Nov.1 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s manager has denied the controversial young Dutchman will interfere with the outcome of the world championship. The 19-year-old incurred the wrath not only of Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, but also Mercedes chiefs Toto Wolff and Niki Lauda, after clashing wheels with Nico Rosberg in Mexico. Lauda called it “unacceptable”. “His head has […]
Month: November 2016
Ocon signs Force India deal – report
Nov.1 (GMM) Esteban Ocon has signed a deal to switch from Manor to Force India for 2017. That is the claim of a Spanish publication Formula Rapida, amid a multitude of similar reports in the wake of the weekend’s Mexican grand prix. Force India is looking for a replacement for the Renault-bound Nico Hulkenberg, and […]
Brawn signs deal to replace Ecclestone – report
Nov.1 (GMM) Ross Brawn has already signed a contract to become F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone’s successor. That is the claim this week of Auto Bild Motorsport, in the wake of reports confirming that the former Ferrari and Mercedes chief is interested in returning to the sport. “For sure, trying to help F1 become a better […]
Vettel ‘excused himself’ to Whiting – Arrivabene
Nov.1 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel apologised to Charlie Whiting after twice telling the high-ranking F1 official to “f— off” during Sunday’s Mexican GP. The quadruple world champion even called Max Versappen a “c—” on the radio and lost his podium finish for breaking the new ‘Verstappen rule’ in his dice with Daniel Ricciardo. It has led […]
Renault admits it wanted Sainz for 2017
Nov.1 (GMM) Renault has admitted for the first time that it tried and failed to secure Carlos Sainz for 2017 and beyond. It is an open paddock secret that the French works team made a move for the Spaniard, apparently even offering to ease the price of its engine deals with Red Bull if the […]