Category: Formula 1
F1: Mazepin must disavow Russia’s invasion in order to race
Nikita Mazepin would be required to sign a document forbidding him from supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine if he remains in Formula 1. The Russian is expected to lose … Read More
F1: Vettel will leave Aston Martin if they don’t improve soon
Aston Martin will have to put a better performing car on the track to convince four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel to stay on beyond the end of the … Read More
F1: Toto Wolff softens his rhetoric on an Andretti F1 team entry (3rd Update)
Michael Andretti told SBJ’s Adam Stern that Mario Andretti has tried to reach out to Toto Wolff to talk through Wolff’s concerns about Andretti Global, but that Wolff hasn’t returned … Read More
F1: Verstappen mega-contract ‘not rocket science’
(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko is not commenting on speculation about Max Verstappen’s new annual retainer other than to admit the Dutchman is “satisfied”. Reports suggest the 24-year-old Dutchman and reigning … Read More
F1: Alonso sets up driver management agency
(GMM) Fernando Alonso is branching into the world of race driver management. The two-time world champion already has a kart circuit, museum, academy and karting team in his native Asturias, … Read More
F1: Haas set for ‘complete separation’ from Russia
(GMM) Haas is about to execute “complete separation” from Nikita Mazepin, according to former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher. Australia’s motor racing federation is reportedly joining UK Motorsport in bucking … Read More
Rumor: Fittipaldi to replace Mazepin (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘strong’ today and will go to ‘fact’ once we have confirmation from the team. Haas seems to have severed ties with their Russian driver and … Read More
F1: ‘No guarantees’ for Mazepin’s Haas seat – boss (Update)
With the Russian GP now permanently terminated, Russian Sponsors unable to display their company on the side of cars (or anywhere for that matter) and Russian drivers having to declare … Read More
F1: Terminates entire contract with Russian GP Promotor
The Americans don’t fool around with a tyrant. Formula 1 confirmed this morning it has terminated its contract with the Russian Grand Prix promoter. It means that Russia will no … Read More
F1: All 2022 F1 Driver Salaries
Now that Max Verstappen has signed a new contract with Red Bull, equalling what Lewis Hamilton gets paid by Mercedes, here is an updated F1 driver salary list. Mercedes Lewis … Read More
Rumor: Verstappen signs new $50 million per year contract (3rd Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today with confirmation from both Red Bull and Verstappen that a deal has been signed to keep Verstappen at Red Bull through 2028. 🗣 … Read More
F1: Hamilton ‘behavior’ led to Masi axe – Marko
(GMM) Lewis Hamilton’s “behavior” contributed to ousted F1 race director Michael Masi being “sacrificed”. That is the view of Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko, whose driver Max Verstappen became world … Read More
F1 ‘all talk’ on female inclusion – Florsch
(GMM) Sophia Florsch (shown above) has accused premier motor racing including Formula 1 of being all talk and little action when it comes to promoting female talent. The 21-year-old German … Read More
F1: Mercedes taking ‘closer look’ at Red Bull sidepods
(GMM) Mercedes is vowing to “take a closer look” at top Formula 1 rival Red Bull’s “interesting” sidepod solution for the all-new 2022 regulations. While many expected this year’s field … Read More
F1: Russia questions series’ ‘discrimination’
(GMM) Russia’s automobile federation (RAF) has questioned whether banning Russian drivers from Formula 1 and other categories is “discriminatory”. Although this year’s Sochi race has been cancelled and Haas must … Read More
F1: New contract puts Verstappen on par with Hamilton
(GMM) World champion Max Verstappen has apparently also caught up with Lewis Hamilton in the Formula 1 earnings stakes. The respected Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf claims the 24-year-old Dutchman and … Read More
F1: Andretti tried to hire Otmar Szafnauer for F1 team
Michael Andretti told Sports Business Journal that he was attempting to line up an American team principal for his prospective F1 team but lost out on them because he didn’t … Read More
Motorsport UK announces Mazepin banned, to miss British GP
David Richards CBE, Chair of Motorsport UK, along with the Board of the organization, have considered the appropriate response to the ongoing acts of war and aggression conducted in Ukraine … Read More
F1: Red Bull ‘slightly ahead’ of Ferrari – Marko
(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has hit back at claims that Red Bull’s overweight 2022 car is already lagging behind apparent early front-runner Ferrari. He admits that the “first analysis” of … Read More
Rumor: ‘Things missing’ at Alpine in 2022 – source
(GMM) Fernando Alonso has answered “I don’t know” when asked if he is happy with his new car for 2022. Alpine, whose Formula 1 team has now been 100 percent … Read More
F1: Ecclestone, Marko disagree over Putin
(GMM) Bernie Ecclestone has risked condemnation by describing Russian president Vladimir Putin as “straightforward and honorable”. Putin is being almost universally slammed for his incursion into Ukraine which is affecting … Read More
F1: Marko backs Mazepin staying on grid
(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has backed the decision to allow Nikita Mazepin to keep racing in Formula 1. At an extraordinary meeting of the World Motor Sport Council on Tuesday … Read More
F1: Porsche Cup Challenge support race added to Saudi Arabian GP weekend
The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) – Promoter of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2022– has confirmed that the Porsche Sprint Cup Challenge Middle East will again compete … Read More
FIA allows Russian drivers to continue racing, Russian GP cancelled
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem today chaired an extraordinary meeting of the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) to address matters relating to the ongoing situation in Ukraine. In his opening … Read More