Category: Formula 1
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
Pundits, press say 2021 to be ‘proper duel’ in F1
(GMM) 2021 is shaping up as a true head-to-head battle for the world championship, according to pundits and the international media. “The young Dutchman arrived at Imola with clear plans … Read More
F1 Drivers ‘shouldn’t complain’ about early 2021 struggles
(GMM) There is “no point” complaining about a lack of pre-season testing, even if several top drivers are struggling to adapt to their 2021 cars. That is the view of … Read More
Wolff is Lawrence Stroll’s ‘lap dog’ – Kolles
(GMM) Toto Wolff, the Mercedes team boss, is actually billionaire Lawrence Stroll’s “lap dog”. That is the wild claim of former F1 team boss Colin Kolles (shown above), who admits … Read More
Incident ‘won’t hurt Mercedes relationship’ – Russell
(GMM) George Russell has publicly apologized to Valtteri Bottas for lashing out after their high speed crash at Imola. After being chided by Toto Wolff, the Mercedes junior and 2021 … Read More
Windscreen likely saved Hunter-Reay from serious injury at Barber
The Halo and Windscreen on the current IndyCar likely saved Ryan Hunter-Reay from serious injury at Barber Motorsports Park this weekend. He was this close from getting his head wacked … Read More
Stroll legal threat to end with ‘bloody nose’
(GMM) Billionaire Lawrence Stroll is probably the driving force behind Aston Martin’s current legal threats against Formula 1 authorities, according to Ralf Schumacher. Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko, with an … Read More
Alonso admits struggling on F1 return
(GMM) Fernando Alonso has vowed to improve after a stuttering start to his return to Formula 1 this year. The 39-year-old Spaniard, a two-time champion, admits he was not at … Read More
Imola now wants 2022 race with spectators
(GMM) Imola is not only hoping for a place on the 2022 calendar, the event also wants to welcome spectators back to Formula 1. It is no secret that, having … Read More
Wolff, Bottas slam Russell’s crash theory
(GMM) Toto Wolff and Valtteri Bottas were united late on Sunday in the wake of the Finnish driver’s huge crash with Mercedes junior George Russell at Imola. Russell, who races … Read More
F1 Imola Sunday Press Conference
DRIVERS 1 – Max VERSTAPPEN (Red Bull) 2 – Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes) 3 – Lando NORRIS (McLaren) TRACK INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Martin Brundle) Q: Max, congratulations, that was a wild afternoon, … Read More
2021 F1 hierarchy not clear for ‘two more races’
(GMM) Red Bull may have a faster car over one lap, but the energy drink owned team thinks Mercedes still has a slight edge in racing conditions. “Overall, both cars … Read More
Verstappen defeats Hamilton in wet Imola F1 race
Red Bull Honda ace Max Verstappen took the lead from polesitter Lewis Hamilton on a wet Imola track and was never headed, even after the track dried, to win the … Read More
Miami Grand Prix to join F1 calendar in 2022
Formula 1 is heading back to Florida, with the news that the brand-new Miami Grand Prix will join the F1 calendar in 2022. The race – set to be the … Read More