Category: Formula 1
Ocon tells Alpine to listen to him ‘as much as Alonso’
(GMM) Esteban Ocon says he has been assured that Alpine’s bosses and engineers will listen to him as well as returned two-time team champion Fernando Alonso. After Imola, where 39-year-old … Read More
Zak Brown happy as McLaren sells F1 factory for $240m
(GMM) McLaren has sold its iconic headquarters, including the Formula 1 factory, for almost $240 million. A New York-based real estate investment company called Global Net Lease announced the deal … Read More
New rules not attacking Mercedes, Aston Martin – Berger
(GMM) F1 legend Gerhard Berger does not think Mercedes and Aston Martin were targeted with the new aerodynamic rules for2021. Aston Martin, whose Racing Point car last year was colloquially … Read More
Video: First onboard lap simulation of Miami’s new F1 track
The promoters of the Miami Grand Prix, which will hold its first race during the 2022 F1 season, have revealed a simulated onboard lap of the new Hard Rock Stadium … Read More
Rumor: F1 could be replaced by IndyCar at COTA
It is looking increasingly doubtful that Texas’ Circuit of The Americas (COTA) track will be able to keep F1 racing in Austin after this year. In 2011, COTA announced a 10-year … Read More
GPDA boss Wurz would prefer ‘natural track limits’
(GMM) Formula 1 must fix the ongoing ‘track limits’ controversy by enforcing clear and strict rules, according to Grand Prix Drivers’ Association chief Alex Wurz. Like many in Formula 1 … Read More
Hamilton taking ‘big risks’ to beat Verstappen
(GMM) Lewis Hamilton now has to take “big risks” in order to defend his world title in 2021. That is the view of 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve, who likens … Read More
Two candidates emerge to replace FIA president
(GMM) Two candidates have emerged on the front row of the grid to succeed Jean Todt as FIA president. Todt’s third and final term expires in December, and f1-insider.com correspondent … Read More
French GP ‘in negotiations’ for reduced F1 race fee
(GMM) Paul Ricard is in talks with Formula 1 about reducing the French GP hosting fee. Le Figaro newspaper reports that the circuit at Le Castellet will be limited to … Read More
Domenicali admits European race could be scrapped for Miami
(GMM) Stefano Domenicali says a current European race could be scrapped to make way for the new Miami GP next year. However, the F1 CEO insists that the new race … Read More
Ex drivers say Vettel ‘a finished man’ in F1
(GMM) Two former drivers have suggested Sebastian Vettel’s most competitive days in Formula 1 may be over. There were high hopes the quadruple world champion’s form would be boosted by … Read More
Sprint races at every F1 race or not at all – Boullier
(GMM) French GP boss Eric Boullier thinks sprint qualifying should take place at every race weekend in future if the 2021 trial proves successful. Earlier, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said … Read More
IndyCar Barber, NASCAR Richmond TV Ratings (Update)
Although IndyCar did not race at Barber in 2020, the 2019 race drew just 296,000 viewers – a testament to just how bad NBCSN is (they could not get a … Read More
McLaren sells Woking headquarters to Americans
One by one Americans are taking over F1. They own the entire series, they now have two F1, there is now an American owned F1 team, and now they own … Read More
Hamilton puts 18″ F1 tires to the test
Lewis Hamilton takes to the track at Imola for his first taste of 2022 Pirelli F1 tires mounted on 18″ diameter wheels! It’s a sunny day with 17 degrees centigrade … Read More
Critics say Bottas ‘a long way off’ 2021 pace
(GMM) Valtteri Bottas is “a long way off” the pace at present, according to former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher. Even Bottas’ team boss admits the Finn is at a “very … Read More
Red Bull will ‘definitely’ keep developing 2021 F1 car
(GMM) Red Bull will “definitely” keep developing its 2021 car – even with the radically-different technical regulations for 2022 now looming large. Many teams, such as Ferrari, are much more … Read More
Russell denies giving Bottas ‘slap’ after crash
(GMM) George Russell has denied slapping Valtteri Bottas’ on the helmet after their high speed Imola crash. The Williams driver, who appears to be in direct competition for the works … Read More
F1 is ‘every man for himself’ – Mazepin
(GMM) Nikita Mazepin says the world of Formula 1 is a case of “every man for himself”. The Russian rookie has taken a lot of heat for his on and … Read More
US F1 events won’t be back-to-back
(GMM) Formula 1 will give America’s two races next year “space” on the 2022 calendar. The sport announced at Imola that, despite the on-off saga of the proposed Miami GP … Read More
F1 Imola TV Rating
Sunday’s F1 race from Imola drew 906,000 average viewers on ESPN It was the 6th largest USA cable audience for F1 on record It was the largest audience for an … Read More
Big weekend for Honda in INDYCAR, F1 and Off-Road
Honda scored three big wins over the weekend: Alex Palou scores first NTT INDYCAR SERIES win at Barber Motorsports Park Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing win Emilia Romagna Grand Prix … Read More
Honda to ‘keep developing’ in 2021 – Tanabe
(GMM) Just one way Honda has improved for its final official year in Formula 1 is at the race starts. While the 2021 power unit is clearly more powerful, the … Read More