Jan.28 (GMM) Charles Leclerc says his new Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz “does not need any advice”. 23-year-old Leclerc, described by team boss Mattia Binotto as the new “leader” after Sebastian Vettel’s exit, was speaking at Fiorano on Wednesday as Sainz made his Ferrari debut at the wheel of a 2018 car. “If he has come […]
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Ferrari ‘not properly organised’ – Montezemolo
Jan.28 (GMM) Luca di Montezemolo has hit out at a Ferrari team he says is “not properly organised”. “Ferrari’s 2020 championship was a disaster,” he told the German magazine Sport Bild. “In the past, even third place was considered a failure for Ferrari.” Now 73, Montezemolo presided over Maranello not only during the Niki Lauda […]
Renault using F1 for its media power – de Meo
Jan.28 (GMM) Renault is using the Alpine brand in Formula 1 for “media” purposes – not for the development of technology. That is the revelation of Luca de Meo, the new Renault CEO who decided to re-brand the French carmaker’s works F1 outfit as Alpine for 2021 and beyond. That is despite the fact that […]
Honda making ‘huge step’ for final F1 engine
Jan.27 (GMM) Honda is apparently pressing hard on the throttle for its last season in Formula 1 for now. Following the Japanese giant’s decision to quit the sport at the end of 2021, it is believed managers of the F1 program decided to fast-forward the development of an all-new engine originally intended for 2022. “I […]
Two drivers would have won in Hamilton’s car – Berger
Jan.27 (GMM) Two other drivers would have also won the 2020 world championship at the wheel of Lewis Hamilton’s car. That is the view of F1 legend Gerhard Berger, who nonetheless thinks seven time world champion Hamilton remains the best driver on the grid for now. “Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen are two excellent drivers, […]
Alonso hoping 2022 rules improve F1 problems
Jan.27 (GMM) Fernando Alonso may be returning to Formula 1 this year, but he is hoping the sport becomes significantly better in 2022. The two-time world champion, who has been on sabbatical for two years, is referring to the sweeping new regulations that have been delayed until 2022 due to the pandemic. “I think the […]
Leclerc to become Ferrari ‘leader’ – Binotto
Jan.27 (GMM) Charles Leclerc is on course to be a “leader” in the style of Ferrari great Michael Schumacher. That is the view of team boss Mattia Binotto, as Leclerc recovered from his recent covid infection to test Ferrari’s 2018 car at Fiorano on Tuesday. “It was fantastic to drive again,” Leclerc said. “It was […]
Red Bull must keep waiting for engine ‘freeze’ news
Jan.27 (GMM) Red Bull must continue to wait before being able to confirm its plans to manage its own Honda-based engine program for 2022 and beyond. Earlier, Dr Helmut Marko said he expected to hear this week if the FIA and the other teams agree to an engine development ‘freeze’ that would make Red Bull’s […]
Gasly approach to Red Bull ‘didn’t work’ – Verstappen
Jan.27 (GMM) Pierre Gasly made a fundamental error in his approach to Formula 1 that cost him the top seat at Red Bull, according to Max Verstappen. Gasly began 2020 as Verstappen’s teammate, but he struggled and lost the seat to Alex Albon – who has also now lost the place, this time to Sergio […]
Driver situation ‘must change’ in F1 – Alesi
Jan.27 (GMM) Things “must change” in Formula 1 to give young drivers a better chance of securing a seat. That is the view of former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi, who this week watched his son Giuliano test a F1 car – for the first and the last time. “I will continue to watch and follow […]
Hamilton contract saga ‘doesn’t matter’ – Bottas
Jan.27 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas says he will try to beat whoever is at the wheel of the other Mercedes car in 2021. His comments come as the almost farcical saga over Lewis Hamilton’s unsigned 2021 contract continues. A Russian commentator, Sergey Sirotkin’s former manager Nikolai Vetrov, told Sportbox that the seven time world champion should […]
Hamilton contract uncertainty to end in ‘days’
Jan.26 (GMM) The uncertainty about Lewis Hamilton’s future will be “cleared up in the next few days”. That is the view of Felix Gorner, the F1 correspondent for the German broadcasters RTL and n-tv. His comments come after Toto Wolff broke his recent silence on the matter to admit he and Hamilton have been “arguing” […]
Vettel plays down Red Bull-Aston Martin comparison
Jan.26 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel has played down the comparison between his arrival at Aston Martin this year and the way he dominated at Red Bull between 2010 and 2013. The German won all four of his titles at Red Bull, but following his ousting by Ferrari many are now drawing comparisons with his involvement in […]
Red Bull ‘a lot stronger’ with Perez – Wolff
Jan.26 (GMM) Red Bull is “a lot stronger” with Sergio Perez on the team in 2021. That is the view of Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, whose driver Lewis Hamilton once again dominantly won the world championship ahead of teammate Valtteri Bottas and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen last year. “Red Bull has become a lot stronger […]
Wolff hits back at Horner’s ‘teasing’ comments
Jan.26 (GMM) Toto Wolff has dismissed “teasing” comments made recently by his Red Bull counterpart Christian Horner. Horner claimed that George Russell’s surprisingly good form in seven time world champion Hamilton’s Mercedes cockpit recently proved that Max Verstappen is “the best” driver in Formula 1 today. “If someone had to get into Max’s car – […]
Grosjean will sit out Indy 500 in 2021
Jan.26 (GMM) Romain Grosjean will sit out the Indy 500 this year – even if he signs up to race in the Indycar championship. The Frenchman, who had already lost his Haas seat for 2021, suffered burns to his hands but otherwise miraculously escaped from a horror crash in Bahrain late last season. “The accident […]
Racing no longer just ‘show and profit’ – Rosberg
Jan.25 (GMM) Motor racing can no longer be just about “the show and profits”, according to 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg. The German, who is now an investor in ‘green’ technologies and involved in the new Extreme E series, told e-formel.de that motorsport “needs to keep pace with changes in society”. He is referring not […]
Haas must keep teammate friction ‘under control’
Jan.25 (GMM) Mick Schumacher may struggle in 2021 as he makes his Formula 1 debut for Haas. That is the view of Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko, as he was asked by the German broadcaster RTL to comment on the impending debut of F1 legend Michael Schumacher’s son. “If you look at his development, the […]
Ferrari makes 50hp engine ‘leap’ for 2021
Jan.25 (GMM) Ferrari has made “a significant leap” in engine performance for 2021. That is the view of Red Bull official Dr Helmut Marko, who thinks the struggling Ferrari team could recover from its 2020 slump to finish third this year. “I have heard that they have made a significant leap on the engine side,” […]
Perez will know Verstappen speed ‘after five races’
Jan.25 (GMM) Sergio Perez says he will discover Max Verstappen’s true pace “after five races” this season. The experienced Mexican, drafted onto the Red Bull driver lineup to replace struggling Sergio Perez, agrees with his new boss Christian Horner that Verstappen is perhaps the best current driver in Formula 1. “I think Max is one […]