Nov.25 (GMM) Felipe Nasr’s chances of staying in F1 next year have nose-dived. Amid the economic situation in Brazil, the Sauber driver’s sponsor, Banco do Brasil, has announced its withdrawal from the sport. “Banco do Brasil recognises Felipe Nasr’s talent and is proud to be the sponsor responsible for his entry into formula one,” it […]
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Dennis exit ‘healthy’ for McLaren – Magnussen
Nov.25 (GMM) Kevin Magnussen thinks Ron Dennis’ departure is actually “healthy” for McLaren. The Danish driver was a protege of the Woking team’s supremo and made his F1 debut for McLaren in 2014. But Magnussen was then ousted, famously learning of the decision by email on his birthday. “Ron was my boss when I drove […]
Renault recommended Magnussen to Haas
Nov.25 (GMM) Kevin Magnussen is heading to Haas with the recommendation of many in the F1 paddock, including those at his current team Renault. That is the claim of Haas team boss Gunther Steiner, explaining the decision to pick the Dane to replace Esteban Gutierrez for 2017. “Everyone knows that we spoke with Kevin already […]
Hamilton handshake snub not deliberate – Rosberg
Nov.25 (GMM) Nico Rosberg says he and Lewis Hamilton did not deliberately refuse to shake hands as they head into their 2016 title showdown in Abu Dhabi. Before the FIA press conference, moderator James Allen asked the Mercedes pair to stand for the photographers and shake hands, but they did not do the latter. But […]
Button says Abu Dhabi ‘my last race’
Nov.25 (GMM) Jenson Button has admitted Sunday’s Abu Dhabi grand prix will probably be his last in formula one. When the F1 veteran announced that he won’t be racing in 2017, he insisted: “To be clear, I’m very definitely not retiring.” But now that the 2016 finale has come around, he admitted to reporters: “I […]
20 races for 2017 as Germany scrapped
Nov.24 (GMM) F1’s race calendar for 2017 is set to shrink from 21 to 20 grands prix. Auto Motor und Sport reports that the German grand prix at Hockenheim will be scratched, with teams informed of the change ahead of Abu Dhabi. “We cannot subsidise the race in Germany if we do not do the […]
Alonso not sure McLaren will get 2017 right
Nov.24 (GMM) The only question mark is how McLaren will respond to the new aerodynamic regulations for 2017, according to Fernando Alonso. Next year is the last in the famous Spaniard’s three year deal with the Anglo-Japanese outfit, and he told Auto Motor und Sport that he has no doubt Honda is up to the […]
Alonso caused Massa’s Ferrari decline – Smedley
Nov.24 (GMM) Felipe Massa’s relationship with Ferrari soured due to the arrival of Fernando Alonso. On the eve of the likeable Brazilian’s final grand prix, that is the claim of Massa’s long-time friend and engineer, Rob Smedley. Massa was engineered by Smedley at Ferrari, where in 2008 they almost won the title. But the following […]
Rosberg drove strategically for title – Berger
Nov.24 (GMM) Nico Rosberg has eased off the throttle in a tactical manoeuvre for the 2016 world championship. That is the admission of F1 legend and Rosberg family friend Gerhard Berger, who earlier this year negotiated the German’s new contract with Mercedes. Rosberg, however, insists he has been pushing for poles and wins in recent […]
Car failure a ‘nightmare’ for F1 finale – Chiesa
Nov.24 (GMM) The big enemy of F1’s title showdown in Abu Dhabi this weekend is the risk of technical failure. To win the title, Nico Rosberg only has to finish third on Sunday, even if Lewis Hamilton wins his fourth consecutive grand prix on the trot. “Nico must withstand enormous pressure, cross his fingers and […]
Rosberg should target win from pole – Surer
Nov.24 (GMM) Nico Rosberg should target pole and the win rather than an easy and careful cruise to the title this weekend in Abu Dhabi. Although winning the championship with a mere podium place seems straightforward for the German, he is being warned from all sides to avoid being too cautious. Former F1 driver and […]
Red Bull could spoil Rosberg title – Stewart
Nov.24 (GMM) Sir Jackie Stewart has warned that Nico Rosberg’s bid for title glory this weekend could be spoiled by the Red Bulls. The German driver only has to finish third to guarantee his championship victory over Lewis Hamilton, but Red Bull’s team boss Christian Horner has warned that a “tentative” Rosberg could open the […]
Button should axe sabbatical and retire – Jordan
Nov.24 (GMM) Jenson Button has been urged to turn his forthcoming ‘sabbatical’ into full retirement from formula one. The 2009 world champion said he was convinced by McLaren’s now-departing supremo Ron Dennis to take a break from his 17-year F1 career next year and leave the door open to a 2018 return. But Eddie Jordan, […]
Drivers to train hard for 2017 – Kvyat
Nov.23 (GMM) Daniil Kvyat says he is glad the season is ending, but also looking ahead to an arduous winter period. The Russian admits 2016 was not the best year in his career, having started the season at Red Bull, being demoted to Toro Rosso, and only just clinging to his F1 career. “Yeah, so […]
Giovinazzi eyes step towards F1 in Abu Dhabi
Nov.23 (GMM) Another important championship will also reach its zenith this weekend in Abu Dhabi. While the Nico Rosberg vs Lewis Hamilton stoush is front and centre, it is also the case that the feeder category GP2 will crown a champion this weekend. The favourite is Antonio Giovinazzi, a 22-year-old Italian who had been linked […]
Ferrari call off Christmas lunch – report
Nov.23 (GMM) Ferrari may have cancelled its traditional F1 team Christmas lunch. That is the claim of the well-connected Ferrari media insider Leo Turrini, citing the information of ‘friends’ from within the great Maranello team. The decision was made because “there is nothing to celebrate”, Turrini wrote on his Quotidiano blog. However, he said team […]
Canada secures place on 2017 calendar
Nov.23 (GMM) Canada looks to have secured its place on the 2017 calendar. Until now, the popular Montreal race had been in doubt over delayed circuit improvement promises. But the city’s mayor Denis Coderre tweeted in French on Tuesday: “Agreement in principle with (F1) and (race organiser) Octane. “There will be a grand prix of […]
Brown denies Dennis meeting will be awkward
Nov.22 (GMM) Zak Brown has denied he will endure a particularly awkward introduction to life at McLaren this weekend in Abu Dhabi. The man he is replacing, the ousted McLaren supremo Ron Dennis, is tipped by the Times newspaper to also travel to the 2016 finale this weekend to meet with Middle Eastern contacts. But […]
Wolff still not eyeing Ecclestone job
Nov.22 (GMM) Toto Wolff says he is not interested in succeeding Bernie Ecclestone as boss of formula one. F1 sponsor guru Zak Brown had been tipped for the role in the forthcoming Liberty Media era, but McLaren has just unveiled the American as its new post-Ron Dennis executive director instead. The famous British team said […]
Vandoorne can be F1’s ‘next Verstappen’ – Boutsen
Nov.22 (GMM) F1 might be about to discover its next Max Verstappen-like sensation. That is the claim of former F1 driver and three-time winner Thierry Boutsen, who raced in the 80s and 90s. He admitted to the Belgian broadcaster Sporza that he is referring to Stoffel Vandoorne, his countryman who is set to make his […]