Month: September 2020
Video: Daniil Kvyat’s Spa, Monza & Mugello F1 Debrief
It’s been a busy three weeks for F1 with three races in a row, starting with Spa, then to Grands Prix in Monza and Mugello. AlphaTauri finally got hold of … Read More
Kimi Raikkonen takes shot at Lewis Hamilton, James Hunt
Kimi Raikkonen has never been afraid to speak his mind, and he decided not to hold back on social media when he saw Lewis Hamilton dressed like a nerd. The … Read More
DTM suspense at the Nurburgring
Again with spectators: sixth season round from 18-20 September After Frijns’s second win: three-way battle for the title heats up Compact motorsport action: DTM at the 3.6 kilometers long sprint … Read More
Vettel move ‘great’ for F1 and for Toto Wolff
(GMM) Sebastian Vettel staying in Formula 1 beyond 2020 is “great” not just for Formula 1, but for Toto Wolff as well. It was announced at Mugello, where Ferrari was … Read More
Selling McLaren factory a ‘good decision’ – Brown
(GMM) Zak Brown insists that selling McLaren’s factory for about $350 million is a “very good decision”. The American, who emerged as the famous brand’s supremo in the wake of … Read More
F1’s ‘ghost race’ era finally ending
(GMM) F1’s ‘ghost race’ trend of 2020 is finally ending. For the first time since the corona crisis struck, spectators – just under 3000 of them last weekend at Mugello … Read More
F2 driver opposed to ‘young driver test’ for Alonso
(GMM) Formula 2 driver Louis Deletraz admits he is opposed to Fernando Alonso being invited to take part in F1’s ‘young driver test’ in Abu Dhabi later this year. Reports … Read More
Briatore says coronavirus ‘can be defeated’
(GMM) Flavio Briatore says the coronavirus pandemic that has wreaked havoc on Formula 1 and the world in 2020 “can be defeated”. The former Renault boss was speaking after recovering … Read More
Sponsor exit was ‘end of story’ – Claire Williams
(GMM) It was the departure of Williams’ title sponsor this year that prompted the sale of the team. That is the admission of Claire Williams, the daughter of founder Sir … Read More
Ferrari slump ‘not comparable’ to 1993 – Todt
(GMM) Jean Todt thinks Ferrari should be able to recover from its surprisingly-deep 2020 slump. Ever since the FIA president reached a controversial secret agreement with Maranello over its questionably-legal … Read More
Rumor: Shwartzman to Haas for 2021
(GMM) Alongside Mick Schumacher, another Formula 2 star is now shaping up as a likely 2021 rookie. It is believed that Schumacher, who leads the 2020 points standings, is the … Read More
IndyCar Mid-Ohio Honda Indy 200 postscript (And a word on Hamilton)
We talk all the time about Scott Dixon as this generation’s greatest IndyCar driver, and I would contend that statement is justified. At 40 years of age, Dixon, Mid-Ohio notwithstanding, … Read More
Video: Introducing the Music City Grand Prix
On September 16, 2021, the Music City Grand Prix was introduced as the newest stop for the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule. The August 6-8, 2021 event will take place … Read More
It’s official – IndyCar to race on streets of Nashville (Update)
This report has been update below. It’s been rumored for quite sometime but today it became official, the NTT IndyCar Series and the City of Nashville, Tenn. announced that the … Read More
New Williams owners were at Mugello
The new owners of Williams made their first appearance at a race weekend during the Tuscan Grand Prix at Mugello (above and below). Representatives of Dorilton and Eden Rock, the … Read More
Coffee with Kyle: Stories from Mario Andretti
Kyle Petty is joined by Mario Andretti who describes what it was like to be an immigrant from a refugee camp in war-torn Italy, recalls his rapid ascension in motorsports, … Read More
Todt hopes Volkswagen boss serious about F1
(GMM) Jean Todt says he hopes Volkswagen is contemplating a move into Formula 1. Late last month, and although VW brands Audi and Porsche are in Formula E, Volkswagen chief … Read More
Red Bull must give Verstappen ‘competitive engine’
(GMM) Red Bull must supply Max Verstappen with “a competitive engine” in order to keep him at the team beyond 2021. That is the surprising admission of Dr Helmut Marko, … Read More
F1 unlikely to return to Mugello
(GMM) Formula 1 appears unlikely to return to Mugello next year, despite the success of last weekend’s race at the Ferrari-owned circuit. Up and down the pitlane, drivers raved about … Read More
F2 title no guarantee of F1 seat – Schumacher
(GMM) Mick Schumacher is not getting carried away with speculation that he is looking likely to follow his famous father into Formula 1. In an interview with RTL, the 21-year-old … Read More
Rumor: BLM Activist Lewis Hamilton under investigation (4th Update)
(GMM) The FIA has backed away from issuing a potential penalty to Lewis Hamilton over his wearing of a politically-themed t-shirt on the Mugello podium. Earlier, a spokesman for F1’s … Read More
Rumor: IndyCar race in Nashville eyed (5th Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. A press conference has been scheduled for Wednesday at noon ET at The Bridge Building on 2 Victory Avenue near Nissan Stadium. In … Read More
Risi Competizione Announces 1st Phorm As New Partner
The Houston, Texas-based Risi Competizione Ferrari team announces sports nutrition/fitness apparel company 1st Phorm as a team partner for the 88th annual running of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans race … Read More