Nov.13 (GMM) A former Formula 1 driver sees a link between a major recent development at Mercedes and Mick Schumacher’s likely move to Le Mans-style racing. Some pundits have linked Mercedes’ failed ‘no sidepods’ car concept of 2022 and 2023 with the departure of technical chief Mike Elliott. Team boss Toto Wolff denies it. “We […]
Cadillac will not jump ship to another F1 team
Nov.10 (GMM) General Motors has ruled out making the switch from hopeful eleventh Formula 1 entry Andretti to an existing team. Late in October, Associated Press sports writer Jenna Fryer cited three insiders who confirmed that F1 bosses “asked General Motors if it would partner with someone other than Andretti”. Andretti, in alliance with iconic […]
Italy wants two F1 races on calendar through 2030
Nov.10 (GMM) Italy’s motor racing chief says the country is on track to keep both of its Formula 1 races on the annual calendar for “another five years”. Angelo Sticchi Damiani, president of the Italian automobile club Aci, has revealed to La Gazzetta dello Sport that outline agreements for both Monza and Imola are in […]
McLaren upgrades making drivers look good – Albon
Nov.10 (GMM) Alex Albon says it’s so difficult for a driver in the lower half of the grid to make his mark in Formula 1. In actual fact, the British-born Thai driver has managed to rebuild his reputation at Williams after being replaced as Max Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate for poor performances. But it does […]
Verstappen dominance ‘the biggest risk to F1’
Nov.10 (GMM) Max Verstappen admits he could be in the running to match the achievements of the most successful drivers in Formula 1 history. The 26-year-old Dutchman’s performance this season for his third consecutive drivers’ title was nothing short of imperious – and arguably monotonous. “The fact that even the most ardent fans of Max […]
F1 stewards seek end to ‘track limits’ saga
Nov.10 (GMM) Formula 1 stewards have ruled that the controversial and often farcical ‘track limits’ issue needs to be solved. It comes after the governing FIA rejected Haas’ request for a revision to the US GP results, with the American team having compiled a lengthy dossier of track limits violations that went unnoticed and unpunished […]
Sprints with triple header ‘very difficult’ – Krack
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 […]
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 […]