Although both drivers had been braced for a difficult time because of the low-speed weaknesses of their car, they think the situation was exacerbated by the difficulties of getting the new more conservative super soft in to the right operating window. Bottas said: “We knew that this wouldn’t be the best track for us but
Ferrari will use Spain update package in Monaco
The Italian outfit introduced a major overhaul of its SF-15 in Barcelona as part of an effort to close the gap to Mercedes. But after a tricky weekend at Barcelona where it slipped further away from Mercedes than it had been at any other race, the team was left seeking answers for its problems. Matters
Michelin confirms interest in return to F1 2017
Italy’s Autosprint reported that the former F1 tyre supplier could go head-to-head with Pirelli in the forthcoming tender process to become the sport’s official partner from 2017. As the ‘tyre war’ era ended at the end of 2006, and also due to its difficult relationship with the governing FIA, the French marque left F1. But
Drivers qoute after Spain qualies
Nico Rosberg “Today was a good day in the office for me. The conditions were really difficult out there but, thanks to the team, we nailed the setup and got it all together. I really feel great in the car this weekend and was able to improve from session to session. So now I hope
Rosberg first pole of the year end Hamilton’s run
Rosberg secured pole with his first run on medium tyres in Q3, posting a best time of 1:24.681. Hamilton, on pole in the first four races of the season, was unable to respond to that and will start from second place. The Mercedes duo proved to be in a class apart, with Sebastian Vettel third
Schumacher Jr takes a win at his debut
Mick Schumacher produced a charge worthy of his famous father as fought back to claim ninth place, and victory in the rookie division, in his first single-seater race appearance. After qualifying a disappointing 19th overall on Friday, the Van Amersfoort Racing driver improved by no fewer than ten places in the 18-lap race at Oschersleben,
“If you ask me now if he deserves the agreement, I say yes”
The Finn is making no secret he wants to keep his red cockpit. “I’m happy for Kimi,” said Ferrari chief Maurizio Arrivabene after the race, “because now I can say officially that he is back and we have two strong drivers. “But that does not mean that I am going to sign a contract with
Mercedes explain reason for double brake failure
Whilst Hamilton was able to cruise to the checkered flag, Rosberg’s issue came on two laps earlier, meaning he had to manage the situation whilst the Ferrari came bearing down on him at a second per lap. Rosberg was unable to hold off Raikkonen when he ran wide at Turn 1 as a result of
Bahrain race – Kimi on podium, but Hamilton on the way
Ron Dennis says there were some issues with Button’s Energy Recovery System and adds it would have likely failed if McLaren started the race. While the reigning world champion always looked in control at the front, there was a thrilling battle for the trio of places behind him with Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen coming out on
Massa as good as it gets
I think he had a bloody good weekend to be honest. He was right on it. I’ve worked with him for many years and I’m still seeing him develop. It’s good to see that a lad with ten-plus years of experience of driving an F1 car is still able to develop and get better and