Apr.23 (GMM) Renault is on the right path to having “one of the best engines” on the grid. That is the view of the French works team’s famous advisor Alain Prost, even though Renault has started 2019 with high-profile reliability […]
Verstappen has right approach in 2019 – Marko
Apr.23 (GMM) Max Verstappen is being patient as Red Bull-Honda ramps up in 2019. Rumours that the Dutch driver is in talks about a switch to Mercedes have been denied by all sides. Rather, Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko says […]
Raikkonen took beer sponsor to Alfa Romeo
Apr.23 (GMM) Kimi Raikkonen took a personal sponsor with him to Alfa Romeo. Until last year, the Thai beer Singha appeared on the Ferrari livery. It was not widely known that it was Finn Raikkonen’s personal sponsor. The brand now […]
Gasly ‘too aggressive’ with Red Bull car
Apr.23 (GMM) Pierre Gasly says he has identified how to change his driving style for the rest of the 2019 season. Gasly stepped up from Toro Rosso this year to replace Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull, but so far has […]
Leclerc ‘calm’ amid Ferrari rumblings – Danner
Apr.23 (GMM) Charles Leclerc is “calm” even though he is making big waves at Ferrari. That is the view of former F1 driver Christian Danner, referring to how Leclerc is being backed by the Italian press as the Ferrari number […]
Marko happy with rookie Albon
Apr.23 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says he is more than happy with new Toro Rosso driver Alexander Albon. Thai-British driver Albon was surprisingly drafted into the junior team following Pierre Gasly’s promotion to Red Bull Racing. “For me, Alexander is […]
Magnussen sponsor affected by Sri Lanka attacks
Apr.23 (GMM) A sponsor involved in formula one is grieving the loss of three of his children after the Easter terror attacks in Sri Lanka. On social media, Danish driver Kevin Magnussen paid tribute to three of billionaire Anders Holch […]
Horner does not ‘suspect’ Ferrari cheating
Apr.23 (GMM) Christian Horner says Red Bull is not accusing Ferrari of cheating. With Ferrari so fast on the straights this year, the Red Bull boss recently revealed that the Shell fuel being used by the Italian team in 2018 […]
Russian company denies buying Williams
Apr.23 (GMM) Reports that Williams could be acquired by a Russian billionaire’s company have been denied. Last week, we reported that amid the British team’s performance and financial crisis, Dmitry Mazepin is interested in buying it. His 19-year-old son Nikita […]
Three teams to test 18-inch tyres for Pirelli
Apr.23 (GMM) Three teams have emerged as the favourites to provide cars so that Pirelli can begin on-track testing for the 18-inch tyres for 2021. “If everything goes to plan, the first tests with the new tyres will take place […]
Opinions split over ‘Q4’ qualifying idea
Apr.18 (GMM) Opinions are divided over whether F1 should tweak its qualifying format for 2020. It is believed Liberty Media wants to add a fourth qualifying segment – ‘Q4’ – to the current knockout-style format. However, some have raised doubts […]
Russian billionaire eyes Williams buyout
Apr.18 (GMM) A Russian billionaire could buy Williams. The once-great British team is in a desperate performance crisis, but multiple authoritative outlets are now reporting that Dmitry Mazepin is interested in buying it. Earlier, we reported that Mazepin’s 19-year-old son […]
Malaysia could return to F1 calendar in 2022
Apr.18 (GMM) Malaysia could be set to revive its grand prix for 2022. Arguing that it is no longer good value for money, the government pulled the plug on the Sepang race after 2017. “Cost too high, returns limited,” said […]
Vasseur wants ‘podiums’ for Alfa Romeo
Apr.18 (GMM) Frederic Vasseur is targeting “podiums” for Alfa Romeo. After the Italian brand linked up with Sauber, the Hinwil based team’s boss said he is aware of the successful history of Alfa Romeo in F1. “It’s difficult to feel, […]
‘No reason’ to sign Verstappen – Wolff
Apr.18 (GMM) Max Verstappen insists he is happy at Red Bull-Honda. In recent days, rumours have been swirling that the Dutch driver is in talks with Mercedes’ Toto Wolff. Verstappen, his father Jos, and now Wolff have denied it. “When […]
Ferrari not interested in Formula E – Agag
Apr.18 (GMM) Formula E boss Alejandro Agag thinks it is possible there will be “a cooperation” between the electric series and F1 in the future. Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone recently warned that the city-based Formula E series could pose […]
Top three teams ‘unreachable’ for Renault – Prost
Apr.17 (GMM) Alain Prost has conceded that top three teams Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull are “unreachable” for Renault this year. The F1 legend is an advisor to the French works team, which had targeted getting closer to the top […]
Bratches admits China could get second F1 race
Apr.17 (GMM) F1’s owner Liberty Media has admitted it could add a second race in China to the calendar. In Shanghai last weekend for the third race of 2019, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said: “Why not go to Hong Kong […]
Mercedes beating Ferrari ‘nothing new’ – Briatore
Apr.17 (GMM) Flavio Briatore is not surprised that Ferrari is struggling to beat Mercedes in 2019. The Maranello team began the year with many believing it has the fastest car, but so far it is Mercedes with three consecutive one-twos. […]
Ferrari working on rear wing fix – Binotto
Apr.17 (GMM) Ferrari is already working to fix the issues that have dropped the Italian team behind Mercedes in 2019. After early signs of promise, Ferrari has been beaten to 1-2 finishes by the reigning champions in all three races […]