F1 Insiders Est. 2012
Highly rated Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz Jnr, is targeting a seat at a top team for 2018. Sainz has said that he has made bosses at Red Bull Racing aware of his plan, as a 3rd season with the junior outfit looms. “I think Red Bull perfectly knows – 2017, it’s a tough year … Read more
Williams drive Valtteri Bottas says his car selection for next year and beyond is vitally important for his long term future in the sport. Williams are believed to be keen to retain the flying Finn, but rumours of interest from Renault refuse to go away. When asked in Singapore if he knew where his future lies, Bottas … Read more
Williams have made the first move in an attempt to persuade Jenson Button to return to the team he drove for at the start of his career. Williams are understood to have held initial discussions with Jenson, and the advance from grove only goes to prove that the team would welcome Jenson back with open arms. The driver … Read more
Red Bull Racing are understood to be preparing for life after Daniil Kvyat. Russian news agency Izvestia reports on the matter, claiming ‘inside information’ from the fizzy drink company. Dr Helmut Marko and Toro Rosso head Franz Tost were recently positive about the Russians future. Tost told F1.com 5 weeks ago, “I regard Daniil Kvyat … Read more
Manor racing’s Indonesian driver Rio Haryanto may well be without an F1 drive after this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix. Rio is still awaiting official confirmation whether he will still be required to drive for Manor F1. His original contract only covered Haryanto up to and including the Hungarian GP, so the 23 year old has … Read more
Manor’s German racer Pascal Wehrlein, has made claims that another year with the Merc powered team wouldn’t be such a bad thing after all. The highly rated driver and last year’s DTM touring champion, is having a superb first season in the sport. Wehrlein scored his and Manor’s first point of the season with a … Read more
Valtteri Bottas’ manager Didier Coton is making noises about his driver staying with the Grove based team for 2017. Last year there were rumours of a Ferrari drive which amounted to nothing, and for next year the scuderia are sticking with the Iceman to partner Vettel. The obvious choice is to remain with Williams. “Valtteri … Read more
We are nearly half way through the 2016 season, and the struggling Sauber team have yet to score a single championship point. Off track troubles have also dominated the headlines, and has left many at Hinwil unsure of the what will happen next. Brazilian driver Felipe Nasr wants to see some evidence of future improvement … Read more
It seems the Spanish Samurai isn’t holding out much hope for 2017 regs as already he’s made clear what he intends to do post F1 with an ultimatum. “If cars are not fun next year, then it’s time to change what I compete in” reported German newspaper Bild. The general consensus is that … Read more
