F1 Insiders Est. 2012
The internal turmoil at the Alpine F1 Team has begun to extend far beyond basic questions of ownership. What began as a disagreement over the sale of a 24% stake has evolved into a wider conflict that could transform the team’s sporting strategy. At the heart of the matter lies a dispute between Renault and … Read more
Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Mattpt55 Ambient 24° Track 31° Humidity 47% Wind 1.2 m/s Prelude The winds of change howled through Yas Marina as night descended slowly over the desert. Social media was full of the last goodbyes (or perhaps au revoirs) as the NBC crew prepared for their last broadcast, future uncertain. … Read more
Jolyon Palmer, once again did not have a great race. He started P20 and added a third DNF to his 2017 tally. Palmer needed a good weekend to end speculation that he is failing to make the grade in F1 and that his seat is likely to be up for grabs in 2018 if he cannot prove his is championship material, he did not get it. This is how it unfolded for the Brit.
The message to Palmer is even more clear, he needs to go put on his big boy pants and come out ready to prove he can drive the car to its full potential (at least) in ten days time or ask for a reference.
The current (and possible new) engine manufacturers have met with the FIA and the FOM in Paris, in order to discuss the Formula 1 engines of the future (2021). They have already agreed on a formula: Simpler, stronger, louder and cheaper. On Friday (March 31 2017), the design of the future of Formula 1 was … Read more
Renault Sport director, Cyril Abiteboul is convinced 2017 will be a turning point for Renault F1 team. “Nico [Hulkenberg] is ideal for us” declared the Frenchman speaking to the Austrian motorsport media outlet, Speedweek. “A perfect blend of experience and is hungry for victories” Nico Hulkenberg’s talent has often been admired over his years in F1, … Read more
Renault have said that dyno testing of its 2017 spec Formula One engine is showing some signs of encouragement. The French manufacturer returned to the sport this year as a full blown constructor re-buying the Lotus team from Genii Capital, which means focussing on chassis development as well as the power unit side of life. Their … Read more
Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor bruznic Note from the Editor: bruznic submitted this even though it’s not strictly about F1. It’s a wonderful history of the cars he liked, but since he’s Belgian and nearly as mad as their beer, we let him publish it. What car sucked you into MotorSport? Let us know in … Read more
Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor bruznic Note from the Editor: bruznic submitted this even though it’s not strictly about F1. It’s a wonderful history of the cars he liked, but since he’s nearly as mad as their beer, we let him publish it. What car sucked you into MotorSport? Let us know in the comments… … Read more
A heartbreaking spin for Britain’s Jolyon Palmer prevented the Renault driver from taking what appeared to be a ‘nailed on’ first points finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix. After a season of struggles thus far for Renault aswell as the Englishman, a self-proclaimed ‘best drive of my career’, was just what the doctor ordered. Palmer … Read more
