Bernie not in favour of F1 closed cockpits

    F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says he does not like the two cockpit protection systems tested so far, and does not think any such concept should be introduced in the sport. Ferrari created a stir in the paddock when it debuted the Halo in pre-season testing two months ago. Since then, Red Bull has come up…

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      Rallying helped me on F1 comeback – Raikkonen

      Kimi Raikkonen says his time rallying has proved helpful in improving him as a driver since returning to F1 in 2012. The Finn took two years away from F1 in 2010 and 2011, mainly focusing on rallying among other motorsport categories. He then returned with Lotus for a two-year spell before rejoining Ferrari, and Raikkonen…

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        Police seek interview with Empire actor Jussie Smollett over reports he faked US ‘hate-crime’ assault

        Police in Chacago are seeking a follow-up interview with actor Jussie Smollett amid reports he may have faked a hate-crime assault. Smollett, 36, a gay African-American actor who appears on hip-hop TV drama Empire, told police he was attacked on January 29 by two masked men who yelled racial and homophobic slurs. According to Smollett’s account, his assailants…

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