Mar.29 (GMM) Even rules for significantly faster F1 cars in 2017 will not change Adrian Newey’s 50 per cent focus on the sport. That is the news of Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, even though he confirms that the […]
Month: March 2016
Dane backs Magnussen after Palmer defeat
Mar.29 (GMM) A countryman of F1 returnee Kevin Magnussen has defended the Dane’s performance at the recent Australian grand prix. Jolyon Palmer, a rookie and Magnussen’s teammate at Renault, has been quoted as saying out-qualifying and then beating the former […]
Letter not just about qualifying – Wurz
Mar.29 (GMM) Alex Wurz insists the dissenting letter written on behalf of the current F1 drivers is not a mere reaction to the qualifying format debacle. Through the Wurz-led Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA), the drivers hit out at the […]
Wolff slams decision to keep ‘musical chairs’
Mar.29 (GMM) Toto Wolff has slammed the decision to keep the highly controversial ‘musical chairs’ qualifying format in place for Bahrain. After the system’s farcical debut in Melbourne, team bosses got together on Sunday before the season-opening race and agreed […]
FIA eyes Alonso’s broken seat after crash
Mar.29 (GMM) The FIA has launched an investigation into Fernando Alonso’s spectacular Melbourne crash, with insiders saying the Spaniard was lucky to survive. Reports including one in the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reveal the governing body’s probe follows revelations […]
F1 could hit reverse on faster cars
Mar.29 (GMM) F1 could be about to hit reverse on its move to speed up the cars for 2017. According to Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport, April 30 is the date on which the sport is tipped to approve technical […]
No surprise Alonso ‘aching’ after crash – doctor
Mar.28 (GMM) It is no surprise Fernando Alonso endured a tough week in the wake of his terrifying Melbourne crash. That is the claim of Jurgen Lindemann, an FIA doctor who said the Spaniard was in fact lucky to leave […]
Ecclestone coy over Monza’s F1 future
Mar.28 (GMM) The saga over the future of historic Monza’s grand prix continues, with Bernie Ecclestone making conflicting comments regarding its chances. After reports suggested talks between the Italians and the F1 supremo have broken down, Ecclestone told La Gazzetta […]
Verstappen can be free agent for 2017 – report
Mar.28 (GMM) Just as details of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull deal emerge, the Dutchman has thrown some praise in the direction of Ferrari number 1 Sebastian Vettel. Writing for the authoritative La Gazzetta dello Sport, Luigi Perna suggested that a […]
F1 must restore ‘credibility’ – Villeneuve
Mar.26 (GMM) F1 must return to its glorious roots or risk collapsing, according to 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve. The French Canadian is just the latest in a long line of insiders, experts and pundits who are exasperated at the […]
‘Musical chairs’ stays in place for Bahrain
Mar.25 (GMM) The controversial and unpopular ‘musical chairs’ qualifying format will decide the grid for next weekend’s Bahrain grand prix. That is despite the fact the new concept, featuring 90-second countdown eliminations, was widely declared an unmitigated failure on debut […]
As Britain switches, Wurz worried about F1’s pay-TV future
Mar.24 (GMM) F1 needs to adapt to the changing shape of the world and media. That is the view of Alex Wurz, who on the same day as the release of the GPDA’s controversial open letter on the state of […]
Verstappen says no feud with Sainz
Mar.24 (GMM) Max Verstappen has played down claims his rivalry with teammate Carlos Sainz has turned into a feud. The Dutchman was furious at the Australian grand prix, launching foul-mouthed tirades on the radio after getting stuck behind the sister […]
Schumacher was right about Vettel – Clear
Mar.24 (GMM) Michael Schumacher was “absolutely right” to have urged Ferrari to sign up Sebastian Vettel for the future. Well-known F1 engineer Jock Clear has returned from a year of ‘gardening leave’ to take up a leading position at Ferrari, […]
Bahrain qualifying could be ‘musical chairs’ hybrid
Mar.24 (GMM) F1 is heading into its second consecutive grand prix of 2016 amid looming uncertainty about the qualifying format. In Melbourne, the to-ing and fro-ing about the new ‘musical chairs’ format culminated in the farcical session on Saturday, and […]
F1 drivers say governance threatens sport’s future
Mar.24 (GMM) F1 drivers have caused a stir by criticising the governance of the sport. An open letter published by the normally safety-oriented Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) was described by some media on Wednesday as being an “extraordinary revolt” […]
Ecclestone agrees with drivers over governance
Mar.24 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday joined forces with F1 drivers who are complaining about the governance of the sport. Sections of the media had interpreted the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association’s rare letter this week as a scathing attack on […]
Lauda denies Mercedes still sandbagging
Mar.24 (GMM) Niki Lauda has hit back at claims Mercedes is still sandbagging, one race into its 2016 championship campaign. It was rumoured the dominant champions of 2014 and 2015 held fire on its full performance potential over the winter, […]
Renault not giving up on 2016 – Vasseur
Mar.24 (GMM) Renault has not given up on the 2016 season, team boss Frederic Vasseur insists. After the eleventh-hour takeover of Lotus, it had been reported that the French carmaker will quickly turn its attention to making a new car […]
Williams-Honda rumours played down
Mar.24 (GMM) Rumours Williams could be set to switch to customer Honda power for 2017 have been denied. After a woeful 2015, Honda has made a step forward with its exclusive works partner McLaren this year, new director Yusuke Hasegawa […]