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Mercedes 'lucky' to reunite with Bottas in 2025 - NewsOnF1
Nov.24 (GMM) Toto Wolff is no longer hiding his interest in reuniting Valtteri Bottas with Mercedes. It is strongly rumoured that the 34-year-old Finn, ousted by Audi-owned Sauber for 2025, could try to relaunch his Formula 1 race career for 2026 by spending next season as Mercedes’ official reserve and an advisor to Wolff. “Nothing […]
Cadillac F1 announcement now 'inevitable' - Brown - NewsOnF1
Nov.24 (GMM) The deal is signed and sealed but under wraps for now – ‘Cadillac F1’ will debut in Formula 1 in 2026. AP news agency cited “several” anonymous industry sources as saying the Liberty Media-owned sport doesn’t want to make the news official on the day of its prestigious Las Vegas GP. Sky Italia […]
Williams could be down to one car in Qatar, Abu Dhabi - NewsOnF1
Nov.24 (GMM) Williams is at risk of not being able to field two race cars at the final two grands prix of 2024 in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Even before Franco Colapinto’s huge Q2 crash in Las Vegas, initially putting in doubt his health for the race on Saturday, the team struggled to put two […]
Norris needs a 'psychological rethink' before 2025 - Hill - NewsOnF1
Nov.24 (GMM) Lando Norris needs a “rethink” over the winter period, according to fellow Briton Damon Hill. After over a decade as a Formula 1 pundit with Sky UK, the 1996 world champion is leaving the broadcaster – with some suspecting recent claims of pro-Norris bias is behind the news. However, while 64-year-old Hill was […]
Drivers happy with new F1 race director - NewsOnF1
Nov.24 (GMM) Formula 1 drivers are happy so far with the sport’s new race director. George Russell, a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, declared on Wednesday that he was upset the FIA had suddenly sacked Niels Wittich and replaced him with F2 and F3 race director Rui Marquez with immediate effect. “And, you […]
Nyck de Vries could be new McLaren reserve - NewsOnF1
Nov.23 (GMM) Nyck de Vries could soon be back in the Formula 1 paddock. Although initially affiliated with McLaren since childhood, the Dutchman got his break in 2022 when serving as Mercedes’ reserve driver – when he substituted for the ill Alex Albon at Monza and impressed. Red Bull snapped him up for its junior […]
Wolff hints Bottas poised for Mercedes return - NewsOnF1
Nov.23 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas appears poised to return to Mercedes next year. Having lost his Audi-owned Sauber seat for 2025, the former 10-time Mercedes race winner has been linked not only with a reserve seat, but also to serve as an advisor to Toto Wolff. “There is a strong desire to get Bottas back on […]
F1 to welcome 'Cadillac Racing' to grid from 2026 - NewsOnF1
Nov.23 (GMM) Formula 1 is preparing to welcome ‘Cadillac Racing’ to the grid for 2026. Developments in the long-running Andretti-Cadillac saga have been occurring thick and fast in the past several days, with multiple authoritative sources now reporting that a negotiated outcome is imminent. With Michael Andretti taking a back seat, General Motors stepping up, […]
Red Bull rues lack of low-downforce wing in Vegas - NewsOnF1
Nov.23 (GMM) Red Bull’s slogan is “gives you wings”, but the Formula 1 team admits it wishes it had a different rear wing design in the luggage this weekend. All Max Verstappen has to do to secure his fourth consecutive drivers’ title in Las Vegas is prevent McLaren’s Lando Norris from closing the gap by […]
Perez led to constructors' championship loss - Marko - NewsOnF1
Nov.23 (GMM) Carlos Sainz admits he does not fit the “profile” of what Red Bull is looking for to be Max Verstappen’s teammate. Although Sergio Perez insists the team will respect his 2025 contract, team boss Christian Horner and advisor Dr Helmut Marko are now regularly hinting that the Mexican’s days at Red Bull are […]
Stroll not proud of beating Jacques Villeneuve's record - NewsOnF1
Nov.22 (GMM) Lance Stroll insists he had “no idea” he has become the most experienced Canadian driver in Formula 1 history. The Aston Martin driver told Le Journal de Montreal newspaper in Las Vegas that his 166th grand prix last time out in Brazil moved him beyond 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve’s career tally. “I […]
Boss plays down rumours about Dutch GP future - NewsOnF1
Nov.22 (GMM) Zandvoort circuit boss Robert van Overdijk has played down rumours about the future of the Dutch GP. After Monaco’s new annual race deal with Formula 1 was recently extended through 2031, Automobile Club de Monaco boss Michel Boeri admitted to relief. “Compared to other European grands prix, we have a few small advantages, […]
More British pundits face axe over bias accusations - NewsOnF1
Nov.22 (GMM) More well-known British pundits could also leave Sky’s English-language coverage of Formula 1. 1996 world champion Damon Hill, a member of the Sky punditry team for over a decade, is leaving the broadcaster. It follows his recent harsh assessment of Max Verstappen’s driving. “I think that he (Verstappen) is using fear and intimidation,” […]
FIA clampdowns could benefit Red Bull - NewsOnF1
