May 2 (GMM) Barcelona has not yet been locked out of the 2020 F1 calendar. This week, reports suggested that with Zandvoort set to host a race next year, the new Dutch GP could actually replace Spain. Indeed, Barcelona’s contract runs out this year, and the negotiations with Liberty Media were believed to be fraught. […]
Month: May 2019
Senna could have been Brazilian president – Boutsen
May 2 (GMM) Former F1 driver Thierry Boutsen thinks Ayrton Senna could have gone on to become president of Brazil. This week, the worlds of Formula 1 and sport more generally are marking the 25th anniversary of the Brazilian legend’s death at Imola in 1994. One of Senna’s best friends in the paddock was Boutsen. […]
No ‘Q4’ qualifying in 2020
May 2 (GMM) The ‘Q4’ qualifying format proposal for 2020 has been scrapped. Earlier, we reported that authorities were considering adding a fourth segment to the current ‘knockout’-style session. Concerns were raised about whether the teams could cope with the extra segment with their existing allocation of Pirelli tyres per race weekend. “There is a […]
Mercedes denies ‘deceiving’ with practice pace
May 1 (GMM) Both Ferrari and Mercedes have urged F1 fans to take little notice of the results of practice sessions. In Baku, it appeared that Ferrari had once again gotten the upper hand in 2019, only for Mercedes to cruise to a 1-2 in both qualifying and the race. One theory is that Mercedes […]
Webber worried for Ricciardo’s F1 career
May 1 (GMM) Daniel Ricciardo’s career is at risk of losing momentum. That is the warning of his Australian countryman Mark Webber, who even before the start of the season questioned whether quitting Red Bull was the right move for Ricciardo. And after four races in 2019, Webber said it is now clear that Renault […]
F1 drivers shouldn’t ‘judge’ Formula E – Lotterer
May 1 (GMM) Top F1 drivers should not “judge” Formula E before trying it. That is the view of Andre Lotterer, a multiple Le Mans winner who even did a race for Caterham in 2014. But now he drives in Formula E, and responded to the likes of Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton who have […]
F1 adds to standard parts list for 2021
May 1 (GMM) Brakes and wheel rims have been added to the list of standard components for 2021. We reported recently that, as part of Liberty Media and the FIA’s cost cutting drive, other parts including the steering wheel, pedals, pit equipment and driveshaft will also be on the standard component list. “I believe there […]
News emerges about future F1 calendar
May 1 (GMM) The F1 calendar of the future is now shaping up. Earlier, there was doubt about the future of the historic races at Monza, Silverstone and Barcelona, and reports that Zandvoort will be the host of a 2020 Dutch GP. Dutch commentator Olav Mol said on Ziggo Sport this week that an official […]