Dec.4 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel has admitted he is not sure what to think about Robert Kubica’s F1 comeback. It is believed the Pole is now on the cusp of securing his return to the sport with Williams, seven years after almost severing his arm in a rallying crash. “I think it’s very tragic what happened […]
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Vandoorne ‘even better’ than Alonso – Prost
Dec.4 (GMM) Stoffel Vandoorne is now knocking on the door of performing “even better” than Fernando Alonso. That is the view of F1 legend Alain Prost, referring to the development this year of McLaren rookie Vandoorne. “Everyone watched Vandoorne because, prior to coming into F1, he was recognised as one of the most exceptional youngsters […]
Marchionne says Fiat quit threat ‘serious’
Dec.4 (GMM) Sergio Marchionne has reiterated his threat to pull Ferrari out of F1 after 2020. In fact, the Fiat CEO is now also threatening to withdraw Sauber’s newly announced Alfa Romeo sponsorship, over the dispute with Liberty Media about future rules. “We are serious and need to find a solution, and I think Chase […]
Michelin rules out F1 return
Dec.4 (GMM) Michelin has ruled out returning to formula one for now. Having supplied F1 teams in the past, the French marque briefly considered returning to the grid more recently. But boss Pascal Couasnon says a F1 return is currently ruled out. “We are not going to participate in a series where there is no […]
Hamilton rules out Alonso as teammate
Dec.4 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton says he will never again be paired with a driver like Fernando Alonso. The Briton made his F1 debut over a decade ago alongside then reigning world champion Alonso at McLaren. “That will never happen,” he told Stuttgarter Zeitung about the prospect of teaming up with Alonso again. “Toto (Wolff) understands […]
Hamilton rules out Ferrari switch
Dec.4 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has ruled out a move to Ferrari. The quadruple world champion’s Mercedes contract runs out at the end of next year. “I cannot imagine moving to Ferrari and I do not think that will change,” he told Stuttgarter Zeitung newspaper. Indeed, it is believed Hamilton is in talks with Mercedes about […]
No ‘triple header’ races after 2018 – Brawn
Dec.1 (GMM) Ross Brawn says F1 wants to avoid organising ‘triple header’ races in future. Mid next year, during its first-ever 21 race calendar, the schedule will for the first time feature three races on consecutive weekends — France, Austria and Britain. F1 sporting boss Ross Brawn admitted it will be hard for F1’s travelling […]
F1 chiefs scout race locations in Miami – report
Dec.1 (GMM) Miami is emerging as a likely destination of a second US grand prix in the near future. With Liberty Media now owning F1’s commercial rights, the coastal city in Florida has been mentioned as a potential venue of a street race by the likes of Chase Carey and Ross Brawn. Now, the local […]
Todt ‘forgives’ Vettel for Baku incident
Dec.1 (GMM) FIA president Jean Todt says he “forgives” Sebastian Vettel for his actions this year in Baku. In the heat of their 2017 title battle, the Ferrari driver pulled alongside Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton during a safety car period in Azerbaijan and deliberately crashed into him. But Todt says it’s important to move on. “You […]
New tyres to help F1 car designers – Isola
Dec.1 (GMM) Pirelli’s softer new tyres for 2018 will open up new car design possibilities for F1 teams. That is the claim of Mario Isola, the Italian tyre supplier’s F1 chief. This week, top drivers gave a thumbs up to Pirelli’s all-new ‘hyper soft’ tyre for 2018, with next year’s compounds also being softer across […]
Hamilton could quit ‘at any time’ – Surer
Dec.1 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton will quit formula one when his “private life” becomes more important to him. That is the claim of former F1 driver Marc Surer, following the reigning world champion’s latest claims about potentially quitting the sport. Hamilton’s latest comments could be because he is reportedly negotiating a lucrative new deal with Mercedes […]
Mallya fears death in Indian jail
Dec.1 (GMM) Vijay Mallya says he fears being murdered if he is put in an Indian jail. Over a corruption case, the Indian government wants to extradite the Force India team owner and boss from Britain. And the Times of India reports that Mallya is arguing to a London court that he fears being murdered, […]
Sirotkin admits wanting Williams race seat
Dec.1 (GMM) Sergey Sirotkin has admitted he is hoping Williams picks him instead of Robert Kubica to drive for the British team in 2018. Although Kubica is the hot candidate, and other drivers are still in the running, Russian Sirotkin actually got a test in the 2017 car this week in Abu Dhabi. “I want […]
Red Bull Technology to help Honda – Marko
Nov.30 (GMM) Red Bull is already working with Honda, amid rumours they will go racing together in 2019. Already next year, given the Japanese marque’s breakup with McLaren, Honda will supply engines exclusively to the Red Bull junior team Toro Rosso. And Dr Helmut Marko revealed to the German broadcaster Sky that Red Bull Technology […]
Drivers happy with new Pirelli ‘hyper soft’
Nov.30 (GMM) Top F1 drivers have shown a thumbs up to Pirelli’s softer new tyres for 2018. As he tested the brand new ‘hyper soft’ in the post-Abu Dhabi GP tyre test, world champion Lewis Hamilton said it was Pirelli’s best ever. Pirelli reports that the pink-marked tyre is “about a second per lap faster” […]
Year off could be good for Kvyat – Ricciardo
Nov.30 (GMM) Daniil Kvyat can still return to formula one even if he has to sit out 2018. That is the view of the Russian’s former Red Bull teammate Daniel Ricciardo. After being dropped by the energy drink company, 23-year-old Kvyat is believed to be only an outside chance of securing the Williams seat for […]
Williams not discussing Kubica’s pace
Nov.30 (GMM) Williams is keeping the F1 world in suspense over whether Robert Kubica will return to the grid next year. With minor car modifications to accommodate his permanently injured right arm, the Pole on Wednesday beat the times set by Sergey Sirotkin and Lance Stroll — the other Williams testers in Abu Dhabi. But […]
Todt to stay as FIA president until 2021
Nov.30 (GMM) Jean Todt will not face a rival as he secures his third and final four-year tenure as FIA president. F1’s governing body is on December 8 expected to ratify the 71-year-old Frenchman’s place at the top of the FIA for the 2018-2021 period. Under FIA rules, no president can serve for more than […]
Santander to leave Ferrari and F1
Nov.30 (GMM) Santander has announced it is quitting not only Ferrari, but F1 altogether. It was rumoured that while the Spanish bank might withdraw its $40 million per year sponsorship deal with Ferrari, it could then switch to McLaren. But Santander has now confirmed in a statement that it is leaving “Ferrari and F1”. “The […]
Ferrari not ready for Formula E – Agag
Nov.30 (GMM) Formula E boss Alejandro Agag does not think Ferrari is serious about launching a foray any time soon. Annoyed about the direction of F1 under Liberty Media, Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne has warned that the famous marque could quit F1 and race elsewhere. Asked if it could be Formula E, the all-electric series’ […]