Formula One News — August 2011

AUGUST 4, 2011

New York GP talk resurfaces

With the United States GrandPrix in Austin set to bring Formula One back to America next year, talk of a second US race in New York has begun again.

Horner: I'm expecting Webber at Red Bull next year

Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner says he expects to sit down with Mark Webber during F1's summer break and agree 2012 terms with the Australian.

Di Resta relieves pressure with Hungary result

After a number of frustrating races, Force India driver Paul di Resta has scored the best result of his young career, finishing seventh in the Hungarian GP.

AUGUST 3, 2011

Pirelli announces tyre compounds for Belgium, Italy and Singapore

Pirelli has announced today the tyre compounds that will be used in the forthcoming Belgian, Italian and Singapore Grand Prix.

AUGUST 2, 2011

Indian GP track inspection on Sep 1

The final push is on to get the Buddh International Circuit finished for the inaugural Indian GP, scheduled to take place on October 30th.

Montezemolo expects more wins

Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo says he expects that Ferrari will be a "key player" during the second half of the F1 season.

Red Bull's focus is still winning every race

Despite the fact that Red Bull Racing has won just one of the last five F1 races in contrast to mopping up five of the first six, team principal Christian Horner says that the focus is still on winning. He answered media questions after Sebastian Vettel had extended his championship lead with second place in Hungary.

AUGUST 1, 2011