Nov.9 (GMM) Aston Martin team boss Mike Krack has voiced his reservations about the demanding nature of the modern Formula 1 race schedule – particularly when sprint races are coupled with gruelling triple-header weekends. To Servus TV, he remarked on the immense challenge posed by this combination, which has tested the limits of teams and […]
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Constant change at Ferrari ‘not good’ – Todt
Nov.9 (GMM) Despite eager anticipation from fans and the media, reports suggesting that Charles Leclerc’s rumoured contract extension with Ferrari would be announced this week have been quashed. Hopes were stoked by a teasing social media post from the Italian team, which led many to believe a significant announcement was imminent. Instead, it turned out […]
Alonso’s ‘relief’ at jumping ship from Alpine
Nov.9 (GMM) Fernando Alonso, despite a renewed spat with ex-teammate Esteban Ocon, has underlined his affection for his former team, Alpine. After Frenchman Ocon called Alonso a “fuc*ing idiot” post-collision in Brazil, Alonso fired back: “Yes, I heard what that guy said. “He’s still very immature and hasn’t changed his way of seeing things, but […]
F1 super license to cost Verstappen over EUR 1m
Nov.9 (GMM) Max Verstappen, the ultra-dominant triple world champion, faces an eye-watering fee for his FIA super license in 2024 – surpassing the EUR 1 million mark for the first time in Formula 1 history. The credential, an often-elusive and mandatory requirement for all F1 drivers, has a fee structure that includes a fixed sum […]
2024 contender Norris ‘makes too many mistakes’
Nov.9 (GMM) Lando Norris is emerging as perhaps the most likely title challenger for Max Verstappen in 2024 – even if the on-form McLaren driver is accused of still making too many mistakes. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner now regards McLaren, not Ferrari or Mercedes, as the next likely title contenders. “If they carry […]
Mick Schumacher says no to Formula E
Nov.8 (GMM) Mick Schumacher, striving to keep his F1 aspirations alive, has candidly dismissed the idea of switching to Formula E. The son of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher cites a deep-rooted preference for the more traditional aspects of racing. In a frank discussion with TuttoMotori, Schumacher expressed his disinterest in the all-electric series, declaring: […]
Major strike threatens Las Vegas GP
Nov.8 (GMM) A threatened strike by Las Vegas hospitality workers looms over the upcoming Formula 1 race, threatening to disrupt the event. The glitzy city, set to host a grand prix down the iconic strip next weekend, could witness one of the largest hospitality worker strikes in US history if a contract deal isn’t reached, […]
Pirelli developing new tyres amid driver criticism
Nov.8 (GMM) Pirelli, F1’s sole tyre supplier, is developing a groundbreaking tyre that is set to debut in 2025. It’s a response to a chorus of grievances from drivers and teams concerning tyre performance, exacerbated by recent events at Interlagos. The race highlighted the problem of severe tyre degradation issues, prompting an outcry from competitors […]
Abiteboul says Red Bull dominance greater than Mercedes’
Nov.8 (GMM) Former Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul thinks Red Bull and Max Verstappen’s utter dominance of Formula 1 at present is even more impressive – and probably more lasting – than Mercedes’ similar dominance of the recent past. This season’s performance has seen Red Bull setting an exemplary standard, one that Mercedes, with their recent […]
Ferrari to extend Leclerc contract amid team struggles
Nov.8 (GMM) Ferrari is tipped to announce a 2025 contract extension for Charles Leclerc on Thursday, despite his foul-mouthed retirement from the race even before the most recent grand prix in Brazil began. The storied Italian team hinted at significant news with a cryptic social media post stating, “Something cool dropping tomorrow.” Autosprint, an Italian […]
Verstappen safeguards Dutch GP future – Ecclestone
Nov.7 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone has predicted one of the next moves in Formula 1 – a culling of several grands prix. Next year, the calendar will swell to an unprecedented 24 grands prix. In contrast, when Ecclestone was ousted as F1 CEO by new owners Liberty Media, he left behind a 20-race schedule. And the […]
Drivers not oblivious to global unrest – Russell
Nov.7 (GMM) Formula 1 drivers are not oblivious to the precarious global situation, George Russell insists. While a major exception was the social justice movement of a few years ago and even covid-19 and the outbreak of war in Ukraine, the drivers have been largely quiet about more recent global goings-on – like the new […]
Gene Haas should sell dead-last F1 team – Schumacher
Nov.7 (GMM) Gene Haas should think about selling his small Formula 1 team, according to former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher. Haas gave experienced German Nico Hulkenberg his return to the sport this year, and he has impressed. But after Brazil, the third outing for the team’s highly-anticipated ‘B’ car, the 36-year-old admitted Haas may well […]
Pundits deny Perez was impressive in Brazil
Nov.7 (GMM) Two former F1 drivers remain lukewarm about Sergio Perez’s suitability to stay at Red Bull for his 2024 contract. The team extended the Mexican’s contract to remain dominant world champion Max Verstappen’s teammate last year, taking him through to the end of 2024. Since then, however, speculation about Red Bull potentially scrapping the […]
Not betting on Vegas: F1 stars lukewarm on newest GP
Nov.7 (GMM) Formula 1’s next and penultimate stop on its long 2023 calendar is the new Las Vegas GP – but is world champion Max Verstappen looking forward to it? “A lot colder,” the Dutchman smiled when asked about the sport’s new blue-riband event that even speeds down the iconic ‘strip’. “Street circuit, new for […]
Massa hit reverse gear on Brazil GP absence
Nov.6 (GMM) Retired Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa ultimately scrapped his decision to steer clear of his home Brazilian GP. Amid his threatened legal action against the sport and the governing FIA over the ‘crashgate’ scandal in a bid to be retrospectively crowned the 2008 world champion, F1 asked the Brazilian to temporarily hang up […]
Domenicali ‘open’ to weekend format tweaks for 2024
Nov.6 (GMM) F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali admits that significant tweaks to the ‘sprint’ weekend format are likely to be made for 2024. The topic of format tweaks, potential reverse grids, sprint race prize money, a separate sprint championship and many other floated proposals will be considered by the Formula 1 Commission at its forthcoming Abu […]
Haas could be dead last again in 2024, Hulkenberg warns
Nov.6 (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg is not far away from agreeing with critics of the Haas team that the small American team’s ‘B-spec’ upgrade is a total flop. The experienced German, who returned to Formula 1 this year to be arguably the stronger of the Haas duo, has been forthright in his own criticism of the […]
Norris issues coy ‘no comment’ to Red Bull question
Nov.6 (GMM) Lando Norris gave an interesting answer to a straightforward question about his future in Formula 1. The McLaren driver was already regarded as one of the most impressive young drivers behind Max Verstappen, but given Mercedes and Ferrari’s struggle for pace lately, Norris is also quite literally Verstappen’s closest rival at present. In […]
Perez now emerging from performance slump – Marko
Nov.6 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko is relieved that Sergio Perez seems to finally be getting back in top form. Team bosses have been at pains to deny raging speculation that Red Bull intends to oust the Mexican despite his 2024 contract, but there is no doubt Perez has been struggling for form. Marko, though, admits […]