‘Everyone affected’ amid F1 corona crisis – Todt
Jean Todt states the obvious (GMM) More than two teams are hurting amid the corona crisis, according to FIA president Jean Todt. In fact, the Frenchman is quoted by La … Read More
Category: Formula 1
New Campos F1 team ‘still alive’ – partner
Salvatore Gandolfo – An Italian businessman born in Italy and raised in Switzerland, active mostly between Monaco, Switzerland and Italy. (GMM) A potential new Formula 1 team is still clinging … Read More
Red Bull proves to F1 naysayers that Aeroscreen would have worked
The IndyCar aeroscreen is a combination Halo and Windscreen The Aeroscreen made its racing debut at the 2020 INDYCAR season opener at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend. INDYCAR’s new cockpit … Read More
Alonso does it again – fifth win in a row in Legends race
Alonso leads from pole Spaniard Fernando Alonso scored his fifth consecutive The Race All-Star Series powered by ROKiT Phones Legends Trophy win in Monaco today to earn a chance of … Read More
No more ’50 million’ contracts for Hamilton – Ecclestone
Lewis Hamilton (GMM) The days when Lewis Hamilton earns eye-popping amounts of money per year from Formula 1 are over. That is the view of Bernie Ecclestone, who warned the … Read More
Bill Gates tipped to attend F1’s ‘corona’ re-start
What will Bill Gates be doing at an F1 race? (GMM) Bill Gates is slated to attend the opening 'ghost race' of 2020 in Austria. Austrian reports suggest that Red … Read More
Binotto chides Mercedes for reverse grid veto
Toto Wolff refused to let his drivers have to race for grid spots (GMM) Mattia Binotto has revealed that Ferrari was in favor of Liberty Media's 'reverse grid' idea for … Read More
Wolff buys back some Williams shares – source
Toto Wolff – buys back shares to keep Williams afloat until a buyer for the team can be found (GMM) Toto Wolff has reportedly bought back into struggling F1 team … Read More
Binotto admits Ferrari not favorite for Austria
Ferrari will be crushed by Mercedes again in 2020 (GMM) Mattia Binotto has admitted Ferrari is not the favorite to win the first 'ghost races' of 2020. Figures for both … Read More
Sainz Jr. ‘fast enough’ to be champion – Binotto
Sainz Jr. will be in the McLaren the rest of 2020 (GMM) Ferrari will not prevent Carlos Sainz Jr. from becoming a world champion in red. That is the insistence … Read More
F1 Engine rules tweaks revealed before 2020 re-start
Charles Leclerc (GMM) One month before the racing resumes, the FIA has installed some new engine rules in the wake of the Ferrari legality scandal of 2019. During the corona … Read More
Binotto hopes Vettel moves to Mercedes
Binotto and Vettel (GMM) Mattia Binotto has denied that Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel parted ways because of the details of a proposed contract. Some reports have suggested that the Maranello … Read More
Mercedes F1 Track Guide: Baku City Circuit
Come take a ride on one of the trickiest tracks on the F1 calendar! Esteban Gutierrez and PETRONAS Motorsports show us how to tackle the wild streets of Baku ahead … Read More
Hungarian GP secures contract extension until 2027
Hungary The Hungarian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2027 after signing a one-year extension. This year, the Hungarian GP will be the third … Read More
Toyota F1 race car up for grabs in coronavirus charity auction
2009 Toyota TF109 RM Sotheby's has teamed up with the FIA to host a motorsport-themed charity auction in June to raise funds for the Red Cross in its battle against … Read More
Mercedes also eyes IndyCar
Toto Wolff is quite aware that the USA is Mercedes' largest passenger car market Like Ferrari, Mercedes has a huge F1 staff count, many of whom will be laid off … Read More
China could host F1 doubleheader
Lewis Hamilton pits in Shanghai last year Rumor has it that China F1 race organizers have volunteered to host a double-header event later in the 2020 Formula 1 season, F1 … Read More
Video: Embracing Challenges and Leading the Mercedes F1 Factory with Rob Thomas!
Life’s about embracing challenges From leaving school at 16, to Chief Operating Officer of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1, meet Rob Thomas – the man who pulls the strings at their factory … Read More
Zero testing and new aeroscreen worry IndyCar drivers
Team Penske tested the aeroscreen at Texas with Scott McLaughlin, putting them at a distinct advantage Graham Rahal admits he is nervous about Saturday's race as IndyCar's goes to one … Read More
Mercedes hits out at F1’s stupid move to 18-inch tires for 2022
James Allison (GMM) James Allison says the 18-inch rims for 2022 means that Formula 1 is switching to a "worse tire" that is heavier and slower. Mercedes' technical boss noted … Read More
Verstappen ‘anxious’ ahead of 2020 re-start – Marko
Verstappen is nervous (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko admits that the corona crisis has rattled Max Verstappen. The Red Bull official says his star Dutch driver will not attend a couple … Read More
F1 engines finally revving again in 2020
Mercedes and Ferrari to hold private tests (GMM) Formula 1 is finally revving its engines in 2020. Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas will test the team's 2018 car during … Read More
Red Bull taking ‘different’ package to Austria
Alex Albon in the Red Bull (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko hopes Red Bull is ready to take on Mercedes once the 'ghost racing' gets up and running in 2020. He … Read More
Sochi open to hosting second race in 2020
Sochi (GMM) Organizers of the Russian GP say they are open to hosting a second race at Sochi on the 2020 'corona calendar'. So far, only eight races are featured … Read More
Ecclestone seeks buyer for Williams
Ecclestone the deal maker (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone says he will help his old friend Sir Frank Williams find a buyer for the embattled F1 backmarker. Having finished dead last in … Read More