Jun.3 (GMM) Antonio Giovinazzi says he can handle the pressure of keeping his seat at Alfa Romeo, as a group of potential replacements nip at his heels. After two fairly nondescript seasons in Formula 1, the 27-year-old Italian is now beginning the show the way to his famous teammate Kimi Raikkonen – at least in […]
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Red Bull must keep focus on 2021 title – Verstappen
Jun.2 (GMM) New championship leader Max Verstappen has urged Red Bull to keep its focus on the crucial and close 2021 title battle with Mercedes. While Mercedes chief Toto Wolff said recently that the reigning world champions are now essentially focusing on the all-new car for 2022, Verstappen says Red Bull needs to hold the […]
Hamilton now needs to ‘fight so hard’ – Verstappen
Jun.2 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he feels comfortable despite being “the hunted” driver in the world championship for the first time in his career. Mentally and physically, the Red Bull driver is relishing his battle with the 13-years-older Lewis Hamilton and the mighty Mercedes team. “I don’t mind that I’m the hunted one now,” said […]
Monza hoping for 80pc capacity F1 crowd
Jun.2 (GMM) Monza is hoping to welcome a crowd of up to 80 percent capacity to September’s Italian GP. As the peak of the pandemic begins to recede, major sports events are grappling with ways to fill up the grandstands once again and end the damaging ‘ghost race’ phenomenon. The solution under consideration for the […]
Hamilton ‘not a more complete driver’ – Verstappen
Jun.2 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he feels “much more relaxed” as his Formula 1 career races on, despite finding himself in his first head-to-head for the title with Lewis Hamilton. “I used to yell a lot, now I’m more relaxed,” the Red Bull driver smiled to Servus TV. Respected commentators have also praised the Dutchman’s […]
No regrets about losing Sainz to Ferrari – Marko
Jun.1 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says he has no regrets about losing former Red Bull talent Carlos Sainz to rival Formula 1 teams. In 2015, with Red Bull’s full backing, Spaniard Sainz made his F1 debut at the junior team alongside fellow rookie Max Verstappen. While Verstappen was quickly promoted to the team top, Sainz […]
Red Bull won’t trigger Baku protests – Marko
Jun.1 (GMM) Mercedes will have to pull the trigger on a round of protests this weekend at Baku, according to title rival Red Bull’s F1 supremo Dr Helmut Marko. With Toto Wolff threatening to lodge a protest against Red Bull’s allegedly ‘bendy’ rear wing, fellow Austrian Marko has warned that the energy drink-owned team is […]
Vasseur questions ‘timing’ of rear wing rule change
Jun.1 (GMM) Frederic Vasseur has questioned the timing of the FIA’s new clampdown on rear wing flexibility. While Mercedes, reportedly the instigator of the saga, and the most prominently-affected team Red Bull argue over when the new tests should begin, Alfa Romeo boss Vasseur is wondering why the rules are being changed at all. The […]
Alonso comeback similar to Schumacher’s – Rosberg
Jun.1 (GMM) Fernando Alonso’s return to Formula 1 can be compared with the comeback of another F1 legend, according to 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg. Before Rosberg was paired with Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, he shared the same German team with Schumacher when the seven time world champion made his return to the sport after […]
Mazepin makes Schumacher hard to assess – Villeneuve
Jun.1 (GMM) Because Mick Schumacher is sharing a team with controversial fellow rookie Nikita Mazepin, “We don’t really know how good he is”. That is the view of outspoken 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve, who said the 22-year-old son of his former title rival Michael Schumacher is doing the best he can under the circumstances. […]
Mugello eyes return to F1 calendar
May 31 (GMM) As both Stefano Domenicali and Toto Wolff visited the Italian circuit in Tuscany, Mugello has declared its readiness to host another round of the Formula 1 world championship. Last year, the Ferrari-owned circuit stepped in at short notice amid the covid-related race cancellations. Now, F1 CEO Domenicali, and Mercedes boss Wolff, were […]
Verstappen ‘still makes small mistakes’ – Wolff
May 31 (GMM) Toto Wolff has dismissed Max Verstappen’s latest comments as nothing more than “entertainment”, and says the Dutchman is still making “mistakes”. It is just the latest chapter in the rising tension between Mercedes, Red Bull and their respective number 1 drivers as the 2021 title battle heats up. After winning at Monaco, […]
50 Mercedes staff heading to Red Bull – report
May 31 (GMM) A staggering 50 members of Mercedes’ F1 engine division is switching allegiances to the new Red Bull Powertrains operation. That is the news from the highly authoritative Auto Motor und Sport, as it published details of Red Bull’s impressive preparations to take over from departing engine supplier Honda after 2021. “They have […]
Ricciardo should not ‘give up’ – Marko
May 31 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has urged struggling former Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo not to “give up”. After being lapped by his teammate Lando Norris at Monaco, Ricciardo has now told L’Equipe that his disenchantment dates all the way back to 2018 – his final year at Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen. “It […]
Wolff’s protest threat ‘strange’ – Marko
May 31 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has slammed Toto Wolff’s position on flexible rear wings in 2021 as “a bit strange”. After the FIA said it would change the flexibility tests from Paul Ricard, Wolff warned that Mercedes could launch a protest this weekend at Baku. “We find it all a bit strange,” Red Bull’s […]
Marko rules out F1 return for Daniil Kvyat
May 31 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has ruled out a return to Red Bull’s Formula 1 camp for Daniil Kvyat. “Definitely not,” said the 79-year-old Austrian, when asked if the Russian and former Red Bull Racing and Alpha Tauri driver has a chance of a Red Bull comeback. “We are focused on working with our […]
Marko moving Tsunoda from UK to Italy
May 31 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda is moving to Italy to correct the wayward start to his Formula 1 career. Red Bull’s F1 supremo Dr Helmut Marko kicked off the year by hailing the interesting character and obvious speed of the Japanese rookie. But Tsunoda has so far proved erratic on track and explosive on the […]
Spectators set for return to F1 tracks
May 31 (GMM) With 135,000 spectators gathering for the Indy 500 last Sunday, the question of how many fans can attend the next races in Formula 1 is now in the spotlight. While this weekend’s grand prix at Baku will be a ‘ghost race’, it is believed three areas of 5,000 people will be able […]
‘Crazy’ to expect Vettel to quit F1 – Villeneuve
May 31 (GMM) Jacques Villeneuve says the “craziest question” he is ever asked is why Formula 1 drivers do not instantly decide to quit once their performance starts to slide. The 1997 world champion admits it has been “sad” to watch quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel continue to struggle after switching from Ferrari to Aston […]
Too early to discuss Raikkonen future – Vasseur
May 31 (GMM) Kimi Raikkonen may finally be coming to the end of the road in Formula 1. At 41, the 2007 world champion is the oldest and most experienced driver in F1 history, but he is now under increasing pressure from his Alfa Romeo teammate Antonio Giovinazzi. The Finn told Spain’s AS newspaper that […]