Andrew Maitland, Author at AutoRacing1.com

Formula 1: Verstappen has zero interest to drive in Formula E

Andrew Maitland — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:40:52 +0000

Formula 1 World Driving champion Max Verstappen has no desire to race in Formula E, but enjoys watching other F1 rejects going at it. (GMM) Former F1 driver Jean-Eric Vergne … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Leclerc wishes Alonso would have retired

Andrew Maitland — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:25:59 +0000

(GMM) Charles Leclerc is only lukewarm about Fernando Alonso’s decision to keep racing in Formula 1 despite the fact that he is almost 43 already. The continuing Aston Martin driver’s … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Works Audi deal could be disastrous for Sauber

Andrew Maitland — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:14:06 +0000

(GMM) Jacques Villeneuve is skeptical about Audi’s forthcoming works Formula 1 project and predicts a possible bad outcome for Sauber. The 1997 world champion is actually a big fan of … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Alfa Romeo making excuses for their F1 exit

Andrew Maitland — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:07:49 +0000

Alfa Romeo will return to premier motorsport – but it probably won’t be Formula 1 because they are not good enough to develop their own engine. They paid to put … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Crashes to have ‘medium term’ effect on Williams

Andrew Maitland — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:42:34 +0000

(GMM) