Aug.2 (GMM) “Taken out by a Mercedes – again.” That was how Max Verstappen reacted on Sunday after losing the lead of the world championship to Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton in Hungary. Some publications published post-race comments by the Red Bull driver that were strewn with expletives. “What kind of reaction do you expect?” he said. […]
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Haas boss scolds Schumacher after Hungary crash
Aug.1 (GMM) Mick Schumacher earned a rare rebuke from his team boss Gunther Steiner following a big crash in Hungary. “It’s nothing to be proud of, but that was the biggest crash of my Formula 1 career,” the 22-year-old German admitted. However, it happened in the Saturday practice session, leaving Haas mechanics just shy of […]
Aston Martin to confirm Vettel deal for 2022
Aug.1 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel looks to be definitely staying at Aston Martin for 2022. While it was already known that the quadruple world champion’s new contract for 2021 and beyond was for multiple years, the extension into 2022 still needs to be formalised. “Seb is definitely happy with us,” team boss Otmar Szafnauer said in […]
Alfa Romeo to decide 2022 drivers ‘by September’
Aug.1 (GMM) Alfa Romeo will make a call about its 2022 driver lineup “by September”. After the Swiss based team recently secured an extended naming deal with the Ferrari-linked carmaker Alfa Romeo, attention is now turning to the drivers. Questions are being asked about the current speed and attentiveness of 41-year-old Kimi Raikkonen, while young […]
Domenicali told Hamilton to call Verstappen
Aug.1 (GMM) F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali had to convince Lewis Hamilton to give Max Verstappen a call following their highly contentious Silverstone clash. On Thursday in Hungary, the seven time world champion revealed: “I gave Max a call just to check if he’s ok and let him know the respect is still there. “Obviously he’s […]
Mercedes found more power for title fight – Newey
Aug.1 (GMM) Mercedes must have found more power to nudge ahead of championship rivals Red Bull in Hungary. That is the view of Red Bull-Honda technical boss and renowned Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey, who said after qualifying: “We’ve got the same power as we had before. “Mercedes must have found a few kilowatts.” Although […]
Alonso understands Verstappen’s outburst
Aug.1 (GMM) Max Verstappen lost his cool in Hungary with constant questioning about his high-speed Silverstone crash following highly controversial contact with title rival Lewis Hamilton. “Can we just stop this?” said the Red Bull driver, interjecting during a reporter’s question after qualifying. “We’ve had so many f*cking questions about this. Honestly, since Thursday we’ve […]
Hamilton ‘games’ provoked booing – Marko
Aug.1 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton deserved the sea of boos from the Formula 1 spectators after qualifying in Hungary. That is the view of Dr Helmut Marko, as the intense head-to-head between Mercedes and Red Bull for the 2021 titles raced into yet another round. Former Red Bull driver Robert Doornbos thinks the crowd, including many […]
Hulkenberg ‘interested’ in Indycar test
Jul.31 (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg is “definitely interested” in putting a toe in the Indycar waters. That is the view of Indycar team owner Ed Carpenter, even though Hulkenberg – who has been linked with a return to Williams – recently announced that he is prioritising a potential Formula 1 comeback in 2022. However, Carpenter told […]
Minister slams Hamilton over Hungarian politics
Jul.31 (GMM) A Hungarian government minister has slammed Lewis Hamilton for wading into the country’s political debate. Backed by Sebastian Vettel, who wore rainbow-themed ‘Pride’ Converse shoes in the Hungaroring paddock on Thursday, Hamilton lashed out at what he called Hungary’s “anti-LGBTQ law” with a post on social media. “It is unacceptable, cowardly and misguiding […]
Prost plays down fiery Verstappen-Hamilton saga
Jul.31 (GMM) F1 legend Alain Prost has moved to calm the waters of the fiery controversy between Red Bull and Mercedes following Max Verstappen’s Silverstone crash. While Red Bull is now wanting to “close the chapter” after Thursday’s stewards protest failed, Toto Wolff says the energy drink camp “crossed a line” with its handling of […]
Red Bull says Verstappen crash chapter ‘closed’
Jul.31 (GMM) Red Bull is ready to move on from the saga surrounding Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton’s highly contentious clash at Silverstone. “As far as we are concerned, the chapter is closed now,” said team boss Christian Horner, after Red Bull lost an appeal against the leniency of British GP winner Hamilton’s subsequent penalty. […]
Wife wanted Schumacher film to be ‘authentic’
Jul.31 (GMM) A new official documentary will tread a fine line between “independent reporting” and “the consideration” of Michael Schumacher’s family. The Hungaroring paddock is abuzz with talk about the new Netflix film that has been endorsed by the former seven time world champion’s family, his son Mick, as well as his closest friends including […]
Marko stands by ‘wild’ rookie Tsunoda
Jul.31 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko is continuing to stand by Red Bull’s “wild” rookie Yuki Tsunoda. Although the energy drink camp’s driver manager Dr Helmut Marko has indicated there will be “no surprises” when the Red Bull and Alpha Tauri lineups are announced shortly, erratic rookie Tsunoda crashed his Alpha Tauri once again in Hungary […]
Red Bull ‘concerned’ about Verstappen pace
Jul.31 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has admitted he is “concerned” about Red Bull’s pace in Hungary. The championship leaders headed into the weekend confident that the pendulum of competitiveness would swing clearly back in their favour on the tight, twisty Hungaroring layout. However, while Max Verstappen was fastest in opening practice, both Mercedes sped ahead […]
Mazepin slams Schumacher tension ‘speculation’
Jul.30 (GMM) Nikita Mazepin has slammed speculation that Haas may need to separate him from current teammate Mick Schumacher for 2022 due to escalating tension. “You found the right word – speculation,” the controversial Russian rookie said in Hungary. It has been a tumultuous 2021 season for the 22-year-old so far, amid widespread criticism of […]
Other engines ‘miles ahead’ of Ferrari – Vasseur
Jul.30 (GMM) Two other Formula 1 engines are “miles ahead” of Ferrari in 2021. That is the admission of Alfa Romeo boss Frederic Vasseur, even though he confirmed that the Swiss-based team will continue to be powered by the Maranello-built engine in 2022. “We are happy with the engine we use and have a good […]
Hamilton, Vettel slam new Hungarian laws
Jul.30 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel have taken a clear stance against Hungary’s so-called “anti-LGBT laws”. As they made their first public appearances at the Hungaroring on Thursday, the multiple world champions made clear they are opposed to Hungary’s outlawing of LGBT promotion aimed towards children, which passed through parliament in June. Aston Martin’s […]
Half-capacity Monza crowd gets ‘green’ light
Jul.30 (GMM) The ‘Tifosi’ is heading back to Monza in September. Multiple authoritative Italian sources, including La Gazzetta dello Sport and Autosprint, say government authorities have given the green light for a 50 percent capacity crowd, after the spectator-free ‘ghost race’ of 2020. “It won’t be a Monza as packed as in 2019, but it […]
Gasly still ‘talking’ about Red Bull return
Jul.30 (GMM) Pierre Gasly is still not ruling out a return to Red Bull for 2022. That is despite the fact that the energy drink company’s top Austrian F1 official, Dr Helmut Marko, indicated this week that there would be no surprises once the Red Bull and Alpha Tauri lineups for next year are announced. […]