‘Very few’ drivers could beat Hamilton – Sainz Jr.
(GMM) Most drivers on the grid would not be able to beat Lewis Hamilton in equal machinery. That is the view of Carlos Sainz Jr., hot on the heels of … Read More
Category: Formula 1
Haas getting closer to signing 2021 drivers, existing drivers eye IndyCar
(GMM) Gunther Steiner says Haas is getting closer to announcing its driver lineup for 2021. It is an open secret in Formula 1 circles that the American team is set … Read More
Vettel admits Ecclestone contract advice
(GMM) Sebastian Vettel has admitted that former F1 supremo and friend Bernie Ecclestone helped him to negotiate his 2021 switch to Aston Martin. “I really put pressure on team owner … Read More
Verstappen tops opening practice for GP of Turkey
A late lap of top with a 1m 35.077s by Max Verstappen, which included some dicey overtakes, turned the fastest lap on a slippery track in opening practice for the … Read More
Juri Vips named Red Bull’s reserve driver for Turkish GP
Formula 2 driver Juri Vips will join Red Bull and sister Formula 1 team AlphaTauri to serve as its reserve driver for this weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix. Vips – a … Read More
Lewis Hamilton shares a tribute to his mother Carmen on her birthday
Lewis Hamilton shared a gushing tribute to his mother Carmen Larbalestier on her birthday via Twitter on Wednesday. The Formula One champion, 35, took to social media to share a slew of photos … Read More
Melbourne hopes for 50,000 F1 spectators
(GMM) Melbourne is targeting crowds of up to 50,000 per day as the Australian GP returns to Formula 1 next year following March’s cancellation due to covid-19. F1’s governing FIA … Read More
Verstappen ‘not an option’ for Mercedes – Wolff
(GMM) Signing up Max Verstappen would not be good for Mercedes, according to team boss Toto Wolff. Most pundits agree that pairing Red Bull’s Dutch driver with six-time world champion … Read More
Tost uncomfortable about Honda engine uncertainty
(GMM) Franz Tost (shown above) admits the engine situation for Red Bull’s two Formula 1 teams is one “we would rather not be in”. Although Mercedes backs the energy drink … Read More
Mercedes ‘making F1 boring’ – Norris
(GMM) Mercedes’ dominance is “making Formula 1 boring”, according to McLaren driver Lando Norris. Max Verstappen caused a stir this week when he said that “90 percent” of the drivers … Read More
Three F1 faces not present in Istanbul
(GMM) Three familiar faces will be missing from the Istanbul paddock on Thursday. Amid a string of infections for the British team, acting Williams boss Simon Roberts has now tested … Read More
Two Russian tracks may alternate Russia GP (Update)
(GMM) A circuit in St Petersburg appears to be ramping up its preparations for Formula 1. In February, we reported that the Hermann Tilke-penned Igora Drive circuit could soon begin … Read More
Ferrari will ‘write off’ 2021 – Wolff
(GMM) Ferrari will “completely write off” the 2021 season, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff predicts. Ferrari, having badly underperformed in 2020, is building a new engine for next season but … Read More
Rumor: ‘Everyone’ saying F1 is for sale (2nd Update)
(GMM) Bernie Ecclestone thinks Liberty Media could be shaping up to sell Formula 1. The American company took over the sport in 2017, having bought it for some $4.6 billion. … Read More
Blasting across The Bosphorus
Aston Martin Red Bull Racing and sister squad Scuderia AlphaTauri brought Formula One back to Istanbul in style today with Alex and Pierre taking a trans-continental trip across the Bosphorus … Read More
F1 Turkish Grand Prix Preview
After a week off, Formula One heads to Intercity Istanbul Park, one of Hermann Tilke’s finest creations. The circuit had not hosted a Formula One race in nine years before … Read More
Williams F1’s Roberts to miss Turkey GP
Williams Racing has announced that Acting Team Principal Simon Roberts has tested positive for COVID-19 prior to travelling to Istanbul for this weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix. Simon returned a negative … Read More
Albon would not accept Alpha Tauri demotion
(GMM) Alex Albon has denied that he might be happy to be demoted to Red Bull’s second Formula 1 team. The struggling British-born Thai driver caused a stir this week … Read More
Rumor: ‘Tired’ Lewis Hamilton may decide to retire (2nd Update)
(GMM) Lewis Hamilton could retire after becoming F1’s first ever eight time world champion. That is the view of Max Chilton, an Indycar driver who raced in Formula 1 for … Read More
Chilton: Wolff could join Aston Martin sooner than later (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ with today’s announcement. Former F1 and now IndyCar driver Max Chilton thinks Lewis Hamilton will stay on at Mercedes at least one more year … Read More
Wolff to Ferrari switch rumors (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ with today’s announcement. (GMM) Toto Wolff has brushed off rumors that he might soon be leading crisis-struck Ferrari. The wild rumor in the Italian … Read More
Wolff to remain Mercedes team boss in 2021
(GMM) Toto Wolff has announced that he will remain Mercedes team principal in 2021. For months, the 48-year-old Austrian has been hinting at a new, more ‘hands off’ overseeing role … Read More
No two-day race weekend format for Dutch GP
(GMM) Formula 1 is not moving to a two-day race weekend format in 2021, according to Zandvoort circuit director Robert van Overdijk. This year, the Dutch GP promoters opted for … Read More
Montreal unsure F1’s full 2021 calendar will be raced
(GMM) Canadian GP promoter Francois Dumontier is not so sure Formula 1’s newly-published 2021 calendar will play out exactly as intended. As the unprecedented 23-date schedule was revealed, F1 CEO … Read More
F1 reveals record-breaking 23-round provisional 2021 calendar
Formula 1 has unveiled its provisional 2021 calendar, featuring 22 confirmed rounds and a TBC slot in April to form its most congested schedule ever. Provisional 2021 F1 calendar 21 … Read More