F1 TV figures “increasing in important markets”
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: F1 TV figures up – Wolff • Starts ‘mustn’t be too unpredictable’ • F1 has become ‘too perfect’
In the round-up: F1 TV figures up – Wolff • Starts ‘mustn’t be too unpredictable’ • F1 has become ‘too perfect’
Pirelli and Michelin are vying to become F1’s sole tyre supplier. But which has the right rubber for the job?
In the round-up: F1 will have no more than 11 teams in 2016 • Perez pleased with “good run of races” • Ricciardo expects engine penalties
What are Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel talking about? That’s for you to decide in this week’s Caption Competition.
In the round-up: VSC ‘will stop Bianchi-style crashes’ • Magnussen expects race seat in 2016 • Marko doubts Audi will enter F1
Lotus deputy team principal Federico Gastaldi believes Formula One should ensure heritage circuits such as Spa-Francorchamps remain on the calendar for years to come.
As the Formula 3000 field shrunk alarmingly in the early 2000s, a plan was hatched to axe the series and replace it with a new championship named GP2.
In the round-up: Wolff conflicted over Red Bull engine deal • Ecclestone hopes Renault buys Lotus • Leimer not in line for race drive
It was supposed to be the year Mercedes’ rivals hit back. But in the first half of 2015 Mercedes have raised their game and left the opposition even further behind.
Massive 35-car grids made for spectacular F3000 racing in the late nineties – but that changed when it became a permanent part of the F1 support programme.
In the round-up: Drivers need to love F1 more – Button • Spa starts change may cause reliability problems • Vergne eyes F1 return with Haas
F1 Fanatic has a brand new quiz to test your knowledge of the 2000 to 2010 F1 seasons.
The mid-nineties were a difficult time for F3000, as several top drivers struggled to break into F1. The 1995 championship was also marred by a fatal accident on the last lap of the season.
In the round-up: Renault must prioritise Red Bull – Horner • Renault won’t use Ilmor design • Honda braced for ‘big step’ at next race
As the eighties turned into the nineties Formula 3000 cemented its position as the leading category for aspiring Formula One drivers. However risings speeds brought with it an increase in danger.
In the round-up: Strategy Group aims to “improve” overtaking • Ecclestone still pushing for three-car teams • F1 needs volume and downforce – Verstappen
Formula 3000 helped scores of F1 drivers reach the top of motor racing. Relive the memorable moments from the championship which began 30 years ago.
A few new brands appeared on the cars during the previous three grands prix – and one name featured on almost all of them at the last race.
NASCAR’s annual visit to former F1 venue Watkins Glen reached a dramatic conclusion when the race leader ran out of fuel approaching the final corner.
In the round-up: Haas considering Ferrari’s Gutierrez • Ron Walker replaced as Australian Grand Prix chairman