Sep.1 (GMM) Lance Stroll has not denied that he had a seat fitting at Racing Point Force India’s Silverstone HQ last week. It is strongly rumoured that the Canadian will switch from Williams within this season, and possibly in time for the Singapore grand prix later this month. When asked why he was spotted at […]
Month: September 2018
Indycar test ‘not key day’ for 2019 – Alonso
Sep.1 (GMM) Fernando Alonso will test an Indycar next week, it emerged at Monza. The 2005 and 2006 world champion has announced he is quitting formula one at the end of the year, and is hotly tipped to switch to Indycar full-time. “Yes, Alonso will test with Andretti,” McLaren boss Zak Brown, who is considering […]
Kvyat in frame for 2019 return – Horner
Sep.1 (GMM) Daniil Kvyat is back in the running for a seat at Toro Rosso. With Pierre Gasly moving to Red Bull Racing, the energy drink company is looking for a replacement but is so far unable to secure a super license for preferred successor Dan Ticktum. Last week, rumours emerged that former Red Bull […]
Ferrari ‘needs time’ for Raikkonen decision
Sep.1 (GMM) New Ferrari president Louis Camilleri says he is not ready to confirm Kimi Raikkonen for 2019. This weekend is Camilleri’s first Italian grand prix as the chief of the Maranello company, following the death of Sergio Marchionne. “We have a different style, but I miss him a lot. He was extraordinary, ambitious and […]
F1 should scrap ‘dangerous’ DRS – Sainz
Sep.1 (GMM) Carlos Sainz thinks F1 should consider scrapping the overtaking innovation DRS. Sauber driver Marcus Ericsson escaped unhurt from a massive crash during practice at Monza on Friday, and the cause was found to be a faulty DRS flap. “I’m glad Marcus is fine,” Renault driver Sainz said. “DRS is an artificial and dangerous […]
Lauda ‘much better’ – boss
Sep.1 (GMM) Niki Lauda is feeling “much better”. That is the news from Michael O’Leary, boss of the airline Ryanair which is in collaboration with the F1 legend’s own airline. A month ago, 69-year-old Lauda had a lung transplant and has been missing from his role as Mercedes team chairman at grands prix ever since. […]
Mercedes helps save German GP
Sep.1 (GMM) Germany’s grand prix has been saved by Mercedes. In the Monza paddock, a preliminary 21 race calendar for 2019 emerged featuring a race at Hockenheim. It is believed Mercedes played a big role in saving the race, thanks to a EUR 3 million sponsorship. “The race this year spoke of the enthusiasm for […]
Michelin says no but Hankook eyeing F1 in 2020
Sep.1 (GMM) Michelin has ruled out bidding to return to formula one in 2020. The FIA has put out a tender, but it will require the successful applicant to build current-spec tyres in 2020 before switching to low profile 18-inch wheels the year after. In a statement, the French company said it is concerned about […]