Newey: Red Bull was “close” to Alonso commitment
It is now more than ten years since Fernando Alonso first entered into serious negotiations with Red Bull. In autumn 2007, the Spaniard, who was […]
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Gasly out, what happens to Hulkenberg? More rumours…
In Formula 1, the rumour mill traditionally bubbles away all summer; the so-called “Silly Season”. Names are mentioned, those who fear to lose their precious […]
Red Bull swap: Toro Rosso boss wanted to keep Albon
Toro Rosso Team Principal Franz Tost has to adjust to a new driver pairing once again. After only twelve races at Scuderia Toro Rosso, Alexander […]
More Horse Power: Ferrari to run new ‘Spec 3’ engine for Spa & Monza
Mattia Binotto has just announced that from the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix they will be using version 3 of the 2019 Formula 1 engine, which […]
New penalty: F1 decides immediate rule change
More clarity, less confusion: The Formula 1 teams, in collaboration with the FIA, have agreed on a new rule that will be implemented immediately and […]
Red Bull options: Gasly is out, Verstappen stays… Kyvat in?
Max Verstappen will be driving for Red Bull in 2020, the performance related withdrawal clause that the Dutchman has in his contract has been irrelevant […]
Hamilton & Verstappen exchange teams?
The rumours of a possible exchange of teams between Hamilton and Verstappen, starting from 2021, are becoming more and more persistent and according to the […]
Loophole: “Chemical battle” Mercedes unlocks 18hp with secret development
In a bid to find answers to its rival’s engine developments, most recently Renault with their claimed 1,000hp breakthrough & DRS controlled power increase, Mercedes […]
Max on Lewis: Won a lot, but doesn’t define a great
A rather ongoing debate here on TJ13 over the years, perhaps less so in recent times, no doubt due to the fact it’s been discussed […]
Hungary: 40,000 Kubica fans ‘out of control’
For Robert Kubica fanatics, things could be considered to be going really well at the moment despite a largely disappointing season with Williams. Last weekend […]
Change afoot: Big teams now looking to youngsters to replace…
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Here’s what Verstappen thinks of Leclerc
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen doesn’t think it’s fair that Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc only received a fine in the Germany GP when his team […]
Here’s what Verstappen thinks of Leclerc
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen doesn’t think it’s fair that Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc only received a fine in the Germany GP when his team […]
Verstappen strikes off any title chances blaming Mercedes
Max Verstappen obviously doesn’t expect any chances of winning the title this year despite his two victories in the past three Formula 1 races. The […]
Abiteboul says Hulkenberg has mental issues, will be dropped?
Clearly, Renault team boss Cyril Abiteboul had trouble digesting Nico Hulkenberg’s crash at the German Grand Prix last Sunday. The Renault driver was fighting for […]
Ex-world champ does not believe Mercedes weakness
The Mercedes team experienced a nightmare race at the home Grand Prix in Hockenheim. Valtteri Bottas had an accident, Lewis Hamilton wanted to give up […]
Renault admits trick DRS increases HP & disclose total power output
You know I hate doing these types of articles, but sometimes a very juicy story appears on my favourite German F1 and Motorport website Auto […]
Wolff final say on Hockenheim disaster
“At least the race had entertainment value, but for us it was catastrophic”, is the first comment of Mercedes Motorsport boss Toto Wolff after the […]
Verstappen: Red Bull better than Ferrari
Max Verstappen thinks Red Bull is better than Ferrari despite his team being 52 points behind the Italians. “We have the right people in the […]
German GP: Misfortune strikes, and the advantage will be taken
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“Only penalty that works is sacking” | Guenther Steiner still not spoken to ‘them’ about it
Guenther Steiner speaking yesterday with Danish TV about the on-track disappointment in Silverstone where Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen ended each other’s races. The Haas […]
F1 legend: Earlier cars wanted to “kill you”
Formula 1 drivers of the 2019 generation will never experience what a “true” Grand Prix racing car feels like. At least that’s what champion Nigel […]
Sensational comeback 2020? Alonso speaks to the top teams
Fernando Alonso has apparently informed all three current Formula 1 top teams that he would consider returning to Formula 1. Publically, Mercedes, Ferrari and Red […]
Chassis & engine progress: How strong are Red Bull really?
The last two Formula 1 races were a positive surprise for Red Bull Honda. At Spielberg Max Verstappen celebrated the first victory of the new […]
New evidence? Polish media accuses Claire Williams of lying
In a rather unsavoury manner, the Polish media (namely wrc.net) recently accused team principle of Williams of ‘lying’ about differences of specification between Kubica’s car […]
Norris & Sainz: Epic karting battle – difference between F1 drivers & normal people
A McLaren team building day out at Daytona Sandown karting venue in the UK saw teammates Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz Jr pit their skills […]
Ferrari team boss calls for ‘a duel’ against Red Bull
Red Bull has scored many points in the past three races and proved to be a team in top form, the trend has culminated with […]
Bottas: “Me in Ferrari? Why not?”
Valtteri Bottas, in his last year of contract with the Brackley Team, returns to the subject of renewal and does so at the most favourable […]
FIA wants to break own rules for 2021
The new Formula 1 rules for 2021 are to be officially approved in October. One of the aims of the new rules is to allow […]
Haas rumour: Grosjean out by German GP?
Sources within the paddock at the British GP have indicated that there’s yet more trouble afoot at the Haas F1 team – not only off […]