Jan.6 (GMM) The Dutch GP is being set up to survive without Max Verstappen, according to Zandvoort circuit boss Robert van Overdijk. Extensive renovations at Zandvoort are currently taking place to prepare for Holland’s 2020 return to the Formula 1 calendar, including novel banked corners. “We are setting up the ultimate racing festival which can […]
Month: January 2020
2020 Williams to be ‘evolution’ – Russell
Jan.6 (GMM) Williams has determined areas of the team’s cars in 2018 and 2019 that were “fundamentally wrong”. That is the news from George Russell, who will have a new teammate for 2020 in the form of Nicholas Latifi. Russell told Auto Motor und Sport that Williams, woefully off the pace in 2019, had a […]
Pecking order to be similar in 2021 – Binotto
Jan.6 (GMM) The pecking order in 2021 will “not be very different” to today, according to Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto. The rules are changing considerably for 2021, including radically different cars and a $175 million budget cap. “These new rules will give stability to F1 for five years,” Binotto told La Gazzetta dello Sport. […]
Leclerc ‘equal number 1’ now – Prost
Jan.6 (GMM) Charles Leclerc is now “equal number 1” at Ferrari. That is the view of former Ferrari driver Alain Prost, who is now an advisor at the rival Renault team. Just before Christmas, Ferrari announced that Leclerc, 22, has had his contract extended until the end of 2024. “Charles has earned his stripes,” Prost […]
2020 ‘delicate’ for Vettel – Montezemolo
Jan.6 (GMM) Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says 2020 will be a “delicate” moment for Sebastian Vettel. Just before Christmas, Ferrari extended Charles Leclerc’s contract until the end of 2024, isolating former number 1 Vettel whose deal runs out this year. “Leclerc is a hard racer and an intelligent boy who can become a […]
Ferrari admits Hamilton met with chairman
Jan.6 (GMM) Ferrari needs “two experienced drivers” for 2021, according to team boss Mattia Binotto. Just before Christmas, the Maranello team announced that Charles Leclerc’s current contract has been extended for two more years, taking the new deal to the end of 2024. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the deal involves a tripled salary for […]
Raikkonen eyes world rally title
Jan.6 (GMM) Kimi Raikkonen says he wants to add a world rally title to his CV in the future. The 40-year-old Finn, who won the Formula 1 title for Ferrari in 2007, could leave Formula 1 after his current contract with Alfa Romeo expires late this year. During his F1 sabbatical in 2011, Raikkonen contested […]
Sponsor says Kubica ‘involved’ in Alfa Romeo deal
Jan.6 (GMM) Robert Kubica will have an important role at Alfa Romeo in 2020, the Polish driver’s sponsor PKN Orlen has announced. On New Year’s Day, it was revealed that Orlen, the Polish oil company, would switch from Williams to a major sponsorship role at Alfa Romeo for 2020. “We were not a title sponsor […]
Stroll admits he must catch teammate Perez
Jan.6 (GMM) Lance Stroll, the son of team owner Lawrence Stroll, says he knows he has to up his game at Racing Point alongside Sergio Perez in 2020. “Sergio dominated me in qualifying, which is the main area I have to work on this season,” the Canadian is quoted by France’s L’Equipe. “He was better […]
Racing Point aiming for fourth in 2020 – Perez
Jan.6 (GMM) Racing Point can finish fourth overall in 2020, according to Sergio Perez. The Mexican has re-committed to the newly Lawrence Stroll-owned team for the coming seasons, despite the fact that last year was “tough”. “When my contract expires, I always get offers, which is nice to know,” Perez told Auto Motor und Sport. […]