Новости за 18.10.2017

Oct.18 - Mercedes could be set to change direction completely with the concept of its 2018 car. Although fast, this year's Mercedes has been dubbed a "diva" by team boss Toto Wolff, as it often mysteriously underperforms. "The concept may have come to the end of its development," an engineer is quoted as saying by […]

Oct.18 - McLaren could be mere hours away from announcing that Fernando Alonso is staying with the British team in 2018. Asked if a deal is "close" after weeks and months of speculation, team executive Zak Brown said this week: "We've been close for some time. "We wanted to get the Asian races out of […]

Oct.18 - Aston Martin appears to have taken another step closer to formula one. A month ago, the British luxury carmaker announced it will step up its deal with Red Bull to become title sponsor for 2018. When asked if an engine deal might be the next step, Red Bull boss Christian Horner said: "They […]

Oct.18 - Lewis Hamilton should keep his composure to secure victory in this year's world championship. That is the advice of Nico Rosberg, who beat his former Mercedes teammate to last year's crown before suddenly retiring. The pair had a difficult relationship at the German team, but Rosberg says he has been impressed with Hamilton's […]

Oct.18 - Mick Schumacher will stay for another season in European F3 next year. The son of F1 legend Michael Schumacher finished his first campaign in the top junior category just twelfth, even behind Adrian Newey's son Harrison. Mick, 18, admits: "I'm trying to improve in all areas." In contrast, the even younger Lando Norris […]

Oct.18 - Paddy Lowe is remaining quiet about Robert Kubica's chances of joining Williams in 2018. Recently, Pole Kubica followed up his Renault test duties with a run in Williams' 2014 car at Silverstone. Along with team reserve Paul di Resta, he is reportedly in the running to replace Felipe Massa next year. Now, it […]

Oct.18 - Pierre Gasly thinks his experience in working with Honda will help him in formula one next year. The Toro Rosso newcomer is actually skipping this weekend's US grand prix to try to win the Super Formula title in Japan. Red Bull agreed to release him for one race at the behest of Honda, […]