Rumor: Ferrari eyes Shwartzman for a F1 seat at Haas
Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto believes that the team’s development driver Robert Shwartzman deserves a Formula 1 seat, and we would not be surprised if he were to take Mick Schumacher’s … Read More
Category: Formula 1
F1: A contrary view on Formula 1 Super License Points
The formula for Super License points has remained unchanged for years. Knowing that, I have to question a racer’s career choices if he really is interested in F1 given all … Read More
F1: Former F1 driver Rossi rips the elitest FIA a wide one
American Alexander Rossi drove only 5 races in F1 after running out of money, and he was forced to switch to the IndyCar Series. Rossi did it the F1 way. … Read More
F1: Is it time F1’s American owners step in and apply pressure
Americans own F1 (Liberty Media) but you would never know it. While the sport is booming under their leadership, they are asleep at the wheel when it comes to its … Read More
F1: Teams increasingly dissatisfied with new FIA president
Formula One teams are increasingly becoming frustrated with the sport’s governing body, the FIA, and its President Mohammed ben Sulayem. What is seen as an increasingly fraught relationship between the … Read More
F1: Series will stick with 3 races in the USA
Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal reports that F1 feels that there could be the capacity to have more than three races in the U.S. but that right now it’s not … Read More
Rumor: AlphaTauri can’t take Herta because IndyCar drivers viewed as lower than F3 (11th Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. It is clear the Europeans do not want an American driver nor the Andretti team in F1. Red Bull has abandoned efforts to … Read More
IndyCar: Herta to test Alpine F1 car at Hungaroring, now called off (Update)
Herta does not qualify for a Superlicense, so the test has been abandoned. More here. With Alpine desperate to Pierre Gasly from AlphaTauri, they will do anything to make it … Read More
F1: Tost promised FP1 runs for Herta to help get Superlicense, but now off (Update)
The test with Alpine is off as Herta will not be able to get a Superlicense. More here IndyCar star Colton Herta is the only candidate that could potentially replace … Read More
F1: FIA will not bend rules for Colton Herta, he’s out (Update)
Colton Herta’s switch from IndyCar to F1 with AlphaTauri has collapsed as Red Bull has called off its plans to hire the American IndyCar driver. The Andretti Autosport star had … Read More
F1: Pirelli outline upcoming 2023 tire test plans
Pirelli’s Mario Isola has explained the plans for the 2023 tire compound tests that have been scheduled for free practice at two of the remaining races this year. As the … Read More
F1: Monza had so many fans it struggled to handle the crowds
Under Liberty Media’s rein, F1 is bursting at the seams. The Italian GP at Monza drew 336,000 for the three-day weekend and the experience for race fans was not the … Read More
F1: Wolff – grid penalties for new F1 engines the best. We disagree!!
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff thinks there is no better alternative solution to grid penalties for new engines. We could not disagree more. “We must remind ourselves why we have that,” … Read More
F1: Horner hopes to inflict as much pain on Wolff as possible
Mercedes were dominant for years after adapting quickest to F1’s hybrid era, but now Red Bull are the ones on top and Christian Horner is happy to give Toto Wolff … Read More
F1: A look back at the Italian GP at Monza
Forget the form guide, ignore the points table: the Italian Grand Prix loomed as Max Verstappen’s biggest test of the season. Yes, the Oracle Red Bull Racing star came to Monza on a … Read More
F1: Singapore hotels go for $2,000 per night ahead of Sold-Out GP
As Singapore lines revs up for the Formula One Grand Prix in two weeks after a two-year Covid hiatus, hotel room rates have soared in the island nation, Bloomberg reported. As … Read More
Rumor: Ferrari F1 upgrades planned for Singapore
After getting their posterior beat by Max Verstappen and Red Bull yet again at Monza display, Ferrari are now reportedly planning two further 2022 upgrades, the first coming for Singapore. … Read More
F1: Tsunoda close to being suspended for one race
AlphaTauri ride-buyer Yuki Tsunoda is set to achieve an unprecedented record in the history of motorsports, but unfortunately, it is not something cherishable. The Japanese driver has so far accumulated … Read More
F1: All eyes on Hungary as ‘silly season’ races on
(GMM) Before Formula 1 moves on to the next world championship round in Singapore, all eyes will be on Hungary. That’s where, at the Hungaroring, Alpine will conduct a private … Read More
Rumor: IndyCar driver Da Matta tipped to run Audi’s F1 project
(GMM) Cristiano da Matta, a former IndyCar and F1 driver, has emerged as a leading candidate to head Audi’s new works collaboration in Formula 1 from 2026. The Italian specialist … Read More
F1: Verstappen can, but unlikely to wrap up F1 title in Singapore
Although Charles Leclerc, Sergio Perez, George Russell and Carlos Sainz are all still mathematically in the title race, Verstappen’s lead at the top of the championship is now so big … Read More
F1: Red Bull signs deal with Snap-On for engine program
Red Bull Powertrains announced that it is to partner with world-leading tool manufacturer Snap-on as it continues to develop capability at its state-of-the art Formula 1 power unit facility within … Read More
F1: “Why would Alpine want Ricciardo? – Villeneuve
Asked if he was surprised Ricciardo’s name is not in the mix for Alpine, Jacques Villeneuve responded: “Why should he be? He’s done two awful years at Renault, two even worse … Read More
F1: Grandstands sold out for Abu Dhabi GP
Yas Marina Circuit has officially sold out all Grandstand and Abu Dhabi Hill tickets for this year’s Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022, with the unprecedented demand to … Read More