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Formula One: Williams losing title sponsor Martini at the end of year

"Martini is leaving us at the end of this year," Williams told reporters during Formula One testing at the Circuit de Catalunya.

Feb 27, 2018, 19:14 PM IST

Formula One: Force India say 'halo device' cost them a fortune

The British-based team, co-owned by Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya, have had to design a new chassis to incorporate the device rather than saving money by carrying over much of last year`s car. 

Feb 27, 2018, 09:21 AM IST

Force India set to drop 'India' from their name to lure sponsors?

Force India unveiled their new Formula One car on Monday but kept everyone guessing about what name they will race under this season.

Feb 26, 2018, 20:49 PM IST

Formula 1: Fernando Alonso does six laps before a wheel comes off

The former world champions, who are starting a new engine partnership with Renault after three troubled years with Honda, played down the incident.

Feb 26, 2018, 18:03 PM IST

Force India reveal new car VJM11 for 2018 Formula 1 season

The car has eye-catching and dynamic livery, incorporating last year's pink, magenta and silver. 

Feb 26, 2018, 16:02 PM IST

Vietnam F1 race looks likely, says Bernie Ecclestone

A Formula One race in Vietnam could be on the calendar by 2020, according to the sport`s former commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Feb 25, 2018, 17:11 PM IST

Formula 1: Williams appoint Oliver Rowland as 'official young driver'

Britain`s Oliver Rowland has been appointed "official young driver" for Williams even though, at 25, he is older than both of those who will be racing for the Formula One team this season.

Feb 24, 2018, 11:22 AM IST

McLaren set to begin new F1 season with colourful MCL33

The former champions showed their 'colourful' side on Friday with a new papaya orange and blue Formula One car they hope will take them back up the starting grid after three nightmare years with Honda.

Feb 23, 2018, 15:15 PM IST

Force India F1 team play down sale speculation

Force India on Thursday played down talk of a potential sale of the British-based Formula One team owned by embattled tycoon Vijay Mallya.

Feb 22, 2018, 21:42 PM IST

Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton hope to start F1 season with new deal done

Four times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes hope to have a new long-term deal wrapped up before the season starts in Australia next month, both parties said on Thursday.

Feb 22, 2018, 21:30 PM IST

Mercedes unveil new F1 car amid criticism of 'halo' to protect drivers

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff criticised Formula One's controversial new halo head-protection device as the double world champions unveiled their new F1 W09 car for the 2018 season on Thursday.

Feb 22, 2018, 20:12 PM IST

Red Bull launch new F1 car with temporary livery

Red Bull became the first of Formula One`s top three teams to lift the covers off their new-look car on Monday, a week before pre-season testing starts in Spain, but kept some secrets under wraps.

Feb 19, 2018, 16:33 PM IST

Former Renault F1 boss Flavio Briatore gets 18-month sentence for tax fraud

Flamboyant Italian tycoon and former boss of the Benetton and Renault F1 racing teams Flavio Briatore was Saturday sentenced on appeal to 18 months in jail for tax evasion in connection with his luxury yacht, press reports said.

Feb 11, 2018, 15:34 PM IST

McLaren watching Lewis Hamilton's moves with interest

 Lewis Hamilton's former team McLaren are watching his contract situation with interest, even if the four times Formula One world champion and Mercedes have said they want to stay together.

Feb 10, 2018, 20:18 PM IST

Formula One abolishes 'grid girls'

Formula One has ended the practice of using scantily clad "grid girls" before races, the sport`s organisers Liberty Media said on Wednesday.

Jan 31, 2018, 21:01 PM IST

Former McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh takes on new F1 role

Former McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh is returning to Formula One in a temporary role advising the sport’s governing body on cost control measures.

Jan 17, 2018, 18:29 PM IST

Sergey Sirotkin to race for Williams F1 team, Robert Kubica reserve driver

The 22-year-old Russian will partner 19-year-old Canadian Lance Stroll, who made his debut with the former world champions last year.

Jan 16, 2018, 19:16 PM IST

Canadian Nicholas Latifi appointed Force India F1 reserve driver

Canadian Nicholas Latifi will be Force India’s Formula One test and reserve driver this season with the 22-year-old also taking part in a number of Friday practice sessions at grand prix weekends.

Jan 05, 2018, 20:59 PM IST

Fernando Alonso, Felipe Massa, Jenson Button pay tribute to Mark Schumacher

Former Formula One counterparts Fernando Alonso, Felipe Massa and team-mate Jenson Button have paid tribute to legend Michael Schumacher on the fourth anniversary of his horrific accident.

Dec 30, 2017, 18:47 PM IST

F1 champion Lewis Hamilton's Instagram account emptied

The development comes in the fallout over Hamilton's lapse of judgement in a video where he recently lambasted a nephew for wearing a princess dress.

Dec 30, 2017, 16:06 PM IST