F1 drivers boycotted Pirelli meeting - report
Formula 1 drivers reportedly boycotted a meeting with Pirelli officials at Paul Ricard, as the saga of the mysterious Baku blowouts continues.
Jun 18, 09:11
15,000 spectators for first Austrian GP
Hopes for a full house in Austria next weekend have been dashed.
Jun 18, 09:10
Bottas, Russell not confirming 2022 rumours
Valtteri Bottas and George Russell are giving little away at Paul Ricard amid swirling rumours about their future.
Jun 18, 09:08
Austria wins 'more realistic' for Verstappen
Dr Helmut Marko admits a win for championship leader Max Verstappen might be out of reach this weekend at Paul Ricard.
Jun 17, 08:00
Williams not ruling out Russell-Bottas swap
Valtteri Bottas' future looks set to take centre stage this weekend at Paul Ricard.
Jun 16, 08:14
F1 must race away from pandemic - Steiner
The "most important thing" at present is that Formula 1 is able to race past the current covid crisis.
Jun 15, 08:26
Williams is Bottas' 'only option' for 2022 - Marko
Rumours are gaining steam that George Russell is definitely set to replace Valtteri Bottas for 2022 and beyond.
Jun 15, 08:20
Alarmed Wolff won't turn 2022 car plans 'upside down'
Mercedes is holding firm even after boss Toto Wolff declared that the overall performance of the reigning champion team recently has been "unacceptable".
Jun 9, 08:02
Wolff's protest threat 'strange' - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has slammed Toto Wolff's position on flexible rear wings in 2021 as "a bit strange".
May 31, 08:58
Spectators set for return to F1 tracks
With 135,000 spectators gathering for the Indy 500 last Sunday, the question of how many fans can attend the next races in Formula 1 is now in the spotlight.
May 31, 08:53
Grosjean 'surprised' by Mercedes' openness
It is Mercedes' "precision and attention to detail" that is behind the team's utter dominance of Formula 1 since 2014.
May 27, 08:17
Spectators to attend French, Austrian GPs
Forthcoming races at Paul Ricard and the Red Bull Ring look set to be attended by some Formula 1 spectators.
May 27, 08:10
Alonso waits for Paul Ricard for steering change
Fernando Alonso is waiting for Paul Ricard until he gets a tweaked power steering system that he says should give him a better feel for his 2021 Alpine.
May 25, 08:26
Mercedes quits tyre test over budget cap concerns
Mercedes has pulled out of next week's Pirelli tyre test at Paul Ricard, citing concerns about staying under the 2021 budget cap.
May 22, 08:54
F1 to add second Austrian GP to 2021 calendar
Formula 1 looks set to add a second race in Austria to its constantly-evolving 2021 calendar.
May 13, 07:41
Turkish media says Istanbul race cancelled
Gunther Steiner has expressed concerns amid rumours about the next tweaks to the 2021 Formula 1 race calendar.
May 12, 07:52
French GP 'in negotiations' for reduced F1 race fee
Paul Ricard is in talks with Formula 1 about reducing the French GP hosting fee.
Apr 22, 08:01
Sprint races at every GP or not at all - Boullier
French GP boss Eric Boullier thinks sprint qualifying should take place at every race weekend in future if the 2021 trial proves successful.
Apr 22, 07:56
Sprint races won't sell more F1 tickets - Boullier
French GP official Eric Boullier is not convinced 'sprint qualifying' will transform the excitement of Formula 1.
Apr 16, 08:45
French GP crowd capped at 15,000 for 2021
French GP organisers have been granted approval for a crowd size of just 15,000 spectators for the race at Paul Ricard next June.
Dec 2, 06:00
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on May 19
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the entertainment world.
May 19, 23:39
Magny Cours rules out 2020 'ghost race'
Former French GP venue Magny Cours has ruled out hosting a Formula 1 'ghost race' amid the corona crisis.
May 19, 08:06
F1 returning to racing 'important' - Ocon
Esteban Ocon has admitted his "huge disappointment" that he will not be able to contest his home grand prix in 2020.
Apr 28, 08:15
Contract 'review' must precede audience-free French GP
Paul Ricard would only be open to considering a race behind closed doors if F1 conducts a "review" of its contractual arrangement with the circuit.
Apr 23, 08:38
Austria GP plan chances 'very high' - Marko
Austria and Silverstone appear to be headlining F1's return to racing action.
Apr 20, 08:50
Pirro hopes post-coronavirus F1 'more viable'
Emanuele Pirro, an Italian former F1 driver, hopes the coronavirus situation leads down the path of a "more viable and accessible Formula 1".
Apr 15, 08:14
Gasly hopes for Paul Ricard season opener
Pierre Gasly is hopeful the Formula 1 season can kick off again by the end of June - in his native France.
Apr 7, 08:02
Paul Ricard 'on stand-by' amid virus crisis - Boullier
Paul Ricard is "on standby" for news about the F1 venue's scheduled late June race date for the French GP.
Mar 20, 06:50
'No idea' if F1 show can go on - Steiner
Gunther Steiner says he is not sure if and when F1's 2020 season will get underway.
Mar 16, 06:12
Even June's French GP currently in doubt - Boullier
With Bahrain, Vietnam and even this weekend's 2020 season opener in Australia now in serious doubt, attention is beginning to turn to the viability of even F1's European races this year.
Mar 12, 05:27
Paul Ricard eyes 2021 winter testing
French GP venue Paul Ricard says it would like to host F1's pre-season testing early next year.
Feb 3, 06:23
Saturday's Formula 1 news roundup: Paul Ricard, Toto Wolff, Mario Isola
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Saturday, February 1.
Feb 1, 10:37
Friday's Formula 1 news roundup: Toto Wolff, Lewis Hamilton, Helmut Marko
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Friday, January 31.
Jan 31, 10:37
Pirelli says teams cannot scrap 18-inch tyres
Formula 1 teams cannot veto the move to 18-inch wheels for 2021.
Jan 31, 06:14
Paul Ricard has 'offers' to sell French GP venue
Paul Ricard CEO Stephane Clair has played down speculation the French GP venue will soon be sold.
Jan 31, 06:11
Tuesday's Formula 1 news roundup: Niki Lauda, Sebastian Vettel, Bernie Ecclestone
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Tuesday, January 28.
Jan 28, 10:37
Paul Ricard seeks approval for F1 track changes
Paul Ricard is hoping a request to modify the F1 layout ahead of June's French GP will be approved by the FIA.
Jan 28, 06:48
Webber questions Bottas 'hunger'
Valtteri Bottas may be lacking the "hunger" to beat Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes.
Dec 9, 06:05
F1 wants changes to Paul Ricard layout
Formula 1 is pushing organisers of the French GP to make modifications to the Paul Ricard circuit.
Nov 30, 06:05
Renault needs 'patience' for works success - Boullier
Renault only needs "patience" and it can eventually catch the top teams in Formula 1.
Nov 29, 06:02