Nov.22 (GMM) Max Verstappen and team advisor Dr Helmut Marko suggest Red Bull will enjoy a more level playing field this weekend in Las Vegas. Just days ago, upon Red Bull’s urging, the FIA told teams that one particular protective solution to the ‘skid blocks’ underneath some 2024 cars – including Ferrari and Mercedes – […]
Verstappen backs away from Vegas, F1 launch criticisms - NewsOnF1
Nov.22 (GMM) Max Verstappen has backed away from recent criticisms aimed at Formula 1 and the F1-promoted Las Vegas GP. Last year, the Red Bull driver was scathing of the new Las Vegas event, describing it as “99 percent show, 1 percent sporting event”. However, he told reporters on Wednesday that he now has a […]
'No answer' yet to F1 drivers' letter to FIA - Leclerc - NewsOnF1
Nov.21 (GMM) The FIA is yet to respond to the letter put out by the Formula 1 drivers’ union. Earlier in November, angry about Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s clampdown on bad language, the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association published a statement urging the FIA president to “also consider his own tone and language”. “Our members are adults,” […]
Germany lacks will for Formula 1 race - Wolff - NewsOnF1
Nov.21 (GMM) Germany lacks the will to host a Formula 1 race, according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. Although the grand prix in neighbouring Austria, Wolff’s native country, is promoted by Red Bull, the 52-year-old said the country fully supports the race. “We are high-tech, we are innovation, and we have the support of countless […]
Wolff admits Hamilton's exit partly a relief - NewsOnF1
Nov.21 (GMM) Toto Wolff has hit reverse gear after suggesting Lewis Hamilton could be nearing his “expiration date”. The Mercedes boss had suggested the 39-year-old seven time world champion did him a favour by switching to Ferrari for 2025 and beyond. “There is a reason why we only signed a one-plus-one-year contract,” said Wolff. “We […]
Shwartzman no longer a Russian driver - Mazepin - NewsOnF1
Nov.21 (GMM) Robert Shwartzman is no longer a Russian driver, according to former Haas racer Nikita Mazepin. At the outbreak of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Mazepin and his billionaire father’s brand Uralkali were expelled from Haas and essentially banned from Formula 1. However, as fellow Russian Shwartzman, who like Mazepin is 25, was actually born in […]
FIA bans Ferrari, Mercedes 'skid block' protections - NewsOnF1
Nov.21 (GMM) Formula 1 has surprised the teams by banning protective elements to the so-called ‘skid blocks’ underneath the 2024-spec cars. In the new ground effect area, running as close to the track as possible is an advantage – but the risk is that the floor will wear down so much that it becomes illegal. […]
Las Vegas GP is 'not that great' - Marko - NewsOnF1
Nov.20 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says the Las Vegas GP is “not that great”. If Max Verstappen can simply maintain his points gap over Lando Norris this weekend, he will secure his fourth consecutive drivers’ world championship with two grands prix to spare. “Things are actually not looking too bad for us,” Red Bull team […]
Schumacher 'not angry' with Perez's father - NewsOnF1
Nov.20 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher insists he’s “not angry” with Sergio Perez’s father Antonio Perez Garibay. Perez senior, a Mexican politician, lashed out at his son’s critics on the Spanish-language podcast ESPN Racing, aiming particular fire at former F1 driver Schumacher. “There’s one driver, or a journalist, used to be a Formula 1 driver, who first […]
Ferrari to race new front wing in Las Vegas - NewsOnF1
Nov.20 (GMM) Ferrari appears to be contradicting team boss Frederic Vasseur’s recent claim that there would be no further upgrades to the 2024 car at the final three grands prix of 2024. While Max Verstappen appears to be cruising to his fourth drivers’ world title, McLaren is still being challenged for the constructors’ championship by […]
Mazepin sure he'll return to F1 paddock - NewsOnF1
Nov.20 (GMM) Nikita Mazepin says he’s “99 percent sure” he’ll be back in Formula 1 someday. The Russian, ousted by Haas at the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war and personally sanctioned by Europe and other jurisdictions, admits he no longer watches grands prix. “This is because I have a certain trauma from the premature end […]
'Big news' looming in Las Vegas for Colapinto - NewsOnF1
Nov.20 (GMM) Franco Colapinto’s fans are preparing for “big news” this weekend in Las Vegas. That is the claim of Argentine journalist Cesar Santomauro, amid raging speculation that the Williams rookie might be announced as Max Verstappen’s new teammate at Red Bull Racing for 2025. “Watch out, big news is coming,” Santomauro declared on X, […]
Perez's father blasts Schumacher in personal rant - NewsOnF1
Nov.19 (GMM) Sergio Perez’s father has lashed out at a former Formula 1 driver in a politically-incorrect tirade. Ralf Schumacher, now a pundit for German television, has been one of the Red Bull driver’s fiercest critics. Recently, the 49-year-old German confidently predicted: “Next year he won’t drive a single metre in the car. “I don’t […]
Verstappen admits limited patience for F1 career - NewsOnF1
