CEO admits Williams could lose Russell
(GMM) Jost Capito, the new Williams CEO, admits the British team could lose George Russell to Mercedes for 2022. 2021 is 23-year-old Russell’s third season in Formula 1 with Williams, … Read More
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F1 fans ‘finding controversy everywhere’ – Popov
(GMM) Formula 1 is falling victim to “people who are finding controversy everywhere”. That is the view of Alexey Popov, the commentator for Russian broadcaster Match TV. He has already … Read More
Missing Alpine F1 launch ‘doesn’t matter’ – Alonso
(GMM) It is travel restrictions that are preventing Fernando Alonso from attending the launch of his Formula 1 car for 2021 on Tuesday. The Spaniard, who is returning to the … Read More
Hamilton, Mercedes could split after 2021 – Coronel
(GMM) Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes could go their separate ways after the 2021 season, according to well-known Dutch racing driver Tom Coronel (shown above). After long and difficult negotiations, the … Read More
Formula E ‘acceleration’ will beat F1 car – Agag
(GMM) The next generation Formula E car should be able to beat a Formula 1 car off the line, according to series boss Alejandro Agag (shown above). Until now, F1 … Read More
Crypto.com partners with Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team
Ahead of its 2021 Formula One car launch tomorrow, Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team has announced a global partnership with leading cryptocurrency platform, Crypto.com. Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ … Read More
IndyCar: O’Ward remains on top at end of Monday testing at Laguna Seca
Although Romain Grosjean dethroned Pato O’Ward from the top of the speed charts for a while Monday afternoon, O’Ward was back on top by the end of the day as … Read More
Pirelli reveal 18-inch tire test plan across new F1 season
Pirelli has confirmed plans for the testing of its new 18-inch tires to be introduced for next season. The Italian manufacturer recently conducted a three-day test with Ferrari duo Charles … Read More
O’Ward tops mid-day IndyCar test times at Laguna Seca
Pato O’Ward, driving the #5 Arrow McLaren SP Chevy has turned the fastest lap in IndyCar testing at Laguna Seca Monday at the mid-day mark with a bit over 5 … Read More
How come IndyCar cannot do what Extreme E has done?
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, It is well documented on your pages just how bad the current IndyCar TV deal is – with zero broadcasts in 95% of the world. … Read More
Video: NASCAR Cup rewind – Three weeks, three winners
Relive William Byron’s dominance in the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. This race saw Chris Buescher win Stage 1 by outracing Brad Keselowski and Byron take his second career … Read More
Still no points for BMW i Andretti Motorsport after two races in Diriyah
The second race of the 2021 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship didn’t bring much luck to the BMW i Andretti Motorsport team. Accidents during Saturday’s race in the Diriyah E-Prix (KSA) led … Read More
NetApp joins Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team to pioneer data-driven racing strategy
NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company, and Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team today announce a multi-year partnership as the world-famous car company gears up for its … Read More
F1 set to give overtake button huge increase
As part of the plans for Formula 1’s new generation of power units, drivers are set to receive a much more robust overtake button. The FIA’s head of engines, Gilles … Read More
Video: Daniel Hemric takes out tire carrier on pit road at Homestead
NASCAR Xfinity driver Daniel Hemric misses his pit box on pit road at Homestead-Miami Speedway and takes out one of his crew members in the process. Your browser does not … Read More
Williams Racing confirms Jamie Chadwick for 2021
Williams Racing announced Monday that Jamie Chadwick will continue her work with the team as Development Driver for the 2021 Formula One season. Jamie, who joined the team in 2019, … Read More
Sainz Jr. plays down 18-inch tire test crash reports
(GMM) Carlos Sainz has played down reports that he crashed last week whilst testing Ferrari’s new-for-2022 18-inch tires. Eyewitnesses claimed that Ferrari’s new Spanish driver crashed during the Pirelli test … Read More
Schumacher criticized for anti-racism ‘no comment’ (Update)
(GMM) Mick Schumacher says his stance about racism has been “misinterpreted”. Last week, the Haas rookie flirted with controversy by answering “no comment” when asked by La Stampa newspaper to … Read More
Alonso to sit out Alpine launch
(GMM) Fernando Alonso will sit out the launch of Alpine’s 2021 car. The Spaniard recently underwent surgery for an upper jaw fracture and two broken teeth following a road cycling … Read More
Ferrari waiting for F1 sprint race ‘details’
(GMM) Two more F1 drivers have urged Formula 1 to proceed with caution with the ‘sprint race’ trials in 2021. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is determined to finalize the details … Read More
Magnussen not missing ‘strange’ F1 atmosphere
(GMM) Kevin Magnussen (shown above left) says he is not yet missing the “strange atmosphere” of Formula 1. The Dane lost his Haas seat at the end of last year … Read More
Binotto won’t lead Ferrari’s Le Mans program
(GMM) Mattia Binotto says he will not be in charge of Ferrari’s new Le Mans program for 2023. The Maranello marque shocked the racing world by announcing its forthcoming return … Read More
F1 turns down vaccine offer amid $400m loss
(GMM) Formula 1 has turned down an offer to get closer to its pre-covid days by getting vaccinated by the Bahraini government. Officials of the season opening grand prix at … Read More
F1 Teams to get more engine freedom in 2025
(GMM) Manufacturers will get more freedom to experiment in the area of energy recovery under the new rules for 2025. Currently, in a process being led by the FIA, the … Read More