Renault ‘not solely to blame’ for 2014 – Lopez
2014 Renault engine (GMM) It is clear there is little love lost between Lotus and its former engine supplier. The Enstone team, fourth overall in 2012 and 2013, slumped to … Read More
Category: Formula 1
Illien part of Renault road map
Renault are hoping their chances of closing the gap to Mercedes will be boosted by new consultant Mario Illien. Illien as Ilmor Engineering first entered F1 back in 1989 before … Read More
Verstappen rated very highly by engineer
Max Verstappen Max Verstappen's Race Engineer, Xevi Pujolar, has described the Dutch youngster as the best he has ever worked with in Formula 1, as preparations ramp up for his … Read More
Force India on road to Barcelona test
Force India VJM08 studio photo with drivers (GMM) Signs of life emerged from Force India on Friday. The Silverstone based team sat out the opening test of the winter at … Read More
Dennis: No company can afford to be an F1 team title sponsor today
Dennis: F1 has priced itself out of the title sponsor market Declaring McLaren to be the "Man United" of Formula 1, Ron Dennis says he won't sell the right to … Read More
Renault not yet ‘exploring limits’ of 2015 engine
2015 Renault engine (GMM) Renault has confirmed reports it did not hit full throttle at the recent Jerez test. Works team Red Bull evidently had a difficult start to the … Read More
2017 reform could entice Newey back – Horner
Adrian Newey (GMM) A big change to the regulations could convince Adrian Newey to return to full throttle in formula one. That is the claim of Red Bull team boss … Read More
Button happy to be Alonso’s teammate
Button and Alonso (GMM) Jenson Button insists he is happy to be paired with Fernando Alonso. Both sides of the new McLaren-Honda garage have won world championships, but Spaniard Alonso … Read More
Sign Mario Andretti petition to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Mario Andretti The license plate on Jim Knipe's car reads "69 INDY." Last year, he said, Mario Andretti autographed the plate for him. "I'm a pretty heavy-duty Mario Andretti fan," … Read More
Red Bull to speed up in Barcelona – Marko
Red Bull RB11 (GMM) Red Bull will begin to step on the throttle at the forthcoming Barcelona test. That is the news of the energy drink marque's Dr Helmut Marko, … Read More
Engine boss thinks Mercedes’ rivals can catch up
(GMM) Dominant 2014 champion Mercedes thinks its rivals can catch up. Germany's authoritative Auto Motor und Sport on Thursday estimated the marque's advantage last year at as much as 60 … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Thursday
F1 a money-loser for Sepang Malaysia undecided over F1 contract extension 'Calm' Williams sparked Massa revival Alonso waiting to set McLaren-Honda goal for 2015 Williams plays down Ferrari link for … Read More
Reports link Brawn, Costa, Bottas with Ferrari (3rd Update)
UPDATE Bottas (GMM) Williams is not taking seriously reports star driver Valtteri Bottas is looking to replace Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen next year. The seat occupied by fellow Finn Raikkonen, who … Read More
F1: Americans like a good parade
Even while Formula One's television audience drops overall, it managed to grow in the U.S. by 10.1% to 12.6 million viewers last year, according to the sport's recently released annual … Read More
Williams backs Marussia’s 2014-car plan
(GMM) Williams on Wednesday said it would welcome Marussia back to the F1 grid — even if the struggling backmarker has to field a 2014 car. Marussia, now called Manor, … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Wednesday
Ecclestone to Briatore – these engines sound sick Ecclestone not worried as F1 TV ratings decline No 'explosion' as Alonso's Ferrari tenure ended – Briatore Alonso eyes McLaren-Honda success 'soon' … Read More
Question mark over Red Bull’s 2015 form
Ricciardo in Red Bull at Jerez (GMM) 2014 runner-up Red Bull has emerged as a big question-mark ahead of the new season. Last year, Daniel Ricciardo was the only driver … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Tuesday
Alonso accused of tax evasion, which he denies Ecclestone eyes 'second division' with old Red Bull and 'screaming' engines McLaren designer says race finish in Melbourne 'realistic' Alonso vows to … Read More
Sandbagging Mercedes may be up 100 HP
Hamilton smiling knowing that with Mercedes power he will be World Champion again in 2015. Trap speeds obtained by Autosport.com at last week's Jerez F1 test reveal that Mercedes powered … Read More
Marussia F1 Made “Duress Payments” To Recover Seized Assets
This article by Christian Sylt of Forbes.com outlines what a complete financial mess the Marussia (now Manor) F1 team is. How they could even think about returning to F1 is … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Monday
Is that special paint on the Ferrari? Ecclestone tells F1 chiefs German GP not dead yet Qatar now close to F1 race deal – official Vettel back to 'naughty' old … Read More
Sandbagging Lewis Hamilton not impressed by Ferrari
Hamilton knows he will easily win the 2015 F1 title with his vastly superior Mercedes. F1 is 99% car and 1% driver. Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's pace during the first … Read More
F1 insider claims Force India ‘insolvent’ (6th Update)
UPDATE #6 (GMM) Force India has hit back at reports it could be the next team to spin out of formula one. The Silverstone based team missed the Jerez test … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Saturday
Manor still determined to return in 2015 – boss Force India denies not paying supplier bills Strategy Group rejects V8 engines for 2017 Force India doubts VJM08 will make last … Read More