An Inside Look at Motorsports
Helmut Marko confirms that Ayumu Iwasa and Liam Lawson are the two candidates that could replace De Vries at AlphaTauri. “We’ve given Nyck the yellow card, but not yet the … Read More
The announcement of a partnership deal between Alpine and AutoNation in Miami was not quite as the original rumors had suggested, Joe Saward reports in his latest Notebook. That was … Read More
–by Mark Cipolloni– Former Williams manager Peter Windsor predicts that Mercedes will not stand in Lewis Hamilton’s way if he receives a ‘mega offer’ from Ferrari in advance of next … Read More
(GMM) Just four races into his first full-time season in Formula 1, Nyck de Vries is already at risk of being “fired”. That is the view of a well-known Russian … Read More
–by Mark Cipolloni– The Caribbean Grand Prix in Barranquilla is closer to being a reality, but the organizers were told that Liberty Media has more than 35 proposals on the … Read More
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ with today’s announcement that Laurent Mekies will replace Franz Tost as Team Principal of the AlphaTauri F1 team at the end of 2023 (GMM) … Read More
Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso has reacted to rumors he is dating Taylor Swift by posting a video featuring him winking as he listens to one of the pop superstar’s hit songs. The … Read More
–by Mark Cipolloni– Felipe Massa thinks Lewis Hamilton was an illegitimate F1 champion back in 2008 and should be stripped of his title. Massa has reportedly assembled a legal team … Read More
(GMM) Charles Leclerc could probably get out of his Ferrari contract ahead of time if he really wants to. That is the view of Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko, who … Read More
–by Mark Cipolloni– Hearing reports that the likelihood of a Hanoi, Vietnam race making the 2024 calendar has diminished. There are no Vietnamese drivers in F1 so what would be … Read More
–by Mark Cipolloni– French publication Auto Hebdo reported last week that Interlagos in Sao Paulo, Brazil is set to replace Portimao on the schedule beginning next year, with COTA currently … Read More
(GMM) Renewed rumors about two circuits alternating single annual calendar spots in Formula 1 are giving hope to axed French GP host Paul Ricard. As the sport’s calendar aggressively expanded, … Read More
(GMM) Gunther Steiner says he has heard rumors that potential new Formula 1 teams are already testing in existing competitors’ wind tunnels. McLaren supremo Zak Brown told the Washington Post … Read More
–by Mark Cipolloni– A couple of tidbits heard in the Long Beach paddock this weekend. Arrow McLaren was going to build a new USA team headquarters in Indianapolis, but now … Read More
–by Mark Cipolloni– Formula 1 has a great problem other race series wish they had – race organizers knocking down the door trying to get a date on the Formula … Read More
Hong Kong-based billionaire Calvin Lo, who already has financial links to Formula One team Williams, says he would like to see a greater Asian presence in F1 and is in … Read More
–by Mark Cipolloni– While this rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’, it is not what all the Mercedes fans were hoping – that James Allison would come back to save the … Read More
–by Mark Cipolloni– Rumor has it that Red Bull, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Mercedes and McLaren will bring upgrades to their cars in time for Baku owing to its very long … Read More
With Audi joining F1, it is possible that there will be a German Grand Prix again, starting in 2026. According to Michael Schmidt from AMuS, “it is looking pretty good.” … Read More
–by Mark Cipolloni– It is our understanding now that an agreement has been reached between the ten Formula 1 teams to alter the Sprint Race weekend format to have two … Read More
This rumor is now upgraded to ‘fact.’ Reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Will Power has signed a new, multiyear contract extension with Team Penske. Power, 42, who also won the … Read More
Since 2007, Formula 1 has only awarded exclusive contracts to tire manufacturers. And it should remain so in the future. Two manufacturers in the sport would only start a fierce … Read More
(GMM) Yet another group is reportedly looking to enter a team into Formula 1 in the near future. Andretti-Cadillac and Craig Pollock’s new ‘Formula Equal’ project have made headlines already, … Read More
(GMM) A “worrying leak of engineers” is taking place at the suddenly-competitive Aston Martin team. That is the news from Alguer Tulleuda Bonifacio, a correspondent for the Spanish sports daily … Read More
–by Mark Cipolloni– Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he feels like “stopping some days” but urged fans to keep on fighting in an uplifting message. Hamilton took to Instagram to inspire his … Read More
