I find your lack of pace disturbing

Renault join forces with Star Wars to celebrate 40 years

29/05/2017 by Christine

We've often seen film and F1 tie-ups in the Monaco paddock, but this year it was Renault that went all Hollywood ahead of the race, joining forces with Disney to celebrate a joint 40th anniversary. Both the Renault team and the Star Wars franchise are enjoying four decades of existence this year, with the first star wars film released in May 1977, and Renault breaking ground with their F1 car arriving July the same year at Silverstone.

With no power comes no responsibility

Fernando Alonso blames pre-season woes on Honda

10/03/2017 by Christine

Pre-season testing for the 2017 season was highly anticipated by almost everyone - so many changes: drivers, teams, regulations and more helping to make it an unexpected prospect. Unfortunately, for McLaren, it's all been quite similar to the last few seasons - a lack of running due to mechanical problems mostly relating to the Honda engine.

Stroll on

Williams suffer a disjointed start to pre-season testing

01/03/2017 by Christine

It’s a difficult year to be a rookie entering Formula One, and Lance Stroll is bearing the brunt of the regulation changes. The Williams driver was back in the car today, despite Felipe Massa originally being scheduled to test, but Lance suffered two more red flag incidents that brought his tally up to three crashes in two days.

Looking sharp

Romain Grosjean celebrates launch of 2017 Haas challenger

26/02/2017 by Christine

Romain Grosjean was on hand in Barcelona to help launch the new Haas car for the 2017 season, one day ahead of winter testing getting underway. The VF-17 was revealed and hit the track for a few laps during a filming day for the US squad.

First contact

The Sauber C36 makes its track debut

22/02/2017 by Christine

Sauber released images of their new car on Monday, and have now unleashed the real thing out on track. Undertaking a filming day at the Circuit de Catalunya, Marcus Ericsson got a taster of what his new car can deliver, although of course we won't know any details until testing gets underway next week.

Factory reset

Renault launch the R.S.17 and prepare for a full season assault

21/02/2017 by Christine

The Renault squad have been the first to offer 2017 a full on car launch, with drivers on hand to pull off the covers and a variety of fresh faces getting chatty about the machinery. The team are putting a lot of pressure on themselves this year, as they consider it their first full year as a works team, rather than coming out from underneath what Lotus left behind.

Full circle

Nico Rosberg wins 2016 World Championship

29/11/2016 by Christine

Nico Rosberg celebrated his second place finish in Abu Dhabi with a handful of donuts, throwing up tyre smoke and putting down rubber as he whooped over the radio. An over-reaction for a second place, perhaps, but the German secured his first ever F1 world championship, holding off a charging Ferrari and staying put behind a slowing fellow Mercedes to get the necessary points for his first title.

Set fire to the rain

Verstappen shows how driving on extreme wets should be done

14/11/2016 by Christine

It may have been Lewis Hamilton that won the race in Brazil this past weekend, and it may have been Felipe Massa who got the impromptu pitlane standing ovation, but there's no doubt that Max Verstappen earned his share of the plaudits at Interlagos.

Snapped chat

Hamilton airs frustration at press conferences and media

08/10/2016 by Christine

Lewis Hamilton is never far away from the headlines and this weekend in Japan, he's turned on the reporters who write about him so often. The situation kicked off when Hamilton was playing with his phone during the FIA-mandated Thursday press conference, sharing pictures and jokes on social media.

Deal with it

Nico Rosberg secures two year contract extension at Mercedes

22/07/2016 by Christine

Nico Rosberg's future was never really in doubt, but Mercedes have made it official and given the German driver and current championship leader a two year contract extension. The deal will see him remain at the team until the end of 2018, bringing him level with teammate Lewis Hamilton's contract which was confirmed last year.

