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Ecclestone doubts Mercedes can be beaten in 2016
Formula One commercial rights boss Bernie Ecclestone doubts any team can prevent Mercedes from becoming three-time world champions in...
![Prost calls for complete overhaul of F1](https://f1i.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/XPB_788434_HiRes-300x180.jpg)
Prost calls for complete overhaul of F1
Four-time drivers' champion Alain Prost says Formula One needs a complete overhaul with a long-term vision to strengthen...
![Female F1 driver 'wouldn't be taken seriously' - Ecclestone](https://f1i.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/XPB_725964_HiRes-300x180.jpg)
Female F1 driver 'wouldn't be taken seriously' - Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone believes a female F1 driver "wouldn't be taken seriously anyway" if they ever reached a race seat....
![F1 'can be a bit too precious' - Silverstone boss](https://f1i.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/XPB_755243_Silverstone-300x180.jpg)
F1 'can be a bit too precious' - Silverstone boss
F1 "can be a bit too precious" and needs to improve access for fans, according to Silverstone managing...
![Mansell: Hamilton already a legend](https://f1i.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/XPB_788518_HiRes-300x180.jpg)
Mansell: Hamilton already a legend
Nigel Mansell says Lewis Hamilton is “a legend already” in Formula One after securing back-to-back championships. Hamilton took...
![Perez to Verstappen: make the most of your opportunities](https://f1i.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/XPB_785459_HiRes-e1452510806455-300x180.jpg)
Perez to Verstappen: make the most of your opportunities
Force India stalwart Sergio Perez suggests that teenage prodigy Max Verstappen should make the most of every opportunity...
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IndyCar should be considered a path to F1 - Ryan Hunter-Reay
Indy 500 winner and 2012 IndyCar champ Ryan Hunter-Reay believes the American series is as competitive as it...
![IndyCar a route to F1 again - Hunter-Reay](https://f1i.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/XPB_627693_HiRes-300x180.jpg)
IndyCar a route to F1 again - Hunter-Reay
Ryan Hunter-Reay says success in IndyCar is once again a route in to F1 due to the strength...
![Hamilton can challenge Schumacher record - Mansell](https://f1i.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/XPB_781477_HiRes-300x180.jpg)
Hamilton can challenge Schumacher record - Mansell
Nigel Mansell believes Lewis Hamilton can challenge Michael Schumacher's record of seven drivers' championships if he remains motivated....
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Johansson ‘sad’ to see best talents miss out on F1 chance
Ex-Ferrari and McLaren racer Stefan Johansson says it is “sad” to see the brightest up-and-coming drivers not being able...
![Newey slams ‘very unhealthy’ engine formula](https://f1i.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Newey-engine-formula-300x180.jpg)
Newey slams ‘very unhealthy’ engine formula
Adrian Newey labels Formula One’s current technical regulations as “very unhealthy”, saying too much emphasis is placed on...
![Rosberg ‘very close’ to Hamilton – Alesi](https://f1i.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Alesi-Rosberg-Hamilton-300x180.jpg)
Rosberg ‘very close’ to Hamilton – Alesi
Former Grand Prix winner Jean Alesi believes Nico Rosberg is “very close” to triple world champion team-mate Lewis...