Aug.6 (GMM) Team boss Mattia Binotto is expecting Ferrari to speed up again after the summer break. “A week ago, we were the fastest car on the track,” the Italian said after Hungary, referring to the previous German GP where […]
‘Nice’ that Verstappen exit clause in past – Marko
Aug.6 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed that Max Verstappen is definitely staying at Red Bull-Honda in 2020. The Dutchman already had a contract beyond this season, but stories over the past days and weeks had suggested that he could […]
Marko says ‘we’ll see’ to Gasly’s 2019 seat
Aug.6 (GMM) Christian Horner says it is “essential” that Red Bull has two cars near the front of the F1 field. And with Max Verstappen currently electrifying the sport, it is clear that he is referring to the Dutchman’s struggling […]
F2 win helps on road to Formula 1 – Schumacher
Aug.5 (GMM) Mick Schumacher has finally added a Formula 2 victory to his resume as he pushes towards the pinnacle of motorsport. Already a member of Ferrari’s development academy, the reigning European F3 champion stepped up to the F1 feeder […]
Teams approve 22nd race for 2020 – Wolff
Aug.5 (GMM) Barcelona looks to have been shown the green light to organise a grand prix in 2020. Earlier, the fate of the Spanish GP looked grim, but in the past few days the local Catalan government emerged in support […]
Kubica ‘eating different dish’ to Russell
Aug.5 (GMM) Robert Kubica is yet to benefit from what seems to have been a clear step forward for Williams and George Russell. Over the last few races, the once-great backmarker team has introduced car upgrades, but Pole Kubica has […]
Hamilton hits back at critical Rosberg
Aug.5 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has hit back at former teammate Nico Rosberg following a string of recent comments by the 2016 world champion. In his video blog and elsewhere, Rosberg has recently said Max Verstappen is now a better driver […]
Alfa Romeo can’t control private life – Raikkonen
Aug.5 (GMM) Kimi Raikkonen says he will not stop doing dangerous activities just because he is in Formula 1. Well known for loving rallying, motocross and most recently jumping from a building into a swimming pool, the 39-year-old Finn insists […]
Bottas admits he has ‘plan B’ for 2020
Aug.5 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas has revealed he has a “plan B” in case Mercedes does not keep him for 2020. Team boss Toto Wolff is openly weighing up between keeping the Finn, or promoting reserve driver Esteban Ocon to become […]
Hulkenberg unhappy with Renault ‘situation’
Aug.4 (GMM) Whilst riding a crest of form with Honda power, Max Verstappen has launched a stinging jibe at Red Bull’s former engine supplier. After the team split with Renault for 2019, the Dutchman has won two of the last […]
F1 could reduce winter testing by two days
Aug.4 (GMM) F1 could reduce the amount of pre-season testing to free up capacity for another race. Liberty Media has asked the teams for their agreement to sign a 2020 race deal with Barcelona, which would bring the calendar to […]
Red Bull, Ferrari say no to Alonso for 2020
Aug.4 (GMM) There is no place for Fernando Alonso at any of the top three Formula 1 teams for 2020. Mercedes has named its candidates for Lewis Hamilton’s next teammate, while Dr Helmut Marko gave a clear answer when asked […]
FIA asks teams, drivers, about F1 penalties
Aug.4 (GMM) The FIA has asked F1’s ten team bosses and 20 drivers for their opinions about how on-track incidents should be penalised. In Hungary, race director Michael Masi presented them with an anonymous questionnaire about 12 controversial incidents over […]
Verstappen talks not about 2020 seat – Wolff
Aug.4 (GMM) It has been a busy weekend so far for Max Verstappen’s management. Amid a spate of ‘Verstappen mania’ in Formula 1, the Dutchman has been linked with a shock switch to Mercedes for 2020. One German report revealed […]
Mercedes ‘must take Verstappen seriously’ – Wolff
Aug.4 (GMM) Max Verstappen is a genuine contender for the 2019 world championship. That is the view of Toto Wolff, after Red Bull driver Verstappen in Hungary added his first ever pole to his run of impressive recent form. Verstappen […]
Magnussen says he ‘needs’ August break
Aug.4 (GMM) Kevin Magnussen says he is more than looking forward to the August break. It has been an incredibly intense first half of the season for Haas, with the Pirelli tyre situation, the farcical title sponsor saga, and a […]
Russell better off at Williams for now – Wolff
Aug.4 (GMM) Toto Wolff has ruled George Russell out of the running for the seat alongside Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next year. Earlier, team boss Wolff had already admitted that Valtteri Bottas and Esteban Ocon were solely in competition for […]
Two drivers in running for 2020 seat – Wolff
Aug.3 (GMM) Toto Wolff says there are only two candidates in the running to be Lewis Hamilton’s teammate in 2020. Since Nico Rosberg suddenly retired at the end of 2016, Hamilton has been teamed up with Finn Valtteri Bottas. But […]
F1 will still use fuel in 20 years – Taffin
Aug.3 (GMM) Renault’s engine boss doubts Formula 1 will leave behind its fuel-powered era within the next 20 years. In an ever more ‘green’-minded world, and the ever rising success of Formula E, it is speculated that F1 could eventually […]
Binotto, Vettel looking ahead to 2020
Aug.3 (GMM) Ferrari appears to be looking ahead to 2020. But Sebastian Vettel, despite his 84 point gap to the championship lead, says it would make no sense to “throw in the towel” this year either. “The rules aren’t changing […]