Overtaking “not as real” as it used to be – Alonso
F1 Fanatic round-up
In the round-up: Overtaking less “real” now – Alonso • F1 needs danger – Hamilton • Indonesians should give Haryanto money “three times a day”
In the round-up: Overtaking less “real” now – Alonso • F1 needs danger – Hamilton • Indonesians should give Haryanto money “three times a day”
Jenson Button says Honda recognise the need for fundamental changes to their F1 power unit to bring them on terms with the front-running teams.
Felipe Nasr will use a new chassis for the fourth race of the season, Sauber has confirmed.
Nico Rosberg says he expects Lewis Hamilton to bounce back from his troubled start to 2016 – and is wary of Ferrari’s potential.
Formula One’s official tyre supplier has confirmed the new ultra-soft compound will be available for drivers to use at the Austrian Grand Prix.
The first pictures of Red Bull’s canopy design have appeared at the Russian Grand Prix weekend.
Will Nico Rosberg make it seven wins in a row this weekend? Here’s how the teams and drives line up for round four of the championship in Russia.
The Russian Grand Prix’s move from October to April means cooler conditions are expected for Formula One’s third race at the Sochi Autodrom.
In the round-up: Hamilton wants at least five more years in F1 • Red Bull ‘could spend FOM bonus on engine’ – Renault • Vandoorne shows rookies can compete – Lynn
With its vast expanses of asphalt run-offs, abundance of slow corners and low-grip surface, Sochi Autodrom is typical of the modern generation of F1 tracks designed by Hermann Tilke.
Changes have been made to the run-off at the Sochi Autodrom at the scene of Carlos Sainz Jnr’s high-speed crash during last year’s race weekend.
In the round-up: Engine power shouldn’t be equalised – Lowe • 2017 rules wait goes on • More downforce “wrong” – Rosberg
Carlos Sainz Jnr says the run-off areas at the Sochi Autodrom are too wide in places – despite surviving a huge crash at the circuit last year.
John Booth has joined Toro Rosso as the team’s new director of racing. Booth founded Manor in 1990 but left their F1 team at the end of last season.
F1 is set to go against drivers’ wishes by increasing downforce levels next year. But NASCAR drivers are cheering a 25% reduction which they say has improved the racing.
GP2 racer Sergey Sirotkin will drive for Renault in the first practice session for the Russian Grand Prix, the team has announced.
In the round-up: Don’t expect more passing in 2017 – Symonds • Briatore joins Monza talks • Hamilton to use China engine as spare
Don’t miss any of the 2016 Russian Grand Prix sessions – here are the times for all of this weekend’s action.
The lead changed hands twice in the final laps of yesterday’s IndyCar race. Elsewhere the WRC welcomed a new winner and Stoffel Vandoorne made his Super Formula debut.
Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya says his team expected more from the first races of the year but it taking heart from the slow start they made to last year’s successful campaign.