Category: Formula 1

(GMM) “Other manufacturers” are also concerned about Mercedes’ latest F1 engine update, according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner. The energy drink-owned team caused a stir in recent days … Read More

(GMM) Lewis Hamilton denies he was “furious” with Mercedes’ race strategy call in Turkey. As Spain’s AS newspaper observed, “A Mercedes won the race, but there was no loud cheering … Read More

(GMM) F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali’s claims that the category is “more alive than ever” is not borne out by television statistics. With ‘ghost races’ still fresh in the memory, and … Read More

Red Bull Racing Honda delivered the 2011 title-winning RB7 car to New York City in early October to give fans a taste of what they can expect when the F1 … Read More

(GMM) Fernando Alonso politely declined an invitation to help Red Bull in Sunday’s Turkish GP. Dr Helmut Marko said before the race that he hoped Max Verstappen’s championship rival Lewis … Read More

(GMM) Sebastian Vettel says he won’t turn his back on Formula 1 once he decides to hang up his helmet. The quadruple world champion admits he contemplated retirement before agreeing … Read More

(GMM) Ferrari may have strategically botched a push for the podium in Turkey, but team boss Mattia Binotto is happy nevertheless. That’s because, with Charles Leclerc getting the 2022 engine … Read More

(GMM) Red Bull is concerned that title rival Mercedes has stolen a competitive march as their 2021 battle rages on. Max Verstappen actually re-captured the lead of the world championship … Read More

(GMM) It is “something special” that Michael Schumacher’s son is in Formula 1, according to Fernando Alonso. Famously, Alonso and F1 legend Schumacher dueled for world championships some decade-and-a-half ago. … Read More

In treacherous conditions throughout, pole sitter Valtteri Bottas never put a wheel wrong in his Mercedes to win the Turkish GP over the Red Bull Honda of Max Verstappen. Bottas … Read More

Daniel Ricciardo will start the Turkish Grand Prix from the back of the grid, having taken a new Mercedes internal combustion engine, turbo and MGU-H aboard his McLaren MCL35M. Bad … Read More

(GMM) With ‘ghost races’ still fresh in the memory, and multiple races cancelled in 2021 due to covid, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has a different message about the health of … Read More

(GMM) Nikita Mazepin has nominated a surprising choice as his closest friend in the Formula 1 paddock. All season, the Russian has been at loggerheads with his fellow Haas rookie … Read More

(GMM) Max Verstappen gave a stinging retort to claims Red Bull should not have tinkered with his usual car livery ahead of the Turkish GP. In a tribute to departing … Read More

Drivers: 1. Lewis Hamilton , 2. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) 3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) TRACK INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Paul Di Resta) Q: Max, P3, I know you are going to … Read More

Lewis Hamilton continued his domination at the Istanbul Park circuit to win the pole position for the 2021 Turkish GP. His time of 1m 22.868s was 0.130s faster than his … Read More

(GMM) Sebastian Vettel has lashed out at Formula 1’s plans for more triple headers and an unprecedented 23 grands prix reportedly scheduled for 2022. Although the calendar is yet to … Read More

(GMM) Several Formula 1 drivers are testing prototype gloves designed to prevent the sort of permanent hand burns suffered by Romain Grosjean last year. During practice in Turkey, world champions … Read More

(GMM) Sebastian Vettel has openly admitted that he makes “mistakes” when buried in the Formula 1 midfield. Both the quadruple world champion and Aston Martin clearly hesitated when it came … Read More

(GMM) Lewis Hamilton says he would “risk his career” before abandoning his new commitment to social and political activism. The seven time world champion has led the incursion of contemporary … Read More

(GMM) Both 2021 world championship contenders have reason to feel nervous in Turkey. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who is two points behind, is concerned that he is struggling for handling … Read More

In a rain hit practice 3 for the Turkish GP, Pierre Gasly put his AlphaTauri on top with a 1m30.447s, 0.164s ahead of the Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and … Read More

(GMM) Honda may already have regrets about pulling out of Formula 1 at the end of the year. Red Bull emerged in Turkey this weekend with a special white livery … Read More