twitter and an official Mclaren statement has today confirmed his departure. “After 17 wonderful years in this amazing sport, it’s … Continue reading Alonso to leave F1 after 2018
Force India saved by Stroll-backed group
A Lawrence Stroll backed group has bought the Force India F1 team saving it from bankruptcy and 405 jobs. It was confirmed from administrators that a bid from a consortium led by Lawrence Stroll has been accepted and that fine details now need to be sorted out. The deal will secure future funding for the … Continue reading Force India saved by Stroll-backed group
2019 season predictions- Silly Season
With the first half of the 2018 season complete the F1 silly season can kick into gear so here are my predictions. Mercedes- Lewis Hamilton and Veltteri Bottas This is an easy one as both have been signed on new contracts which take them both to the end of 2020 so no surprises there. … Continue reading 2019 season predictions- Silly Season