F1: IndyCar 15 years behind F1 in implementing hybrid tech
–by Mark Cipolloni– IndyCar is 15 years behind F1, which implemented hybrid technology in its power units way back in 2009. F1 started with just a Kinetic Energy Recovery System … Read More
Category: Formula 1
Rumor: With rival teams scrambling, Red Bull preparing to release a fatal blow (Update)
–by Mark Cipolloni– Red Bull are set to bring new upgrades to Australia on April 2nd. These will be minor parts. The team will bring it’s first major upgrade to … Read More
F1: Formula 1 should focus on sustainable fuels, drop hybrids – Chandhok
–by Mark Cipolloni– Karun Chandhok has suggested once again that the FIA “ditch” its hybrid technology for alternatives in a major rules change. The Sky Sports F1 pundit claims teams … Read More
F1: How Formula One is zooming in popularity in India
–by Deepti Patwardhan for Red Bull– As India shows renewed interest in again hosting an F1 race, we look at India’s growing audience of F1 fans through the eyes of … Read More
F1: Max Verstappen is the new Ayrton Senna – Jo Ramirez
–by Mark Cipolloni– Former McLaren coordinator Jo Ramirez believes that Max Verstappen is the new Ayrton Senna of this generation. And given how he destroys teammates and everyone else in … Read More
F1: Title already ‘out of reach’ for Mercedes – Marko
(GMM) Mercedes insists there is no “panic” behind closed doors, but key rival Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko says the German team is tackling “several” problems with its new car. … Read More
F1: Williams keeping ‘iconic’ F1 team name
(GMM) Williams looks set to hang onto its famous team name. Actually, the Grove based team is totally controlled by US investment firm Dorilton, with late team founder Frank Williams’ … Read More
F1: Proposed environmentally friendly ’24 and ’25 F1 schedules (Update)
–by Mark Cipolloni– Given Sergio Perez’s father’s strong statements regarding a race in Cancun, Mexico starting in 2014, I have modified the two proposed schedules below to see where Cancun … Read More
Rumor: F1 eyes 2nd race in Mexico (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘strong’ today. According to Antonio Perez – father of Red Bull Racing driver Sergio Perez – a Cancun race is now more likely to happen than not, after the … Read More
F1: Swedish House Mafia Confirmed To Join Saudi Arabian GP Line Up
–Press Release– The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) – promoter of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2023 – is delighted to announce global superstar DJs, Swedish House Mafia, … Read More
Video: Behind the scenes look at the Red Bull team’s Bahrain GP win
After three days of intense Testing, there was no way to really know who’d come out on top despite the early promise shown by the RB19. From football tricks shot … Read More
F1: Miami GP makes significant campus upgrades, including new asphalt (Update)
–by Mark Cipolloni– Drivers at last year’s Miami GP called the asphalt “not F1-standard.” Poor grip off the racing line was a particular problem, reducing overtaking opportunities. F1 circuit designer Hermann … Read More
F1: Mercedes publishes letter to its fans begging them not to abandon them
Desperate times require desperate measures. The once almighty Mercedes team have fallen on hard times the day Aldo Costa walked out the door and returned to Italy to be with … Read More
Rumor: Seoul to replace Shanghai F1 race
–by Mark Cipolloni– Rumor has it that a street race in Seoul South Korea could replace the Chinese GP in Shanghai that has not run now for 4 straight years. … Read More
F1: 5 of the greatest drivers of all time
–by Sam Nowak– Formula One attracts some of the most dedicated racing fans to watch some of the most committed drivers defying physics to achieve unthinkably fast lap times. Since … Read More
F1: Red Bull proving that ‘Paybacks are indeed a Bitch’
–by Mark Cipolloni– Red Bull rivals are scrambling after Max Verstappen destroyed them in the season opening Bahrain GP. Key people from rival teams are quitting or being fired, drivers … Read More
F1: NASCAR ‘not afraid’ of F1’s soaring USA popularity, but it should be
(GMM) A top NASCAR chief insists the top American motorsport category is not “afraid” of Formula 1. Thanks in large part to the sport’s US-based owners Liberty Media and the … Read More
F1 News: ‘Greed’ ended South African GP talks – Scheckter
(GMM) 1979 world champion Jody Scheckter says greed led to the demise of South Africa’s return to the Formula 1 calendar. Lewis Hamilton often bemoans the continent’s absence from the … Read More
F1: Sergio Perez will be F1 champion – father
(GMM) Sergio Perez has no intention of settling for second best in Formula 1, his father Antonio insists. With back-to-back reigning world champion Max Verstappen riding high at Red Bull, … Read More
F1: Top-three target unlikely for Alpine in 2023 – CEO
(GMM) Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi admits the Renault-owned team is unlikely to hits its goal of breaking into the top three constructors’ in Formula 1 this year. Last year, Alpine … Read More
F1: Williams revival will take ‘years’ – Vowles
(GMM) It will take Williams years to return to the top four places in the constructors’ world championship. That is the frank admission of new team boss James Vowles, who … Read More
Rumor: McLaren to hire Senior Ferrari Technical designer (Update)
(GMM) Another key member of Ferrari’s Formula 1 team has departed. Over the winter, Frederic Vasseur moved to Maranello to replace ousted team boss Mattia Binotto, who was followed through … Read More
F1: Dance Music Superstar Hardwell to headline Baku GP Entertainment
–Press Release– Baku City Circuit, Promoter of the FORMULA 1 AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX – the race where you can always Expect the Unexpected – is delighted to confirm that Dutch … Read More
F1: Las Vegas Tourism Authority eyes buying $7 million worth of Las Vegas GP tickets
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Board of Directors will be considering approving the purchase of up to $7 million of race and hospitality tickets for the November … Read More
NASCAR: Jenson Button set for NASCAR debut at COTA
Jenson Button will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Circuit of The Americas as part of a three-race partnership with Mobil 1 Racing, Button announced Thursday on Race Hub. … Read More