Schumacher to test Alfa Romeo, could replace Raikkonen
(GMM) F2 driver Mick Schumacher (above) looks set to get a test at the wheel of Alfa Romeo’s 2020 car later this year. Earlier, the career momentum of Michael Schumacher’s … Read More
Category: Formula 1
Wolff doubts ‘pink Mercedes’ appeal will go ahead
(GMM) Toto Wolff is not expecting the ‘pink Mercedes’ affair to head to the international court of appeal. Last week, Renault dropped its intention to appeal, explaining that it is … Read More
F1 to use Bahrain’s outer oval-like circuit (Update)
(GMM) Top FIA official Pat Symonds thinks the second race in Bahrain in December will be a “great spectacle”. He was speaking at Spa, after Formula 1 announced that the … Read More
Struggling Ferrari miles off the F1 pace at Spa
What a difference a year makes. Last year at Spa Ferrari was winning using the power of its illegal engine. The previous year Sebastian Vettel took the flag. Caught red-handed … Read More
Bernie Ecclestone part of new Williams F1 ownership group (2nd Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. Bernie Ecclestone has denied that he is involved in the Williams buyout. Although the team announced that it has been acquired by New … Read More
Hulkenberg to replace Grosjean at Haas (2nd Update)
Haas are set to shake up their driver line-up for 2021 with Nico Hulkenberg being rumored to join the team – probably in place of Romain Grosjean. That’s according to … Read More
Verstappen nips Ricciardo in 2nd Belgian GP practice
A surprise at the top of the leaderboard at Spa Friday afternoon as the Mercedes team focused on race setups for the Belgian GP at Spa. Max Verstappen (above) was … Read More
Haas drivers keen to start contract talks
(GMM) With Haas now committed to Formula 1 beyond 2020, the American team’s current drivers are keen to start contract negotiations. It is widely expected that Kevin Magnussen, who is … Read More
Hamilton Belgian GP boycott unlikely over US political unrest
(GMM) A boycott of the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend appears highly unlikely. That is despite the fact that Lewis Hamilton has been championing the cause of the Black … Read More
Marko reveals Concorde Agreement annual break clause
(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed reports that teams will be able to pull out of Formula 1 at the end of each season. That is despite the fact that … Read More
VW prefers Formula 1 over Formula E
(GMM) Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess (above) has dropped a tantalizing hint about the German carmaker giant’s potential future in Formula 1. Even though VW brands Audi and Porsche are in … Read More
Bottas leads Hamilton and Verstappen in opening Spa practice
Birthday boy Valtteri Bottas, who turned 31 today, nipped Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in opening Belgium GP practice at Spa Friday morning. Bottas put up a lap at 1m44.493s to … Read More
Ecclestone still welcome at Russian GP – promoter
(GMM) Bernie Ecclestone is still welcome at the Russian GP, organizers of the Sochi race have announced. The former F1 supremo was recently scolded by the sport’s new owners after … Read More
Ferrari expected to drop ‘pink Mercedes’ appeal
(GMM) Ferrari is expected to follow Renault’s lead in withdrawing its appeal over the ‘pink Mercedes’ affair. Although it had prompted the saga by protesting the legality of Racing Point’s … Read More
Sochi plays down F1 teams’ corona concerns
(GMM) Organizers of the Russian GP have hit back at concerns raised about the return of spectators to the Formula 1 circuits. Sochi was the first to announce that fans … Read More
Dutch GP nervous about 2021 ‘ghost race’
(GMM) Dutch GP organizers are not ruling out asking for a later race date on the 2021 calendar. Contractually, the race at Zandvoort – whose return to F1 was cancelled … Read More
Ocon happy with Renault’s engine performance
(GMM) Esteban Ocon says Renault is happy with the performance of its 2020 engine. Having ended Red Bull’s difficult relationship with the French outfit at the end of 2018, Dr … Read More
McLaren pulling out of pro cycling
(GMM) McLaren is pulling out of the Tour de France. Last weekend, Fernando Alonso finished just 21st in the Indy 500, having failed even to qualify in a similarly McLaren-branded … Read More
Schumacher manager Weber suffers a stroke
(GMM) Michael Schumacher’s former manager is recovering from a stroke. Until the seven time world champion’s less successful return to Formula 1 in 2010, Willi Weber guided Schumacher’s motor racing … Read More
Wolff: New Concorde Agreement the biggest transition the sport ‘has ever seen’
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the finalized Concorde Agreement represents the “biggest transition F1 has ever seen” as new rules aim to reduce costs and level the playing field in … Read More
F1 Belgium GP Preview
Introduction Formula One usually travels to Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix after a period of rest and respite but in 2020 matters are of course a little different. There … Read More
Albon’s confidence ‘badly damaged’ – Heidfeld
(GMM) It is “extremely important” that Red Bull continues to support struggling driver Alex Albon. That is the view of Nick Heidfeld, as pressure continues to mount on the British-Thai … Read More
Raikkonen plays down pressure on Vettel
(GMM) Kimi Raikkonen (above) has played down the pressure that is mounting on the shoulders of his former Ferrari teammate. According to insiders, Sebastian Vettel has been marginalized not only … Read More
Team boss says F1 ‘still works’ for Gene Haas
steiner (GMM) Formula 1 still “works” for Haas team owner Gene Haas. That is the claim of Gunther Steiner, who runs the small American outfit that had been openly questioning … Read More