French GP crowd capped at 15,000 for 2021
(GMM) French GP organizers have been granted approval for a crowd size of just 15,000 spectators for the race at Paul Ricard next June. Although many other European circuits hosted … Read More
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No green light for Grosjean’s return yet – Steiner
(GMM) Romain Grosjean says he wants to return to action for his final Formula 1 race in Abu Dhabi next weekend “after a bit of psychological work”. “I really saw … Read More
Hamilton cannot beat Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel record
Lewis Hamilton’s positive virus test has cost him the chance to equal Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel’s record for most race wins in a season. The seven-time Formula One champion tested positive … Read More
Jack Aitken to Replace George Russell for Sakhir Grand Prix
Williams Racing can confirm that Jack Aitken will race in this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix alongside Nicholas Latifi. The 25-year-old takes the place of the team’s regular race driver George … Read More
Rumor: Vandoorne or Russell to replace Hamilton in Bahrain’s 2nd GP (2nd Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ with this announcement that George Russell will replace Lewis Hamilton this weekend. Add Williams F1 driver George Russell to the list of names being … Read More
Russell gets Hamilton’s Mercedes seat for Sakhir GP
The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team is delighted to announce that George Russell will race for the team at this weekend’s Sakhir GP, replacing Lewis Hamilton who is unable to compete. … Read More
Mick Schumacher Confirmed at Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team has signed Germany’s Mick Schumacher as part of its all-new driver lineup for the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship and beyond in a multi-year agreement. Schumacher … Read More
Guenther ends Formula E Valencia test on top for Andretti BMW
BMW Andretti driver Maximilian Guenther set the fastest time of the official 2020-21 pre-season Formula E test to lead the way in Valencia on the final day of action. Guenther … Read More
DeFrancesco moving up to Indy Lights with Andretti for 2021
Taking the next step up in the Road to Indy ladder, Devlin DeFrancesco will join the 2021 Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires field, as Steinbrenner Racing makes a return … Read More
Watkins Glen International Announces 2021 Schedule
Watkins Glen International is excited to announce the schedule for the upcoming 2021 season which includes the recently announced ARCA Menards Series race on Friday, August 6, which highlights an … Read More
VW Brand Dissolves Racing Operation, Shifts Staff to Work on EVs
Volkswagen AG is terminating motorsport activities at its namesake car division and reassigning employees to work on its growing line of electric vehicles. The Hanover, Germany-based unit employing 169 people will … Read More
F2: Ralph Boschung joins Campos Racing for 2021
Ralph Boschung is the second confirmed driver on the 2021 Formula 2 grid, with Campos Racing announcing that they have signed the Swiss ahead of the new season. Boschung – … Read More
New weekend format for FIA F2 and F3 announced
The FIA Formula 2 Championship is pleased to announce the new weekend format and changes to the sporting regulations for 2021, which have been approved by the World Motor Sport … Read More
Veekay will have to change IndyCar teams to win title
Rinus Veekay says Ed Carpenter Racing’s IndyCar team is just a stepping stone on his way to the top. Explaining his choice to stay with ECR another year, he told … Read More
Chip Ganassi Racing and The American Legion Announce Multi-Year IndyCar deal
Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) announced today a multi-year agreement with the nation’s largest veterans service organization, The American Legion, as a sponsor of the No. 48 Honda in the NTT … Read More
‘No doubt’ that F1 dodged a fatality – Salo
(GMM) Mika Salo says a simple driver miscalculation caused Romain Grosjean’s horror and fiery crash in Bahrain last Sunday. With the Frenchman set to leave hospital on Tuesday after suffering … Read More
F1 defends decision to show Grosjean crash replays
(GMM) Formula 1 has hit back at criticism of the way the sport handled the television replays of Romain Grosjean’s horror crash in Bahrain last Sunday. Daniel Ricciardo called the … Read More
Rumor: Verstappen blocking Perez from Red Bull seat?
(GMM) Sergio Perez says he will only found out “after the end of the season” if Red Bull will rescue his Formula 1 career by signing him up for 2021. … Read More
Drivers ‘not sissies’ after big crashes – Verstappen
(GMM) Max Verstappen has hit back at criticism of his claim that Formula 1 drivers should not have the choice to sit out a race after a horror crash involving … Read More
Journalist says Grosjean aims to race in Abu Dhabi
(GMM) Romain Grosjean is reportedly aiming to return to the cockpit of his Haas car in Abu Dhabi, for what will almost certainly be his last Formula 1 race. After … Read More
Video: How the F1 Halo saved Grosjean’s life
This video animation shows exactly how Romain Grosjean hit the Armco barrier in Bahrain and how the F1 halo on his Haas F1 car deflected the steel rail over his … Read More
Piastri to get Schumacher’s F2 seat
Reigning FIA Formula 3 champion and Renault protege Oscar Piastri will race for Prema Racing in Formula 2 next season, making him a likely replacement for Mick Schumacher. F2 championship … Read More
Mazepin seals 2021 Formula 1 drive with HAAS
Haas F1 Team has confirmed Russia’s Nikita Mazepin will drive for the American outfit in a multi-year deal starting with the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Mazepin (21) currently … Read More
FIA Formula 2 Championship 2021-2023 Teams announced
The FIA Formula 2 Championship promoters are pleased to announce that eleven teams have been selected for the 2021-2023 seasons. The same outfits who have competed in the 2020 season … Read More
Lewis Hamilton tests positive for Covid-19 to miss GP
The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team regrets to announce that Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be unable to take part in this weekend’s Sakhir GP. Lewis was … Read More