Verstappen’s father helping new youngster reach F1
(GMM) Max Verstappen’s father is now working on delivering another young driver to Formula 1. Former F1 driver Jos’ extreme commitment to his son’s meteoric rise in the sport is … Read More
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Formula 1
Red Bull lost ‘three tenths per lap’ in Bahrain – Marko
(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko is expecting Red Bull and Mercedes to be “on an equal footing” in 2021. Max Verstappen dominated the entire season-opening weekend in Bahrain until the actual … Read More
Rumor: 2021 Mercedes suffering Williams-like problem
(GMM) George Russell thinks Mercedes’ 2021 car could be suffering from a Williams-like sensitivity to the wind. At the Bahrain season opener, Mercedes junior Russell said he thinks the biggest … Read More
F1 CEO hits back at sprint qualifying cost debate
(GMM) Stefano Domenicali says Formula 1 risks losing sight of “the big picture” amid a dispute over extra funding for the three-race sprint qualifying trial. Top team bosses Toto Wolff … Read More
Rumor: Hamilton not talking to Russell
When George Russell subbed for Lewis Hamilton last year in Bahrain, and proved he is just as good as Hamilton in the superior Mercedes F1 car, the rumors started that … Read More
Father says Verstappen can win at Imola
(GMM) His son may not have won in Bahrain, but Jos Verstappen is confident Red Bull will have a potentially race-winning car at every race in 2021. Indeed, Max Verstappen … Read More
Leclerc wants even longer Ferrari contract
(GMM) Charles Leclerc says he is ready to extend his current Ferrari contract for an even longer period. Ferrari stunned the F1 paddock in 2019 by announcing that its new … Read More
Three F1 names defend under-fire Mazepin
(GMM) Three prominent members of the F1 circus have defended the under-fire Nikita Mazepin. After a scandalous pre-season and nightmare opening race in Bahrain, many are now openly laughing at … Read More
Rumor: Mercedes link now hurting Aston Martin
(GMM) Just as the so-called ‘pink Mercedes’ benefitted from the Mercedes tie-up last year, Aston Martin is now struggling for the same basic reason. That is the view of observers … Read More
CEO explains Abiteboul’s Renault exit
(GMM) Renault needed change at the very top as the F1 team transitioned to its new identity as Alpine for 2021. That is the explanation of Renault CEO Luca de … Read More
Alonso knows 2021 wins ‘impossible’ – Prost
(GMM) Fernando Alonso knows that winning races in 2021 is “impossible”, according to Alpine team advisor Alain Prost. Alonso’s long-time manager and mentor Flavio Briatore has told the Italian news … Read More
Zandvoort expects covid ‘clarity’ before race
(GMM) Zandvoort boss Robert van Overdijk remains confident the Dutch GP will take place in 2021. That is despite rumors that this year’s races in Holland, Canada and Brazil are … Read More
Hamilton won’t quit F1 for activism
(GMM) Lewis Hamilton says he will not quit Formula 1 simply because he advocates for political causes including environmentalism. The seven time world champion admitted he wants to be remembered … Read More
Wolff slams Zak Brown over 2022 prediction
(GMM) Toto Wolff has slammed McLaren supremo Zak Brown for predicting an all-new driver lineup for Mercedes in 2022. Although McLaren has switched to Mercedes power for 2021 and beyond, … Read More
Video: Mercedes Bahrain GP F1 Race Debrief
As you might expect after the intense Bahrain Grand Prix… there’s a lot to unpack in Mercedes F1’s first F1 Race Debrief of the 2021 season! James Allison talks hard-fought … Read More
AlphaTauri bringing car improvements next three races
Red Bull, and its ‘B’ team, AlphaTauri, will bring a series of updates for their car over the next three races following their promising start to the 2021 F1 season. AlphaTauri’s … Read More
Vettel struggling with Aston Martin F1 car
The low rake F1 cars like the Mercedes and Aston Martin are struggling this year with a loose rear end as a result of the F1 aero changes made over … Read More
44 Years ago….the 1977 Long Beach GP
44 years ago yesterday, Mario Andretti won the 1977 United States Grand Prix West at Long Beach. It was the fourth race of the 1977 World Championship of F1 Drivers … Read More
Vettel never good under pressure (Update)
Given that he appears to be washed up, it will be interesting to see whether Aston Martin fires Vettel before the season is out. Since leaving Red Bull he is … Read More
F1 implements ridiculous Track Limits rules At Imola
After the controversy surrounding last weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix, the FIA has decided to put its foot down. The next race at Imola (or Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio Del … Read More