Jul.1 (GMM) Sauber is reportedly on the cusp of being sold. We reported earlier that amid a troubled campaign for the financially struggling Swiss team, the 300 staff at Hinwil have now been paid for May and June. “We are in the process of a comprehensive solution,” confirmed team boss and co-owner Monisha Kaltenborn, speaking […]
Month: July 2016
Vettel takes penalty, Hamilton expects to follow suit
Jul.1 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel’s Austrian GP campaign has taken an early hit as he will drop five places down the grid due to a gearbox change. Reports indicate metal debris was detected inside the unit and will be changed, with a Ferrari spokesman confirming the news. “I called Sebastian to tell him and he said […]
Massa says he will decide F1 future
Jul.1 (GMM) Felipe Massa insists he is in control of his next move in F1, as his current Williams contract runs out. Rivals Jenson Button and Daniil Kvyat are among drivers linked with the Brazilian veteran’s current seat, but 35-year-old Massa said he will not just sit back and wait for decisions to be made. […]
Sainz should be happy with Toro Rosso news – Alonso
Jul.1 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says his young countryman Carlos Sainz should not be disappointed he is staying at Toro Rosso for a third year in 2017. Team owner Red Bull has taken up its option on the Spaniard, even though he had been linked with Ferrari. “Everyone knows that if they want to negotiate with […]
Raikkonen still best choice for Ferrari – Salo
Jul.1 (GMM) Mika Salo thinks his countryman Kimi Raikkonen remains the best choice for Ferrari beyond 2016. The fabled Maranello team is clearly shopping around for alternatives to the Finn, with rumours Sergio Perez and others are in the frame. But Salo told Finland’s Ilta Sanomat newspaper: “I do not see any reasonable options. “If […]
Red Bull will not accept less income – Horner
Jul.1 (GMM) Christian Horner says Red Bull will not accept a reduction in the income it gets from F1’s Bernie Ecclestone-led organisation. F1 supremo Ecclestone has flagged changes to the controversial system that distributes the lion’s share of the commercial revenue to the biggest teams — including handsome ‘bonuses’. “Yes, no bonus,” the 85-year-old said […]
Austrian Grand Prix – 1st Friday Practice
Rosberg quickest with a 1:07.373 from Hamilton (+0.357), Vettel (+0.649), Raikkonen (+0.849), Ricciardo (+1.155), Sainz (+1.430), Massa (+1.451), Verstappen (+1.589), Kvyat (+1.617) & Bottas (+1.625). Grosjean, Hulkenberg, Button, Alonso, Magnussen, Wehrlein, Palmer, Ericsson, Gutierrez, Nasr, Haryanto and Celis (Force India test driver) make the rest of the field. Verstappen went off into the gravel and […]