Nico Rosberg topped the first practice session for the Brazilian Grand Prix on Friday morning at a newly-resurfaced Interlagos. Rosberg’s time of 1:12.764 was two-tenths of a second quicker than Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton, with the title rivals comfortably clear at the top of the standings. Daniil Kvyat was third quickest for Toro Rosso, ahead of Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa. 2015 Toro Rosso signing Max Verstappen was sixth quickest, ahead of Pastor Maldonado and Kimi Räikkönen. Kevin Magnussen and Daniel Ricciardo rounded out the […]

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Jenson Button says he may not accept a new McLaren deal, should the Woking-based team opt to retain him for 2015. Button's contract expires at the end of the current campaign and his future remains uncertain, with rookie Kevin Magnussen and Ferrari's Fernando Alonso also in contention for the two drives with the team. "I don't know," Button said when asked if he would accept a new deal. "Well, it's been going on for three months now, hasn't it? Initially it was like 'OK, what's […]

As the season races towards its climax in Abu Dhabi – where the title will be decided – there remains the matter of this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix at the famous Interlagos Circuit, the penultimate round of 2014. Whatever happens in Brazil, neither Mercedes driver can wrap up the title, meaning that the much maligned double points rule has achieved the goal of ensuring there’ll be a showdown at sundown at Yas Marina. But could there yet be another plot twist before then? Lewis Hamilton […]

Force India reserve driver Daniel Juncadella will receive his third official practice outing with the squad at this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix. Juncadella took part in practice at Silverstone and received 30 minutes of running ahead of the Italian Grand Prix. The Spaniard will replace Sergio Perez in the opening practice session at Interlagos. "I'm very happy to be given another chance to drive the car this weekend in Brazil," said Juncadella. "I feel confident after my outings in Silverstone and Italy and I look […]

Romain Grosjean says that finishing in the points is his target at this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix after he missed out on a top 10 place in the United States. Grosjean was battling for ninth place with Jean-Eric Vergne when the Toro Rosso driver launched an ambitious move into Turn 1, causing damage to the Lotus and resulting in Grosjean slipping back to 11th. Grosjean says that he is now out to claim his first points since May's Monaco Grand Prix. "Points have been so […]

Jenson Button says that the demands of the Interlagos Circuit - the venue for this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix - make the track tricky to master as he approaches the penultimate round of the season. Button claimed his world title at the track in 2009 and took his most recent Formula 1 win at Interlagos back in 2012. "It’s a tricky circuit to get right but that makes it all the more exciting," said Button, who remains out of contract for 2015. "There’s more opportunities […]