Nov.2 (GMM) The driver market ‘silly season’ in Formula 1 is exploding once again. The only real vacancy for 2025 is at Audi-Sauber, and incumbent Valtteri Bottas no longer sounds confident he will be retained. “There’s always a lot of politics in the background in this sport,” the Finn said at Interlagos. “We are talking […]
Month: November 2024
Kyalami, Rwanda, go head-to-head for African GP
Nov.1 (GMM) Africa seems to be inching towards a place on the Formula 1 calendar. It is the only continent on earth not represented within the world championship, with two clear contenders for a deal with Liberty Media. They are the circuit at Kyalami, having last hosted the South African GP in 1993, and Rwanda. […]
Perez’s seat is safe only until Abu Dhabi – Marko
Nov.1 (GMM) Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says Sergio Perez will not be dropped within the remainder of the 2024 season. But while scotching rumours that Brazil could be the struggling Mexican’s last race as teammate to Max Verstappen, Marko does admit that Perez may never actually begin his signed contract for 2025. “We […]
Magnussen admits no talks with Audi’s Binotto yet
Nov.1 (GMM) Kevin Magnussen admits it’s “a pity” his uptick in form may have come too late to remain in Formula 1 next year. It is believed Haas has offered the 32-year-old Dane a non-driving role for 2025, amid reports that he may be a late contender to fill the vacant race seat at Audi-Sauber […]
Sainz senior denies rumours about failed Red Bull talks
Nov.1 (GMM) Carlos Sainz’s father has hit back at rumours that the Verstappen camp could be why the Spanish driver’s negotiations with Red Bull failed earlier this year. Just as Ferrari is hitting dominant form in Formula 1, Mexico GP winner Sainz is being pushed out of the Maranello based team – and is having […]
Jos Verstappen at Brazil GP could be ‘explosive’
Nov.1 (GMM) The confirmed presence of Max Verstappen’s father at Interlagos this weekend could mean more behind-the-scenes fireworks within the Red Bull camp. Jos Verstappen, a former F1 driver and key member of Max’s management team, clashed wildly with Red Bull team boss Christian Horner earlier this year – and has been largely absent since. […]
Verstappen slams F1 steward’s ‘extreme accusations’
Nov.1 (GMM) A regular Formula 1 steward has called out Max Verstappen’s father by name amid an ongoing controversy about driving standards in the sport. Jos Verstappen, a contemporary of fellow former F1 driver Johnny Herbert, called out the 60-year-old for alleged pro-British bias in FIA decision-making. Herbert has now hit back, telling the Dutch […]