Alonso may do more than Le Mans with Toyota
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Alonso may do more than Le Mans with Toyota • No F1 at Zandvoort before 2020 • Honda encouraged by power and reliability gains
Alonso raves about WEC Toyota after first test
2017 F1 season
Fernando Alonso said he was very impressed with Toyota’s World Endurance Championship car after testing it for the first time in Bahrain today.
Quiz: How much do you remember of Massa’s F1 career?
F1 Fanatic Quiz
Felipe Massa is retiring from F1 – and this time he means it. How well do you remember his 15-year career? Take F1 Fanatic’s newest quiz.
Liberty’s American approach is “far below” F1 standards – Ecclestone
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Liberty’s American approach is “far below” F1 standards – Ecclestone • Hamilton told Vettel not to disrespect him • Ferrari blocked engine rule change
Alonso will test WEC Toyota tomorrow
2017 F1 season
Toyota has announced Fernando Alonso will test for them in Bahrain tomorrow amid rumours he will drive one of their cars at Le Mans next year.
Caption Competition 140: Whiting and Ericsson
Caption Competition
What are FIA race director Charlie Whiting and Sauber’s Marcus Ericsson discussing? Post your funniest caption suggestions.
Lessons for F1 in WEC downturn – Brawn
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Lessons for F1 in WEC downturn – Brawn • Pirelli developing new wet tyre • McLaren not concerned over Renault
New F1 logo planned? Trademark application reveals designs
2017 F1 season
Formula One’s new owners appear to be considering a replacement for the current F1 logo. Three new designs have been registered.
Villeneuve vs Stroll: Is the champion’s criticism tough but fair?
2017 F1 season
Jacques Villeneuve called Lance Stroll “super quick and very talented” before the season began. But he’s changed his tune since then.
Formula V8 3.5 to close at end of season
2017 F1 season
The Formula V8 3.5 championship, which many current F1 drivers competed in during their junior years, will close at the end of this season. Series organisers RPM blamed a lack of entries for 2018.
“Too many uncertainties” in Zandvoort F1 proposal
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: “Too many uncertainties” in Zandvoort F1 proposal • Montoya has doubts over Kubica return • Melbourne considered track change
Toro Ross confirm Hartley and Gasly for 2018
2018 F1 season
Brendon Hartley and Pierre Gasly will continue to drive for the team in 2018, they have confirmed.
2017 Brazilian Grand Prix team radio transcript
2017 Brazilian Grand Prix
The Brazilian Grand Prix ended with an emotional exchange between Felipe Massa and his son Felipinho. Here are all the radio messages from the race.
New engine rules needed to attract manufacturers – Brawn
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: New engine rules needed to attract manufacturers – Brawn • Brazil DRS passes weren’t special – Hamilton • FIA to discuss Brazil safety
Norris facts: 12 things you should know about McLaren’s future F1 driver
2017 F1 season
Lando Norris is already being tipped as F1’s next Lewis Hamilton. Here’s 12 things you should know about him.
Vandoorne says he “fared very well” against Alonso
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Vandoorne says he ‘fared very well against Fernando’ • Other tracks see worse violence than Interlagos – mayor • Bottas needs ‘killer’ edge – Wolff
Vettel’s Singapore crash is why his title hopes are over
2017 F1 season
Sebastian Vettel’s Singapore crash damaged his championship hopes more than his retirements in Malaysia or Japan. Without it the title fight would still be alive.
Drivers prefer ultra-softs for final race of 2017
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Most drivers have opted for large quantities of ultra-soft tyres for next week’s final race of the 2017 season at Yas Marina.
2018 F1 cars will be ‘heavy like NASCAR’ – Hamilton
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: 2018 F1 cars will be ‘heavy like NASCAR’ – Hamilton • Brazil GP security up to locals – F1 • Steiner criticises penalties
2017 Brazilian Grand Prix Star Performers
2017 Brazilian Grand Prix
Felipe Massa and Sebastian Vettel were F1 Fanatic’s star performers of the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend. Here’s why.