Nov.1 (GMM) Cyril Abiteboul is hoping the FIA might step in to allow Fernando Alonso to take part in the end-of-season ‘young driver test’ in Abu Dhabi. As a 39-year-old two-time world champion, the Spaniard is definitely not a ‘young driver’, but Renault was hoping the other teams would regard his two-year sabbatical as a […]
Month: November 2020
Todt ‘concerned’ about F1’s ongoing corona crisis
Nov.1 (GMM) Jean Todt admits he is “very concerned” about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Although Formula 1 is up and racing again with its ‘covid-safe’ protocols including ghost races, social ‘bubbles’ and mandatory mask-wearing and testing, a new wave of the virus and lockdowns are currently sweeping through Europe and the world. “Everyone who contributed […]
Todt admits to seeing Schumacher ‘regularly’
Nov.1 (GMM) FIA president Jean Todt says he still goes to visit Michael Schumacher “regularly”. The pair remained close friends after their ultra-successful time together at Ferrari, but almost nothing is known about Schumacher’s health in the wake of a late 2013 skiing fall that caused brain injuries. “His fight continues, along with his family […]
Haas asked Alfa Romeo to delay driver news
Nov.1 (GMM) It is now obvious that Mick Schumacher will step up to Formula 1 next year with Haas. Earlier, it appeared that the 20-year-old German and F2 points leader would indeed get his promotion for 2021, but it had not been decided whether it would be with Ferrari-powered Alfa Romeo or Haas. At Imola, […]
‘Definitely’ no F1 race seat in 2021 – Kubica
Nov.1 (GMM) Robert Kubica says he will “definitely” not be returning to Formula 1 as a race driver in 2021. The Pole is at Imola this weekend in his capacity as Alfa Romeo’s reserve driver, after his sponsor Orlen switched from Williams to the Swiss-based team this year. Alfa Romeo is keeping Kimi Raikkonen and […]
Marko all but confirms 2021 exit for Kvyat
Nov.1 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has all but officially confirmed that Daniil Kvyat will not keep his seat at Alpha Tauri beyond the end of 2020. It comes after Pierre Gasly said he was “surprised” that Red Bull only re-signed him for 2021 on the basis that he will lead the second team rather than […]
Ferrari, Renault reject Red Bull engine freeze
Nov.1 (GMM) Both Ferrari and Renault say they will not support Red Bull’s push to see engine development frozen from 2022. With Honda departing at the end of next year, Red Bull has said it would like to take over the Japanese manufacturer’s engines and operations – but only if engine development is halted. Mercedes’ […]