Новости за 09.08.2017

Aug.9 - McLaren executive Zak Brown has slammed suggestions Fernando Alonso may miss another grand prix this year. In May, the Spaniard sat out Monaco in order to contest the fabled Indy 500. Now, rumours are circulating that Alonso could return to the wheel of an Indycar for the American series' finale at the Sonoma […]

Aug.9 - Chase Carey says he will not rush to set up a second race in the United States. Currently, the annual US grand prix is held in Austin, Texas. But after the Liberty Media buyout, there have been claims Bernie Ecclestone's successor, American Carey, has prioritised the adding of a second or even third […]

Aug.9 - Daniil Kvyat cannot take his place in formula one for granted. That is the view of the Russian youngster's countryman Vitaly Petrov, who some years ago became the first Russian to race in F1. Now, 23-year-old Kvyat is flying the flag for Russia and, according to Red Bull chiefs, stands a good chance […]

Aug.9 - A leading F1 correspondent has backed Kevin Magnussen amid criticism of the Haas driver's racing style. Magnussen won internet infamy with his "suck my b-lls" retort after Hungary, but Nico Hulkenberg had triggered the insult by accusing the Dane of being an unsporting driver. Subsequently backing Hulkenberg in their assessment of Magnussen were […]

Aug.9 - A Renault engineer has raised expectations Robert Kubica might indeed be heading back to F1. Dozens of Polish media and thousands of his fans cheered the 32-year-old as he got to grips with Renault's 2017 car in the recent Hungary test, notwithstanding his permanent injuries sustained in a crash six years ago. Ricardo […]

Aug.9 - Former Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali has admitted he is crossing his fingers the Maranello marque can end its decade-long title drought this year. The Italian was Ferrari team principal for six years until 2014, and now heads Lamborghini. Red Bull boss Christian Horner has linked Lamborghini with a future move into F1, and […]

Aug.9 - Mercedes backed the FIA into a corner over the issue of cockpit protection in F1. That is the view of Red Bull chief Christian Horner, who is no advocate of the governing body's decision to mandate the controversial 'Halo' solution for 2018. A debate is raging about whether 'Halo' is good or bad […]

Aug.9 - The swarms of carmakers flocking to Formula E is a chance for F1 to think about going back to the future with its next engine. That is the view of Red Bull boss Christian Horner, as the sport looks to move on from the controversial 'power unit' era post 2020. Talks about the […]