Feb.2 (GMM) Niki Lauda has slammed Liberty Media’s decision to ban grid girls. The F1 legend and Mercedes team chairman told Austria’s Der Standard newspaper that the move is “completely incomprehensible”. “How dumb can someone be? Women have emancipated themselves and do very well at it,” he said. “So this is a decision against women.” […]
Month: February 2018
F1 drivers to wear biometric glove in 2018
Feb.1 (GMM) F1 drivers will wear a ‘biometric glove’ in 2018. Late last year, we reported that the glove developed by the FIA will include a 3mm sensor that feeds lifesaving data to the medical team to help in the event of a serious crash. Now, Germany’s Sport Bild reports that the glove will be […]
WEC eyeing calendar tweak for Alonso
Feb.1 (GMM) The world endurance sports car championship is reportedly considering changing the date of a key race so that Fernando Alonso can take part. This week, McLaren announced that Alonso will contest not only Le Mans, but also the full 2018 WEC race calendar — with the exception of Fuji as it clashes with […]
Haas drivers exchange compliments
Feb.1 (GMM) Haas’ two F1 drivers are exchanging compliments ahead of the 2018 season. Late last year, Romain Grosjean said his relationship with Kevin Magnussen is “the best I’ve had with a teammate”. Speaking to France’s Auto Hebdo, Dane Magnussen has now replied: “I appreciate the compliment. “Romain is also a very strong driver. I […]