ByronFormula 1's plan to become great againverified_publisherBBC News - By Andrew BensonFormula 1 has been through a turbulent time over the last year or so. There have been rows, stand-offs and threats. At times, the very future of the sport has seemed in doubt. Falling TV audiences and a poisonous atmosphere within the sport have led to the acceptance that something has to change. And …
ByronMercedes 'assuming Ferrari wins'verified_publisherBBC News - By Andrew BensonWorld champions Mercedes are expecting a serious challenge from Ferrari this season and also say McLaren-Honda are a "big threat". Mercedes team-mates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg have dominated the last two years, winning 32 of the 38 races. But Mercedes engine boss Andy Cowell said: "Nobody here …
ByronFormula 1 gossipbbc.co.ukFriday, 12 February 2016 Indonesian driver Rio Haryanto, 23, says Manor has given him more time to find the required funds to race for the team in 2016. (F1i.com)external-link Renault development driver Carmen Jorda has hit back at former Formula 1 colleague Marco Sorensen following an accusation …
ByronRenault reveal new F1 car and driver for 2016 season – videoverified_publisherThe Guardian - Guardian StaffRenault revealed their new Formula One car for the 2016 season along with new driver Kevin Magnussen on Wednesday. Magnussen, who was released as McLaren’s test driver last year, will join Britain’s Jolyon Palmer at the team. He believes they have the ability to win the F1 world championship and …
ByronMagnussen will replace Maldonadoverified_publisherBBC News - By Andrew BensonFormer McLaren driver Kevin Magnussen is to replace Pastor Maldonado at Renault for the 2016 Formula 1 season. Dane Magnussen will partner Britain's Jolyon Palmer after the sponsors of Venezuelan Maldonado, 30, failed to make contracted payments to the team. Magnussen, 23, finished 11th in the …
ByronBBC 'likely to lose more sport in wake of F1 and Olympics'verified_publisherThe Guardian - Jasper JacksonCorporation could drop more events as it seeks to find an additional £550m in annual savings by 2020, says trust chair Rona Fairhead The BBC is likely to have to lose more live sporting events as it tries to find an additional £550m in annual savings, according to the chair of the BBC Trust. Rona …
