Share this: Honda’s plans to supply power units to a second Formula One team in 2018 have fallen through. Sauber F1 Team has terminated its deal with Honda, which was set to begin after the conclusion of the 2017 season, it announced Thursday. “It is very unfortunate that we have to discontinue the planned collaboration with Honda at this stage,” Sauber team principal Frederic Vasseur said in a statement. “However, this decision has been made for strategic reasons, and with the best intent for the future of the Sauber F1 Team in mind.” The team has been rumored to be considering ending its relationship with Honda for roughly a month. Sauber reached its agreement with Honda under the leadership of then team-principal Monisha Kaltenborn. Vasseur,
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F1 Live Stream: Watch Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix In Baku Online
Share this: Formula One fans might finally get the three-way battle they’ve been waiting for, with Red Bull Racing looking set to challenge for its first win of the season during Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Introduced to the F1 calendar in 2016 as the European Grand Prix, the 3.73-mile Baku City Circuit has an interesting layout. The mix of high- and low-speed corners with wide and narrow parts of the track, are a real test of a car’s setup, and a driver’s racecraft. Lewis Hamilton wants to redeem himself after the FIA’s since-repealed radio ban handicapped him in Baku last year, though his Friday struggles suggest he’ll have a hard time doing so. That’s fortunate for Red Bull, which looks unexpectedly strong this
Scott Speed: Red Bull GRC’s ‘Unbelievable’ Access Makes Sport Enjoyable
Share this: THOMPSON, CONN. — Scott Speed has competed in some of the top motorsport series in the world, from Formula One to NASCAR, but he’s found a home in Red Bull Global Rallycross, thanks to the sport’s fan-friendly atmosphere. Much like NASCAR, though arguably more so, Red Bull GRC lets you get up close to your favorite cars and drivers. That “unbelievable” access is something Speed says makes the up-and-coming series so appealing, and not just to race fans. If you’ve ever watched some of Kyle Busch’s post-race press conferences, you know racing drivers don’t always like being in the spotlight. However, Speed says the open nature of the paddock is what makes GRC so enjoyable for the drivers. NESN Fuel’s Pat McAssey