Hamilton quickest with a 1:31.660 from Ricciardo (+0.391), Verstappen (+0.626), Vettel (+0.910), Raikkonen (+1.076), Alonso (+1.380), Bottas (+1.833), Grosjean (+1.954), Button (+2.103) & Massa (+2.141) Sainz, Gutierrez, Kvyat, Nasr, Hulkenberg Perez, Wehrlein, Palmer, Ericsson, Magnussen and Haryanto make the rest of the field. Rosberg did not go out this session due to a mechanical issue. […]
British Grand Prix – 1st Free Practice
Hamilton quickest with a 1:31.654 from Rosberg (+0.033), Hulkenberg (+0.838), Vettel (+0.847), Ricciardo (+1.119), Raikkonen (+1.385), Verstappen (+1.548), Perez (+1.581), Sainz (+1.792) & Alonso (+1.873) Kvyat, Button, Bottas, Massa, Grosjean, Palmer, Nasr, Leclerc (Haas test driver), Ocon (Renault test driver), Ericsson, Wehrlein and Haryanto make the rest of the field. Bottas covered the most number […]
‘Frail’ Murray Walker to sit out British GP
Jul.8 (GMM) Legendary former F1 commentator Murray Walker will be a rare absentee at the British grand prix this weekend. The iconic Briton is synonymous with the sport after serving for decades as a commentator, but now aged 92 he admits he is “too frail” to be at Silverstone this time around. “I am an […]
Ocon in running for 2017 Renault seat – Vasseur
Jul.8 (GMM) Renault’s newly-promoted ‘team principal’ has admitted French youngster Esteban Ocon is in the running for a race seat in 2017. This week, although he was already running the new French works team, Frederic Vasseur had his place at Enstone memorialised with the official title of team boss. But although still in 2016, Renault […]
Honda takes engine upgrade to Silverstone
Jul.8 (GMM) Honda has brought an updated engine to the British grand prix. McLaren-Honda Fernando Alonso said the improvements are related to the Japanese power unit’s internal combustion engine, which is now Honda’s focus for catching up with Mercedes, Ferrari and Renault. “In electric power we are already on a level with the top manufacturers,” […]
Marko hints Kvyat to keep Toro Rosso seat
Jul.8 (GMM) Daniil Kvyat’s chances of keeping his seat at Toro Rosso next year appear to be growing. Earlier, the disappointed Russian and his Red Bull paymasters looked destined to split, following Kvyat’s demotion to the secondary team. But Toro Rosso chief Franz Tost sounds keen to keep the 22-year-old in 2017, and the ultimate […]
Lower profile for Jos helping Max Verstappen – Marko
Jul.8 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed that Jos Verstappen’s step into the background in recent races has been deliberate. Until his shock mid-season graduation from Toro Rosso to Red Bull, teen sensation Max Verstappen was always side-by-side with his famous father, former F1 driver Jos. But Marko, the architect of Red Bull’s driver programme, […]
Wehrlein could get second year at Manor
Jul.8 (GMM) Pascal Wehrlein has said it is possible he will stay at Manor for a second season in 2017. The rookie German but also his backers at Mercedes were relieved in Austria when Wehrlein, the 21-year-old reigning DTM champion, finally had a standout weekend performance in Austria, resulting in a rare point for the […]
Perez leaving Ferrari future open
Jul.8 (GMM) Sergio Perez is still leaving the door open to a move away from Force India for 2017. The Mexican is in top form this year, triggering widespread speculation that Ferrari could buy him out of his contract with the Silverstone based team. “I’ve said several times that I have not decided my future […]
Sauber has secured its F1 future – Kaltenborn
Jul.8 (GMM) Sauber has “found a solution” to its financial woes that almost sunk the Swiss F1 team. That is the news from team co-owner and boss Monisha Kaltenborn, amid rumours and reports that Marcus Ericsson’s Swedish backers are buying the team. “I will not comment on rumours, but I can confirm that we have […]
Mercedes duo hears ‘firm’ new crash rules
Jul.8 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg face harsh penalties should Mercedes’ “final warning” about in-race collisions not be listened to. After their Austrian clash, the pair met with a stern Toto Wolff early on Thursday where a mysterious set of consequences for more crashes was laid out. “Both know the consequences. They listened carefully […]
Mallya determined to enjoy rare GP appearance
Jul.7 (GMM) Vijay Mallya says he is determined to soak up the British grand prix this weekend, having been unable to attend a single race in 2016. The former billionaire had his passport revoked by the Indian government amid the mess and huge debts associated with his failed airline Kingfisher. It means he has been […]
Family still wants ‘privacy’ for Schumacher – manager
Jul.7 (GMM) Michael Schumacher’s manager says there is no change for now in the decision to keep the F1 legend’s recovery from brain injuries completely private. Sabine Kehm and the seven time world champion’s family have been criticised by some for refusing to publicly update fans about the mysterious state of his health, some two […]
Palmer aware 2016 could be only home GP
Jul.7 (GMM) Jolyon Palmer says he will savour his home race at Silverstone this weekend, because it could be his only shot at racing in a British grand prix. But the 25-year-old rookie said “crappy” recent rumours of his demise were actually been greatly exaggerated. “It’s not nice to see but I know myself that […]
Honda’s progress best in F1 – Alonso
Jul.7 (GMM) Fernando Alonso insists he is “happy” with his life, despite the fact a full decade has passed him by without adding a third title to his tally. Once, the Spaniard admitted he would give his right arm for another world championship, but ahead of the British grand prix he declared: “I’m very happy.” […]
Button not thinking British GP to be last
Jul.7 (GMM) Jenson Button insists he is not heading into the British grand prix thinking it could be his last home race. But the F1 veteran, who is F1’s longest-serving active driver, admitted that it bothers him that Silverstone is one of the only tracks on the calendar on which he has never even scored […]
Mercedes clash ‘a racing incident’ – Massa
Jul.7 (GMM) Felipe Massa has played down the furore surrounding the Mercedes drivers’ latest crash, saying what happened in Austria was just a “racing incident”. Before Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg headed to Silverstone on Thursday, they started the day at Mercedes’ nearby Brackley HQ for a stern meeting with boss Toto Wolff. It is […]
Lauda hits reverse over Hamilton comments
Jul.6 (GMM) Niki Lauda has hit reverse on his comments about world champion Lewis Hamilton. On Tuesday, footage of the Mercedes team chairman speaking on Austrian broadcaster Servus TV emerged during which Lauda alleged Hamilton trashed a hospitality room after crashing in Baku qualifying. Lauda also said Hamilton “lied” about the positive nature of his […]
Pirelli, Ferrari set date for 2017 tyre test
Jul.6 (GMM) The first date for Pirelli’s track testing for its bigger and wider 2017 tyres has reportedly been set. Speed Week reports that the first of 24 days in total with specially-modified test mules will take place at Ferrari’s own Fiorano track on August 2. “We agreed with Ferrari, Red Bull and Mercedes that […]
F1 could lose Brazil GP, drivers – Massa
Jul.6 (GMM) Felipe Massa has warned it is possible Brazil will fall out of formula one altogether at the end of 2016. Bernie Ecclestone has warned that the Interlagos race is endangered, while F1 veteran Massa himself is out of contract at Williams. Also ending is fellow Brazilian Felipe Nasr’s deal at Sauber, including the […]