formula one

  • Bottas to replace Rosberg in championship team

    Mercedes Benz has signed Valtteri Bottas to replace F1 world champion Nico Rosberg alongside Lewis Hamilton, with both parties confirming the deal Monday morning. Bottas has raced his entire career with Williams and  scored nine podiums, but he is yet to win a race or start from pole position....
  • Pirelli tests wider tyres for 2017 F1 season

    Pirelli is busy testing its bigger and wider rubber set to be introduced for the 2017. Sebastian Vettel tested the new tyres, aimed at improving lap time through mechanical grip, in his 2015-spec Ferrari. The wheel size remains at 13 inches in diameter but the tires now measure a...
  • Codemasters introduce big changes for F1 2016

    Get your thumbs ready for the launch of Codemasters’ F1 2016 which once more will be available for PS4, Xbox One and PC. The biggest changes include a safety car (in 2015 accidents were handled via yellow flags) and a more in-depth starting procedure to go along with a Career Mode that...
  • Andy Cowell explains louder F1 exhaust design

    A louder exhaust on all F1 cars taking to the grid in 2016 won’t make the racing any closer but it might sell a few more tickets. Introducing the genius rule change for 2016… the unrestricted exhaust pipe with separate vent for the wastegate. Taking us through this complete overhaul of...
  • Video: Ferrari F1 turns up the noise for 2016

      Formula One has at last done something right; the new rules that make the 1.6-litre V6 turbo and hybrid engines louder, seems to be working. Ferrari is the first team to fire up their new engine for the fans through a new promo video and even though the clip...