Hamilton’s Silverstone Hopes Hit by Oil Leak and Hay Fever
Lewis Hamilton’s attempt to close the championship gap at his home Grand Prix was hampered by a practice oil leak and persistent hay fever symptoms.
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Lewis Hamilton’s attempt to close the championship gap at his home Grand Prix was hampered by a practice oil leak and persistent hay fever symptoms.
Colin Kolles is reported to be involved with Caterham’s Formula One team following a takeover by a Swiss-Arab consortium, as Tony Fernandes steps away from the operation.
Next year’s Gumball 3000 will cross Europe and the US, starting in Stockholm and finishing in Las Vegas, with a transatlantic flight linking the two continents.
Tony Fernandes is expected to confirm the sale of Caterham F1 to a Swiss-Arab consortium this week, with staff due to be briefed ahead of the British Grand Prix.
French investigators shifted focus to ambulance staff after ruling out Grenoble hospital employees in the theft of Michael Schumacher’s medical summary during his transfer to Lausanne.
A new Alfa Romeo 4C left the course at Molcomb corner during the second day of the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed, with no injuries reported.
Red Bull Racing principal Christian Horner has defended Sebastian Vettel, attributing the four-time champion’s struggles in 2014 to technical issues and bad luck rather than loss of form.
Bernie Ecclestone has said he would not be concerned if financially troubled Formula One teams were forced to leave the sport, arguing that only those who can afford to compete should remain.
Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull will continue with Renault power units in the 2015 Formula One season, despite ongoing speculation about alternative engine plans.
Gene Haas outlines plans for his Formula One team’s first season, indicating a willingness to fill one seat with a driver bringing sponsorship after Danica Patrick rules herself out.
Tensions between Hockenheim and Formula One escalated after Nurburgring’s new owners announced talks for a long-term exclusive contract to host the German Grand Prix from 2015.
Lewis Hamilton was seen at Ferrari’s Maranello headquarters this week, prompting reports of a possible supercar purchase but also fresh speculation about his Formula One future.
Speculation intensifies ahead of the 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans as organisers tease a major announcement, with reports linking Ferrari to a possible LMP1 entry.
Red Bull Racing confirmed Adrian Newey will oversee the 2015 Formula One car’s design before moving into a new advisory and advanced projects role.
Mark Higgins drove the 2015 Subaru WRX STI to a new lap record on the Isle of Man TT course, improving the previous mark by over 30 seconds.
Volkswagen has revealed the Beetle GRC with a 544hp 1.6-litre turbo engine, set to debut at the Red Bull Global Rallycross with Tanner Foust and Scott Speed driving.
Fernando Alonso remains committed to launching a top-level cycling team, despite recent setbacks and speculation over the project's progress.
Tony Fernandes is reportedly exploring a sale of the Caterham Group, including the car company and Formula One team, with a potential asking price of £350 million.
Nissan has revealed the updated 370Z Nismo at the ZDAYZ gathering in North Carolina, featuring revised styling, upgraded equipment and a choice of manual or automatic gearbox.
Venezuela’s new sports minister has announced the country will stop state support for motor racing, putting Pastor Maldonado’s Formula One backing in doubt.
Red Bull has dismissed the idea of taking Mercedes engines, despite ongoing frustrations with Renault’s performance and Mercedes’ dominance in the 2014 Formula One season.
Manufacturers and tech firms are pushing self-driving technology, but questions remain over driver enjoyment, job losses and public trust in letting go of the wheel.
Rumours at the 2014 Spanish Grand Prix link Fernando Alonso to a Mercedes seat and Adrian Newey to a Ferrari technical role, but senior figures publicly deny any imminent moves.
McLaren’s Eric Boullier has compared Kevin Magnussen’s learning curve to that of other F1 newcomers, insisting a dip in form is normal for a rookie.