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FORMULA 1

Analysis: FIA makes changes to F1 superlicence system

September 21, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Should the FIA make it easier or harder for young drivers to get an F1 superlicence? The topic is back on the agenda after a decision by the FIA World Council today to make some changes to the points structure behind the licence system. A driver needs to accumulate 40 points over a three year ...

Indycar

In photos: Newgarden’s path to the title

September 19, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

IndyCar has a new champion in the form of Josef Newgarden after the American assimilated to Penske with ease, capturing four wins en route to the 2017 title. GPUpdate.net reflects on his path to the crown.

FORMULA 1

Singapore GP analysis: The secret of balancing risk and reward in F1

September 19, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The tenth anniversary event at the Singapore Grand Prix brought its first wet race and created a whole new set of unknowns into a what is traditionally viewed as the most difficult race of the season for the race strategists. With a 100% likelihood of a Safety Car in dry conditions,

FORMULA 1

In photos: Story of the Singapore Grand Prix

September 19, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Lewis Hamilton took full advantage of first-lap drama at Marina Bay to claim victory and move 28 points clear of title rival

FORMULA 1

‘A long time coming’ – Jolyon Palmer scores first points of F1 season in Singapore

September 19, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Jolyon Palmer scored his first points for Renault in 2017 with a sixth place result – his best Formula 1 career finish – at the Singapore Grand Prix, with six races remaining before Carlos Sainz Jr replaces him.

FORMULA 1

Pirelli reveals Malaysian GP tyre selections

September 19, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli has revealed drivers' selections for the Malaysian Grand Prix, with Red Bull and Ferrari going........

Crash videos

Vettel , Kimi and Verstappen out at the start of the wet race

September 17, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Singapore big race start crash involving multiple drivers

FORMULA 1

Lap records shattered in Singapore F1 practice as Red Bull takes 1-2 in FP2

September 15, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Red Bull took a one-two in the second Free Practice session of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix as Daniel Ricciardo led both of Friday’s practice sessions, eventually setting a lap record.

FORMULA 1

Timeline: McLaren-Honda, from hope to hell

September 15, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

McLaren has announced that it will part ways with Honda at the end of the 2017 campaign, in favour of a three-year Renault deal

FORMULA 1

McLaren F1 deal with Renault leads Toro Rosso and Honda to announce partnership

September 15, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

McLaren will split with Honda and switched to a Renault engine supply for the 2018 season as Toro Rosso announced that it will use Honda engines from 2018 onwards. As a result, Carlos Sainz Jr will also join Renault on loan from 2018 as part of Toro Rosso

FORMULA 1

Follow first practice for the Singapore GP!

September 15, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Ricciardo finishes on top with his all-time lap record 1:42.489, just ahead of Vettel and Verstappen

FORMULA 1

F1 retains jewel in the crown: Singapore GP night race extended for four years

September 15, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The new owners of F1, Liberty Media, have struck a deal with Singapore to host the Grand Prix for four more years to the end of 2021, it was announced today. The deal extends beyond the December 2020 cut off date for the bilateral agreements binding in most of the F1 teams ...

FORMULA 1

Analysis: Honda, McLaren, Renault and beyond – A big day of developments in F1

September 14, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

There are moments of theatre and drama in F1 history and today is one of them. The many strands of the saga around McLarens divorce from Honda come together on Friday in Singapore and the repercussions will continue for years to come.

Indycar

Simon Pagenaud Paces Sonoma Open Test

September 14, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Drivers chasing points leader Josef Newgarden took full advantage of Thursday's Verizon IndyCar Series open test at Sonoma Raceway to prepare for Sunday's season finale, the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma.

Indycar

Veach To Guide Fourth Andretti Indy Car

September 13, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Zach Veach will take the wheel of the No. 26 Honda Indy car as the fourth entry in Andretti Autosport’s Verizon IndyCar Series effort beginning next season

Indycar

Spencer Pigot Joins ECR Full Time For 2018

September 13, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

After two seasons as the road and street course driver of Ed Carpenter Racing’s No. 20, Spencer Pigot will move to the No. 21 in 2018 and race full-time in the Verizon IndyCar Series.

Formula E

ELECTRIC GT CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES10-ROUND FIRST SEASON

September 13, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The Electric GT Championship, the world’s first 100% zero-emission GT series, is delighted to announce that the 10-round championship will kick off with a double-header at Circuit Paul Ricard on 25-26 November 2017.

Formula E

When drivers become CEOs: Formula E champion Lucas di Grassi takes helm of ‘Roborace’ series

September 13, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Formula E champion and ex-Formula 1 driver Lucas di Grassi has joined driverless racing series Roborace as CEO. Di Grassi’s role was announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show (Sept. 13). He joins some other famous ex F1 drivers in taking on a business management role, including Niki Lauda, Jody Scheckter, and Nelson Piquet.