Jul.4 (GMM) Weight has emerged as a major factor as F1 prepares to change its engine formula beyond 2020. The next key meeting of the engine working group will take place on Tuesday, following reports the likely unit for the future will be a 1.6 litre V6 with two turbos and a single KERS. “I […]
Month: July 2017
‘Sorry’ Vettel escapes major FIA penalty
Jul.4 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel has issued an apology after avoiding a major additional penalty as a result of intentionally driving into Lewis Hamilton in Baku. On his 30th birthday, the Ferrari driver on Monday attended F1 governing body the FIA’s investigation into his behaviour that some thought might cost him a race ban. In Baku, […]
Berger confirms Force India test for nephew
Jul.3 (GMM) It is now almost certain that Gerhard Berger’s nephew will shortly make his F1 test debut. Widespread reports say DTM frontrunner Lucas Auer will drive the Force India at the post-Hungarian GP young driver’s test. “As it turns out, he will get a formula one test in the Force India in the young […]
No ‘ultimatum’ for struggling Palmer – Abiteboul
Jul.3 (GMM) Cyril Abiteboul says he is imposing no “ultimatum” on struggling Renault driver Jolyon Palmer. Rumours are rife that the extent of Briton Palmer’s struggles to keep up with Nico Hulkwenberg means the team is considering dumping him mid-season. Renault boss Abiteboul admits that Palmer needs to improve. “We cannot afford this situation,” he […]
FIA should excuse ’emotional’ Vettel – Berger
Jul.3 (GMM) Gerhard Berger says the FIA should forgive Sebastian Vettel for driving into Lewis Hamilton recently in Baku. On Monday, which is also the Ferrari driver’s 30th birthday, the governing body will meet to consider applying a further penalty for the infraction. But former Ferrari and McLaren driver Berger told Bild am Sonntag: “I […]
Alonso wants Mercedes or Ferrari seat – Briatore
Jul.3 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has targeted a move into one of F1’s two top teams for 2018. That is the claim of Flavio Briatore, who still oversees the management of the Spaniard’s career as he seeks a potential move away from McLaren-Honda. “Fernando must go to Mercedes or Ferrari,” he told Auto Motor und Sport. […]
Red Bull says loss of oil ‘trick’ hurt Ferrari
Jul.3 (GMM) Speculation is increasing that a technical controversy is behind Ferrari’s sudden dip in form. The Italian team was riding a wave of form this year until the last two races in Canada and Baku. One suggestion is that an FIA clampdown about the adding of oil to fuel was specifically targeted against Ferrari. […]
2017 ‘difficult’ for teammate Vandoorne – Alonso
Jul.3 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has admitted his teammate’s introduction to F1 this year has been “difficult”. Amid his push for a more competitive seat, the Spaniard has regularly pointed out that he is a long way ahead of the occupant of the sister McLaren-Honda, Stoffel Vandoorne. Indeed, there are even question marks about the 25-year-old […]
Jos Verstappen says son ‘happy at Red Bull’
Jul.3 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s father has denied the Red Bull driver is looking for a way out of his contract. Amid rumours his clearly-frustrated 19-year-old son would like to accept a Ferrari offer for 2018, former F1 driver Jos last week said on Twitter that an explanation by Red Bull team boss Christian Horner was […]