Jan.13 (GMM) Nikita Mazepin says he hopes a “warming of relations” between Russia and Formula 1’s governing body occurs soon. The Russian, and his sponsor Uralkali – run by his father Dmitry – were expelled from Formula 1 at the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis three years ago. Since then, Russians have struggled to be […]
Month: January 2025
Antonelli ‘a danger’ for George Russell – Marko
Jan.13 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli is a “risk” for Mercedes but a potential “danger” for Mercedes incumbent George Russell. That is the view of Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko, as he reflects on why Mercedes decided to replace Lewis Hamilton with 18-year-old Italian rookie Antonelli for 2025 and beyond. Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya […]
Briatore admits he wouldn’t have signed Hamilton
Jan.13 (GMM) Flavio Briatore admits he wouldn’t have signed Lewis Hamilton if he was in charge at Ferrari. Last year, Audi boss Mattia Binotto caused a stir by declaring that, in Frederic Vasseur’s shoes, he would have left Carlos Sainz alongside Charles Leclerc for 2025 and beyond. Fellow Italian Briatore, the powerful executive advisor at […]
Colapinto could replace Doohan within 2025 – Briatore
Jan.13 (GMM) The pressure is mounting on Jack Doohan as Alpine snaps up rising Argentine talent Franco Colapinto. The team’s powerful and famous executive advisor, Flavio Briatore, reached a deal with Williams boss James Vowles to secure Colapinto on a multi-year contract. In 2025, at least at first, he will be a reserve driver. But […]