They were brave Turks and they were brave Armenians, the descendants of the murderers of 1915 and the descendants of their victims. They stood together outside the old Istanbul prison where the first 250 Armenians – intellectuals, lawyers, teachers, journalists – were imprisoned by the Ottoman Turks exactly 100 years ago, and they travelled across […]
Read MoreNations Failing to Combat 'Global Threat' of Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs: WHO
The world’s ability to practice medicine and treat both common and serious illnesses is at risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned in a new report analyzing global and the increasing spread of antimicrobial resistance. “This is the single greatest challenge in infectious diseases today,” stated Dr. Keiji Fukuda, WHO’s assistant director-general for health security. […]
Read MoreProst fears Renault may lose to customer teams in 2018
Renault advisor Alain Prost has said that he’s concerned the works team may struggle to beat rival teams running Renault power units next year. As well as running its own race team, the French manufacturer also provides engines to Red Bull. A deal to supply Toro Rosso expired at the end of 2017, allowing McLaren […]
Read MoreForce India rubbishes buy-out rumors
Force India has released a statement in which it denies the team is on the verge of being sold, quashing rumors which emerged earlier this week. British media reported that a takeover group led by Rich Energy founder William Storey, backed by “a wealthy consortium of business figures” were involved in talks to acquire Force […]
Read MoreTributes from motorsport and beyond pour in for Dan Gurney
As racing mourns the loss of American hero and legend Dan Gurney, who died yesterday at his home in Newport Beach at the age of 86, tributes from all areas of motorsport and beyond are pouring in. A colossus in every sense of the term, his outstanding talent as a driver was matched by his […]
Read MoreToo expensive, an F1 engine? Prost doesn’t agree…
Four-time world champion Alain Prost, who also once owned his own F1 team, doesn’t agree that current power units are too expensive. Formula 1 will embark on a new future in 2021, with a complete overhaul of the sport’s engine regulations. Among the criteria guiding sporting manager Ross Brawn’s vision of tomorrow’s engine is a […]
Read MoreLatifi handed FP1 outing with Force India
Force India reserve driver Nicholas Latifi will get the opportunity to run in front of his home crowd at this year’s Canadian Grand Prix. The 22-year-old from Toronto, who enjoyed a testing role with Renault in 2017, will drive in Friday’s first practice session in Montreal, but he’ll likely also run in a few additional […]
Read MoreButton takes issue with Jorda’s women driver comments
Jenson Button has criticised comments made this weekend by former Lotus and Renault development driver Carmen Jorda. Jorda told ESPN this weekend that female drivers should focus on Formula E rather than Formula 1, because it was “easier”. “It’s a less physical car,” she said after completing a demo run in a Formula E car […]
Read MoreTension building among drivers at Red Bull, says Wurz
The harmonious relationship between Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen may not last much longer says former F1 driver and GPDA boss Alex Wurz. Comparing the top teams’ line-ups this season the Austrian sees the Red Bull pair potentially on the verge of an explosive relationship because both drivers are evenly matched. “At Ferrari there is […]
Read MoreOcon feeling confident heading to Melbourne
Esteban Ocon says he is feeling confident about what Force India will be able to achieve in the first race of the 2018 season. The team completed 711 laps in pre-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. That’s comparable with last year, but less than anyone except Haas and McLaren in this year’s test. Click […]
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