Jul.2 (GMM) Charles Leclerc admits he is currently “nowhere” at the wheel of his Ferrari. In the ‘sprint shootout’ qualifying session, the Ferrari driver qualified just behind his teammate Carlos Sainz on the third row of the grid. But while Sainz then raced to the podium behind the Red Bulls, Leclerc sank to a points-less […]
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Perez guilty of poor ‘teamwork’ – Marko
Jul.2 (GMM) Sergio Perez was guilty of poor “teamwork” in Saturday’s Austrian GP sprint race, according to Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko. Boss Christian Horner went into the team’s home race at the Red Bull Ring fending off speculation that Perez’s recent form would ultimately lead to his ousting. “Everyone is completely behind him,” Horner […]
F1 teams say Bridgestone ‘late’ to prepare for 2025
Jul.1 (GMM) It may be too late for Bridgestone to enter Formula 1 for 2025. Although the Japanese manufacturer has been coy about the story, it is believed the FIA has rubber-stamped Bridgestone’s technical application to bid for the 2025-2027 official tyre contract. Commercial negotiations are said to now be taking place so that F1 […]
2024 car should be Mercedes’ priority now – Hamilton
Jul.1 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton thinks Mercedes should consider switching its full focus to next year’s car. Although the seven time world champion is yet to agree a new contract with the German marque, it is clear he intends to stay. “Of course I want to develop the car as much as possible this season,” he […]
Marko wants ‘solution’ for track limits ‘farce’
Jul.1 (GMM) Red Bull will help find a “solution” for the “farce” of repeated track limits violations at the Austrian GP. 47 laptimes were deleted by the FIA on qualifying day at the Red Bull Ring on Saturday. “My teammate had 22 track limit infringements in free practice,” Formula 3 driver Sophia Florsch told Sky […]
Alonso simply ‘faster than me’ – Stroll
Jul.1 (GMM) Lance Stroll admits Fernando Alonso is simply “quicker than me” at the wheel of an Aston Martin. Indeed, while the almost-42-year-old Spaniard was outqualified by Stroll in Austria, Alonso has clearly dominated after switching from Alpine last year. “Fernando is not better than last season – he is just as strong as before,” […]
New sponsor to name Alpha Tauri in 2024
Jul.1 (GMM) Owner Red Bull could lift the lid on Alpha Tauri’s new team name ahead of the forthcoming British GP. Having disappointed in recent years, the Faenza based team is getting closer to parent outfit Red Bull Racing for 2024 – with Dr Helmut Marko revealing days ago that “a new sponsor and a […]
Ricciardo on pole to replace Nyck de Vries
Jul.1 (GMM) Daniel Ricciardo has moved into pole position to return to Formula 1 – and perhaps as soon as this season. Struggling Alpha Tauri rookie Nyck de Vries is understood to have been given only another two or three grands prix to prove he deserves the seat. And in Austria, the Dutchman qualified dead […]
F1 project dealt blow with Audi CEO exit
Jun.30 (GMM) Audi’s Formula 1 preparations for 2026 have been dealt a potential blow. Volkswagen, the German carmaker’s parent, has confirmed the looming departure of Audi CEO Marcus Duesmann, who has been a central figure in Audi’s preparations to team up with Sauber for the 2026 F1 foray. He will be replaced by what Forbes […]
Verstappen hits back at Hamilton rule proposal
Jun.30 (GMM) Max Verstappen has scoffed at Lewis Hamilton’s proposed solution for ending the dominance of single Formula 1 teams. Mercedes’ Hamilton told reporters in Austria that the FIA should consider banning work on next year’s cars until at least August 1. “It needs to change because that’s why you have dominance for so long,” […]
F1 drivers eye single-lap qualifying revival
Jun.30 (GMM) Formula 1 drivers may recommend a major change to the qualifying format for shorter circuits like the Red Bull Ring. Grand Prix Drivers’ Association director George Russell on Thursday said it’s a good thing that the FIA has agreed to meet with the drivers this weekend in Austria. “I think it’s important that […]
Ferrari rivals upset about testing ‘cheat’ – reports
Jun.30 (GMM) Some of Ferrari’s Formula 1 rivals are reportedly upset with the Maranello based team. According to Auto Motor und Sport (Germany) and the Swiss newspaper Blick, the unnamed rival teams are unhappy that Ferrari arguably abused the rules to test recent car upgrades. One update was run during Pirelli’s post-Spanish GP tyre test, […]
Contract talks ‘gradually’ beginning now – Leclerc
Jun.30 (GMM) Charles Leclerc has revealed that contract talks with Ferrari are now in their early stages. Team boss Frederic Vasseur said mere days ago that talks with his drivers will not begin until at least later in the summer, because with 18 months to go it would only be a “distraction” now. However, Leclerc […]
Albon plays down Red Bull return rumours
Jun.30 (GMM) Alex Albon has played down wild rumours suggesting he is in the running to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull next year. Last time out in Canada, only Albon’s Williams was fitted with an impressive car upgrade – but it appears as though it was a big step forwards. Team boss James Vowles, […]
Tsunoda in dark over Alpha Tauri name change
Jun.30 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda says he’s in the dark about Alpha Tauri’s impending name change for 2024. Team owner Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko revealed this week that Alpha Tauri will form a closer alliance with the premier team from next year – including new sponsors and a new name. “The results of the last […]
De Vries must improve F1 form ‘now’ – Marko
Jun.30 (GMM) Team owner Red Bull is still “closely” assessing the mediocre form so far of Alpha Tauri rookie Nyck de Vries. It is clear the 28-year-old Dutchman is at risk of losing his race seat, after Dr Helmut Marko admitted Red Bull boss Christian Horner was right about de Vries perhaps not being good […]
Verstappen’s father confirms early Mercedes talks
Jun.29 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s father has admitted they once flirted with the idea of signing up with Mercedes instead of Red Bull. When Max was just 16 and turning heads in Formula 3, the teenager and his co-managers – father Jos and Raymond Vermeulen – received an invitation to meet up with Toto Wolff. Wolff, […]
Driver contract talk ‘a distraction’ – Vasseur
Jun.29 (GMM) It’s still too early to be thinking about Ferrari’s driver lineup for 2025. That is the view of new team boss Frederic Vasseur, even though the contracts held by current stars Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz expire at the end of next year. “There are 18 months left before the deadline,” the Frenchman […]
Palou admits eyeing F1 seat for 2024
Jun.29 (GMM) Alex Palou admits he is trying to prove “to Formula 1” that he deserves a shot at the pinnacle of motorsport. Currently, although already connected with McLaren’s F1 team, the 26-year-old is dominating in Indycar – having already won that title for the first time in 2021. According to one of his rivals, […]
Berger admits to ‘talks’ with Ferrari
Jun.29 (GMM) Gerhard Berger admits he had “talks” with Ferrari about helping his former team Ferrari out of its current slump. The F1 legend spent two stints at the Maranello marque in the 80s and 90s, and subsequently went on to lead BMW in Formula 1 and co-own the Toro Rosso team. Most recently he […]