Haas F1 team loses five sponsors with driver change for 2021
Although JACK & JONES were always scheduled to end their sponsorship with Haas after Kevin Magnussen departed from the team, being one of his sponsors, they have since taken to … Read More
Category: Formula 1
Rumor: Aston Martin to be defacto Mercedes ‘B’ team
Looking at the movement of staff in the F1 paddock, former Ferrari engineer Ernest Knoors thinks that the plans are even bigger than they seem for the Aston Martin F1 … Read More
Rumor: Mercedes says no to Hamilton’s contract demands
According to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, Lewis Hamilton is demanding a four-year contract worth $200million. Mercedes parent company Daimler reportedly blocked the deal in November basically telling him to … Read More
Aston Martin F1 to reveal rebranded team in February
The Aston Martin name is back in Grand Prix racing for the first time in six decades. The Aston Martin Formula One Team will make its race debut in Melbourne, … Read More
Video: F1’s 2021 rule changes – They’re bigger than you think
Formula 1 may be facing an unprecedented situation with teams carrying over their cars for a second season in 2021, but that does not mean everything is staying the same. … Read More
Rumor: George Russell has 10-year contract with Mercedes F1
There were even rumors earlier this month that Red Bull were keeping an eye on Russell’s situation. But Dr. Helmut Marko has denied any approach was even considered, insisting Russell … Read More
Lewis Hamilton officially given knighthood in year-end honors from Queen Elizabeth II
Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton officially became a “Sir” on Wednesday after Queen Elizabeth II knighted him. The honor was bestowed upon him as part of the New Year’s … Read More
Government approves 2021 Spanish GP at Barcelona
The Catalan government have given their permission to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to agree a 2021 Spanish GP with Formula 1. The Spanish Grand Prix was already listed on the … Read More
Rumor: Mick Schumacher to be a Ferrari driver in 3 years
Mattia Binotto, confirmed on Tuesday that he views Haas signing Mick Schumacher as a temporary stepping stone to a future with the Ferrari ‘A’ team. “Mick Schumacher will be one … Read More
Rumor: Imola & Algarve front-runners to take open slot in 2021 F1 calendar
Years ago when Imola was a regular fixture on the F1 calendar the race was always in early May – weather wise a good time to hold the race. Therefore, … Read More
Vettel: Hamilton encouraged me to not retire
Sebastian Vettel has revealed that Lewis Hamilton gave him some motivating words after confirmation Ferrari was letting him go at the end of 2020. Scuderia Ferrari announced that it would … Read More
Jos Verstappen frustrated that Red Bull F1 car still inferior to the Mercedes
Max Verstappen’s father Jos (shown above) says Red Bull have yet to create a car which is truly capable of challenging Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton for the F1 world title … Read More
Jenson Button’s fiancée Brittny Ward gives birth to baby daughter
Jenson Button’s fiancée Brittny Ward has given birth to their daughter. The Formula One star, 40, and his soon-to-be wife and US model, 30, have named their little girl Lenny … Read More
Red Bull benched Albon because of performance
Red Bull Racing wanted to keep Alexander Albon for the 2021 season, but ultimately, it was his performance in relation to teammate Max Verstappen that made Red Bull decide to bench him … Read More
Fittipaldi wants to keep ‘one foot in F1, one in IndyCar’ (Update)
“I’ve been trying to get back in IndyCar ever since the 2018 season finished, just because I love the style of racing,” Fittipaldi told RACER.com. “It’s great people, the environment is … Read More
McLaren F1 salivating over putting Mercedes engines in their cars for 2021
McLaren and Mercedes were partners from 1995 to 2014. Three drivers’ and one constructors’ championship were won by McLaren during this period. Will it happen again? Next year McLaren is … Read More
Williams and Alfa Romeo F1 teams prefer to go it alone
While Haas has become the defacto Ferrari B-Team in the off season, Williams and Alfa Romeo insist they prefer to race at the back of the F1 grid. Before Christmas … Read More
Turkey voted best F1 race of 2020
Formula1.com asked its readers which race was the best of 2020? They chose the Grand Prix of Turkey as the best race of the year – and it’s easy to … Read More
Sir Frank Williams has been admitted to the hospital (Update)
Frank Williams has been discharged from hospital and is now “on the mend at home”. On December 24 the team released a statement to say that Williams had been released … Read More
Video: Shell and Ferrari: The power to win
Shell’s Innovation Partnership with the world-renowned Scuderia Ferrari began at the first-ever Formula One Grand Prix in 1950. Fast-forward to today and the collaboration has grown into one of the … Read More
Rumor: Has Mazepin been replaced by Haas? (2nd Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. In a statement released on Wednesday, Haas has dismissed speculation Mazepin would be replaced for groping a woman. “Haas F1 Team would like … Read More
Marko defends driver program after Albon axe
(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has defended Red Bull’s notorious driver development program – even though outsider Sergio Perez is replacing Alex Albon (above) for 2021. It’s only a one-year deal … Read More
Honda deal for 2022 ’90 percent close’ – Marko
(GMM) Red Bull is “85-90 percent close to a deal” to continue running Honda engines after the Japanese manufacturer’s official departure from F1 in 2022. F1’s energy drink owned camp … Read More
Schumacher more ‘complete’ than Hamilton – Rosberg
(GMM) Michael Schumacher was a more “complete” racing driver than fellow and new seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton. That is the view of 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg, who … Read More