Dec.4 (GMM) Michelin has ruled out returning to formula one for now. Having supplied F1 teams in the past, the French marque briefly considered returning to the grid more recently. But boss Pascal Couasnon says a F1 return is currently ruled out. “We are not going to participate in a series where there is no […]
Month: December 2017
Hamilton rules out Alonso as teammate
Dec.4 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton says he will never again be paired with a driver like Fernando Alonso. The Briton made his F1 debut over a decade ago alongside then reigning world champion Alonso at McLaren. “That will never happen,” he told Stuttgarter Zeitung about the prospect of teaming up with Alonso again. “Toto (Wolff) understands […]
Hamilton rules out Ferrari switch
Dec.4 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has ruled out a move to Ferrari. The quadruple world champion’s Mercedes contract runs out at the end of next year. “I cannot imagine moving to Ferrari and I do not think that will change,” he told Stuttgarter Zeitung newspaper. Indeed, it is believed Hamilton is in talks with Mercedes about […]
No ‘triple header’ races after 2018 – Brawn
Dec.1 (GMM) Ross Brawn says F1 wants to avoid organising ‘triple header’ races in future. Mid next year, during its first-ever 21 race calendar, the schedule will for the first time feature three races on consecutive weekends — France, Austria and Britain. F1 sporting boss Ross Brawn admitted it will be hard for F1’s travelling […]
F1 chiefs scout race locations in Miami – report
Dec.1 (GMM) Miami is emerging as a likely destination of a second US grand prix in the near future. With Liberty Media now owning F1’s commercial rights, the coastal city in Florida has been mentioned as a potential venue of a street race by the likes of Chase Carey and Ross Brawn. Now, the local […]
Todt ‘forgives’ Vettel for Baku incident
Dec.1 (GMM) FIA president Jean Todt says he “forgives” Sebastian Vettel for his actions this year in Baku. In the heat of their 2017 title battle, the Ferrari driver pulled alongside Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton during a safety car period in Azerbaijan and deliberately crashed into him. But Todt says it’s important to move on. “You […]
New tyres to help F1 car designers – Isola
Dec.1 (GMM) Pirelli’s softer new tyres for 2018 will open up new car design possibilities for F1 teams. That is the claim of Mario Isola, the Italian tyre supplier’s F1 chief. This week, top drivers gave a thumbs up to Pirelli’s all-new ‘hyper soft’ tyre for 2018, with next year’s compounds also being softer across […]
Hamilton could quit ‘at any time’ – Surer
Dec.1 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton will quit formula one when his “private life” becomes more important to him. That is the claim of former F1 driver Marc Surer, following the reigning world champion’s latest claims about potentially quitting the sport. Hamilton’s latest comments could be because he is reportedly negotiating a lucrative new deal with Mercedes […]
Mallya fears death in Indian jail
Dec.1 (GMM) Vijay Mallya says he fears being murdered if he is put in an Indian jail. Over a corruption case, the Indian government wants to extradite the Force India team owner and boss from Britain. And the Times of India reports that Mallya is arguing to a London court that he fears being murdered, […]
Sirotkin admits wanting Williams race seat
Dec.1 (GMM) Sergey Sirotkin has admitted he is hoping Williams picks him instead of Robert Kubica to drive for the British team in 2018. Although Kubica is the hot candidate, and other drivers are still in the running, Russian Sirotkin actually got a test in the 2017 car this week in Abu Dhabi. “I want […]