News Details
Maldonado surprised by Formula 1 exit
– Pastor Maldonado says losing his Formula 1 seat came as a "bolt from the blue," having initially been set to remain on the grid with Renault in 2016.Maldonado raced in Formula 1 for Williams and Lotus between 2011 and 2015 and last September the team announced he would be retained, with Renault honouring his contract once it took over the Enstone operation.However, the worsening political and economic situation in Maldonado's native Venezuela led to sponsorship issues with state-owned PDVSA and he was dropped by Renault in favour of Kevin Magnussen."There was not a clear agreement and the situation developed in a few hours," he explained to Autosprint."I...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Maldonado: Renault F1 exit was a bolt from the blue
XPB Images
Pastor Maldonado has described his forced departure...
9y ago from F1i.com
Maldonado says F1 exit a ‘bolt from the blue’
Maldonado says F1 exit a ‘bolt from the blue' Pastor Maldonado has...
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Maldonado: It was a bolt from the blue
Pastor Maldonado has for the first time revealed how his eleventh-hour...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Palmer: Maldonado 'not a bad driver'
– Jolyon Palmer has defended Pastor Maldonado's abilities behind...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Ducati: Marc Marquez has “determination of a rookie...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
KTM’s 850cc engine for 2027 MotoGP season breaks...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Jack Miller and Alex Rins see more potential in...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Ducati faces its most complicated contract renewal...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar looking to add ‘more events, not just...
IndyCar has identified a need to make sure future races on the calendar...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
JHR retains Sting Ray Robb for second season
Juncos Hollinger Racing has confirmed that Sting Ray Robb will remain...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Sting Ray Robb to continue with Juncos Racing for 2026...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Aggressive testing schedule planned ahead of Mick...
Following confirmation Mick Schumacher will make a switch to IndyCar next...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hayden Paddon, Esapekka Lappi and Dani Sordo join...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg steps up WRC 2026 preparations with...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Sports quiz of the week: Premier League goals, Ashes...
No description available...
2d ago from TheGuardian.com
Hyundai World Rally Team reverts to shared third car...
Hyundai Motorsport has announced its full line-up for the 2026 FIA World...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Liverpool 'front runners' but Arsenal 'could make a...
Antoine Semenyo has been linked with the move away from Bournemouth in...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'They do look a little bit vulnerable' - David James...
Former Premier League goalkeeper David James believes Arsenal remain the...
15h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Neville: Arsenal must not 'panic' as City close gap in...
Arsenal "must not panic" after defeat at Aston Villa saw Man...
18h ago from SkySports.com
'A lot of people were saying he shouldn’t get back...
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has waxed lyrical about Martin Odegaard,...
17h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Nico Rosberg criticises Zak Brown after Oscar Piastri radio...
Nico Rosberg was far from impressed with Zak... Read More »
8h ago from RacingNews365.com
Lando Norris under investigation in Abu Dhabi GP title...
Lando Norris' F1 title bid could be in danger in... Read More »
13h ago from RacingNews365.com
In winning F1 title, Norris proves himself (and his...
Lando Norris doubted himself as a title contender... Read More »
50m ago from espnF1.com
