Formula 1 News & Updates Week 47 Below you'll find this weeks news, results, videos, podcasts, sounds & photos from the world of Formula 1 |
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Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has won 8 times in Formula 1. Learn more about the Dutch driver in this video shot in the Emiliano Hotel atrium in Rio (apologies for the background noise of the sea and air con). Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Strap yourself in for a 'rollercoaster' of emotions as disappointment on Saturday turned to pure elation on Sunday, with the team celebrating its first podium since 2014 for McLaren! Fri, 22 Nov 2019 McLaren headed into Brazil needing to outscore Renault by six points to make sure of fourth place in the 2019 Constructors’ Championship. ‘Best of the Rest’ behind Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull, F1’s acknowledged ‘big three’ represents strong progress. Fourth is McLaren’s best championship finishing position since 2012. Fri, 22 Nov 2019 The FIA has played down suggestions Ferrari's fuel system has been "confiscated" amid suspicions of cheating. Amid questions surrounding the legality of Ferrari's 2019 power unit, a third technical directive has now been issued by the sport's governing body. It means that from 2020, a new sensor will be added to monitor whether teams are.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Brazilian GP promoter Tamas Rohonyi does not believe a bid to switch the race to a new circuit in Rio de Janeiro is "serious". Interlagos officials have and are meeting with Liberty Media to discuss paying an annual fee in order to keep the Formula 1 race in Sao Paulo for the next decade. But.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Ralf Schumacher thinks Ferrari will be prioritising the team's driver issue in the coming weeks and months. Ferrari's chairman John Elkann has even weighed into the clash in Brazil between Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc, admitting he is "very angry" about it. "It has made clear how important Ferrari is," La Repubblica quotes him as.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Formula E is fast becoming the obvious 'plan B' for Formula 1 drivers. That is the view of Felipe Massa, the former 11-time grand prix winner for Ferrari who now drives in the increasingly popular all-electric series. Mercedes and Porsche have signed up for the new Formula E season, which kicks off this weekend in.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Even gravity can't hold the Red Bull F1 Team down! The Team needed a new challenge after performing three world record-breaking pit stops this season alone – and we found it at an altitude of 33,000 feet on board an Ilyushin Il-76 MDK cosmonaut training plane. Drawing on the help of the Russian space agency.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Yet another of Nico Hulkenberg's reported options for 2020 has closed. Since being dropped by Renault for 2020, alternatives for the German in Formula 1 at Haas, Alfa Romeo and even Williams have all been ruled out. Hulkenberg then admitted that he might be a contender to do the road courses in Indycar next year,.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Antonio Giovinazzi says 2020 is an "important season" for both himself and Alfa Romeo. It is believed team boss Frederic Vasseur considered linking back up for 2020 with Nico Hulkenberg - his protege from the junior categories. But after a boost in late-season form and with Ferrari's continued backing of the Italian driver, Giovinazzi has.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Red Bull "still believes" in Pierre Gasly. That is the claim of Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner, even though the team demoted the French driver earlier in 2019. But Horner says Gasly accepted the Toro Rosso demotion with the right attitude, and it paid off when he finished a sensational second in Brazil. "Pierre.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Amid rumours of technical trickery or even cheating, the FIA has confiscated the fuel system of Ferrari's 2019 car. Following two technical directives and raised eyebrows about the power produced by Ferrari's power unit, Germany's Auto Motor und Sport says the FIA is going to study the layout of the system over the next days......check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Esteban Ocon has received his wish of getting an early start to his Renault career. The Mercedes reserve driver said in Brazil that he hopes Mercedes lets him carry out the post-race Abu Dhabi test with Renault. "I hope I can do the test in Abu Dhabi, but the two teams will have to decide.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Mick Schumacher has no choice other than to do a second season in Formula 2 next year. That is the view of former F1 driver JJ Lehto, who told the Finnish newspaper Iltalehti that Michael Schumacher's son may even have been under consideration for a 2020 debut with Alfa Romeo. However, 20-year-old Schumacher is set.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Andrew Shovlin, Mercedes Trackside Engineering Director, answers your Brazilian Grand Prix queries - from why we pitted Lewis Hamilton during the final Safety Car, to why Valtteri Bottas retired from the race and more... Fri, 22 Nov 2019 110 Wallpaper pictures of the 2019 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix driven on Interlagos circuit. This F1 race has been won by Max Verstappen with the Red Bull RB15 on the 17th of November 2019. Check out Timelapse 2019 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix Check out Race Results 2019 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix Check out 2019 F1 Results & Standings Check.