Big yellow taxi

Renault reveal yellow livery for 2016 works team return

16/03/2016 by Christine

Adding a splash of colour to a muted livery palette this season, Renault revealed their official paint job for the 2016 season, bringing back their yellow branding in style. The launch of the livery was undertaken with a litany of Australian stereotypes - the car was revealed perching on a surfboard, and the drivers appeared in shorts and flip flops - but even so, it was a refreshing glimpse of colour to add to the grid this weekend.

Edge of tomorrow

FW38 revealed ahead of Barcelona testing

19/02/2016 by Christine

Williams have revealed their 2016 challenger today, the FW38, with a set of moody photos and some interviews with top team names. The new car looks very similar to its 2015 predecessor, but a lot of work has gone on under the hood. Chief Technical Officer Pat Symonds says: "The FW37 was a pretty effective car and so we concentrated on understanding the areas where we could improve it without losing the attributes which made it effective."

Ice age

Verstappen heads to the slopes for a spot of car-skating

14/01/2016 by Christine

It's not every day you see an F1 car halfway up a mountain, but Max Verstappen showed just what Red Bull machinery can do with some chains attached. The Dutch racer was watched by a 3,500 strong crowd as he took an old Red Bull car up to 1600 feet and beyond.

Night watchman

Carlos Sainz Jr unhurt after huge Sochi smash

10/10/2015 by Christine

Carlos Sainz Jr suffered a huge crash in final practice for the Russian Grand Prix on Saturday, but the Spaniard escaped with no injuries and only needs a simply overnight stay in hospital for observation. The incident looked far more serious at first, with the Toro Rosso car buried underneath the Armco, the driver strapped to a stretcher before being airlifted to hospital for checks.

Design for life

FIA clarify helmet colour clampdown rule changes

02/03/2015 by Christine

The FIA's recent revelation that they're set to clampdown on drivers changing their helmets too often was met with mixed responses - some keen on the idea of easier identification, others upset at the lack of creativity inspired by the governing body. Now, the FIA have clarified exactly what the stipulations will be regarding this particular piece of regulation.

Keep Carmen, Carry On

Lotus sign Carmen Jordá as 2015 development driver

26/02/2015 by Christine

Lotus F1 confirmed their development driver for the 2015 season, signing Spanish racer Carmen Jordá to the role. Carmen has been gathering experience in the Indy Lights and GP3 championships, but as with most young drivers, has always had an eye on making the step up to Formula One.

McBusted

The Woking team rack up just 100 laps over three days in Barcelona

21/02/2015 by Christine

Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso are desperately trying to keep their spirits high despite the disappointments of testing in Spain so far. After a slow first week in Jerez, the McLaren team were hoping Barcelona would deliver better things. Unfortunately, their running was curtailed on Thursday due to a faulty part, and the replacements didn't arrive until Saturday. When they did, it turned out not to be the solution the car required, and more engineering is needed.

Smooth operator

Hamilton brings to a close successful Jerez test for Mercedes

04/02/2015 by Christine

Lewis Hamilton finished the Jerez test for Mercedes with over 100 laps and the third fastest time of the eight runners out on track. The team haven't been aiming for top speeds, though, instead focusing on reliability, learning about the car and proving their pace over longer runs. Mercedes managed to complete 516 laps across the four days, which is over 100 more than next in line Sauber.

Sled bull racing

Ricciardo hits the slopes as Red Bull host a media day

29/01/2015 by Christine

Red Bull's two stars Daniel Ricciardo and Dany Kvyat hit the artificial ski slopes in Milton Keynes for a 'meet the driver' event, in which they took a couple of turns down the hill before chatting with the waiting media at the bottom.

Window shopping

McLaren, Williams and Force India shore up sponsorship deals

20/01/2015 by Christine

McLaren have signed a new multi-yerar sponsorship deal with CNN, the international news broadcasters, from 2015 onwards. CNN have previously sponsored Caterham but are moving up the grid to join the McLaren-Honda team in a new partnership. McLaren had been without a title sponsor since the departure of Vodafone to Ferrari, and although CNN aren't signed as title partners, it's a big deal for both.