Jul.9 (GMM) Daniil Kvyat says he is still not in a position to predict his next step in formula one. Initially disappointed and angry to have been demoted by Red Bull, the energy drink’s Dr Helmut Marko and Toro Rosso chief Franz Tost are now suggesting the 22-year-old Russian will stay at the Faenza team […]
Month: July 2016
Good news finally flowing at Sauber
Jul.9 (GMM) Sauber could be on the road to recovery, after a long financial crisis saw the 23-year-old Swiss team come close to collapse. But boss and co-owner Monisha Kaltenborn is now hinting the announcement of a rescue deal is imminent. The evidence of that may have been on display at Silverstone on Friday. Firstly, […]
Raikkonen keeps Ferrari ‘balanced’ – Stewart
Jul.9 (GMM) News that Kimi Raikkonen is staying at Ferrari in 2017 was hailed on all sides in the Silverstone paddock. Some, however, questioned Ferrari’s ambition in re-signing the 36-year-old Finn when the younger Sergio Perez, Romain Grosjean or Valtteri Bottas were apparently all keen. But lead Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel welcomed the news. “I […]
Perez all signed up for 2017 – Mallya
Jul.9 (GMM) Force India supremo Vijay Mallya says Sergio Perez is definitely staying at the Silverstone based team in 2017. Earlier at Silverstone, Mexican Perez – who had been linked with the now re-signed Kimi Raikkonen’s Ferrari seat – said he would not turn his mind to next season until the summer break. “At some […]
British Grand Prix – 2nd Free Practice
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 […]