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 […]
Arrivabene linked with Sauber role
Jan.11 (GMM) Kimi Raikkonen thinks Sauber can do “great things” from 2019. The Swiss team took a big step forward last year with its up-to-date Ferrari engine, leadership by Frederic Vasseur, and backing by the Fiat brand Alfa Romeo. And […]
Wehrlein admits to Ferrari ‘talks’
Jan.11 (GMM) Pascal Wehrlein has admitted to having “talks” with Ferrari. Reports suggest the former Manor and Sauber driver, who recently split with Mercedes and is now a Formula E driver, will work in Ferrari’s simulator in 2019. “The situation […]
Vettel will struggle to beat Leclerc – Rosberg
Jan.11 (GMM) Charles Leclerc’s arrival at Ferrari will be one of the most fascinating aspects of the 2019 season. That is the view of 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg, referring to the fact that Sebastian Vettel will be joined at […]
Arrivabene axed to keep technical boss – Piero Ferrari
Jan.11 (GMM) Ferrari had to oust Maurizio Arrivabene to ensure that Mattia Binotto stays with the great Maranello team. That is what Piero Ferrari, the only living son of founder Enzo Ferrari, has hinted in the pages of Italy’s La […]
Rookie Norris backs changes at McLaren
Jan.11 (GMM) Lando Norris has backed the changes that McLaren hopes will put the once-great British team back on track in 2019. McLaren had a dire season in 2018 but heads into this year with a new driver lineup in […]
Ocon determined to race again in 2020
Jan.10 (GMM) Esteban Ocon says he is determined to return to racing in 2020. Despite his talent and his strong form in 2018, the Frenchman has lost his place at Racing Point Force India to Lance Stroll, the son of […]
Rivola hopes Leclerc given chance to win
Jan.10 (GMM) Massimo Rivola thinks Ferrari will give Charles Leclerc a fair chance to win the 2019 world championship. Many insiders think highly rated youngster Leclerc, who is replacing Kimi Raikkonen at the great Italian team this year, can give […]