Formula One

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.

Alguersuari signals readiness for Formula One comeback

Jaime Alguersuari, former Toro Rosso driver and BBC F1 pundit, has expressed his intent to return to the Formula One grid after his 2011 exit.

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.

No Evidence for Ken Block Entering Formula 1 in 2011

Speculation about rally star Ken Block joining Formula 1 surfaced online in June 2011, but no credible reports or official statements supported the claim.

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.

Carlos Sainz Jr. linked to surprise McLaren Formula 1 seat bid

Carlos Sainz Jr., fresh from his World Series title, is now rumoured to be under consideration for a McLaren Formula 1 seat for 2015, according to several media reports.

Formula One’s Handkammer Technology Inspires Tesla Battery Leap

Graphene-based supercapacitors, developed with input from F1’s energy storage expertise, promise faster charging and lighter batteries for future Tesla electric cars.

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.

Sponsors uneasy as Formula 1 presses ahead with Bahrain GP

With the Bahrain Grand Prix set to go ahead despite unrest, some F1 sponsors are reconsidering their exposure as organisers insist the event will not be cancelled.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Williams Dismisses Ferrari Move Rumours for Bottas

Williams has downplayed speculation linking Valtteri Bottas with a switch to Ferrari as a replacement for Kimi Raikkonen in 2016.

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.

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.

Renault Clio R.S. 18 channels F1 spirit in special edition hot hatch

Renault’s Clio R.S. 18, launched for 2018, adopts Formula One-inspired styling and a standard Akrapovic exhaust, but keeps the familiar 220 Trophy hardware underneath.

Renault previews 2018 Megane RS at Monaco Grand Prix

Renault gave the first public outing to its next-generation Megane RS during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, with F1 driver Nico Hülkenberg taking the camouflaged prototype for a lap.

Renault R.S. 2027 Vision electrifies Formula One at Auto Shanghai

Renault unveiled its R.S. 2027 Vision concept at the 2017 Auto Shanghai, imagining a lightweight, electrified Formula One car with advanced driver focus and safety.

Infiniti and Renault F1 unveil Q60 Project Black S hybrid concept

The Q60 Project Black S, revealed by Infiniti and the Renault F1 team at Geneva 2017, adapts Formula One hybrid technology to a 500hp road-going coupe.

Report links James Allison to possible Ferrari team principal role

Italian media suggest Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne could replace Maurizio Arrivabene with technical chief James Allison after a winless start to 2016.

McLaren Rejects Reports of Legal Threat Over FIA Engine Supply Rule

McLaren distances itself from claims Ron Dennis threatened legal action against the FIA’s new regulation on mandatory customer engine supply in Formula One.

Russian sponsor Sergey Belousov backs Kvyat’s Toro Rosso return

IT entrepreneur Sergey Belousov has signed a sponsorship deal with Toro Rosso, supporting Daniil Kvyat’s return to the team following his demotion from Red Bull ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.