Ferrari

F1 rivals Hamilton, Vettel united over halo effect

Abu Dhabi - Muslimchronicle

Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel agreed on Thursday that next season's Formula One halo-carrying racing cars will be uglier, but safer – and joked about their on-track clashes during this year's world title tussle. The two four-time champions spoke at a news conference ahead of this weekend’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix where the 32-year-old Briton is hoping to claimRead more

Ferrari could quit F1 over new plans, boss warns

Paris - Muslimchronicle

Ferrari could quit Formula One at the end of 2020 if the team does not agree with the plans of the sports' new owners, the boss of the Italian carmaker has warned. President Sergio Marchionne said F1 had been "part of our DNA since the day we were born" on a conference call discussing Ferrari's financial results on Thursday. "ButRead more

Ferrari in Dubai, GCC summit, Mecca crane, Saudization

Dubai - Muslimchronicle

Hiring foreigners who are mothers of Saudi men and women as well as children of Saudi women will be allowed in professions which are restricted only to Saudis. • MINISTRY RESTRUCTURING: The Ministry of Justice has begun restructuring judicial services in the Kingdom’s general courts, starting with Riyadh where the waiting time for random access to judges has been reducedRead more

Record-setting Hamilton dominates struggling Vettel in US practice

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Championship leader Lewis Hamilton continued his record-breaking form on Friday when he reeled off a ‘double top’ in practice for this weekend’s United States Grand Prix. As his title rival Sebastian Vettel struggled through a difficult second session in which he spun off in his Ferrari, Hamilton smashed the lap record at the Circuit of the Americas. His best lapRead more

Formula One: Ferrari’s Vettel out of Japan Grand Prix

Japan - Muslimchronicle

Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel was forced to retire from the Japanese Grand Prix with engine trouble after just four laps Sunday, leaving his Formula One title hopes in tatters. The German began on the front row alongside championship leader Lewis Hamilton but his mechanics were working on a spark plug problem on the grid and Vettel complained of a lack ofRead more

Heat on Hamilton in Japan after Red Bull ambush

Tokyo - Muslimchronicle

Lewis Hamilton is looking to hit back from his defeat in Malaysia at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, scene of a bizarre ‘Snapchat’ row that overshadowed last year’s race. Britain’s triple world champion was forced to play second fiddle to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in Sepang on Sunday after securing his ninth pole of the season and 70th of hisRead more

Formula One: Drain cover blow-out prompts track safety check

Malaysia - Muslimchronicle

Formula One officials launched an inspection of every drain cover at the Sepang circuit Friday after Romain Grosjean suffered a frightening tire explosion during Malaysian Grand Prix practice. A drain grille, which should have been welded down securely, popped up at a kerb on turn nine after Kimi Raikkonen’s Ferrari drove over it. A few seconds later Grosjean hit theRead more

Mexico's chief prosecutor under fire over Ferrari

Mexico - Muslimchronicle

Mexico's chief prosecutor has come under scrutiny this week after an anti-corruption NGO revealed he registered a Ferrari to a false address outside Mexico City, a ruse normally used by tax-dodgers. Raul Cervantes' Ferrari 458 Coupe -- with a price tag of around $200,000 -- was registered in the state of Morelos, according to an investigation by Mexicans Against CorruptionRead more

Hamilton hunting records and Formula One title lead

Monza - Muslimchronicle

Lewis Hamilton will aim to establish a new outright record for career pole positions and leapfrog Sebastian Vettel to take the lead in this year's world championship at the Italian Grand Prix. As four-time champion Vettel goes in search of his first win on Ferrari's home track in Sunday's classic high-speed charge, his nearest rival will be hunting a thirdRead more

Hamilton fears Ferrari consistency

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Lewis Hamilton fears that, despite steering his Mercedes to victory in Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix, Ferrari have a faster car and he faces an uphill struggle to catch title leader Sebastian Vettel. The 32-year-old Briton, who reeled off his fifth win of the year to reduce Vettel’s lead to seven points with eight races remaining, said he jad found itRead more