Charles Leclerc reckons his maiden season of Grand Prix racing could have taken on a very different complexion if Sauber had not out-performed as well as it did. The Swiss outfit was in tatters, both financially and competitively, in 2017. But a salutary restructuring with an influx of fresh cash and backing and the hiring … Continue reading "Sauber progress spared Leclerc ‘mentally challenging’ season"

Formula One will unveil its 2021 sporting, technical and financial regulation package on March 26, before the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend. The long-awaited overhaul, in its complete and comprehensive form, will be presented to teams by Liberty Media in London during scheduled meetings of the Strategy Group and F1 Commission. “We should … Continue reading "F1 to present global 2021 regulation package to teams before Bahrain"

Two weeks ago I found myself in conversation with Dr Hans Blix, head of the United Nations weapons inspection team ahead of the Iraq invasion in 2003. Dr Blix told me that Tony Blair’s claims about Saddam Hussein’s weapons of mass destruction were simply not an accurate reflection of the intelligence provided to the British government. … Continue reading "We Don't Need to Wait for Chilcot, Blair Lied to Us About Iraq. Here's the Evidence."

The U.S.-backed, Saudi-led coalition is suspected of being responsible for an airstrike that killed up to 30 people attending a wedding celebration in Yemen on Wednesday. It marks the second strike to hit a Yemeni wedding party in less than two weeks, with a Sept. 28 strike killing at least 131 people. “The USA and … Continue reading "Locals Say US-Backed Saudi Coalition Bombed Yemeni Wedding Party. Again."

Remember all those preposterous things Jason Statham’s character claimed to have done in the comedy Spy, from using defibrillators on himself, to reattaching his arm with his other arm, to taking up piano “at a late age.” Well, they may seem a little less preposterous after you’ve seen the over-the-over-the-top trailer for the Statham-starring action … Continue reading "Mechanic: Resurrection Trailer: Jason Statham Is Pool Boy from Hell"

Jessica Biel was all business—and style—as she headed to an early morning meeting at her kid-friendly restaurant Au Fudge over the weekend. The Bleeding Heart star toted a box full of goodies from Au Fudge as she strolled to the West Hollywood, Calif. hotspot Saturday, looking business-casual chic in a structured, cropped plaid blazer, a … Continue reading "Jessica Biel Shows How Business-Casual Should Be Done"

Renault’s Cyril Abiteboul says the French outfit is enjoying its most productive winter ever thanks to significant improvements achieved recently in its chassis and engine departments. Renault concluded its 2018 campaign fourth in the Constructors’ standings, or ‘best of the rest’ behind Formula 1’s leading trio represented by Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull. However, the … Continue reading "Renault anticipating big chassis and engine gains over the winter"

F1 engineer Pat Symonds says the relevant use of simulation and artificial intelligence can help Formula 1 make “more rational decisions” when fundamental rules changes are envisioned. Symonds was recruited in 2017 by F1 director of motorsport Ross Brawn to help with the research and writing of Grand Prix racing’s future set of rules which … Continue reading "Symonds: Simulation will help F1 make ‘more rational decisions’"

Max Verstappen was on FIA duty at yesterday’s Marrakesh ePrix and qualified the day he spent with the stewards as “interesting and constructive”. The Red Bull driver fulfilled in Morocco his first day of public service, an FIA mandated task handed to him as a result of his post-race run-in with Esteban Ocon at the … Continue reading "Formula E public service labeled as ‘constructive’ by Verstappen"

Valtteri Bottas enjoyed a productive rally debut in Finland, the Mercedes driver clinching a stage win and finishing fifth overall in the Arctic Lapland Rally driving a Ford Fiesta WRC. The Finn was eager to kick off his 2019 season with something new, and accepted the opportunity to try his crafty skills on the snowy … Continue reading "Bottas concludes Arctic Lapland Rally fifth – claims stage win"