Category: Formula 1
Ocon set to kick off F1 driver market (2nd Update)
Ocon to be announced by Renault soon UPDATE (GMM) Esteban Ocon's rumored return to the F1 grid for 2020 may not yet be set in stone. It is believed that … Read More
Formula E changes ‘nothing’ about F1 project – Wolff
Toto Wolff (GMM) Despite racing ahead with its Formula E plans, Mercedes remains committed to Formula 1. That is the news from team boss Toto Wolff, even though the German … Read More
Alan Jones may quit as ‘disillusioned’ F1 steward
Alan Jones (GMM) "Disillusioned" 1980 world champion Alan Jones has indicated he might quit as a Formula 1 steward. The outspoken Australian, who is 72, told speedcafe.com that he may … Read More
Lauda family to sell Mercedes stake – Wolff
Lauda family to sell 10% stake in Mercedes F1 (GMM) Niki Lauda's family will sell the late F1 legend's shareholding of the Mercedes team. In 2013, just before the German … Read More
Kubica’s F1 future ‘doesn’t look good’ – van der Garde
Robert Kubica is just too slow with his damaged arm (GMM) Former F1 driver Giedo van der Garde says Robert Kubica's future on the grid "doesn't look good". After a … Read More
Magnussen has ‘nothing against’ Hulkenberg
Magnussen told rumored new teammate to suck his balls (GMM) Kevin Magnussen has played down his former spat with Nico Hulkenberg. After a clash in 2017 in which Hulkenberg confronted … Read More
Engine rivals ‘have caught up’ – Wolff
Toto Wolff says engine rivals have caught up. Note he does not mention his superior Aldo Costa designed chassis (GMM) Toto Wolff says Mercedes' F1 engine rivals have "caught up". … Read More
Wolff rules out Alonso for Mercedes
Fernando Alonso manages to burn every bridge he crosses (GMM) Toto Wolff says Fernando Alonso will not return to Formula 1 with Mercedes. Recently, 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg joked … Read More
Carmakers propose F1 engine freeze
Abiteboul wants engine freeze after 2021 (GMM) F1 engine makers are proposing that development of the hybrid technology be frozen for performance and cost reasons. According to Auto Motor und … Read More
McLaren needs new rules to beat top teams – Sainz Jr.
Carlos Sainz Jr. (GMM) Only a big change to the F1 rules for 2021 will make it possible for a team like McLaren to challenge the top three, according to … Read More
Bottas ‘answering calls’ about F1 future
Per AR1.com's rumors page, Bottas will re-sign with Mercedes for 2020 (GMM) Both Valtteri Bottas and Toto Wolff say the Finnish driver will be in Formula 1 next year. Wolff, … Read More
Gasly issues ‘psychological’ – Marko
After being destroyed by Verstappen, mental errors did in Gasly (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says "psychological problems" caused Pierre Gasly to lose his Red Bull seat. For the remaining nine … Read More
Leclerc hails Hamilton’s ‘mental strength’
Charles Leclerc (GMM) Charles Leclerc has hailed five time world champion Lewis Hamilton's "consistency and mental strength". The young Ferrari driver told Italian magazine Sette: "What would I take from … Read More
Tatiana Calderon and Juan Manuel Correa lined up for Paul Ricard test
Correa and Calderon Alfa Romeo Racing test driver Tatiana Calderon and development driver Juan Manuel Correa will take the wheel of Formula One machinery in a test session at the … Read More
Sainz Jr.: Some F1 drivers need time to adapt
Carlos Sainz Jr. Carlos Sainz Jr. has impressed with his move to McLaren as former team Renault battles to keep pace. Others have tried and failed to get up to … Read More
Honda closing gap to Mercedes
Verstappen and Honda coming on strong When asked by Autosportweb about the gap to Mercedes, Honda F1 executive director Masashi Yamamoto replied: “I think it’s shrinking. At the time of … Read More
Did Alonso really reject Red Bull’s offer? (Update)
Did Alonso really turn down Red Bull? UPDATE We hear the Spanish media may be confused. We are told the offer was from Aston Martin, which sponsors the Red Bull … Read More
Perez to retire from F1 in 2021
If Sergio Perez is true to his word, he'll leave F1 in 2021 Sergio Perez has said he'll leave in 2021 if he's not fighting for podiums. He won't be … Read More
Abiteboul thinks Ross Brawn in barking up wrong tree
Cyril Abiteboul, who cannot make Renault a winner, thinks he is smarter than Ross Brawn Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul, who cannot run a winning team, says Liberty Media's attempts … Read More
FIA to monitor F1 tire pressures at all times from 2021
Tire pressures to be monitored. The FIA is set to introduce a special tire pressure monitoring system common to all teams in 2021 that will provide the governing body's stewards … Read More
McLaren Racing – Zak Brown IndyCar Q&A
Will Alonso try IndyCar full-time? Zak gives his take on McLaren Racing's full-time return to IndyCar Hot on the heels of the news that McLaren Racing will return to full-time … Read More
American F2 driver Correa to test F1 car
Juan Correa American Formula 2 driver Juan Manuel Correa will make his Formula One debut in a private test with Alfa Romeo on Aug. 24. Correa, 20, is an Alfa … Read More
Boss to Boss – Toto Wolff Meets Southgate
"We're trying to build an environment where people are encouraged to take risks. Mistakes happen – but you can only eliminate them if you discuss them. Nobody is being fired … Read More