Oct.24 (GMM) Red Bull and the FIA have reportedly reached an agreement over the penalty for the 2021 budget cap breach – but it won’t be revealed for now. In Austin, team boss Christian Horner had warned that without a positive outcome to talks with F1’s governing body, the saga could rage on in an […]
Red Bull ‘absolutely’ deserves 2022 titles – Wolff
Oct.24 (GMM) Toto Wolff admits that Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s world title wins in 2022 are “absolutely deserved”. As the uncertainty and anger surrounding Red Bull’s budget cap breach continues, Red Bull paid ultimate tribute to the death of late founder Dietrich Mateschitz on Sunday by sewing up the first constructors’ title win since […]
FIA rules ‘provocative’ Mercedes wing illegal
Oct.23 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton is disappointed that Mercedes’ final upgrade package of 2022 did not deliver the expected performance boost. Although Red Bull and Ferrari were clearly superior in 2022, the reigning constructors’ champions touched down in Austin with a significant package of upgrades. The Mercedes package included a new floor, key weight savings, and […]
‘Everyone’ involved in Brad Pitt’s F1 film
Oct.23 (GMM) All teams and drivers will get involved in a feature film about Formula 1 involving Hollywood icon Brad Pitt. “It’s exciting because all the teams will be involved,” said F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, speaking in Austin where 58-year-old Pitt is a prominent guest at the US GP. “Drivers also – everyone,” he added. […]
Red Bull no ‘victim’ in cheating scandal – Wolff
Oct.23 (GMM) Toto Wolff has mocked and slammed Christian Horner for playing the “victim” in the raging budget cap scandal. Although penalties are yet to be set, Red Bull’s 2021 budget overspend is such a hot topic in the Austin paddock that Max Verstappen was showered with chants of “cheater” at a fan event. “This […]
Steiner wonders why Ricciardo ‘doesn’t want to race’
Oct.23 (GMM) Gunther Steiner says he isn’t sure why Daniel Ricciardo would choose a reserve role over a full-time Formula 1 race seat for 2023. As it became clear that the 33-year-old Australian was losing his place at McLaren, Haas boss Steiner revealed that he sent a “text” to Ricciardo in September. Nothing came of […]
Mateschitz wants Red Bull, F1 to ‘keep going’ – Marko
Oct.23 (GMM) The Formula 1 paddock in Austin is mourning the news from Austria about the death of Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz. Austria’s richest billionaire, and the owner of two Formula 1 teams, has died after a long period of illness. “Apparently it was pancreatic cancer,” revealed Roger Benoit, the veteran Swiss journalist for […]
Williams intends to sign Sargeant for 2023
Oct.23 (GMM) Williams will complete its 2023 driver lineup with American rookie Logan Sargeant – but only if he can secure a mandatory Formula 1 super license. Team boss Jost Capito said the 21-year-old did what was “expected” of him in Friday free practice in Austin to team up with Alex Albon next year. “We […]
Uncle Ralf slams Schumacher’s ‘Netflix’ boss
Oct.22 (GMM) Mick Schumacher’s uncle has slammed Haas boss Gunther Steiner and team boss Gene Haas as the uncertainty about the 23-year-old German’s 2023 seat lingers on. Nico Hulkenberg is believed to be close to signing to replace Schumacher next year, while another candidate – Ferrari’s Antonio Giovinazzi – drove the Haas in Friday practice […]
Reserve role ‘out of the question’ – Vettel
Oct.22 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel says staying in Formula 1 as a reserve driver is “out of the question”. Although Haas boss Gunther Steiner has invited out-of-work McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo to call him, the 33-year-old Australian appears destined to sit out 2023 as Mercedes’ new reserve. “You’ll see me around,” Ricciardo said in Austin when […]
F1 needs ‘solution’ to wet weather visibility
Oct.22 (GMM) Two Formula 1 drivers say the new ‘ground effect’ aerodynamic era has triggered an unexpected problem. The new rules were designed to make the racing closer and the cars easier to overtake, but an unintended side-effect became very clear recently at Suzuka. “We have to find a solution,” Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc told the […]
‘More hours’ ahead for budget cap delay – Marko
Oct.22 (GMM) Red Bull has called off a scheduled team press conference that could have spelled an end to the current uncertainty surrounding the budget cap breach. Instead, team boss Christian Horner was seen in meetings at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and the governing body’s controversial […]
Hamilton tells Formula 1 to bail-out W Series
Oct.22 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has called on Formula 1 to rescue the embattled ‘W Series’. The all-female series, won since 2019 by 24-year-old Jamie Chadwick, should have been supporting the US GP this weekend but has wrapped up early for financial reasons. Seven time world champion Hamilton thinks the FIA and Formula 1 should “100 […]
Formula 1 ousts another race director
Oct.22 (GMM) Formula 1 has ousted yet another race director. After the highly controversial 2021 championship finale in Abu Dhabi, the sport’s full-time race director Michael Masi lost his job. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is still furious. “Human error – or an error human,” the Austrian said when asked about the decisions surrounding the decisive […]
FIA confirms F1 door still open for Porsche
Oct.21 (GMM) Formula 1 has left the door open to Porsche, despite a deadline for manufacturers to sign up for the new engine rules in 2026 having now passed. We reported earlier this month that, following the collapse of the Red Bull-Porsche talks, the VW-owned German carmaker only had days to follow Audi into the […]
Reports of Indycar move ‘completely false’ – Latifi
Oct.21 (GMM) Nicholas Latifi has slammed the “poor journalism” that this week predicted a move from Formula 1 to Indycar for 2023. The Canadian has been ousted by Williams after three seasons, with his likely successor – American Logan Sargeant – rumoured to be announced in Austin this weekend. “Follow the news on Saturday,” team […]
Norris admits Red Bull talks
Oct.21 (GMM) Lando Norris has admitted he had talks with Red Bull before committing to McLaren with a reported $90 million deal that will run through 2025. The 22-year-old is one of the hottest young talents on the grid today, and in Austin he didn’t hide that he was approached by Red Bull before the […]
Haas sponsor won’t push for Schumacher seat
Oct.21 (GMM) Haas looks set to keep its current basic team colours in 2023 despite signing a new title sponsor for 2023 and beyond – a Texas-based payment transfer company Moneygram. “Their colours are white and red,” grinned team boss Gunther Steiner. “Just like ours. “Moneygram will allow us to invest more and hit the […]
All F1 champions win in ‘grey areas’ – Alonso
Oct.21 (GMM) All Formula 1 champions operate in “grey areas” of the regulations, according to two-time drivers’ title winner Fernando Alonso. He was speaking in the Austin paddock amid the budget cap scandal, in which Red Bull has reportedly now been offered a penalty deal by the FIA after being found in minor breach for […]
Steiner calls for budget cap breach ‘consequences’
Oct.20 (GMM) There “must be consequences” for Red Bull after the dominant Formula 1 team was found to have breached the 2021 budget cap. In Austin this weekend, a major talking point will be the likely penalties, which according to the FIA are “currently” being discussed behind closed doors. This week, it emerged that McLaren […]