Jun.1 (GMM) A former F1 team boss has warned Renault that signing Fernando Alonso for 2021 could be dangerous. The French works team’s boss Cyril Abiteboul has admitted that filling Daniel Ricciardo’s place by reuniting with former two-time champion Alonso is “an option”. “It could be a lot of drivers,” Abiteboul told the RMC program […]
Month: June 2020
Ferrari had ‘safer’ options than Sainz – Kubica
Jun.1 (GMM) Robert Kubica admits he was “surprised” when Ferrari decided to sign up Carlos Sainz as a replacement for Sebastian Vettel next year. “If the relationship was not good and not getting better, then it’s better to make a decision,” the Polish driver told Corriere della Sera. “I was a little surprised but I […]
F1 not entering ‘pay-driver’ era – Danner
Jun.1 (GMM) Formula 1 is not about to enter the era of the so-called ‘pay-driver’, according to Christian Danner. As a result of the corona crisis, which is also threatening established midfield teams like McLaren and Renault, it is feared that teams may need to lean even more heavily on drivers who can take substantial […]
‘Unclear’ if media can attend F1 ghost races
Jun.1 (GMM) It is not clear if television broadcasters will be allowed to attend F1’s first ‘ghost races’ in Austria next month. The sport is poised to unveil its plan for spectator-less races on Monday, but RTL commentator Florian Konig says he isn’t sure if he will be there. “We have deliberately not done that […]
Marko ‘proud of Austria’ as F1 gets green light
Jun.1 (GMM) Formula 1 is poised to announce an initial 2020 calendar featuring spectator-less ‘ghost races’ in Europe. Austrian health minister Rudolf Anschober says the safety plan reviewed by the government in the past days for back-to-back races in early July satisfies “the requirements in the corona period”. Dr Helmut Marko, representing race promoter Red […]
Rusty F1 drivers ‘not big problem’ – Magnussen
Jun.1 (GMM) Kevin Magnussen remains hopeful Haas will keep him on board for 2021. With the racing set to resume without spectators next month, the Dane says he is eager to emerge from the sport’s shutdown period. “I think I’ve used the break well,” he told BT newspaper. “I have been relaxing with Louise and […]
‘Weird’ reverse grid idea ‘worth a try’ – Salo
Jun.1 (GMM) Mika Salo says reverse grid races are “worth a try” as Formula 1 looks to emerge from its coronavirus shutdown. The sport is tipped to reveal its initial European ‘ghost race’ schedule on Monday, and reports suggest Liberty Media wants to use the opportunity to revive its idea of shaking up the race […]
Hamilton slams ‘white-dominated sport’
Jun.1 (GMM) F1’s reigning world champion has slammed the “white-dominated sport” for “staying silent” amid the latest political turmoil. In recent days, the death in custody of a black man in Minneapolis has sparked protests but also violent and destructive riots across the United States. Lewis Hamilton is now calling out his F1 colleagues for […]