2015 has brought a new thing to Formula 1: the engine silly season. It shows the sport has perhaps taken the wrong turn somewhere, as Jonathan Noble investigates. The Formula 1 paddock at this time of the season always has about it an intoxicating buzz of who goes where the following year. Which contracts are up for grabs? Who is talking to who? Who is interested or not interested in a move? Who is spreading false rumours to boost their own negotiating position? When is someone going to commit and trigger a domino effect elsewhere? The only problem for F1 this year is that while all the above is taking place, it's not happening in the driver market. Instead, welcome to the 'engine' silly...
Full Story »