Category: Formula 1
F1: Alpine eyes Silverstone for Alonso contract talks
(GMM) Alpine has earmarked Silverstone as the scene of the first talks with Fernando Alonso about potentially extending the 40-year-old’s contract. The former two-time champion, who returned to Formula 1 … Read More
F1: Mercedes committed to series amid 2022 struggle
(GMM) Mercedes’ 2022 struggles are not so woeful that the German carmaker’s CEO is considering pulling out of Formula 1. Toto Wolff says being in “no man’s land” behind Red … Read More
F1: 1 Month to Go! The Countdown is on for the Azerbaijan GP
Today marks 1 month to go until the pinnacle of motorsport returns to the streets of Baku for the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022! Set to take place on … Read More
IndyCar: New livery for Will Power at Indy 500
Team Penske keeps changing liveries on their IndyCars as sponsors come and go. Unlike F1, it’s hard to get a sponsor in IndyCar to pay to have their name on … Read More
F1: Alonso stays on in Miami with girlfriend
Fernando Alonso and his Austrian partner, 39, appeared to be in excellent spirits as they enjoyed a day out at the beach in Miami on Wednesday He recently went Instagram … Read More
F1: Who will replace Lewis Hamilton in Monaco?
Lewis Hamilton has been warned he could face substantial ramifications if he fails to remove his permanent jewelry by the time he arrives in Monaco at the end of this … Read More
F1: Miami GP boss expects big profits in future years
(GMM) Top race executive Tom Garfinkel admits the otherwise popular and celebrity-fuelled inaugural Miami GP actually lost money because of first year startup costs. In fact, he says the losses … Read More
F1: Marko allays fear about Red Bull spending
(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko insists Ferrari has nothing to worry about in terms of Red Bull breaching this year’s budget cap. Mattia Binotto, the team boss at Ferrari, admitted after … Read More
F1: Ross Brawn says F1 in America as big as the Super Bowl
“We’ve always had this ambition to emulate the Super Bowl, especially in America, and I think we’re getting close now,” F1’s Ross Brawn told SpeedCity Broadcasting. “Of course our event … Read More
F1: Perez almost had to retire in Miami
A sensor problem on Sergio Perez’s internal combustion engine meant he could not mount a challenge on Carlos Sainz Jr. late in the Miami GP After the race, Red Bull … Read More
F1: 243K attended the Miami GP, 300K hoped for in 2023
Hard Rock Stadium saw 242,955 fans come through over the three days with a record 85,280 on race day, per the race’s official Instagram page. Miami GP Managing Partner Tom … Read More
F1: Tension mounting in Red Bull vs Ferrari battle
(GMM) It has been a civil head-to-head so far, but tension could be starting to heat up between 2022 title protagonists Red Bull and Ferrari. Dr Helmut Marko has said … Read More
F1: Williams preparing for Audi ‘talks’
(GMM) Williams is preparing for “talks” with Audi about a Formula 1 tie-up with the Volkswagen-owned carmaker. It comes amid rumors of Audi’s other talks with Aston Martin and Alfa … Read More
F1: ‘Grumpy’ Hamilton rattled by Russell – pundits
(GMM) Lewis Hamilton’s problems in 2022 extend further than just an uncompetitive car. According to Mathias Lauda, the son of F1 legend Niki, the fact that the seven time world … Read More
F1 allies defend Mick Schumacher after crash
(GMM) Mick Schumacher’s closest allies in Formula 1 are rallying to his defense as the pressure starts to mount in 2022. After dealing easily with the Nikita Mazepin challenge last … Read More
F1: Las Vegas tourism officials OK $19.5 million for Vegas races
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors authority agreed today to spend up to $19.5 million to bring Formula One racing here for the next three years. “The scale of Formula … Read More
TV News: Weekend USA TV Ratings (F1 sets new record) (Update)
Correction: According to ESPN, The F1 race drew a lot bigger TV audience than what we reported below. What we reported originally was for the entire ABC telecast, including the … Read More
F1 “on fire” after Miami debut – Domenicali
F1 is currently “on fire” said F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali following a Miami Grand Prix debut that delivered on all levels. Prior to speaking to GPFans in the paddock after … Read More
F1: Miami GP generated as much money as an entire Dolphins regular season
Miami hosted its first-ever Formula 1 race on Sunday, and it will eventually turn into a very profitable event for the Miami Dolphins. The Miami Grand Prix reportedly generated a … Read More
F1: Will washed up Vettel take up offer to test an IndyCar?
In the twilight of his career, and clearly no longer F1 material, Four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel, said in an interview during last weekend’s F1 Miami Grand Prix that he … Read More
F1: Miami open to F1 circuit changes for 2023
(GMM) Top Miami GP executive Tom Garfinkel is open to making changes to the Formula 1 event for 2023. It comes after a roll-call of drivers criticized the new street … Read More
F1: Wolff admits 2022 ‘Zeropod’ car concept could be scrapped
(GMM) The basic “concept” of Mercedes’ uncompetitive 2022 car is under review. For Barcelona, the reigning constructors’ champions intend to put the current ‘no sidepods’ design of the W13 head-to-head … Read More
F1: Dehydrated Verstappen lost 3kg in Miami
(GMM) Max Verstappen reportedly lost three kilograms due to dehydration en route to victory in Miami. The Floridian sun and new street circuit made Sunday’s race a particularly tough one … Read More
F1: 2022 is ‘changing of the guard’ at Mercedes
(GMM) The world of Formula 1 is witnessing a changing of the guard at Mercedes this year, according to two former drivers. Jan Lammers, who is now the Dutch GP … Read More