Category: Formula 1

(GMM) Pirelli did not request a further reduction in downforce for 2021 in response to the tire problems seen at Silverstone. That is the claim of Mario Isola, boss of … Read More

While Esteban Ocon crashed into the wall between turns 3 and 4 to end the final practice session for the Spanish GP early, Lewis Hamilton led yet another Mercedes 1-2. … Read More

(GMM) Mercedes is now ready to sign the new Concorde Agreement. At Silverstone recently, it emerged that Toto Wolff was essentially the only team boss unhappy with the financial terms … Read More

(GMM) Mattia Binotto insists that Ferrari will not split with Sebastian Vettel before the end of the 2020 season. As their relationship appeared to break down almost completely at Silverstone, … Read More

(GMM) Max Verstappen says he is “not thinking about” winning the 2020 world championship yet. That is despite the fact that he beat both earlier-dominant Mercedes cars last weekend at … Read More

(GMM) Toto Wolff has warned Mercedes’ rivals against celebrating the forthcoming ban on so-called ‘party mode’ engine settings too soon. Earlier in Barcelona, Lewis Hamilton said he thinks the FIA’s … Read More

(GMM) Cyril Abiteboul has admitted he is a distant and nervous spectator of the Indianapolis 500 this month. As practice kicked off at the fabled Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the … Read More

Lewis Hamilton driving the #44 Mercedes easily topped the 2nd practice session for the Spanish GP in Barcelona. Hamilton’s time of 1m16.883s was 0.287s ahead of his teammate Valtteri Bottas … Read More

It was the usual Mercedes 1-2 in opening practice for the Spanish GP at Barcelona Friday morning.  Valtteri Bottas was quickest with a time of 1m16.785s, just 0.039s faster than … Read More

(GMM) Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has scolded Lawrence Stroll following his fellow billionaire’s comments about the ‘pink Mercedes’ affair. As the legality of Racing Point’s 2020 car looks set … Read More

(GMM) Esteban Ocon says he is still getting back up to speed in Formula 1. The Frenchman lost his Force India seat at the end of 2018, but he retained … Read More

(GMM) After Nico Hulkenberg revealed talks with ‘two teams’ about 2021, the identity of those teams is now clear. “The short answer is yes,” said the German driver when asked … Read More

(GMM) Between Sergio Perez and Sebastian Vettel, the driver market in Formula 1 is enjoying a particularly exciting moment. At Silverstone, Mexican Perez was not only out with coronavirus, but … Read More

(GMM) Adding Jerez to F1’s 2020 ‘corona calendar’ would be good news for Formula 1 and Spain. That is the view of Spaniard Carlos Sainz Jr., as he prepares for … Read More

(GMM) A sudden and surprise rule change in Formula 1 is a “golden opportunity” for Red Bull. After the earlier-dominant Mercedes struggled badly with mandatory higher tire pressures at Silverstone, … Read More

(GMM) Christian Horner says Red Bull is not planning any significant changes to its technical structure. His comments come after some questioned whether Adrian Newey, one of the most famous … Read More

(GMM) The new president of the Spanish GP venue says she will do “everything in our power” to keep Formula 1 in Barcelona. This week, the F1 circus is preparing … Read More

(GMM) “All the signs” point to Gene Haas signing up to the 2021-2025 Concorde Agreement. That is the view of the small American team’s boss Gunther Steiner, having earlier admitted … Read More

(GMM) Although not formally joining the appeal, Red Bull supports the push to challenge the FIA’s recent ‘pink Mercedes’ ruling. While Racing Point is vowing to appeal the EUR 400,000 … Read More

(GMM) Sergio Perez hopes he gets the all-clear to return to his Racing Point cockpit in Barcelona this weekend. Nico Hulkenberg is once again on standby for the Mexican, who … Read More

(GMM) Flavio Briatore agrees with Bernie Ecclestone about Ferrari’s lack of leadership. Amid the Maranello team’s latest crisis, former F1 supremo Ecclestone said his friend and former business partner Briatore … Read More