Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene said it was the team’s fault Sebastian Vettel failed to reach Q2 in today’s qualifying session.
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Set-up change left Hamilton at a disadvantage
2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton revealed a set-up change on his Mercedes left him at a disadvantage after missing out on pole position in Abu Dhabi.
Perez expects difficult race after qualifying fourth
2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez said his Force India’s poor tyre degradation will make for a difficult race after equalling the team’s best qualifying result of the year in Abu Dhabi.
Rosberg makes it six poles in a row despite old engine
2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onNico Rosberg took his sixth consecutive pole position – and his second in a row in Abu Dhabi – despite running an older engine than his team mate.
2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix grid
2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg took pole position for the second year in a row in Abu Dhabi ahead of team mate Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen.
FIA to rule on Mercedes query related to Ferrari-Haas relationship
2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onThe FIA stewards intend to respond to a query from Mercedes apparently directed at rivals Ferrari before tomorrow’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Errors leave Hamilton behind Rosberg in final practice
2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix third practice
Posted onNico Rosberg ended the final practice session of 2015 with the fastest time following two mistakes by his team mate Lewis Hamilton.
Quitting F1 still an option for Renault
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Renault could still quit F1 • V6 engines ‘more powerful than V10s’ • Pirelli could use ten-year-old test car
Mercedes lead, Force India surprise, Ferrari lurk
2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onForce India surprised their rivals by being ‘best of the rest’ behind the flying Mercedes in Abu Dhabi on Friday,
Rosberg has power disadvantage this weekend
2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg revealed his car doesn’t have as much power as Lewis Hamilton’s this weekend as his engine is older than his team mate’s.
Mateschitz wants Red Bull “back to its former glory”
2015 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz wants to see the team return to its “former glory” in Formula One according to Christian Horner.
Renault won’t announce 2016 plans before end of season
2015 F1 season
Posted onRenault will not confirm their Formula One plans for 2016 until next week at the earliest according to managing director Cyril Abiteboul.
Make your 2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix predictions
F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship
Posted onEnter your 2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix predictions to win loads of F1 prizes this weekend.
Rosberg edges Hamilton in second practice
2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix second practice
Posted onMercedes preserved their position at the top of the times sheets in the second practice session – but this time it was Nico Rosberg who was fastest.
Plan for more downforce in 2017 “the worst idea” – Hamilton
2015 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton has criticised plans for higher-downforce cars in 2017 as “the worst idea” because he believes it will make overtaking more difficult.
Mercedes comfortably ahead in first practice
2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix first practice
Posted onThe Mercedes drivers occupied the top two places at the end of the final first practice session of 2015 in Abu Dhabi.
Hamilton ‘wouldn’t behave the way he does now’ at McLaren – Dennis
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton would behave differently at McLaren – Dennis • Button: Alonso harder to beat in races than Hamilton • Overtaking expected to be tougher in 2017
Over 100 great gift ideas for F1 fans plus Black Friday bargains
F1 Fanatic Gift Guide
Posted onThe 2015 F1 Fanatic Gift Guide features over 100 present ideas for motor racing fans plus a selection of Black Friday bargain deals.
Stroll joins Williams as development driver
2015 F1 season
Posted onLance Stroll has joined Williams’ driver development programme having previously been backed by Ferrari.
Lotus miss scrutineering in Abu Dhabi
2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onLotus has been granted a waiver by the stewards after failing to present its cars in time for pre-race scrutineering in Abu Dhabi.