Rumor: Gasly to replace Ocon (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ with today’s announcement that Gasly has been re-signed by AlphaTauri for 2021. (GMM) Cyril Abiteboul has denied rumors suggesting Renault might oust Esteban Ocon … Read More
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Formula 1
AlphaTauri re-news Gasly contract
Scuderia AlphaTauri is pleased to announce that Pierre Gasly will continue with the team for the 2021 Formula 1 season. The 24-year-old Frenchman first joined the team at the 2017 … Read More
Ecclestone says drivers still call for advice
(GMM) On the occasion of his 90th birthday, former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone still thinks the move to today’s power unit regulations was “insane”. “When these hybrid engines were introduced … Read More
FIA finalizes rule changes for Imola’s two-day schedule
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved changes to the Formula 1 sporting regulations that will be used for the two-day Grand Prix weekend in Imola. The single free … Read More
Rumor: George Russell to lose Williams F1 seat (3rd Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. ‘Mercedes Junior’ Russell has spoken to RaceFans.com and said that Mercedes Boss Toto Wolff told him “not to worry” and that “everything will be … Read More
Rio de Janeiro F1 plans hit environmental snag (2nd Update)
(GMM) Rio de Janeiro’s hopes of securing a Formula 1 race have been dealt a blow. Earlier this month, F1 CEO Chase Carey wrote to the Brazilian city’s mayor to … Read More
Binotto ‘very happy’ with Sainz Jr. for 2021
(GMM) Mattia Binotto remains “very happy” with Ferrari’s choice of successor for struggling quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel. The fabled Maranello team has signed up Spaniard Carlos Sainz Jr., who … Read More
Ferrari not ready to discuss Red Bull engine ‘freeze’
(GMM) Red Bull’s plans to run its own engine program from 2022 have hit a snag. In a key meeting in Portimao early this week, the sport’s stakeholders discussed Red … Read More
Toto Wolff defends F1’s ‘pay drivers’
(GMM) Toto Wolff has defended some of F1’s so-called ‘pay drivers’, insisting their disparaging image is unfair. “Just name one driver who doesn’t deserve to be here this season,” the … Read More
Mercedes ups Aston Martin stake to 20pc
(GMM) The collaboration between Mercedes and Aston Martin is being expanded. For months, there has been speculation that Mercedes’ F1 team boss Toto Wolff, who is already an Aston Martin … Read More
Rumor: Leaked 2021 F1 calendar, Saudi Arabia in play (2nd Update)
(GMM) There could be as many as an unprecedented 23 races next year, as reports about the 2021 calendar emerge following a key meeting. All the sport’s stakeholders, including FIA … Read More
‘Stupid’ Norris apologizes to Stroll, Hamilton
(GMM) Lando Norris has issued an apology after making comments about rivals Lewis Hamilton and Lance Stroll in Portimao. Following a crash, the McLaren driver described Stroll as a “c**t” … Read More
Final weekend TV Rating
Final Weekend TV Ratings. The Texas NASCAR Cup race has yet to run do to rain. Network Event Location Total Viewers 18-49 Viewers 2020 TV Rating 2019 TV Rating %Chg … Read More
Portuguese GP won by ‘Mercedes, not by Hamilton’
(GMM) Opinions remain split over how much credit Lewis Hamilton deserves for racing past Michael Schumacher’s all-time F1 record for race victories in Portimao. That is not because he is … Read More
No mid-year changes to ‘F1 penalty points’ system – Masi
(GMM) F1 race director Michael Masi (above) has ruled out making any immediate changes to the controversial ‘penalty points’ system. Multiple drivers have complained in recent days and weeks about … Read More
Rumor: Leclerc car developments slowing Vettel
(GMM) Jacques Villeneuve thinks all of Ferrari’s car development in 2020 has been done to suit Charles Leclerc. His comments come after team boss Mattia Binotto denied suggestions that the … Read More
Key departures would weaken Mercedes – Schumacher
(GMM) No Formula 1 team will be able to rival Mercedes’ continuing dominance in 2021, according to Ralf Schumacher. Red Bull is bullish about its hopes of closing the gap … Read More
Hulkenberg ‘waiting for call’ from Helmut Marko
(GMM) Alex Albon only has “two or three races” to prove to Red Bull that he should keep his race seat for 2021. It is now an open secret that … Read More
Mongolian politician criticizes Verstappen (Update)
(GMM) Red Bull has told Max Verstappen to be more careful with his insults against rivals in the future. The Dutch driver’s radio cries of “retard” and “mongol” after a … Read More
Norris: Hamilton should win every race in superior car
Lando Norris said Lewis Hamilton breaking Michael Schumacher’s record for most career win in the Portuguese Grand Prix was a matter of him “doing the job he has to do” … Read More