Rumor: Hendrick team parts way with Darian Grubb
According to AR1.com sources, rumor has it that Hendrick Motorsports Technical Director Darian Grubb has been released by the team. Previously Grubb worked as the crew chief for the Joe … Read More
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F1 keeping hybrid engines for the future
(GMM) Hybrid engines are here to stay in Formula 1, the sport has announced. For 2014, the sport switched from loud and popular normally-aspirated engines to the current, more expensive … Read More
Sao Paulo extends F1 race deal until 2025
(GMM) Sao Paulo appears to have saved its grand prix at Interlagos. Recently, F1 CEO Chase Carey confirmed that an agreement in principle had been reached with new promoters in … Read More
Rumor: Sainz Jr. to get early Ferrari run at ‘young drivers test’
(GMM) Carlos Sainz Jr. has admitted he would like permission to get an early taste of Ferrari’s 2020 car at the end-of-season Abu Dhabi test next month. The paddock recently … Read More
‘Very few’ drivers could beat Hamilton – Sainz Jr.
(GMM) Most drivers on the grid would not be able to beat Lewis Hamilton in equal machinery. That is the view of Carlos Sainz Jr., hot on the heels of … Read More
Haas getting closer to signing 2021 drivers, existing drivers eye IndyCar
(GMM) Gunther Steiner says Haas is getting closer to announcing its driver lineup for 2021. It is an open secret in Formula 1 circles that the American team is set … Read More
Vettel admits Ecclestone contract advice
(GMM) Sebastian Vettel has admitted that former F1 supremo and friend Bernie Ecclestone helped him to negotiate his 2021 switch to Aston Martin. “I really put pressure on team owner … Read More
Verstappen tops opening practice for GP of Turkey
A late lap of top with a 1m 35.077s by Max Verstappen, which included some dicey overtakes, turned the fastest lap on a slippery track in opening practice for the … Read More
Juri Vips named Red Bull’s reserve driver for Turkish GP
Formula 2 driver Juri Vips will join Red Bull and sister Formula 1 team AlphaTauri to serve as its reserve driver for this weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix. Vips – a … Read More
12H Sebring: Van der Zande tops Thursday Practice
Renger van der Zande put the #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac DPi-V.R to the top of the time sheets in the second practice session of the weekend at Sebring International … Read More
Andretti, George 4 Foundations To Host #Noonerunsonempty Fundraiser
The Michael Andretti Foundation and George 4 Foundation will host an evening of virtual fundraising as part of the #NoOneRunsOnEmpty campaign to benefit the Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. Hosted … Read More
Daniel Hemric joins Joe Gibbs Racing for 2021
Daniel Hemric will pilot the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Supra full time and compete for the Xfinity Series championship in 2021, the team announced Thursday. “It’s been quite … Read More
Veteran Engineer Greasley Joins RLLR as Race Engineer for Takuma Sato
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today that veteran engineer Matthew Greasley has joined the team as race engineer for 2020 Indianapolis 500 champion, Takuma Sato. Greasley spent the past … Read More
Lewis Hamilton shares a tribute to his mother Carmen on her birthday
Lewis Hamilton shared a gushing tribute to his mother Carmen Larbalestier on her birthday via Twitter on Wednesday. The Formula One champion, 35, took to social media to share a slew of photos … Read More
Farewell: Audi RS 5 DTM breaks numerous records
28 victories, 95 podiums, 29 pole positions, 28 fastest race laps and all six championship titles: The Audi RS 5 DTM, which completed its last race at the Hockenheimring last … Read More
Melbourne hopes for 50,000 F1 spectators
(GMM) Melbourne is targeting crowds of up to 50,000 per day as the Australian GP returns to Formula 1 next year following March’s cancellation due to covid-19. F1’s governing FIA … Read More
Verstappen ‘not an option’ for Mercedes – Wolff
(GMM) Signing up Max Verstappen would not be good for Mercedes, according to team boss Toto Wolff. Most pundits agree that pairing Red Bull’s Dutch driver with six-time world champion … Read More
Tost uncomfortable about Honda engine uncertainty
(GMM) Franz Tost (shown above) admits the engine situation for Red Bull’s two Formula 1 teams is one “we would rather not be in”. Although Mercedes backs the energy drink … Read More
Mercedes ‘making F1 boring’ – Norris
(GMM) Mercedes’ dominance is “making Formula 1 boring”, according to McLaren driver Lando Norris. Max Verstappen caused a stir this week when he said that “90 percent” of the drivers … Read More
Three F1 faces not present in Istanbul
(GMM) Three familiar faces will be missing from the Istanbul paddock on Thursday. Amid a string of infections for the British team, acting Williams boss Simon Roberts has now tested … Read More
Ferrari will ‘write off’ 2021 – Wolff
(GMM) Ferrari will “completely write off” the 2021 season, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff predicts. Ferrari, having badly underperformed in 2020, is building a new engine for next season but … Read More
Rumor: ‘Everyone’ saying F1 is for sale (2nd Update)
(GMM) Bernie Ecclestone thinks Liberty Media could be shaping up to sell Formula 1. The American company took over the sport in 2017, having bought it for some $4.6 billion. … Read More
W Series locks in eight F1 support races
W Series is pleased to announce the first details of its 2021 on-track racing season, in partnership with Formula 1. The 2021 W Series calendar will include eight Formula 1 support … Read More
Dovizioso to take MotoGP sabbatical in 2021
Andrea Dovizioso will not compete in MotoGP in the 2021 season after revealing that he had turned down several test opportunities from manufacturers. Dovizioso decided to leave current employers Ducati … Read More
World Champions On The Cusp Of History Ahead Of Bahrain 8 Hours
Bahrain. World GT Manufacturers’ champions Aston Martin embark on the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) finale – the 8 Hours of Bahrain – this weekend, aiming to record a level of … Read More