The 2015 turn-off goes on in Brazil
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix Rate the Race result
With an average score of just 4.5 out of ten from F1 Fanatic readers, this was the 13th race this year to scored lower than last year’s average of 7.1.
Montoya plays down Le Mans rumours after Porsche WEC test
World Endurance Championship
Juan Pablo Montoya dampened speculation of a future bid for the ‘triple crown’ of racing after testing Porsche’s 919 World Endurance Championship car.
Hamilton turns up to see NASCAR title decided
Weekend Racing Wrap
Lewis Hamilton was in Jeff Gordon’s corner for the NASCAR finale at Homestead-Miami while other F1 drivers got their hands on some silverware.
Renault still dealing with FOM over 2016 return – Lotus
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Renault still dealing with FOM – Lotus • Perez wants more aggressive tyres • Red Bull-Renault collaboration suffered – Abiteboul
Should Ferrari have a veto on F1’s rules?
Debates and Polls
Ferrari has again used its veto to block an F1 rules change. But is it right that a single team has this much power over the entire sport?
Vettel beats Kristensen to win Race of Champions
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Vettel wins Race of Champions • BBC ‘wants highlights-only deal for 2016’ • Kubica “feels like a rally driver”
Caption Competition 89: Fernando Alonso
Caption competition
What was Fernando Alonso looking for on his timing screen in Mexico? That’s for you to decide.
Many drivers were eyeing Le Mans before date clash – Hulkenberg
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Drivers eyed Le Mans before clash • AER and Ilmor respond to engine tender, Cosworth decline • Hamilton wary of Ferrari
Ericsson contact was a racing incident – Maldonado
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix
Pastor Maldonado shrugged off blame for his collision with Marcus Ericsson, saying “rubbing is racing”.
Lotus urges rethink of F1’s business model
2015 F1 season
Formula One faces an uncertain future if it does not rethink its financial structure, Lotus’s deputy team principal has warned.
“If you no longer go for a gap which exists you are no longer a racing driver”
F1 history
Ayrton Senna uttered these famous words 25 years ago, but the true story behind them tends to get ignored.
Button certain of big gains from McLaren in 2016
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Button certain of McLaren gains • Renault could hire Illien for engine programme • Brazil disqualification “really strange” – Massa
Williams drops Massa appeal on cost grounds
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix
Williams has decided not to appeal against Felipe Massa’s disqualification from the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Was Brazil more proof F1’s overtaking gimmicks aren’t working any more?
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 is in its fifth year with the Drag Reduction System and ‘designed-to-degrade’ tyres, but the Brazilian Grand Prix left drivers frustrated at the lack of passing.
Celis to make test and practice debuts with Force India
2016 F1 season
Force India has announced the signing of 19-year-old Mexican racer Alfonso Celis as their development driver.
Ecclestone unwilling to renegotiate BBC deal
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Ecclestone won’t renegotiate with BBC • Wurz turns down Manor • 2016 F1 testing dates revealed
Top ten pictures from the 2015 Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Pictures
Ten of the best pictures which tell the story of the 2015 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend.
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix Predictions Championship results
F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship
The Predictions Championship points leader was one of 21 players to make a perfect prediction in the Brazilian Grand Prix round.
Verstappen rejects overtaking comparison with Hamilton
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Verstappen dismisses Hamilton contrast • McLaren lose historic sponsor to Red Bull • Hamilton criticism inspired Rosberg
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix team radio transcript
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix
For the second race in a row the fight for supremacy at Mercedes was as much a contest on the radio as it was on the track.