Red Bull double dealings and what does constitute an agreement?

Christian Horner claims Ferrari and Mercedes did what they could to push Red Bull out of Formula One. The reason? “Our performance in the middle sector at Spa seemed to spook a few people, around the time that we were discussing with Mercedes,” says Horner, adding, “and our performance in Singapore seemed to totally spook … Read more

Maldonado 2016 race seat now in doubt

Lotus has been in dire straights for most of the 2015 season. Their troubles are well known, and are mostly monetary. They have seen extremely limited development since the mid season, and only brought their new nose to the testing days post Abu Dhabi. Pastor’s race seat was put in question during these tribulations, but … Read more

Renault and Ecclestone make peace

It is finally done. The long rumoured return of Renault to Formula 1 as a ‘factory’ team has finally become reality. In 2016 Renault will compete in F1 as a stand alone manufacturer, building their own chassis and power unit. As of this moment there is no official word if they will be supplying any … Read more

Matt’s #F1 Tech Report: 2015 Event Tech Brasil

Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Mattpt55 – the best in FIA Technical Documents looked at slightly irreverently   Not sure if you like technical documents but are curious? Why not start here and play a little PU poker. Wonder who’s most at risk of a grid penalty for too many engines? You have come to the right … Read more

#F1 Forensics: Is it worth it for RB to upgrade Kvyat’s ICE?

  Daniel Ricciardo Received a new Internal Combustion Engine for the Brazil GP. This is the long awaited Upgrade that Renault has been working on since the beginning of the season. As has been published prior, Mario Illien  has been working separately on the Renault PU, devising his own solutions to Renault’s problems on Red … Read more

Matt’s #F1 Tech Report: 2015 Event Tech Mexico

Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Mattpt55 – the best in FIA Technical Documents looked at slightly irreverently   Not sure if you like technical documents but are curious? Why not start here and play a little PU poker. Wonder who’s most at risk of a grid penalty for too many engines? You have come to the right … Read more

Formula One land – a view from America

Brought to you by TJ13 contributor Rich Walker The 2015 Russian Grand Prix is in the books! The on track results at Sochi have determined some mathematical certainties for most 2015 Formula 1 fortunes. With just four races remaining Lewis Hamilton holds a 66 point lead over Sebestain Vettel while his teammate  Nico Rosberg lags … Read more

Daily F1 News and Comment: Saturday 10th October, 2015

  Charlie Whiting strikes again Not to be outdone, F1 has had its own version of “Dieselgate” this weekend. At approximately 6:00AM Local time, one of the maintenance trucks in Russia drove nearly the entire way around the circuit leaking what has been described as either diesel fuel or Hydraulic fluid. The damage to the track … Read more

Matt’s #F1 Tech Report: Saturday Tech Suzuka

Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Mattpt55 – the best in FIA Technical Documents looked at slightly irreverently   Not sure if you like technical documents but are curious? Why not start here and play a little PU poker. Wonder who’s most at risk of a grid penalty for too many engines? You have come to the right … Read more

Matt’s #F1 Tech Report: Friday Tech Suzuka

Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Mattpt55 – the best in FIA Technical Documents looked at slightly irreverently   Not sure if you like technical documents but are curious? Why not start here and play a little PU poker. Wonder who’s most at risk of a grid penalty for too many engines? You have come to the right … Read more