Jul.20 (GMM) Even Facebook has waded into allegations that Lewis Hamilton was the subject of racial abuse in the wake of Max Verstappen’s high speed crash last Sunday. Media reports suggest some social media users used ‘monkey’ emojis to signal their disapproval of the seven time world champion’s tactics in the British GP. In a […]
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Horner wants ‘wonderful’ sounding F1 engines
Jul.19 (GMM) Formula 1 needs to strike a balance between ‘green’ considerations and the entertainment of the sport’s fans. That is the view of Red Bull boss Christian Horner, who argues that when the engine rules are changed for 2025-2026, the next-generation power units should be much louder. “I know that electrification is being driven […]
Wolff vows to help Bottas find another seat
Jul.19 (GMM) Toto Wolff says he will do what he can to enable Valtteri Bottas to have a “great future” in Formula 1. Amid sweeping rumours that the Finnish driver is set to lose his seat to George Russell for 2022, Mercedes boss Wolff hailed Bottas’ role in supporting Lewis Hamilton throughout the British GP […]
Fight for third in 2021 is back on – Binotto
Jul.19 (GMM) Ferrari’s chase for ‘best of the rest’ behind Formula 1’s top two teams is back on, according to Mattia Binotto. Recently, the Maranello team’s boss said trying to catch McLaren for third in the constructors’ championship is far less a priority than preparing a new car for the all-new 2022 rules. However, Charles […]
Controversy explodes after Hamilton-Verstappen clash
Jul.19 (GMM) As controversy explodes following the British GP, the world of Formula 1 is split over who was to blame for the crash that left championship leader Max Verstappen briefly in hospital. Mercedes’ Toto Wolff insists race winner Lewis Hamilton has the rulebook on his side for the clash that ended with Verstappen’s 51G […]
Red Bull considers challenging Hamilton penalty
Jul.19 (GMM) Red Bull is looking into whether to challenge the decision that enabled Lewis Hamilton to win the British GP after his collision with championship rival Max Verstappen on Sunday. After checking out of hospital dizzy, bruised and battered but otherwise unhurt following his 51G crash, the Red Bull driver slammed Hamilton for wildly […]
Hulkenberg eyeing Haas, Williams for F1 comeback
Jul.18 (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg is not denying that he is the frame for a potential Haas or Williams seat next year. The 33-year-old, who lost his full-time seat after 2019 but last year served as ‘super sub’ for Racing Point, is now an Aston Martin-Mercedes reserve driver whilst his new wife is expecting their first […]
Mazepin already ‘signed’ for 2022 – Steiner
Jul.18 (GMM) Nikita Mazepin is already “signed” to remain with Haas in 2022, team boss Gunther Steiner has revealed. He was speaking to the German-language Motorsport-Total, amid speculation the small Ferrari-linked American team may be set to lose its other 2021 rookie, Mick Schumacher. Steiner said the uncertainty has emerged because the young German’s contract […]
Wolff involved in Russell’s Red Bull talks
Jul.18 (GMM) Mercedes’ driver decision for 2022 is now looming large. In the paddock, it is widely expected that Toto Wolff will ultimately decide that Valtteri Bottas will be replaced by George Russell. However, amid the uncertainty, Wolff’s fellow Austrian and nemesis Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull is also interested in the Mercedes-backed Williams […]
F1 to consider ‘sprint qualifying’ tweaks for 2022
Jul.18 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko had a pointed rebuke after his Mercedes counterpart declared that Lewis Hamilton’s Friday pole was a case of “The empire strikes back”. “My regards to the empire,” Red Bull’s Marko said, pointing the quip at Toto Wolff after Max Verstappen extended his points lead over Lewis Hamilton on Saturday. It […]
Uncle says Alfa Romeo not ‘better option’ for Schumacher
Jul.17 (GMM) Mick Schumacher’s uncle has again questioned the “sense” in rumours the young German could move from Haas to Alfa Romeo for 2022. Ralf Schumacher, the younger brother of 22-year-old Mick’s father and F1 legend Michael, has already wondered if a sideways step on the grid is right for Mick. “If it was a […]
Mercedes has a plan for George Russell – Steiner
Jul.17 (GMM) Toto Wolff has hinted that Formula 1 will emerge from its August slumber to news about the identity of Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes teammate for 2022. But he denied that Valtteri Bottas and George Russell already know what that news will be once it should be official by Spa-Francorchamps. “The drivers don’t know anything […]
Sprint race to be ‘train’ or crash-fest – Wolff
Jul.17 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton will start from the very front of the first ever ‘sprint qualifying’ mini-race on Saturday. It is a fascinating exercise for Formula 1, with drivers needing to weigh up the opportunities of a better grid position for Sunday’s grand prix with the risk of a crash or incident that could ruin […]
Upgrades not reason for Hamilton ‘pole’ – Wolff
Jul.17 (GMM) Toto Wolff has denied that Mercedes’ car upgrades explain Lewis Hamilton’s shock pole position for the first-ever ‘sprint qualifying’ F1 race. After just an hour of practice at Silverstone, the 2021 field headed into the sport’s first Friday qualifying session since 2003 – and championship leader Max Verstappen could only manage second best. […]
Top two will still dominate in 2022 – Norris
Jul.17 (GMM) Formula 1’s top teams will continue to dominate the sport even in 2022. That is the view of Lando Norris, who drives for McLaren – the highest placed team behind championship protagonists Red Bull and Mercedes. At Silverstone, F1 revealed its 2022 show car, highlighting the basic look of the radically different single […]
Williams return would be ‘interesting’ – Bottas
Jul.16 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas says returning to Williams would be a “very interesting” challenge. At Silverstone, both the Finn and his potential 2022 Mercedes successor, George Russell, played down suggestions an official announcement is now looming. “As I have said before, my goal is to keep my seat,” Bottas insisted. However, the 31-year-old knows that […]
Mazepin to be Haas team boss is ‘nonsense’ – Steiner
Jul.16 (GMM) Gunther Steiner has dismissed as “nonsense” suggestions his role as Haas team principal is under threat. It was reported recently that Nikita Mazepin’s billionaire father Dmitry, whose Uralkali company is already the team’s title sponsor, is shaping up to take over from Steiner. Steiner told RTL on Thursday that it is all “nonsense”. […]
Spa closed after flooding damages Belgian GP venue
Jul.16 (GMM) Spa-Francorchamps, the fabled host of this year’s Belgian GP next month, is currently closed. The circuit was already battered by flooding recently, and now it has been hit with another round of abysmal weather. In a statement, Spa-Francorchamps admitted that “the related infrastructures of the circuit” have been damaged, including the “collapsed” paddock […]
Leclerc slams Red Bull reports as ‘gossip’
Jul.16 (GMM) Charles Leclerc has rubbished “gossip” suggesting his management has been in touch with Red Bull. The reports said the 23-year-old, who is widely regarded as Ferrari’s number 1 driver, is disappointed with the Maranello marque’s progress and exploring his options for the future. “It’s just rumours – gossip,” Leclerc is quoted by Italy […]
Vasseur, not Alfa Romeo, to decide 2022 drivers
Jul.16 (GMM) Frederic Vasseur says he hasn’t decided who will drive Alfa Romeo’s two cars in 2022. The first piece of next year’s puzzle for the Hinwil based team was the extension of the naming agreement between Sauber and the Italian luxury carmaker. “There was a lot of talk about it but now everyone can […]