3:59 PM ET HOCKENHEIM, Germany — Lewis Hamilton and Robert Kubica have been promoted into the points at the German Grand Prix after both Alfa Romeos were given 30-second penalties for running illegal clutch settings at the start of the race. Alfa Romeo says it intends to appeal the decision, but if it stands it
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2:01 PM ET HOCKENHEIM, Germany — After Max Verstappen’s second victory of the Red Bull-Honda era, the Japanese manufacturer couldn’t help but make reference to one of Fernando Alonso’s infamous put-down of its engine four years ago. Verstappen claimed a stunning win at Hockenheim, which turned into an instant classic full of twists and turns
6:09 AM ET HOCKENHEIM, Germany — If the forecast for the race holds true, Pirelli’s wet tyres will be the rubber of choice on Sunday afternoon. It’s worth noting that Formula One hasn’t had a wet race yet this season, but if last year’s German Grand Prix is anything to go by a couple of
1:47 PM ET HOCKENHEIM, Germany — Mick Schumacher said he never stopped smiling during a demo run of his father Michael’s 2004 Ferrari, which was a perfect fit in every sense of the word. Schumacher, 20, drove the car in front of a delighted home crowd, completing three laps in the F2004 which his father
1:08 PM ET Nate Saunders Close F1 Associate Editor • Previously worked in rugby union and British Superbikes • History graduate from Reading University• Joined ESPNF1 in February 2014 Laurence Edmondson Close F1 Editor • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 HOCKENHEIM, Germany — Not for the first time this year, Ferrari grabbed headlines for
Jul 25, 2019 Laurence Edmondson Close F1 Editor • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Nate Saunders Close F1 Associate Editor • Previously worked in rugby union and British Superbikes • History graduate from Reading University• Joined ESPNF1 in February 2014 HOCKENHEIM, Germany — The Formula One paddock is a busy place that hosts a
1:59 PM ET HOCKENHEIM, Germany — With Europe’s heatwave forecast to give way to thunderstorms and cooler weather overnight, the data gathered in the stifling heat of Friday’s practice sessions in Germany could mean very little for the rest of the grand prix weekend. But as a standalone test in extreme conditions, second practice at
12:24 PM ET HOCKENHEIM, Germany — Mercedes boss Toto Wolff will use Formula One’s August break to decide whether Valtteri Bottas will continue on as Lewis Hamilton‘s teammate in 2020. Bottas’ Mercedes contract runs until the end of the current year. The Finn started the season strongly with victory at the Australian Grand Prix but
12:30 PM ET HOCKENHEIM, Germany — Sebastian Vettel will remain in Formula One as long as he is still enjoying driving and is motivated by the challenge of returning Ferrari to the top of the sport. Following a series of mistakes that stretch back to last year’s German Grand Prix 12 months ago, doubts have
12:43 PM ET HOCKENHEIM, Germany — Formula One drivers are in support of a return to in-race refueling, as they see it as a temporary fix to one of the championship’s biggest problems — overweight cars. 1 Related F1 is in a crucial period of evaluation and negotiation around its next set of rules, which