‘Don’t exclude a Ferrari return for Alonso’ – believable or Briatore ballyhoo?

Fernando Alonso’s career path has been called into question since his return to McLaren, however, once again his manager, the Italian businessman Flavio Briatore (banned for fixing the Singapore Grand Prix whilst chief of Renault F1) has stirred the hornet’s nest once more with his latest promotional statement:

Alonso will not be at Mercedes 2017

fat elephant like behemoth that is mercedes consumed F1

Much has been speculated over the last week since Rosberg’s shock retirement. News even this toupé’d old owl didn’t see it coming. Rosberg’s call of retirement caused Mercedes a little bit of a headache at this late hour. Perhaps another question mark over the Silver Arrows management style of using multiple managers within the team. Something … Read more

Ferrari President Marchionne ‘hurting’ the team

    Ferrari President Sergio Marchionne’s lack of F1 knowledge may be hurting the team according to ex Benetton / Renault boss Flavio Briatore, and the Scuderia must make strategic changes in order to achieve their objectives. “Marchionne is enthusiastic, he has shown us that,” he added. “He thinks that everyone, when they see his commitment, … Read more

#F1 History: 1991 Benetton B191 – The Designer, the Chief, the Champion and the Rookie

“Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives – choice, not chance, determines your destiny.”

~Aristotle~

#F1 Daily News and Comment: Wednesday 11th March 2015

  UPDATED 17:34 GMT – A Daily Round up of Formula One news, inside whispers, opinion and comment. Today, OTD Lite 1990 – Jean Alesi announces himself to Senna; Briatore wants Mclaren to tell the truth; Wolff – Mercedes to welcome driver battle; Ricciardo aiming for ‘home’ podium; Monisha is not yet done destroying Sauber; FIA … Read more

#F1 Daily News and Comment: Tuesday 10th February 2015

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#F1 Daily News and Comment: Wednesday 12th November 2014

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Daily #F1 News and Comment: Wednesday 30th July 2014

This page will be updated throughout the day. Please if you are on Twitter press the tweet button below. If you re-write and tweet individual story headlines don’t forget to include #F1. You may not realise how hugely important this is and has helped grow our community significantly Previously on TJ13: #F1 Features: Doeth the … Read more