F1 Insiders Est. 2012
As TJ13 reported last week, Haas F1 team principal – Gunther Steiner – has set about reversing some of the ideas championed by Gene Haas when he announced his F1 entry last summer. Gone is the notion that Haas is just a Ferrari ‘B’ team, and Steiner is now reported in the German media as … Read more
At the launch of the McLaren 2015 car, there was disappointment amongst fans at the relatively mundane livery. Speaking at the Jerez test, Ron Dennis stated, “Our 2015 livery will change, but I’m not going to say when. This is the livery of McLaren. It has always been a combination of these colours – and … Read more
Red Bull’s Christian Horner had been leading the charge for a fifth engine to allowed for each car in 2015. The regulations agreed only provide for four power units before grid drop penalties begin to kick in. The idea gained some support when it was suggested that the fifth engine could be one which has … Read more
Last week, US secretary of state, John Kerry, extended his stay in Switzerland as talks continue to reach agreement with Iran over their nuclear programme. A deal to curb the scope of Iran’s nuclear ambitions is believed to be inching close and in return there could be relief on current international sanctions. Co-incidentally, the Iranian … Read more
The roller coaster relationship between Lewis Hamilton and Nicole Sherzinger, has been attributed by insiders as the reason for previous periods of erratic behaviour by the current F1 champion. May fans of Hamilton breathed a sigh of relief earlier this year, when both Lewis and Nicole declared their relationship had finally run its course. Lewis … Read more
With 85 years on the odometer, Sir Stirling Moss is Bernie Ecclestone’s senior – even if by just one year. The man who is considered the greatest F1 driver never to have won the championship comments on modern F1 racing infrequently, but when he speaks – the distinguished old gentleman, often causes a furore. Speaking … Read more
Nico Hulkneberg is set to achieve a lifelong ambition this year – to take part in the Le Mans 24 hour race. When the deal was announced last November, the German remarked, “I am very pleased the 2015 Formula 1 calendar allows for it and I’m grateful to my Force India team’s generosity to let … Read more
“It may be taken for granted that, rash as the Americans are, when they are prudent there is good reason for it.” Bernie Ecclestone has been fighting losing battles for the best part of a year. The F1 supremo favours a change in the engine regulations and such is his level of frustration at failing … Read more
The season opener in Australia provided Formula One back stories which were of a level of drama, not seen in recent years. The phoenix from the ashes Marussia Manor F1 team each session was eagerly anticipated on track – but in the end, they delivered a complete ‘no show’. But the most dramatic story preceding … Read more
Both Christian Horner and Adrian Newey have admitted that the 2013 chase for glory which saw Sebastian Vettel win the last nine races of the year, had utilised resource that should have been allocated to developing the 2014 car. As TJ13 has reported on a number of occasions, when an F1 team finds itself behind … Read more
