Month: November 2019

Public hearings in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump continued on Capitol Hill Wednesday, with Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the European Union who has emerged as a key witness in the probe, testifying in an open session. In his opening statement, Sondland testified that there was a quid pro quo in Trump’s dealings…

F1 supplier Pirelli has expanded its range of tyres this season, adding a new superhard and hypersoft options at each end of its rubber spectrum. The increased number of compounds will allow tyre nominations that are more specifically suited to each race, as well as softer options in general for 2018, a move which will…

Nico Hulkenberg says Renault is growing in confidence and stature as the team heads into the 2018 season with high expectations. The manufacturer returned to Formula 1 as a full constructor in 2016. Hulkenberg himself joined the team at the start of last season. “It feels much more mature and like a grown operation and…

A downbeat Stoffel Vandoorne feels McLaren sacrificed his Monaco Grand Prix to help team mate Fernando Alonso’s race on Sunday. Vandoorne was running just outside the top ten and behind Nico Hulkenberg when he was called in by his crew on lap 18, one lap later than Alonso. The timing of the stop coupled with…

Kevin Magnussen’s fifth-place finish in Bahrain went a long way towards boosting the spirits of the Haas F1 Team after its disappointing opening race in Melbourne. After his solid run in qualifying, Magnussen delivered an equally robust race performance well supported by flawless execution from the US outfit’s pit crew which was determined not to…

Though outnumbered by police by approximately two-to-one, thousands of people took to the streets of the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany on Saturday to express their opposition to the hegemonic and neoliberal policies of the G7 nations as they gathered in a nearby luxury hotel ahead their annual summit which begins Sunday. Speaking…

Mercedes AMG has supplied Formula 1 with a new specially-equipped GTR Safety Car for the 2018 campaign, the most powerful yet for F1. The biturbo 4.0-liter V8 machine enjoys an output of 577 horsepower which will be harnessed once again by the capable Bernd Maylander. “It is an absolute highlight in terms of driving dynamics…

Thousands are gathering in London on Wednesday, protesting the conservative Tory government’s ‘oppressive and draconian’ austerity program. Tweets about #fuckthetories OR #endausteritynow According to the Guardian, organizers expect a crowd of around 5,000—including a large student bloc—to rally at Trafalgar Square, while another 2,000 are expected for a separate march from Downing Street through Westminster.…

Pirelli will undertake structural changes to its compounds to avoid blistering at certain tracks following a request from Mercedes. According to Auto Motor und Sport, the German manufacturer consulted with Pirelli during pre-season testing in Barcelona in order to address the issue of extreme blistering of its tyres. The Silver Arrows outfit suggested a reduction…