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 The latest Formula 1 2019 news updates as part of our rolling coverage. Sebastian Vettel Calm about Max Verstappen accusation Lewis Hamilton motivated by 2021 changes Best season yet claims Valtteri Bottas Daniel Ricciardo targets champagne Nico Hülkenberg: I won’t be on the grid in 2020 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 In the second part of his post-Brazil riverside walk, Peter Windsor looks at the incident that robbed both Lewis Hamilton and Alex Albon of podium places; at the collision that eliminated both Ferrari drivers; and at a couple of other matters of moment - the result of the Alex Peroni fund-raiser in Hobart and a.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 This week’s guest is a man whose name may not be immediately familiar to everyone, but it probably should be. Why? Well quite simply this is a man who has won more world titles than anyone in history - 26 in total. In a glittering career in F1, Aldo Costa was a key engineer for.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Peter Windsor looks back at Max Verstappen's arrestingly impressive win in the Brazilian F1 GP - and lauds the victory of another Dutchman, Richard Verschoor, in the blue-ribband Macau GP on the same day. In this first of two videos from the weekend, Peter also looks at the other stars of Brazil, the woes at.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 We played host to the world’s media during the Italian GP at the Alfa Romeo Museum. From 1930s jewels to iconic 80s models, we took our guests on an amazing trip down memory lane. We unveiled a new livery to celebrate the Monza Grand Prix and, of course, we took to the track. Fri, 22 Nov 2019 90 years in 90 seconds: every corner, every straight and every victory is part of our 90 year legacy. Ferrari celebrates the success, over the decades, of the most celebrated Formula 1 team in history. Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Both Ferrari drivers are to blame for their Interlagos crash. That is the view of outspoken 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve, after team boss Mattia Binotto said of the incident: "It's not for me to blame them". Villeneuve, however, told Sky Italia: "Vettel and Leclerc are allowed to fight among themselves, but they should not.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Former F1 driver JJ Lehto has raised a potential "conspiracy theory" in the wake of last Sunday's Brazilian GP. Although the late-race incidents involving the Ferrari drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Alexander Albon were decisive, Finn Lehto thinks there could be more behind the historic Honda-powered one-two. "Remember that Mercedes has already won both championships so.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Jason Watt, a former F3000 winner, says he is not surprised that Nico Hulkenberg's Formula 1 career is ending. Having lost his race seat at Renault for 2020, Hulkenberg was in the running for drives at Haas and Alfa Romeo but instead will farewell the paddock next weekend in Abu Dhabi. Watt says the German's.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Max Verstappen has become "very popular" in Brazil, according to former F1 driver Rubens Barrichello. Once strongly represented in F1, featuring legends like Ayrton Senna and Nelson Piquet and multiple race winners including Barrichello and Felipe Massa, there is no longer a single Brazilian driver on the grid. But Barrichello says the Brazilian people are.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Hopes that Miami will be able to host a Formula 1 race in 2021 will stay alive for at least another "three to six months", according to local mayor Carlos Gimenez. F1 has reached a deal in principle for a race at and near Hard Rock Stadium, but preparations hit an early snag when opposition.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Layin’ down rubber in São Paulo. 🤙 Renault Sport Academy driver Caio Collet lit up the streets of his hometown last week, alongside Renault do Brasil ambassador Bruno Gagliasso! 🙌 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Red Bull and Honda are moving closer to extending their works Formula 1 collaboration beyond 2020. Officially, the Japanese engine manufacturer - like others on the grid - are yet to sign up for the sweeping new regulations of 2021. But after a difficult return to the sport with McLaren in 2015, Honda is now.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Max Verstappen's management is reportedly in "contact" with Red Bull about their joint future. Currently, the Dutch driver and Brazil GP winner is committed only for 2020, when manager Raymond Vermeulen said the team must charge for the title. "It was a very good weekend, with excellent strategic decisions, and Honda - it all fit,".....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Jerez could become the next Spanish GP host. For 2020, Spain is only remaining on the calendar because Barcelona concluded eleventh-hour negotiations for a single-year deal that involved pushing out the calendar to an unprecedented 22 races. But for 2021, there could be a change of venues. Citing local sources, newspapers El Mundo Deportivo and.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Even after they crashed in Brazil, Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto still says having both Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc on the team is "a luxury". However, as the duo is summoned to Maranello for crisis talks this week, the Italian press is not signing up to that explanation. "It's not fair to blame Ferrari for.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Brazil GP winner Max Verstappen's grandfather has died. 1Limburg, as well as other Dutch news sources, are confirming that Frans Verstappen, who is Jos Verstappen's father, died of cancer in a hospice at the age of 72. Frans was reportedly admitted earlier in November. Jos, Max and Frans had a difficult relationship. In 2016, Frans.