Motorsport

Hamilton targets Ferrari pole at Monza as 'ultimate dream'

Lewis Hamilton says taking pole for Ferrari at the Italian Grand Prix would be his ultimate dream, after showing strong pace alongside Charles Leclerc during Friday practice at Monza.

Russell leads Mercedes in Monza Friday practice as McLaren test radical wing

George Russell set the fastest time in second practice for Mercedes, while Ferrari and McLaren showed strong pace and Kimi Antonelli faces a back-row start after a penalty.

TOYOTA RACING Endures Tough 6 Hours of São Paulo but Retains Championship Lead

TOYOTA RACING finished 12th and 17th at São Paulo after a challenging race, yet maintains a five-point lead over BMW M Team WRT in the World Championship.

Alguersuari to Sit Out 2012 Races to Focus on Fitness for F1 Return

Jaime Alguersuari will not race in 2012, concentrating instead on regaining fitness and targeting a comeback to Formula One for the 2013 season.

Aston Martin Racing takes dominant Laguna Seca win

Adrian Fernandez, Stefan Mücke and Harold Primat led Aston Martin Racing to a three-lap victory at the six-hour American Le Mans Series race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Caterham to Carry Over 2012 Chassis for Next F1 Season

Caterham will use its 2012 Formula One chassis as the basis for its 2013 car, raising questions about the team's development strategy and competitiveness.

Red Bull Faces Possible Absence from 2013 F1 Winter Test

Red Bull Racing may skip the opening pre-season test at Jerez in February 2013 as the team races to complete its new car after a late 2012 championship fight.

Caterham F1 Boss Insists Midfield Ambitions Remain Alive

Tony Fernandes says Caterham's improved 2012 pace keeps hopes of joining Formula One's midfield alive, despite a tough start in Australia and Malaysia.

Hamilton agrees Mercedes F1 contract extension to 2018

Lewis Hamilton has reportedly agreed a new deal with Mercedes, extending his Formula One contract through the end of the 2018 season.

Villeneuve accuses Andros Trophy organisers of favouritism after Super Besse clash

Jacques Villeneuve and Skoda raised allegations of unfair treatment following the 2011/2012 Andros Trophy finale, after a controversial incident involving Alain Prost.

Alguersuari: 2013 Pirelli F1 Tyres Offer Greater Stability and Durability

Jaime Alguersuari, Pirelli’s test driver, says this year’s Formula One tyres are more stable and durable than in 2012, despite pre-season concerns over degradation.

Briatore Backs Alonso’s Decision to Leave Ferrari

Flavio Briatore has defended Fernando Alonso’s exit from Ferrari in 2014, arguing the Spaniard had no realistic chance of winning titles with the team.

Montezemolo Unhappy with Circumstances of Ferrari Departure

Luca di Montezemolo has publicly rejected claims that he was forced out as Ferrari president due to the Formula One team's lacklustre performance.

F1 set for record-breaking pace in 2015, says Pirelli's Hembery

Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery expects Formula 1 lap records to fall in 2015 as teams unlock more performance from their cars and tyres.

Magnussen says Renault a better fit than McLaren

Kevin Magnussen has described Renault as a better environment for him than McLaren, as he prepares for his Formula One return with the rebranded team in 2016.

Williams to Announce Raikkonen Signing at Abu Dhabi GP

Kimi Raikkonen is set to return to Formula One in 2012 with Williams, with the team expected to confirm the deal at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Allan McNish to Start 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours from Fifth on Grid

Audi’s Allan McNish will line up fifth for the 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours, as the marque’s R18 TDIs secured both front-row slots in a close qualifying battle with Peugeot.

Renault to Reveal Full F1 Team Details at Paris Event in February

Renault completed its takeover of the Lotus F1 team and will announce its new team name, management and partners at a dedicated Paris event in February 2016.

Marko: Only Red Bull or Mercedes Can Deliver F1 Titles

Helmut Marko says drivers must be in a Red Bull or Mercedes to win the Formula One championship, as speculation about Lewis Hamilton’s future continues.

Vettel to Ferrari rumours dismissed by Red Bull's Mateschitz

Dietrich Mateschitz and other paddock figures have rejected speculation that Sebastian Vettel could soon leave Red Bull for Ferrari, calling such a move 'absurd' while Alonso remains at Maranello.

Raikkonen and Bottas Spoke After Last-Lap Crash, Hakkinen Reveals

Mika Hakkinen says Kimi Raikkonen and Valtteri Bottas exchanged words privately after their controversial collision that cost Bottas a podium and handed Mercedes the title.

Marc Surer urges F1 to recapture its spine-tingling edge

Former F1 driver Marc Surer calls for more power and greater challenge in Formula One, as debate continues over safety, spectacle and the sport’s identity.

Cregan urges swift call on Sochi F1 night race for 2016

Richard Cregan says a decision must be made quickly if the Russian Grand Prix is to run under lights in 2016, with only months to install the necessary infrastructure.

Mick Schumacher's F3 step remains under consideration after F4 debut

Mick Schumacher, after finishing his first German Formula 4 season in tenth place, may move directly to Formula 3 in 2016, according to his team boss.