Schumacher more ‘complete’ than Hamilton – Rosberg
(GMM) Michael Schumacher was a more “complete” racing driver than fellow and new seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton. That is the view of 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg, who … Read More
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Wolff unsure when he will stop as Mercedes team boss
(GMM) Toto Wolff says he isn’t sure when he will hand over the reins as Mercedes team principal. The Austrian, who has been in negotiations with Mercedes parent Daimler over … Read More
Aston Martin drops factory WEC program for 2021
Aston Martin Racing has confirmed the British marque will switch its strategic focus of its Vantage GT motorsport program to concentrate on customer operations from 2021 onwards. In its nine … Read More
Rumor: Amazon to stream F1 races
Formula One is in talks with Amazon over deals to stream its Grand Prix races, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. “They’re an incredibly important potential partner and an opportunity … Read More
Racing Team India forms star-studded all-Indian drivers line-up for Le Mans
Racing Team India is set to create history by becoming the first team to feature an all-Indian drivers line-up globally, in the world of endurance racing at the 20201 Asian … Read More
Megennis rounds out Andretti’s Lights line-up
Andretti Autosport announced today that Robert Megennis will return for the 2021 Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires season. Megennis will step back into his No. 27 Dallara, completing the … Read More
Sycamore Entertainment Discusses New Partnership with CGR for Extreme E
In light of a new partnership between Chip Ganassi Racing and Sycamore Entertainment, Chip Ganassi Racing’s VP of Marketing John Olguin, Extreme E’s Chief Marketing Officer, Chip Ganassi Racing Extreme … Read More
14 years after F1 introduced KERS, IndyCar will introduce it
KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) made its F1 debut in 2009 as a driver aid designed to help both overtaking and defending position. At the push of a button, they … Read More
Santiago E-Prix postponed due to COVID-19 crisis
On December 22, in consultation with the Santiago municipality, the decision was taken to postpone the Santiago E-Prix. The event will no longer take place as a double-header on January … Read More
Video: F1 2020 in Reflection: Lewis Hamilton
“It’s incredible that we have gone leaps and bounds and continued to raise the bar. I am truly grateful to everyone who put so much work in to create an … Read More
Sycamore Entertainment and SEGI.TV Sign Primary Sponsorship Deal With Chip Ganassi Racing
Hollywood, CA – Sycamore Entertainment Group, Inc. (SEGI) is pleased to announce that it has signed a multi-year primary partnership agreement with the legendary motorsport championship racing team, Chip Ganassi … Read More
Hamilton tops official F1 driver poll
Lewis Hamilton has come out on top in Formula 1’s own 2020 driver poll. After a year in which Hamilton won the world championship for a record-equalling seventh time, his … Read More
DragonSpeed Adds 2021 IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup Entry
The defending Rolex 24 at Daytona LMP2 class-winning DragonSpeed team will expand its 2021 IMSA program to field a single ORECA 07-Gibson entry in the Michelin Endurance Cup. The four-race … Read More
INFINITI to end Renault F1 involvement
Japanese car manufacturer INFINITI has announced it will conclude its involvement in Formula 1 at the end of the year. INFINITI joined the sport in 2011 as a commercial partner … Read More
NASCAR return to Nashville Fairgounds being discussed (Update)
Metro Nashville is in talks with Bristol Motor Speedway to bring NASCAR televised racing to an improved, historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Such racing could take place as soon as 2022. … Read More
Binotto confirms ‘Haas building’ at Maranello
(GMM) Mattia Binotto has confirmed reports that several Ferrari employees will work on the design and development of Haas’ 2021 car – at Maranello. When it emerged that designer Simone … Read More
Schumacher defends Hamilton after ’90 percent’ jibe
(GMM) Mick Schumacher has defended Lewis Hamilton, after Max Verstappen said recently that “90 percent” of all F1 drivers could win in the dominant Mercedes. Schumacher suggested that when people … Read More
Alfa Romeo hopes Kubica’s check for 2021 is big enough (Update)
(GMM) Robert Kubica and his sponsor have confirmed that they are staying put at Alfa Romeo in 2021. Team boss Frederic Vasseur broke the news last week, revealing that reserve … Read More
Marko hails Tsunoda’s ‘incredible overtaking’
(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has hailed Alpha Tauri recruit Yuki Tsunoda’s “incredible overtaking maneuvers” as the Japanese 20-year-old steps up to Formula 1 for 2021. Also raving about the Honda-backed … Read More
Track designer defends Bahrain after Grosjean crash
(GMM) The designer of the Bahrain GP venue has defended the circuit’s safety measures in light of Romain Grosjean’s fiery recent crash. Most observers agree that the Frenchman was lucky … Read More
Sainz Jr. eyes longer than two-year Ferrari stay
(GMM) Carlos Sainz Jr. admits he hopes to stay at Ferrari for longer than the duration of his initial two-year contract. “Our common goal is for these two years to … Read More
Marko eyes Perez’s ‘knowledge about Mercedes engine’
(GMM) Nico Hulkenberg says Sergio Perez “deserves” to have been signed up by Red Bull for 2021. Dr Helmut Marko, the key driver decision-maker in the energy drink owned camp, … Read More
Verstappen not as good as Hamilton yet – Webber
(GMM) Max Verstappen is not yet as good as seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton. That is the view of Mark Webber, a former Red Bull driver who admitted to … Read More
F1 won’t be back to ‘normal’ in 2021 – Todt
(GMM) Jean Todt has played down expectations that Formula 1 might get back to “normal” in 2021. With the covid pandemic still raging in the days before Christmas, the FIA … Read More
Ecclestone criticizes Hamilton’s activism
(GMM) Bernie Ecclestone does not agree with the way Lewis Hamilton handled his political activism in 2020. The former F1 supremo has already clashed with new seven time world champion … Read More