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Magnussen certain F1 overtaking issues circuit-dependent
Kevin Magnussen has hit back at the lack of overtaking digs at the 2018 Formula 1 opener in Australia by explaining it is likely to be circuit-dependent and predicts better action in Bahrain.
F1’s overtaking problem to be solved in 2021 – Brawn
Formula 1’s managing director of motorsports Ross Brawn says the 2018 season opener represented another missed opportunity for the sport due to the difficulties faced trying to overtake with the current generation of cars.
Ex-F1 race winner Barrichello recovering in hospital after health scare
Former Ferrari and Brawn GP Formula 1 driver Rubens Barrichello is recovering in hospital after a health scare at home in Brazil last weekend.
Mercedes “100% aligned” with Ferrari on F1’s future
Head of Mercedes-Benz Dieter Zetsche says the German manufacturer’s future vision for Formula 1 is “100% aligned” with rivals Ferrari despite it being less outspoken over the plans laid out by new owners Liberty Media.
Liberty eager to create “video game cars” in F1
Formula 1’s Manging Director for Motorsports Ross Brawn has outlined Liberty Media’s plans to create new regulations to make “video game cars” in the future to bring excitement into the design of the cars.
Brawn: Ferrari must work to F1’s parameters
Ross Brawn has sent a warning to Ferrari after its latest Formula 1 quit threats and if confident the sport can survive if the Italian manufacturer exited.
Brawn: Independent F1 engine supplier key for 2021
Formula 1’s Managing Director of Motorsports Ross Brawn says bringing in an independent engine supplier in 2021 will be a vital indicator in understanding whether the new engine rules meet its targets.
“They are playing with fire”, Marchionne repeats Ferrari quit threat
Ferrari President Sergio Marchionne has repeated his threat of pulling the Italian manufacturer out of Formula 1 after 2020 if the future direction of the sport doesn’t match its ideals and has speculated it could set-up a rival championship.
Wolff: F1 misses Ecclestone’s hand grenades
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Formula 1 misses “the odd hand grenade flying through the paddock” in reference to Bernie Ecclestone's management style in the sport before Liberty Media’s takeover.
Brawn: F1 won’t use “artificial or improvised means” to level teams
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn has ruled out using “artificial” performance levellers to close the gap between the teams but did highlight his growing concern about the deficit which was underlined at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Quality not quantity key to expand F1 calendar - Brawn
Ross Brawn says if new F1 owners Liberty Media opt to expand the current race calendar it must focus on quality and work in a new logistical structure
Six of the Best: Testing tales
In his latest Crash.net retrospective feature, Will Saunders looks at six surprising moments from the chequered history of F1 testing.
Brawn to replace Whitmarsh as McLaren F1 team principal - reports
The Telegraph: "McLaren did not deny the reports [of Brawn taking over from Whitmarsh], but said they 'would not get involved in commenting on that kind of media speculation'..."
Lauda: Brawn wrong to tell Rosberg to hold position
Niki Lauda: From a sporting perspective, that was wrong. They should have let [Rosberg] go...
Rosberg sidelined by electrical problem
After starring in qualifying, Nico Rosberg ended up retiring before the midpoint of the Australian GP after his Mercedes suffered an electrical problem.
Thursday press conference - Monaco GP - Pt.1
Thursday FIA press conference from Monaco with Vijay Mallya, Jean-Francois Caubet, Frank Williams, Monisha Kaltenborn and Ross Brawn.
Brawn denies Schumacher deal extension
Ross Brawn denies reports of a contract extension having been offered to Michael Schumacher
Grand Prix Insights: Rosberg and Brawn on F1 brakes
Mercedes Grand Prix driver Nico Rosberg and Ross Brawn explain the characteristics of F1 brakes, ahead of the Abu Dhabi GP.
'That's racing', muses Hamilton, but Whitmarsh says Schumacher was 'harsh'
Perhaps mindful of his own succession of run-ins with rivals and race stewards this season, Lewis Hamilton has remained tight-lipped on his duel with a 'super-aggressive' Michael Schumacher in Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Monza...
Mercedes 'cannot expect situation to turn around' at Silverstone
There is an air of quiet optimism at Mercedes GP approaching this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone - although all are well aware that taking on the F1 2011 front-runners will take some time...
Brawn: Red Bull's rivals missed a trick over winter
Mercedes Grand Prix team principal Ross Brawn argues that rather than bickering about Red Bull Racing's front wing again in F1 2011, rival teams should focus on what they are going to do to catch up
Schumacher: We couldn't have expected more...
Michael Schumacher: I had a straightforward race today which was even a bit exciting towards the end but really full of ups and downs before. The start was quite good and then it was mainly about managing the tyres.
Mercedes: The Silver Arrow is coming together
Ross Brawn: The reliability of the car is now better and our upgrade package is coming together well, ready to be on the car for the fourth and final pre-season test in Barcelona.