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Robert Kubica claims he is responsible for only one of his crashes in 2019. The Pole's inspirational F1 comeback will end after next weekend's Abu Dhabi finale, but he has been linked with a reserve role for 2020. 2019 has been abysmal for both the 34-year-old, who has notably struggled alongside rookie George Russell, and.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Sao Paulo is prepared to pay a "fee" to keep the Brazilian F1 GP at Interlagos. Earlier in 2019, the future of the race became clouded when controversial president Jair Bolsonaro said the chance of a switch to Rio de Janeiro is "99 per cent". It is believed one of the factors in Rio's favour.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Fernando Alonso would return to Formula 1 as a clear top-three driver. That is the view of Max Verstappen, who was recently complimented by former F1 driver Alonso for his constant "attack mode" at the wheel of his Red Bull. Now, Verstappen is returning the compliment by predicting that a 2021 return to F1 for.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Published by Betway In this video interview ex-F1 driver Eddie Irvine gives his thoughts on modern Formula 1. He talks about his own era and the current Formula 1 and gives his thoughts on Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Fri, 22 Nov 2019 The 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix was a thriller! This F1 race had it all: overtaking, collisions and surprises. After both Ferrari collided there will be a lot to discuss internally. Verstappen again with an incredibly strong performance! Gasly, Sainz, Raikkönen and Giovinazzi surprised. Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Ferrari's recap video after their most dramatic race of the season in Sao Paulo where Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc took eachother out of the race with a collision. Fri, 22 Nov 2019 The action packed 2019 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix in a 1:20 min timelapse. Who would have thought both Ferrari drivers clashed and retired? Great to see 2 new faces on the podium! Fri, 22 Nov 2019 A podium in Brazil is "proof" that Pierre Gasly is a talented Formula 1 driver. That is the view of Dr Helmut Marko, even though Red Bull's notoriously harsh driver manager demoted the Frenchman earlier this season. But Gasly has been strong since he returned from the senior team to Toro Rosso, and on Sunday.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Mattia Binotto was furious after Ferrari's drivers collided in the closing stages of the Brazilian GP. Even before the Interlagos crash, the relationship between Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc was already unsettled as they vie for top status. "The two drivers must realise that they have damaged the team," said Binotto, the Maranello team's usually-calm.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Team boss Otmar Szafnauer has confirmed that Racing Point is also pushing to sign up Robert Kubica for 2020. At the end of a fraught return to the grid for the Pole this year, Kubica admitted that he is looking forward to the season finale in Abu Dhabi. "Very good," he said in Brazil when.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Ferrari is missing "very little" in order to charge for the world championship in 2020. That is the view of former Ferrari driver Rubens Barrichello, who was Michael Schumacher's teammate in the team's ultra-successful period between 2000 and 2005. Brazil, a Sao Paulo local, attended the Interlagos race at the weekend and said of the.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Sao Paulo's mayor is confident the city will keep the Brazilian grand prix. Throughout the weekend at Interlagos, fuelled by comments made earlier in 2019 by Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, rumours went up and down the paddock about Rio de Janeiro potentially taking over the race. But mayor Joao Doria said on Sunday: "As far.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Kimi Raikkonen says he isn't sure he will still be in Formula 1 in 2021. At 40, the Finn - who has had a disappointing last part of the 2019 season with Alfa Romeo - admitted he never imagined that his F1 career would last so long. "Definitely not," he told Brazil's Globo. "I spent.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto has refused to echo Sebastian Vettel's words about the surprising performance of Honda's 2019 engine in Brazil. After rivals earlier questioned the legality of Ferrari's power unit, Vettel said cheekily in Brazil that it is actually Honda's engine that is "suspicious". And although Pierre Gasly's second place finish in the race.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 DRIVERS 1 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) 2 – Pierre Gasly (Toro Rosso) 3 – Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) TRACK INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Rubens Barrichello) Q: What a great race Max. You looked unbeatable today. Did it feel like, driving, that if you had been on any tyres you would have been unbeatable? Max Verstappen:.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 The stewards of the 2019 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix have decided to give 6 times WC Lewis Hamilton a 5 second time penalty for the overtake that ended up in a collision with the Red Bull of Alexander Albon. The Mercedes driver who at first was classified 3rd, dropped 4 places with the 5s.....check out full post » Fri, 22 Nov 2019 F1 Race Event: Brazilian F1 Grand Prix Race Track: Interlagos Circuit Weather: dry 20.4-°C Tarmac: dry 49.0°C Humidity : 60.1% Wind : 0.8 m/s W Pressure: 924.9 bar Max Verstappen won the 2019 Brazilian F1 GP. He started from P1 and won for the 1st time in Sao Paulo. It was his 8th win and the.....check out full post » |
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