Nov.9 (GMM) Antonio Giovinazzi’s Formula 1 career with Alfa Romeo appears to be going down in flames. Not long after fuming at the Italian for ignoring a team order in a previous race, the Sauber-run team was publicly denounced with a sarcastic radio message after the chequered flag in Mexico. “Hey guys, thanks for the […]
Still ‘a lot to do’ to complete Saudi circuit
Nov.9 (GMM) There is still “a lot to do” to get the new Jeddah street circuit ready for the forthcoming and inaugural Saudi Arabian GP. Days ago, race boss Martin Whitaker responded to speculation following the emergence of footage depicting the circuit as resembling a construction site. Saudi Arabia is set to be the next […]
Porsche could win ‘immediately’ with Red Bull
Nov.9 (GMM) Porsche would “win immediately” in Formula 1 if the Volkswagen brand teams up with Red Bull from 2026. That is the claim of Dr Helmut Marko, amid rumours that while another VW brand – Audi – might be eyeing McLaren, Porsche is taking a look at a potential collaboration with Williams. According to […]
Giovinazzi, Mazepin, hit out at F1 teams
Nov.8 (GMM) Two Formula 1 drivers are leaving Mexico at odds with their respective teams. The most significant incident occurred at Alfa Romeo, who according to speculation are preparing to replace Antonio Giovinazzi for 2022. “Hey guys, thanks for the great strategy,” the Italian driver said as he crossed the chequered flag on Sunday. Some […]
Red Bull hits reverse after Tsunoda blame
Nov.8 (GMM) Red Bull has hit reverse gear and absolved Yuki Tsunoda of the blame for Max Verstappen’s missed pole position in Mexico. The Japanese rookie, who races for Red Bull’s development team Alpha Tauri, was slammed as a “dumb idiot” by Verstappen for running off the track in the decisive moments of Q3. Red […]
World title ‘inevitable’ for Verstappen – Ricciardo
Nov.8 (GMM) It is “inevitable” that Max Verstappen will eventually be world champion. That is the view of the Dutchman’s former Red Bull teammate Daniel Ricciardo, speaking in Mexico after Verstappen extended his lead over Lewis Hamilton to 19 points with just four races now to run. “How do I feel?” top Red Bull chief […]
McLaren plays down talk of Audi deal
Nov.7 (GMM) Andreas Seidl has dismissed as “pure speculation” claims McLaren could be set for a sensational engine supplier switch. The Volkswagen Group’s interest in entering Formula 1 under the new engine regulations in 2026 is no secret, with Porsche linked to Red Bull and another VW brand – Audi – said to be eyeing […]
Hamilton feeling pressure of title fight – Alonso
Nov.7 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton is “100 percent” feeling the pressure of his 2021 championship battle with Max Verstappen. That is the view of Hamilton’s former fiery teammate Fernando Alonso, as the most intense title fight in Formula 1 for years heats up some more in Mexico. Verstappen says he is taking his first world title […]
Bottas’ 2022 teammate could be named after Brazil
Nov.7 (GMM) Alfa Romeo could be ready to decide Valtteri Bottas’ 2022 teammate after next weekend’s race in Brazil. Antonio Giovinazzi, the incumbent, admits he has no idea which way team boss Frederic Vasseur’s decision will go. “I don’t know if it’s good news or bad news,” said the Italian in Mexico when asked about […]
Mercedes ‘solved’ Mexico engine problem – Horner
Nov.7 (GMM) Max Verstappen denied that a hoarse voice after qualifying was due to an in-helmet screaming session due to missing pole in Mexico. “I only did that in my head,” the Dutchman said when asked if he had been screaming in his helmet after qualifying behind both Mercedes on Saturday. Red Bull immediately turned […]
China’s ‘opening up’ includes F1 return
Nov.6 (GMM) China’s Formula 1 hiatus will end next year, as officials reveal a new race contract to run from 2023 to 2025. Shanghai is not on the 23-race calendar for next year amid the ongoing covid crisis, but F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said he is looking forward to going to China again “as soon […]
Albon takes on coaching role for Tsunoda
Nov.6 (GMM) Former Red Bull driver Alex Albon has assumed a coaching role for struggling Alpha Tauri rookie Yuki Tsunoda. British-born Thai driver Albon, who finished sixth in the German series DTM this year, lost his Red Bull seat alongside Max Verstappen for 2021. But he was retained by the energy drink brand, who sponsored […]
F1 ‘back in the black’ with latest financial results
Nov.6 (GMM) Formula 1 is back in the black, according to the third quarter financial results just released by the sport’s commercial owner Libert Media. Specialist financial news services analysed the numbers and found that F1 has turned a more than $100 million loss into a more than $300 million profit. That is due to […]
Sainz admits to late-season ‘fatigue’ in 2021
Nov.6 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has admitted he was feeling some “fatigue” as the gruelling 2021 season approaches its climax. This weekend, a particularly arduous and controversial international ‘triple header’ through Mexico, Brazil and Qatar begins. The Ferrari driver admits it is a “quite extreme” task for the F1 community to tackle. Two more races follow […]
‘Better turbo’ helping Verstappen in Mexico
Nov.6 (GMM) Christian Horner is expecting a close fight between the title contenders this weekend in Mexico. With just five races to go – three of them on the trot over the next three weekends – the intensity of the Max Verstappen vs Lewis Hamilton fight is finally reaching its zenith. The same is also […]
Hulkenberg turns down Indycar seat
Nov.5 (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg has issued a polite ‘no’ to the prospect of a career in Indycar. The 34-year-old German, who lost his full-time Formula 1 seat at Renault at the end of 2019 and is now Aston Martin’s reserve, tested for McLaren’s Indycar team in Alabama recently. “I can definitely confirm that these monsters […]
Andretti ‘not giving up’ on buying F1 team
Nov.5 (GMM) Michael Andretti has denied that his bid to buy the Formula 1 team currently known as Alfa Romeo failed because of the asking price. We reported speculation that Swiss based Sauber’s current owners were asking for EUR 350 million in addition to a bank guarantee of another 250m to cover the next five […]
F1 should stop expanding race calendar – Stroll
Nov.5 (GMM) Formula 1 should not expand its annual race calendar beyond next year’s unprecedented 23 grands prix. That is the view of Lance Stroll, who says the drivers are the wrong people to ask about the human impact of such a bustling race schedule. The Aston Martin driver, whose father Lawrence owns the team, […]
Bottas vows to ‘help’ Hamilton win title
Nov.5 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas insists he is happy to help his teammate Lewis Hamilton win the 2021 drivers’ title. This week, former F1 driver Timo Glock said Mercedes can actually “no longer rely” on the Finn, who is being ousted and replaced by George Russell for 2022, for support. “You can already see it with […]
Williams offered Russell’s seat to Magnussen
Nov.5 (GMM) George Russell could have been sidelined by Williams this year, according to former Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen. The Dane, who lost his Haas seat at the end of 2020, has revealed to local broadcaster TV3 that the back-of-the-grid British team offered him a deal for this season. “I had the opportunity to […]