Nov.1 (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg says he is “optimistic” about returning to the Formula 1 grid in 2023. According to reports, the 35-year-old German – who has been out of the sport full-time since 2019 and most recently serving as Aston Martin reserve – is now more likely than Mick Schumacher to secure the Haas seat. […]
Month: November 2022
Ocon denies Alonso’s Alpine reliability claims
Nov.1 (GMM) Esteban Ocon has hit back at departing Alpine teammate Fernando Alonso’s claim that “only the number 14 car” breaks down in 2022. A frustrated Alonso intends to get his Aston Martin career up and running as quickly as possible by testing the green car in the post-Abu Dhabi test. “I think our legal […]
Wolff wore Ricciardo merchandise in Mexico
Nov.1 (GMM) Toto Wolff may have dropped a major hint about the identity of Mercedes’ next official reserve driver in Mexico. After weeks of leaving the door open, Daniel Ricciardo finally confirmed last weekend that he will “not be on the grid in 2023”. He will, however, “keep my foot in the door” in view […]
Domenicali touches down for Colombia GP talks
Nov.1 (GMM) Colombia’s chances of joining the ever-expanding Formula 1 calendar have been given a major boost. In September, we reported that the Colombian city of Barranquilla was bidding to become a F1 race host, with mayor Jaime Pumarejo confirming: “Representatives of Formula 1 have already visited the city and they like it”. And now, […]
FIA should give $7m fine to ‘a good cause’ – Horner
Nov.1 (GMM) Christian Horner says he hopes the FIA does “something good” with Red Bull’s $7 million fine over the budget cap saga. “It’s an enormous amount of money, payable within a 30 day period,” said the team boss. “Obviously it’s up to the FIA what they do with it, but we hope it goes […]
Red Bull to end Sky boycott in Brazil
Nov.1 (GMM) Red Bull and Max Verstappen will end their boycott of Sky’s Formula 1 coverage at the next grand prix in Brazil. Boss Christian Horner said the Dutch driver and the energy drink owned team had become a “cheap target” of many critics – including Sky’s F1 broadcasters in the UK, Germany and Italy […]