Новости за 23.08.2023

F1 enthusiasts will be delighted as the latest episode of F1 Beyond The Grid makes a triumphant return following the summer hiatus. This time, the spotlight is on the beloved German racing sensation and a triumphant three-time Grand Prix victor, Heinz-Harald Frentzen. In a captivating exchange with the ever-engaging Tom Clarkson, Frentzen delves into a.....check out full post »

Aug.23 - Max Verstappen says he has no fears about his life beyond Formula 1. The ultra-dominant Red Bull driver has been outspoken recently about changes to the format in F1, and admits he is even looking forward to retirement. "It will be different, I am aware of that, but that might also be nice,".....check out full post »

Aug.23 - Frederic Vasseur says contract talks with Carlos Sainz are now looming. Like Charles Leclerc, Spaniard Sainz is under contract until the end of 2024. But unlike Monaco-born Leclerc, Sainz is open about being keen to ink a new deal as soon as possible. "That's why we're going to sit down with Carlos before.....check out full post »

Aug.23 - 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen admits he often used to race motorbikes - without his Formula 1 teams knowing. The Finn, now retired, raced for top teams including McLaren and Ferrari, and he now operates a highly successful motocross team with Kawasaki support. "I have always appreciated the challenges that motocross has for.....check out full post »

Aug.23 - Pierre Gasly admits he is still getting up to speed at chaos-struck Alpine. The Frenchman moved from the Red Bull camp to the Renault-owned team this year to complete an all-French lineup next to incumbent Esteban Ocon. He filled the big shoes left behind by impressive Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso. "I still.....check out full post »

Aug.23 - Guanyu Zhou sounds confident about his looming contract negotiations with Sauber, the Swiss team currently called Alfa Romeo. He entered Formula 1 with single-year deals at the team in 2022 and 2023, and - after scoring points twice this season just like his experienced teammate Valtteri Bottas - is now pushing for a.....check out full post »

Aug.23 - There will be a "before and after" for the impressive Aston Martin team, according to team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa. The former F1 driver, who has also worked alongside fellow Spaniard Fernando Alonso at both McLaren and Ferrari, is referring to the construction of a brand new wind tunnel at the team's.....check out full post »

Aug.23 - An urban mobility expert has questioned just how serious Formula 1 is about climate change. The sport says it wants to be carbon-neutral by 2030, and will start using totally synthetic fuel from 2026. "Formula 1 sees that it has to act on climate protection, but it only does so superficially," Benjamin Stephan,.....check out full post »

Aug.23 - Jan Lammers admits the Dutch F1 GP does not have its future on the Formula 1 grid locked in. Zandvoort's current race contract expires after next year, and the former F1 driver and Dutch F1 GP boss admits talks with Formula One Management could be difficult. "FOM knows what they want and we.....check out full post »

Fernando Alonso stands tall as a double victor of the Formula 1 World Championship, presently an active contender under the rapidly emerging Aston Martin F1 troop. Alonso's journey has encompassed stints with Alpine, McLaren, Ferrari, Minardi, and Renault, the very team that propelled him to the zenith of the World Drivers' Championship in both 2005.....check out full post »