Toro Rosso confirms Suzuka FP1 outing for Yamamoto

As expected, Scuderia Toro Rosso has confirmed that Super Formula and Super GT reigning champion Naoki Yamamoto will make his F1 debut this week, driving with the Faenza-based squad in FP1 on Friday. The 31-year-old highly regarded Honda-supported driver will replace Pierre Gasly in the Japanese Grand Prix’s first free practice session. “First of all, […]

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Italian GP: Thursday’s build-up in pictures

From Spa’s fiery toboggan, F1 has moved on to Monza’s ultra-fast Temple of Speed. Check out the pictures from Thursday’s media day at the Italian Grand Prix. 92 You may also like Japanese GP: Friday’s action in pictures Click Here: Italy Football Shop Japanese GP: Thursday’s build-up in pictures Russian GP: Sunday’s action in pictures […]

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Protesting 'Shameful' Refugee Policies, Doctors Without Borders Rejects EU Funds

The international humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) announced Friday that it will no longer accept funds from the European Union and its member states, in protest against the region’s “shameful” response to the refugee crisis. According to the Associated Press, “The unusual and radical step has been the subject of deep debate […]

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Striking Workers Shut Down France's Oil Depots, Move to Blockade Nuclear Plant

Striking workers with the Confédération Générale du Travail (CGT), one of France’s largest unions, are clashing with French government forces after the union members blockaded oil refineries and depots in response to President François Hollande forcing unpopular labor reforms through parliament earlier this month. Hollande’s proposed legislation would make it easier to fire employees, increase […]

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