Sep.2 (GMM) For Ferrari, the absence of the Tifosi at Monza this weekend may actually be a blessing. Amid Ferrari’s deep competitive slump, Sebastian Vettel was asked if he thinks the wildly partisan Italian spectators might actually boo the fabled team. “I don’t think we’d be booed,” he answered. “The fans are probably suffering as […]
Month: September 2020
Binotto has ‘nothing’ to say after Wolff comments
Sep.2 (GMM) Mattia Binotto says there is “nothing” he wants to say in reply to his Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff. As Ferrari descended into one of its worst-ever slumps at Spa, Wolff said he blames “certain team members” rather than the fabled Maranello camp as a whole and feels sorry for the Tifosi. Many think […]
Vettel rumours ‘suddenly quiet’ – Schumacher
Sep.2 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel may now have decided to take a sabbatical in 2021, according to his countryman and former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher. Schumacher notes that after all the hype about a potential Aston Martin seat for the quadruple world champion, it has suddenly become “very, very quiet around him”. Indeed, Sergio Perez has […]
Tsunoda getting closer to Alpha Tauri debut
Sep.2 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda is shaping up as the most likely rookie on Formula 1’s 2021 grid. The 20-year-old Japanese, who won the Formula 2 feature race at Spa Francorchamps, is strongly backed by Honda as well as Red Bull’s famous driver program. “We are waiting for a Japanese driver in Formula 1, and we […]
Melbourne 2021 in doubt, rival venue could step in
Sep.2 (GMM) A small town in South Australia has emerged as a potential Formula 1 venue for 2021. The country’s usual grand prix host, Melbourne, is currently in full lockdown, with the local Victorian government just announcing the extension of state of emergency provisions for the next six months at least. Rival state South Australia […]
Just three days of winter testing in 2021
Sep.2 (GMM) There will be just three days of winter testing before the 2021 season kicks off, according to Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport. The amount of winter testing has been reducing steadily over the past seasons, with two three-day tests taking place in Barcelona in late-February this year. But that number is reportedly going […]
F1 owners Liberty ‘a bit naive’ – Marko
Sep.1 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says the top bosses at F1’s owner Liberty Media are often “a bit naive”. The Red Bull chief was asked by Der Spiegel to comment on the fact that, after three decades, Formula 1 is scrapping its deal with German free to air broadcaster RTL in favour of a more […]
Too soon to write off Kvyat – Petrov
Sep.1 (GMM) It is too soon to write off Daniil Kvyat’s Formula 1 career. That is the view of Vitaly Petrov, who before Kvyat was the sport’s first ever Russian driver. Following criticism from Red Bull’s driver guru Dr Helmut Marko recently, many are now predicting that Kvyat will be ousted to make room for […]
FIA to investigate Giovinazzi crash
Sep.1 (GMM) The FIA is investigating the way in which George Russell’s car struck a flying wheel at high speed during the Belgian GP. In a highlight of the race at Spa, Russell struck the bouncing wheel of Antonio Giovinazzi’s Alfa Romeo after the Italian driver crashed. “It was bad luck that I hit it, […]
Hamilton admits quitting French lessons
Sep.1 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton admits he started to learn French – and then quickly gave it up. The six-time world champion told Belgium’s RTBF broadcaster that he aimed to learn his second language during the long coronavirus shutdown. “Yes it’s true, I tried, but it didn’t last very long,” Hamilton admitted. “I’m crazy – I […]
Honda to keep improving Red Bull’s engine
Sep.1 (GMM) Honda’s technical boss admits the Japanese manufacturer needs to keep working to improve its power unit. Red Bull official Dr Helmut Marko claims that – qualifying aside – Honda is now the best engine manufacturer in Formula 1 behind Mercedes. Honda technical boss Toyoharu Tanabe said: “I am satisfied with our sixth consecutive […]
Ferrari ‘likely’ to court Mercedes’ Cowell
Sep.1 (GMM) Mercedes’ engine guru Andy Cowell could make the switch to Ferrari, according to a respected Italian journalist. Before getting his promotion at Mercedes in 2013, Cowell reportedly began flirting with a move to Maranello. “He changed his mind after the resignation of Stefano Domenicali,” claims Corriere dello Sport’s Daniele Sparisci. “Now he is […]
Pirelli can spice up F1 with soft tyres – Doornbos
Sep.1 (GMM) Former Red Bull driver Robert Doornbos has a proposal to spice up what many observers are calling increasingly ‘boring’ races in Formula 1. Red Bull boss Christian Horner think the problem at Spa-Francorchamps was that drivers were able to get through the race with just a single pitstop. “Someone has to tell Pirelli […]
Ferrari needs ‘very, very big step’ for 2021 – Sainz
Sep.1 (GMM) Carlos Sainz, who is moving to the Maranello team next year, says Ferrari needs to take a “very, very, very, very big step” with its engine for 2021. However, the Spaniard backs the fabled Italian team to get it done. “It took Renault three years, and it took Honda some time too,” said […]