Felipe Massa has called for changes to the Buddh International Circuit after he crashed out in qualifying for the Indian Grand Prix. On his final run in Q3 Massa went deep into turn eight and, on the wrong side of the kerb, grounded the car hard. The impact broke his front right suspension and the Ferrari driver ploughed straight through the gravel traps and into the barriers. “What happened on my last timed lap was a real shame,” he said. “Today, we had the potential […]

Red Bull has fended off the latest round of speculation, as tales of cheating and overspending refuse to go away. Germany's Bild newspaper said the culprits of the renewed allegations about the back to back world champions are McLaren and Ferrari, reportedly concerned that the FOTA cost-limiting agreement has not been honoured. "Ludicrous," Dr Helmut Marko, Red Bull's motor racing consultant, hit back. "It is the jealously of poor losers, throwing mud and hoping something sticks." The major German daily on Saturday published some previously […]

The interest in Ferrari's 2012 front wing in Korea left Fernando Alonso annoyed. "I think it's to do with the team, not the journalists," La Gazzetta dello Sport quotes the Spaniard as saying in Korea, where his 150 Italia was fitted with the radical new wing. Media reports analysed in detail the difference between the new and old wing and its performance in Korea relative to the regular specification driven by Alonso's teammate Felipe Massa. "As I've said before, in these last four races we […]

Stefano Domenicali on Tuesday said he can imagine Fernando Alonso working alongside F1's new double world champion Sebastian Vettel. "Would Alonso accept it? I think so, I think it could work. Fernando's strength is that he is not afraid of anyone, a force that comes from his maturity," the Italian told La Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper. But it's not a minor detail that Vettel is contracted to Red Bull until 2014, and tipped to extend his stay for a further two years. For Ferrari team […]

Kimi Raikkonen could be in line for a surprise return to Formula One next season, having recently visited the Williams team factory in Grove. The visit was confirmed by a team spokesman, who declined to give details about the visit. "It was a private visit, therefore we have no comment to make," said a spokesman for the Williams team . Several media sources have been speculating recently that the team is unlikely to retain veteran Rubens Barrichello for 2012, who says that he is waiting on […]

Sep.13 (GMM) According to a loudening rumour on the microblogging website Twitter, McLaren is poised to announce a new member of its technical team.

The rumour goes that the new appointment is Sam Michael, Williams' departing technical director.

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Sep.4 (GMM) Two drivers on the F1 grid stand out above and beyond the rest, according to Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali.

The Italian was asked by the German Sunday newspaper Bild am Sonntag if reigning world champion and runaway 2011 title lead...

Bruno Senna will turn to the Formula One grid at Spa for the first time since last year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Brazilian, nephew of triple world champion Ayrton, will race for Lotus Renault GP and replaces Nick Heidfeld. "Bruno will attend the Official FIA Press Conference tomorrow at 15.00. A press release with further details on the matter will be issued tomorrow morning," said a Renault official. Renault has made no secret of its desire to promote test drivers in the absence of […]

Jul.28 (GMM) Nick Heidfeld felt the heat of the media on Thursday.

Recent reports have hinted Renault team boss Eric Boullier is disappointed with the veteran German and considering replacing him with either Romain Grosjean or Bruno Senna.

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Jul.26 (GMM) The Valencian government has not confirmed reports that its street circuit may alternatively share a single annual grand prix with Barcelona.

F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone admitted at the Nurburgring last weekend that talks are "o...

Jul.21 (GMM) Jarno Trulli is sitting out the German grand prix as Team Lotus gives Karun Chandhok an opportunity to race the Italian regular's car.

Team boss Tony Fernandes said he wanted to give Indian reserve driver Chandhok, 27, his first opportun...

Jul.9 (FMM) The FIA has proposed to scrap its controversial mid-season clampdown on blown exhausts.

Silverstone 2011 has been the scene of a highly-charged political saga about the technology, with major players Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari all invo...