Category: Formula 1
F1: Verstappen takes lights-to-flag win in Austrian GP
While the racing behind was good, pole sitter Max Verstappen led the Austrian GP from the start to the finish in a cakewalk. Such was his domination, Verstappen made an … Read More
Video: How are F1 driver helmets prepared for action?
Think you know all there is to know about F1 driver helmets? Think again. Join Dale Magorrian, Spare Parts Coordinator, for an exclusive insight into an essential but unseen part … Read More
F1: Ricciardo won’t let 2021 situation ‘get me down’
(GMM) Daniel Ricciardo is determined not to let his consistent and stark defeats to McLaren teammate Lando Norris “get me down”. The Australian headed into the Paul Ricard-Austria-Austria triple-header with … Read More
Alonso wants to stay in F1 for ‘many years’
(GMM) Fernando Alonso says he can imagine staying in Formula 1 for “many years”. On the day that his former nemesis Lewis Hamilton inked a new two-year deal, 39-year-old Alonso … Read More
F1: Covid showed importance of spectators – Ecclestone
(GMM) Bernie Ecclestone has hailed the return of spectators to Formula 1. Although a smattering of spectators have often been present in the grandstands since the covid crisis exploded, this … Read More
F1: Verstappen in ‘league of his own’ – Wolff
(GMM) Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton are talking up championship rival Max Verstappen’s chances of strolling to victory in Austria on Sunday. The two Mercedes cars were not only beaten … Read More
F1: Hamilton not confirming Wolff retirement talks
(GMM) It appears that Lewis Hamilton has given his annual retainer a boost, having signed to remain at Mercedes for 2022 and 2023. Bild am Sonntag newspaper reports that, having … Read More
F1: Bottas set to explore non-Mercedes ‘options’
(GMM) Valtteri Bottas says he will explore “other options” if Mercedes decides to oust him for 2022 and beyond. On Saturday, the reigning champions announced that Lewis Hamilton has signed … Read More
F1: Vettel drops three grid places for Fernando Alonso block
Sebastian Vettel has received a three-place grid penalty for impeding Fernando Alonso in Austrian Grand Prix qualifying. The German qualified eighth but will now drop to 11th, promoting George Russell, his … Read More
F1: Verstappen nips Norris for pole for Austrian GP
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen nipped McLaren’s Lando Norris for pole for the Austrian GP by just 0.048s – his third straight pole. It was a sensational qualifying session that saw … Read More
F1: Verstappen tops final practice for Austrian GP
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen turned a lap of 1m04.591s to top the final practice session for the Austrian GP at the Red Bull Ring Saturday morning in his Honda. The … Read More
F1: All 23 races ‘still the plan’ in 2021 – Domenicali
(GMM) Formula 1 is pushing ahead with its 23-race calendar, even though question marks are hovering over several scheduled events after the August break. “That is still the plan,” F1 … Read More
F1: Norris admits Ricciardo relations ‘different’
(GMM) Lando Norris says his relationship with new McLaren teammate Daniel Ricciardo is “completely different”. He was asked to compare the difference in relations with Ricciardo, who is over a … Read More
F1: Red Bull wants FIA to scrap pitstop clampdown
(GMM) Red Bull is working hard behind the scenes to overturn the FIA’s incoming pitstop speed clampdown. It recently emerged that complaints had been lodged about the super-human speed of … Read More
F1: Aston Martin set to brighten dull green livery
(GMM) Aston Martin admits it needs to improve the color of its Formula 1 cars. A week ago, major sponsor BWT’s boss Andreas Weissenbacher admitted he is trying to convince … Read More
Honda to produce first ‘Red Bull’ engine in 2022
(GMM) The first works ‘Red Bull’ engine next year will actually be produced by Honda in Japan. With Honda pulling out of Formula 1 at the end of the year, … Read More
IndyCar: Alonso not ruling out return to Indy 500
(GMM) Fernando Alonso says he has not given up on his dream of winning the Indy 500. Before leaving Formula 1, the two-time champion sat out the 2017 Monaco GP … Read More
F1: Mazepin ‘pretty lost’ with 2021 Haas setup
(GMM) Nikita Mazepin admits he is “pretty lost” when it comes to setting up his 2021 Haas car. The Russian rookie has already hit out at the extra weight of … Read More
F1: Orlen wants to stay as Alfa Romeo sponsor
(GMM) Robert Kubica’s sponsor Orlen is keen to keep racing in Formula 1. When the Polish driver left Williams at the end of 2019, Kubica became reserve driver at Alfa … Read More
F1: Raikkonen has ‘no plan yet’ for 2022
(GMM) Kimi Raikkonen has backed his team’s claim that he isn’t sure if he will still be in Formula 1 next year. Rumors are swirling that Ferrari may be looking … Read More
F1: Wolff admits new Mercedes parts coming
(GMM) Toto Wolff has finally admitted that Mercedes’ development efforts for the 2021 car have not stopped completely. The team boss caused a stir a week ago by insisting that … Read More
F1: Honda turned down engines on Friday – Wolff
(GMM) Mercedes has admitted that Red Bull continues to set the pace in Austria. That is despite the fact that, notwithstanding championship leader Max Verstappen’s dominance just a week ago, … Read More
F1: Hamilton signs 2-year extension with Mercedes
The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team is delighted to announce a two-year extension to its partnership with the reigning seven-time World Drivers’ Champion Lewis Hamilton, continuing a relationship that has become … Read More
F1: BWT wants Aston Martin to turn cars pink (Update)
Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer has promised the outfit will retain its green livery despite claims from sponsor BWT that the team’s old pink look made it stand out … Read More