Nov.25 (GMM) Mercedes’ utter dominance since 2014 explains why many Formula 1 fans do not regard Lewis Hamilton as the best driver of his generation. That is the view of Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko, when asked about the surprising results of an online survey that showed fans believe quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel is […]
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Binotto to also sit out Bahrain GP
Nov.25 (GMM) Mattia Binotto has confirmed that he will sit out a second consecutive race this weekend. After departing Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel finished on the podium in Turkey, the quadruple world champion joked: “We’ll try to leave him at home again!” Team boss Binotto explained that he had delegated the acting role to sporting […]
Hamilton hits back at ‘lucky champion’ jibe
Nov.24 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has hit back at the idea that he is simply “lucky” to have benefitted from Mercedes’ utter dominance in past seasons. By matching Michael Schumacher’s record tally of seven titles this year, 35-year-old Hamilton says he now fully appreciates the work that goes into that level of success. “As a young […]
Raikkonen ‘still one of F1’s best’ – Giovinazzi
Nov.24 (GMM) Kimi Raikkonen remains one of the very best drivers in Formula 1. That is the claim of the 2007 world champion’s Alfa Romeo teammate, Antonio Giovinazzi, who like Raikkonen was recently confirmed for another season. Italian Giovinazzi, 26, is among the quietest and lowest profile of all the current F1 drivers, but he […]
Engine not Ferrari’s only ‘big problem’ – Vettel
Nov.24 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel says there is more to Ferrari’s problems than simply an underperforming engine. Team boss Mattia Binotto said last week that the Maranello-made power unit is up to 50 horsepower down on the Mercedes engine in 2020. He said work on a completely new 2021 engine is looking “very promising”. “In terms […]
Schumacher took ‘one or two tips’ from father
Nov.24 (GMM) Mick Schumacher says he has used “one or two tips” from his famous father throughout his rise to Formula 1. It is now highly expected that Haas will shortly announce that 21-year-old Schumacher will step up to the premier category of motor racing next year. With his lead over Callum Ilott and Yuki […]
Questions about Ferrari regret ‘annoying’ – Sainz
Nov.24 (GMM) Carlos Sainz says being asked if he regrets his 2021 move to Ferrari is now becoming “annoying”. The current McLaren driver was signed up by Ferrari in May – amid F1’s covid lockdown and weeks before the full extent of the Maranello team’s 2020 slump was evident. Sainz was asked by motorsport-magazin.com if […]
Monza wants funds to restore banking ‘for racing’
Nov.24 (GMM) Monza is seeking government backing in the hope of restoring the old banked sections of the historic Autodromo “for racing”. That is the exciting news from Angelo Sticchi Damiani, who has been re-elected as president of the Italian automobile club Aci. He has been quoted by La Gazzetta dello Sport as calling on […]
Alonso may not succeed in F1 comeback – Massa
Nov.23 (GMM) Fernando Alonso’s return to Formula 1 could be as unsuccessful as that of his former championship rival and F1 legend Michael Schumacher. That is the warning of former F1 driver Felipe Massa, who is uniquely positioned to comment given that he served as both Schumacher and Alonso’s teammate at Ferrari. “Fernando is a […]
2022 cars may be 1 second slower than now – Key
Nov.23 (GMM) The new-generation cars of 2022 may only be a single second slower than the unprecedentedly-fast single seaters of this year. That is the view of McLaren technical boss James Key, following predictions by some of his colleagues that suggested the new cars could lag the current pace by as much as 7 seconds […]
Perez-Indycar ‘stories’ doing the rounds – Chilton
Nov.23 (GMM) Three current Formula 1 drivers could be joining two other F1 refugees in the top American single seater category Indycar next year. That is the prediction of Max Chilton, a British driver who moved from Marussia to Indycar for 2016. He was commenting on the fact that Romain Grosjean, Kevin Magnussen and even […]
Haas to confirm test, race seat for Schumacher
Nov.23 (GMM) Mick Schumacher is being lined up to get a taste of life at the Haas team, according to Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport. Ferrari has now confirmed that Schumacher’s Ferrari academy colleagues Robert Shwartzman and Callum Ilott will drive the Ferrari and Alfa Romeo cars respectively at the forthcoming ‘young drivers test’ in […]
Hamilton win gives titles ‘credibility’ – Villeneuve
Nov.23 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton added “credibility to all of his championships” by the manner in which he wrapped up his record-equalling seventh recently in Turkey. British snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan has caused a stir by suggesting that Hamilton’s greatness is in question because of Mercedes’ car advantage. “In theory all he has to beat is […]
Now Istanbul eyes F1’s vacant 2021 race date
Nov.23 (GMM) Turkey also wants to secure the unconfirmed 23rd race date on Formula 1’s 2021 calendar. With Vietnam bowing out, the sport is yet to confirm which circuit will fill the April slot but officials at Imola have said they are pushing for it. Turkey’s Istanbul Park is also keen to secure the deal. […]
Rio seeking alternative site for F1 circuit
Nov.23 (GMM) Rio de Janeiro is not giving up on its ambitions to host a Formula 1 race. Earlier, Chase Carey confirmed that a deal in principle has been agreed, but it was dependent on environmental approval that was not ultimately secured. It means Interlagos is staying for now, but that race will be renamed […]
Ferrari ’50 horsepower’ down in 2020 – Binotto
Nov.20 (GMM) Mattia Binotto has played down hopes that Ferrari’s new engine for 2021 will be enough to catch Mercedes. The Maranello team’s boss said this week that early dynamometer testing of the new power unit has been “very promising”. “Currently, we don’t have the best engine but next year we can have a completely […]
F1 eyeing 24-race calendars in future – Carey
Nov.20 (GMM) There is still room on future Formula 1 calendars for more than the unprecedented 23 races that have been scheduled for 2021. That is the news from Chase Carey, who said in an investors teleconference that he feels “very good” about his relationship with current and future race promoters. “Many places where we […]
Massa hopes Schumacher ‘can see his son in F1’
Nov.20 (GMM) Felipe Massa hopes it is true that his former Ferrari teammate Michael Schumacher is able to follow the likely F1 debut of his son Mick next year. Their former team boss Jean Todt said this week that he sees Schumacher up to twice per month, amid public rumours that the seven time world […]
Italy wants two grands prix on 2021 calendar
Nov.20 (GMM) Italian motor racing chief Angelo Sticchi Damiani says he wants Italy to have not one but two grands prix in 2021. It is a clear sign that Imola is in the running to replace the cancelled Vietnam GP, with the April 25 race date currently listed as ‘to be confirmed’. “We would like […]
Ferrari right to split with Vettel – Massa
Nov.20 (GMM) Former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has backed Sebastian Vettel’s Ferrari split. The Maranello team decided to replace the German with Carlos Sainz for 2021 and beyond, with Vettel heading instead to Aston Martin. Massa told Spain’s AS newspaper that the uncompetitive 2020 Ferrari is not Vettel’s fault. “The car is the most important,” […]