F1: No Todt return for Ferrari, Briatore rumored to Alpine
(GMM) Jean Todt will not return to Ferrari as a consultant to the fabled Formula 1 team. That is the word from the authoritative Italian daily Corriere della Sera, following … Read More
Category: Formula 1
F1: Prost reveals 2022 engine ‘reliability problem’
(GMM) Alain Prost’s parting shot at the Renault-owned Alpine team that he is leaving is to reveal a “reliability problem” with the new engine for 2022. Alpine, based in Enstone … Read More
Rumor: Aston Martin’s departed Otmar Szafnauer linked with Alpine move (5th Update)
(GMM) Alain Prost has all but confirmed that Otmar Szafnauer will be Alpine’s new team principal. Szafnauer has departed from the same position at Aston Martin, and it is now … Read More
F1: Departing Prost slams Alpine CEO Rossi
(GMM) F1 legend Alain Prost has pointed the finger squarely at Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi, as he joins an exodus of prominent team managers. Davide Brivio is expected to return … Read More
F1: No ‘shock’ if Hamilton quits – Brown
(GMM) Mercedes is pressing ahead with its plans for the 2022 season, despite the uncertainty surrounding Lewis Hamilton’s participation. The seven time world champion has maintained strict radio silence in … Read More
F1: Aston Martin steals key Red Bull man (3rd Update)
Red Bull’s highly-rated aerodynamicist Dan Fallows will join Aston Martin in the role of technical director on April 2 after an agreement was reached between the two teams. A joint … Read More
F1/IndyCar: Zac Brown shares his views on the year ahead
The start of 2022 marks a new era for Formula 1 and the next chapter in the continued progression of McLaren Racing. I am excited by the changes in store, … Read More
F1: Two more teams have announced their 2022 launch dates
Both McLaren and Mercedes have now announced the launch date of their 2022 F1 car. The first pre-season test is taking place over three days at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya … Read More
Indycar star slams ‘ridiculous’ F1 license
(GMM) A top IndyCar star has slammed Formula 1’s “ridiculous” super license points system. Just after the 2021 finale in Abu Dhabi, Mexican Pato O’Ward got his first taste of … Read More
F1: ‘Smart’ Red Bull to be fast in 2022 – Albon
(GMM) Red Bull should still be a front-runner in 2022, according to departing team reserve Alex Albon. Albon, who was Max Verstappen’s teammate in 2019 and 2020, is returning to … Read More
F1: According to Russell, Series Set for Five Team Tussle in 2022
George Russell believes that five teams could compete for the Formula 1 crown this season, ahead of his inaugural campaign with Mercedes. Russell is set to become Lewis Hamilton’s partner … Read More
F1: Experts agree Hamilton could quit (Update)
A reader writes, Dear AR1.com, Lewis Hamilton is reported to be deeply involved in a new blockbuster, F1 based movie coming out of Apple Studios. It will star Brad Pitt, … Read More
F1: Ferrari reveals launch date for 2022 car
Ferrari has announced on social media that it will unveil the 2022 model on February, 17th one month from today. Ferrari is the second team to announce following Aston Martin, … Read More
F1: No taste of 2022 car until first test – Schumacher
(GMM) Mick Schumacher says he will not get a first taste of his 2022-spec car until he drives the real thing in winter testing. The 22-year-old is closely affiliated with … Read More
F1: Wolff to meet with Hamilton in February
(GMM) Toto Wolff has warned that the saga surrounding Lewis Hamilton’s potential shock retirement from Formula 1 will race ahead for now. It is believed the Mercedes team boss met … Read More
F1 risks extinction within a decade – Vettel
(GMM) Formula 1 is at risk of going extinct with a decade. That is the stark warning laid out by quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel, who accuses the sport of … Read More
F1: Albon hails Verstappen’s ‘amazing’ mental strength
(GMM) Max Verstappen’s big strength is his mental toughness, according to his Red Bull stablemate Alex Albon. Before Sergio Perez replaced him, British-born Thai driver Albon shared the Red Bull … Read More
F1: Hopeful Alonso recovering from mouth surgery
(GMM) Fernando Alonso expects his preparation for the 2022 season to be smooth, as he recovers from surgery to remove titanium plates from his mouth. This time last year, as … Read More
F1: Jackie Stewart says it’s hard to justify calling Hamilton F1’s greatest
Former F1 driver Sir Jackie Stewart called it ‘difficult to justify’ saying Lewis Hamilton is the greatest ever driver. He has already overtaken the German’s record of 91 race wins. … Read More
F1: The FIA forces Hamilton’s hand
On Thursday, the FIA said that it would publicly reveal the results – and likely the actions – of its comprehensive investigation into the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on March 18, … Read More
F1: Mike Krack joins Aston Martin Team to replace Szafnauer
In a somewhat surprising, but logical move, The Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team announced that Mike Krack has been appointed Team Principal. The team had just announced that they … Read More
Business: Andretti SPAC begins trading on Wall Street, rules out F1 team purchase
Andretti Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), began trading on the New York Stock Exchange Thursday under the symbol ‘WNNR.U’ The Andretti Acquisition Co, a special purpose acquisition … Read More
Rumor: Formula E bound Maserati eyeing F1 return
Another iconic carmaker brand is reportedly eyeing a Formula 1 foray. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said part of the justification for the shape of the future engine rules, including the … Read More
F1: Teams kick off 2022 with new bosses
Two Formula 1 teams are kicking off 2022 with major top management changes. It is believed Otmar Szafnauer, who has now left Aston Martin, will imminently be unveiled as having … Read More