Jan.17 (GMM) The 2019 rule changes will make a “small difference” when it comes to overtaking. That is the view of Renault technical boss Nick Chester. This week, his colleague at Force India said the tweaks to the front wing […]
Ferrari admits ‘interest’ in Mick Schumacher
Jan.17 (GMM) Ferrari has confirmed its interest in Mick Schumacher. This week, multiple authoritative sources have claimed that the son of F1 legend Michael Schumacher is about to sign up with the Ferrari young driver ‘academy’. The deal is slated […]
Vettel ‘different’ in 2018 – Rivola
Jan.17 (GMM) F1 witnessed a “different” Sebastian Vettel in 2018. That is the view of Massimo Rivola, a former top Ferrari engineer who also worked with the German driver in his Toro Rosso days. Vettel looked the favourite to win […]
Lauda leaves hospital after influenza
Jan.17 (GMM) Niki Lauda has left hospital following his latest health setback. After a long period of hospitalisation and rehabilitation, the F1 legend was holidaying in Ibiza over the New Year period when he contracted influenza A. He returned to […]
Elkann denies turmoil still afoot at Ferrari
Jan.16 (GMM) Fiat Chrysler chairman John Elkann has hit back at rumours that turmoil is still afoot at Ferrari. Following the death of Sergio Marchionne in 2018, Elkann stepped up to be his replacement and Louis Camilleri installed as the […]
Bottas targets ‘best season of my career’
Jan.16 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas says his goal is to drive the season of his career. Although driving for F1’s fastest team, the Finn is under pressure. He struggled alongside Lewis Hamilton in 2018 and now Esteban Ocon is threatening to […]
Norris not worried about becoming next Vandoorne
Jan.16 (GMM) McLaren has been working hard to make changes and improve, according to new driver Lando Norris. The once-great British team had yet another poor season in 2018, and has lost Fernando Alonso to retirement. Replacing him is Carlos […]
Mercedes ‘blocked’ next Ocon move – Villeneuve
Jan.16 (GMM) His links to Mercedes are both a blessing and a curse for Esteban Ocon. That is the claim of 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve, referring to Frenchman Ocon whose F1 race career has been halted. Ocon has been […]
More Ferrari changes ‘in coming months’
Jan.16 (GMM) More changes at Ferrari could be looming in “the coming months”. That is the claim of John Elkann, who took over at the Maranello marque in the wake of Sergio Marchionne’s shock death last year. His first major […]
McLaren to race ‘very different car’ in 2019
Jan.15 (GMM) McLaren will head into the 2019 season with a “very different car”. That is the claim of team boss Zak Brown, who indicated that the once-great British team’s recent struggles may now be coming to an end. “It […]
Haas to continue Ferrari collaboration – Steiner
Jan.15 (GMM) Gunther Steiner says Haas will continue to benefit from its close collaboration with Ferrari. Last year, the small American team finished fifth overall, amid complaints that it effectively uses a Ferrari ‘clone’ single seater. But boss Steiner says […]
Arrivabene exit no surprise – Audetto
Jan.15 (GMM) A former Ferrari team manager says he is not surprised the Maranello team ousted Maurizio Arrivabene. “If you don’t win, after four years it’s difficult to remain in a leading position,” said Daniele Audetto, an experienced former F1 […]
Schumacher tipped to sign Ferrari deal
Jan.15 (GMM) Mick Schumacher could be about to sign up with Ferrari’s driver development ‘academy’. International publications including La Repubblica, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Autosprint and RTL claim the son of F1’s most successful driver could sign the deal in […]
Mercedes to use all-new engine in 2019 – report
Jan.14 (GMM) Mercedes could once again be about to pull away from its rivals in the horse power department. Last year, Ferrari closed the gap on the German team, and also Renault and Honda made progress in 2018. But La […]
Perez not worried about Lance Stroll as teammate
Jan.14 (GMM) Sergio Perez says he is not worried about becoming the number 2 driver at the team formerly known as Force India. The 28-year-old Mexican has been at the Silverstone based team since 2014. But now Lawrence Stroll has […]
F1 return now ‘long term’ goal – Sirotkin
Jan.14 (GMM) Sergey Sirotkin admits returning to formula one has become more of a “long term” goal. The Russian driver, backed by Russia’s SMP Bank, has lost his Williams race seat to Robert Kubica. Since receiving the bad news, he […]
Haas boss targets fifth place again
Jan.14 (GMM) Gunther Steiner thinks Haas can do “a good job” once again in 2019. In 2018, the new American team surprised in its second year on the grid by finishing fifth overall. And boss Steiner thinks Haas can do […]
Renault ‘attack years’ begin in 2019 – Budkowski
Jan.14 (GMM) Renault is about to begin “three years of attack”. That is the view of Marcin Budkowski, the French works team’s new executive director. Last year he caused a paddock stir when he was poached from a top FIA […]
Sources say Domenicali could return to Ferrari
Jan.14 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali could return to formula one. The Italian was ousted by Ferrari in 2014, following the great Maranello team’s failed attempts to win the title. But Ferrari has now ousted Maurizio Arrivabene and replaced him with technical […]
Formula E driver hits out at Verstappen ‘punishment’
Jan.14 (GMM) A Formula E driver has hit out at the FIA’s ‘community service’ for Max Verstappen. As punishment for shoving Esteban Ocon in Brazil last November, the FIA sentenced the Red Bull driver to unspecified community service. Dutchman Verstappen […]