Sports / Formula One

Hamilton, Mercedes bring 'A game' for quick Chinese Grand Prix fightback 12 Apr 2018 - 11:27 pm

Shanghai: Lewis Hamilton goes for a record sixth Chinese Grand Prix win this week with Mercedes, aiming to bring their "A game" for...

Vettel marks 200th race with thrilling Bahrain win 08 Apr 2018 - 08:45 pm

Sakhir, Bahrain: Sebastian Vettel marked his 200th Formula One race with a thrilling and brilliantly-judged victory for Ferrari in Sunday's dramatic Bahrain Grand...

Raikkonen on top for Ferrari in final practice 07 Apr 2018 - 04:58 pm

Manama: Kimi Raikkonen topped the times for Ferrari in Saturday's third and final free practice session for Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix. The Finn...

Aston Martin back F1 plans, Ferrari stay silent 07 Apr 2018 - 04:51 pm

Manama: The boss of Aston Martin has added the British carmaker's name to the list of teams and suppliers backing Liberty's blueprint for...

McLaren gunning for Red Bull, says happy Alonso 25 Mar 2018 - 03:46 pm

MELBOURNE: McLaren have Red Bull in their sights after twice world champion Fernando Alonso finished fifth in Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix. The...

Hamilton takes record 7th pole at Australian Grand Prix 24 Mar 2018 - 03:27 pm

MELBOURNE, Australia: Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton set a blistering time in his final lap of qualifying to take pole position at the season-opening...

Sauber launch catch-up car after dismal 2017 20 Feb 2018 - 05:11 pm

LONDON: Sauber presented the first Formula One car of their new Alfa Romeo partnership on Tuesday, with a flurry of preceding sponsor announcements...

Formula One abolishes 'grid girls' 31 Jan 2018 - 08:26 pm

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

Alonso to drive in Le Mans 30 Jan 2018 - 04:14 pm

Paris: Two time ex world champion Fernando Alonso will make his Le Mans 24-hour race debut this year after getting permission to take...

Dan Gurney, all American racer, dies at 86 15 Jan 2018 - 09:04 am

American racer Dan Gurney, a Formula One and Le Mans 24 Hours winner in the 1960s who started a trend by spraying champagne...

Ferrari pay tribute as Schumacher turns 49 03 Jan 2018 - 03:12 pm

Milan: Italian Formula One team Ferrari paid tribute to Michael Schumacher on Wednesday as the former seven-time world champion turned 49 years. "Today...

Alfa Romeo make F1 return after 30 years 29 Nov 2017 - 02:29 pm

Paris: Alfa Romeo are returning to Formula One after a 30 year absence as backers of Sauber next year, the iconic Italian marque...

Hulkenberg helps Renault to extra millions 26 Nov 2017 - 07:59 pm

BU DHABI: Nico Hulkenberg gave Renault a multi-million-dollar boost for next year by securing sixth place for his team in the Formula One...

Bottas wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 26 Nov 2017 - 05:58 pm

Abu Dhabi: Finland's Valtteri Bottas won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, finishing ahead of world champion Lewis Hamilton with Sebastian...

Hamilton on top in final Abu Dhabi practice 25 Nov 2017 - 02:41 pm

Abu Dhabi: Lewis Hamilton topped the times ahead of his Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas as the champions dominated Saturday's third and final free...

Rivals Hamilton, Vettel united over halo effect 23 Nov 2017 - 04:00 pm

Abu Dhabi: Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel agreed on Thursday that next season's Formula One halo-carrying racing cars will be uglier, but safer...