Nov.19 (GMM) Poised to win his fourth consecutive world championship, Max Verstappen has warned his fans not to expect his career to last forever. “I’m not going to do what Fernando (Alonso) did, I can assure you that,” the Red Bull driver told the Podpah podcast. Indeed, like Alonso, 27-year-old Verstappen made his Formula 1 […]
Two Leclercs tipped to drive in FP1 in Abu Dhabi - NewsOnF1
Nov.19 (GMM) Two brothers could be at the wheel of the two Ferraris for Friday free practice at the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP. The Maranello based team’s original plan would have been to field reserve driver Oliver Bearman, but his fill-in drives this year make him no longer eligible for the rookie practice rules. “Ferrari […]
Norris will learn from Verstappen's 'mentality' - Massa - NewsOnF1
Nov.19 (GMM) Former F1 driver Felipe Massa says drivers like him, and Lando Norris, struggle to beat rivals with the “mentality” and aggression of Max Verstappen. Following recent controversial on-track clashes between Verstappen and Norris as they battled for the 2024 title, the McLaren driver suggested his Dutch rival should adjust his aggressive racing style. […]
Schumacher could also lose Mercedes reserve seat - NewsOnF1
Nov.19 (GMM) Mick Schumacher appears to be admitting that his Formula 1 dream is over for now. A social media post inked by the former Haas driver was interpreted by most as relating specifically to his failure to secure a return to the grid for 2025 with Audi-owned Sauber. “Life doesn’t always go as planned, […]
Williams will not skip Las Vegas GP - NewsOnF1
Nov.18 (GMM) Williams will have two cars ready to race in Las Vegas this weekend. After the Brazilian GP, boss James Vowles publicly admitted concern following a spate of recent major crashes for the team. “There’s no team on the grid that can cope with five major accidents in two race weekends,” he said. “Simply, […]
Slow car led to Fallows' Aston exit - Schumacher - NewsOnF1
Nov.18 (GMM) Dan Fallows lost his job at Aston Martin because of the team’s performance struggles, according to Ralf Schumacher. Fallows only started work as the Silverstone based team’s technical director in 2022, having been poached from the ultra-successful Red Bull. Aston Martin had a meteoric start to the 2023 season, but car development then […]
Haas hits out at planned customer team clampdown - NewsOnF1
Nov.18 (GMM) The boss of F1’s smallest team, Haas, has hit out at a proposal to limit the way the outfit operates. It is well known that Haas outsources the design and production of many components to Dallara, Ferrari, and now even Toyota. RB is also increasingly reverting to a Haas-type situation, buying as many […]
Colapinto set for Red Bull race seat - Schumacher - NewsOnF1
Nov.18 (GMM) Franco Colapinto is on the way to Red Bull, according to former F1 driver and now pundit Ralf Schumacher. The impressive rookie needs to vacate his Williams seat at the end of the year, but there have been rumours the team might keep him onboard in 2025 and allow Carlos Sainz to switch […]
Zhou could be Ferrari reserve driver in 2025 - NewsOnF1
Nov.18 (GMM) Guanyu Zhou could become a Ferrari reserve driver in 2025. Fellow Audi-Sauber refugee, Valtteri Bottas, is expected to return to Mercedes next year in a reserve role – whilst also becoming an advisor to Toto Wolff. As for Zhou, he admitted some weeks ago that a reserve seat could also be an option […]
F1 doubled Monaco GP race fee for 2031 extension - NewsOnF1
Nov.15 (GMM) Monaco GP organisers have agreed to pay double the annual race fees in order to secure a new Formula 1 race deal. The sport, and its governing body, the FIA, on Thursday hailed the renewal of the Monaco GP deal through 2031, with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali declaring he is “delighted” Formula 1 […]
Chaos breaking out inside F1, FIA organisations - NewsOnF1
Nov.15 (GMM) Chaos is threatening to break out not only among the Liberty Media-owned Formula 1 organisation, but also at the governing FIA. Earlier this week, the FIA shocked the F1 world by announcing that race director Niels Wittich is “stepping down” with immediate effect. The German official denied this, suggesting to motorsort-magazin.com that he […]
Bottas could be 'advisor' to Mercedes' Toto Wolff - NewsOnF1
Nov.15 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas could be more than just Mercedes’ reserve or ‘third’ driver from 2025. It has been rumoured that the Finn, whose expiring contract with Sauber was not renewed by new team owners Audi, will stay in Formula 1 next year by returning to Mercedes, where he won 10 grands prix as Lewis […]
Father wants media to 'apologise' to Sergio Perez - NewsOnF1
Nov.15 (GMM) Sergio Perez and his father have renewed their criticism of the rampant rumours that have marred the Mexican’s 2024 season. Despite signing a new contract for 2025 earlier this season, the 34-year-old has struggled alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull, ramping up speculation he will be replaced. One of the latest rumours was […]
Ricciardo believed in F1 dream until the end - Bayer - NewsOnF1
Nov.15 (GMM) Daniel Ricciardo never gave up on his Formula 1 race seat until the very last moment, according to RB CEO Peter Bayer. Many of the popular Australian driver’s fans were furious that team owner Red Bull kept secret the news that Ricciardo, 35, would be replaced by Liam Lawson after the Singapore GP […]