F1 bosses defend controversial Saudi Arabia race
(GMM) Top F1 team bosses have defended the decision to add a new race in Saudi Arabia to the sport’s unprecedented 23-round schedule for 2021. After news of the as-yet … Read More
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Covid crisis ‘becoming more difficult’ for F1
(GMM) Formula 1 is still nervous about the ongoing impact of coronavirus, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits. As it emerges that George Russell’s trainer is in isolation with symptoms, F1 … Read More
Marko insists he has ‘nothing against Gasly’
(GMM) Red Bull needs Pierre Gasly to lead the Alpha Tauri team from the cockpit, according to Dr Helmut Marko. Although already signed up for 2021, Frenchman Gasly expressed surprise … Read More
Self-Driving Race Car’s Run Ends With Immediate Crash
This video shows you just far we are from having computers replace humans as race car drivers. The car was from Swiss team Acronis SIT Autonomous, and the race was … Read More
No room in F1 for entire Ferrari rookie trio – Binotto
(GMM) Only one of the trio of top Ferrari ‘academy’ rookies will make it into Formula 1 next year. Earlier, it was believed that Mick Schumacher might replace Antonio Giovinazzi … Read More
Wolff looking for new Mercedes F1 team boss
(GMM) Toto Wolff (above) has admitted he is on the hunt for a new team principal for Mercedes. While insisting that he will remain connected to the team beyond 2020, … Read More
Hulkenberg ‘would be a good teammate’ – Verstappen (Update)
(GMM) Max Verstappen has repeated his view that Nico Hulkenberg would be a good teammate for him at Red Bull next year. The team admits that the struggling Alex Albon … Read More
Schumacher at Haas would be ‘an honor’ – Steiner
(GMM) Signing Mick Schumacher for 2021 would be “an honor”, Haas boss Gunther Steiner has admitted. Having already told Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean that they will not be retained … Read More
Racing Point blocked Abu Dhabi test for Alonso
(GMM) Racing Point vetoed Fernando Alonso’s participation in the end of season ‘young driver test’ in Abu Dhabi. Spaniard Alonso, to return to Formula 1 as Renault becomes Alpine for … Read More
F1 insider thinks Red Bull should consider Magnussen (Update)
(GMM) Haas’ current F1 drivers do not sound keen on the idea of remaining in Formula 1 next year by becoming reserve drivers. Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen have both … Read More
Modern F1 circuit design ‘a shame’ – Zaffelli
(GMM) Jarno Zaffelli, a circuit designer involved in the modern version of Imola (pit straight shown above), says the current direction of Formula 1 track design is “a shame”. It … Read More
‘Delicate’F1 driver salary cap not decided yet
(GMM) Lewis Hamilton says news that his salary could be capped from 2023 caught him by “surprise”. The $30 million per team cap was agreed by the teams during Monday’s … Read More
Supercars: All new drivers for Dick Johnson Racing
DJR managing director Ryan Story officially confirmed the news to Supercars.com earlier today when he announced that Fabian Coulthard would not remain with Dick Johnson Racing for 2021. With Coulthard not … Read More
Six drivers complete two-day Indy 500 test session
Friday, six of IndyCar’s best drivers completed a two-day test session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway that was meant to evaluate potential new aero components for next year’s Indianapolis 500. The … Read More
Bubba Wallace to drive Toyotas in 2021
Toyota is pleased to announce their support of the new NASCAR Cup Series team 23XI Racing, which is co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and current NASCAR Cup Series championship … Read More
New Jersey Motorsports Park 2021 Event Schedule Announced
New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) announces their 2021 season schedule today as NJMP looks toward their 13th season since breaking ground in 2008. This major event schedule features 18 on … Read More
Positive COVID-19 tests sideline pit crew for William Byron
Hendrick Motorsports issued the following statement: “Due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests, the No. 24 team’s full over-the-wall pit crew did not compete Wednesday at Texas Motor Speedway and will … Read More
Q&A with Kyle Larson on his move to Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR CUP SERIES driver Kyle Larson, recently reinstated by NASCAR following a months-long suspension for using a racial slur, was announced this week as the driver of the No. 5 … Read More
NASCAR fines three Cup Series teams for lug-nut violations at Texas
NASCAR fined three Cup Series teams for silly lug-nut violations found in post-race inspection Wednesday at Texas Motor Speedway. The No. 6 of Ryan Newman, No. 12 of Ryan Blaney … Read More
Preview: F1 at Imola for Emilia Romagna GP
4 years on from the last San Marino Grand Prix in 2006, won by Michael Schumacher in a Ferrari 248 F1, Formula 1 returns to the Autodromo Enzo e Dino … Read More
Marko denies trying to ‘blackmail’ Todt over engines
(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has denied Jean Todt’s charge that he is trying to “blackmail” the FIA president over his demands regarding Red Bull’s engine decision for 2022. Red Bull … Read More
Hamilton, Wolff futures to be decided this year
(GMM) Lewis Hamilton has reassured his fans that he will remain in Formula 1 next year – even though he is yet sign a contract. The reasons for the delay … Read More
Team founder explains why Alfa Romeo kept Raikkonen
(GMM) Alfa Romeo’s F1 team founder urged the Swiss outfit to keep Kimi Raikkonen for 2021. On Thursday, the Hinwil based team announced that Sauber Motorsport has extended its naming … Read More
Alonso relationship ‘working well’ – Prost
(GMM) Fernando Alonso’s new relationship with Renault is already “working well”, according to F1 legend and team advisor Alain Prost. Spaniard Alonso, 39, is returning to the sport and the … Read More
Vettel in ‘dangerous’ Ferrari situation – Schumacher
(GMM) Sebastian Vettel may be playing a “dangerous” game as his relationship with Ferrari enters the final stretch. After Portugal, following comments made by the struggling quadruple world champion, team … Read More