Todt to stay FIA president for another year – report
Jean Todt (GMM) FIA president Jean Todt looks set to remain FIA president even after the mandatory end of his final term that was set to definitely expire in 2021. … Read More
Category: Formula 1
Magny Cours rules out 2020 ‘ghost race’
Magny Cours 2007 start (GMM) Former French GP venue Magny Cours has ruled out hosting a Formula 1 'ghost race' amid the corona crisis. L'Equipe claims that Liberty Media has … Read More
Marko hopes for spectators at Austria GP
Marko hoping for fans at the Red Bull Ring (GMM) The Austrian government has played down hopes F1's 2020 'season opener' may be raced in front of spectators. Currently, Red … Read More
Sainz Jr. is number 2 driver at Ferrari – Briatore
Sainz Jr. has to yield to Leclerc (GMM) Carlos Sainz Jr. has obviously been selected to be Ferrari's number 2 driver, according to Flavio Briatore. Having presided as Benetton and … Read More
Alonso set to replace Ricciardo at Renault, IndyCar still in play (4th Update)
Alonso leaves the IndyCar door cracked open for 2021 UPDATE (GMM) Fernando Alonso has admitted he is contemplating a return to Formula 1. Amid speculation the Spaniard is eyeing Daniel … Read More
ESPN Salutes Racing’s Biggest Day with Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500 Encore Presentations
Watch the 2006 Indy 500 as Sam Hornish blows past Marco Andretti in last 100 yards as if he had nitrous oxide On what is traditionally the biggest day of … Read More
Wolff admits ‘discussing’ Mercedes boss role
Toto Wolff eyes Mercedes CEO role, not Aston Martin (GMM) Toto Wolff admits he is "currently discussing" what role he will play at Mercedes beyond 2020. Speculation he might leave … Read More
Sainz Jr. a good choice for Ferrari – Marko
Carlos Sainz Jr. (GMM) Ferrari has made a good choice by signing up Carlos Sainz Jr. for 2021, according to Dr Helmut Marko. As the head of Red Bull's notorious … Read More
Mugello wants to host replacement Italy GP
Mugello (GMM) Mugello is still interested in hosting a replacement Italian GP amid the corona crisis, according to local mayor Federico Ignesti. It is not clear if the regular Italian … Read More
Vettel to McLaren (5th Update)
Vettel will land a ride at Mercedes, or retire UPDATE Of course we now know this rumor is 'false' but it turns out there was never anything to it whatsoever. … Read More
Lance Stroll signed up for 2021 – Szafnauer
Daddy bought the team for him, of course Lance Stroll is signed (GMM) Lance Stroll is already signed up to remain at Racing Point – to be called Aston Martin … Read More
Montezemolo could be next FIA president – report (Update)
Luca di Montezemolo UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Luca di Montezemolo has dismissed reports that he could become the next FIA president. Although it is rumored Jean … Read More
Ecclestone wants to leave Brazil
Bernie Ecclestone (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone has decided to leave Brazil and return to Europe, according to Germany's Bild newspaper. For the duration of the pandemic so far, the former F1 … Read More
Russia eyes first 2020 F1 race with spectators
Alexey Titov (GMM) Russia could be the first country to host a Formula 1 race with spectators in 2020. That is the view of Alexey Titov, boss of the Sochi … Read More
Tilke hits back at F1 circuit complaints
Hermann Tilke (GMM) Hermann Tilke has hit back at one of the main criticisms made about the circuits his company designs for Formula 1. "Sometimes I feel the urge to … Read More
F1 Safety car driver not paid during crisis
Bernd Maylander (GMM) Many in Formula 1 and motorsport are living without an income at present, according to safety car driver Bernd Maylander. He told Auto Motor und Sport that … Read More
F1 must organize enough races in 2020 – Marko
Dr. Helmut Marko (GMM) Dr. Helmut Marko says it is crucial that Formula 1 manages to organize a minimum number of races amid the corona crisis in 2020. A draft … Read More
Pirelli planning to scrap F1 tire choices once season restarts
Pirelli will dictate tires due to production issues Pirelli F1 chief Mario Isola that Pirelli is planning to stop Formula 1 teams from making tire selections for each grand prix … Read More
Silverstone confirms deal for British GP double – double the losses
Stuart Pringle agrees to take double the financial bloodbath Silverstone boss Stuart Pringle told Autosport: "I am delighted to confirm that Silverstone and F1 have reached an agreement in principle … Read More
Belgian Grand Prix gets the green light to go ahead without spectators
Spa given permission to lose millions and go belly-up The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix, scheduled for the end of August but threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic, can go ahead … Read More
Sauber at 50: a Swiss success story
Sauber celebrates half a century of history today, as the company marks the 50th anniversary of its founding on the 15th of May, 1970. Since that day, when Peter Sauber … Read More
Sainz Jr. to double his salary at Ferrari
Sainz Jr. expected to double his salary Carlos Sainz Jr. is expected to see his salary doubled at Ferrari according to paddock talk. At McLaren Sainz currently earns $3 million … Read More
F1 plan sent to Austrian government for approval
How much planning is needed with no fans in attendance? For the teams it will be no worse than going to the grocery store – everyone wears a mask – … Read More
Ferrari tester says Sainz Jr. ‘not number 2 driver’
If Leclerc cleans his clock early, Sainz Jr. will quickly become the #2 (GMM) Opinions are split as to whether Carlos Sainz Jr. is an obvious 'number 2' driver for … Read More
Giovinazzi not yet ready for Ferrari – Binotto
Antonio Giovinazzi (GMM) A Ferrari race seat would have been "too much responsibility" for Antonio Giovinazzi. Those are the words of team boss Mattia Binotto, as he explained why 25-year-old … Read More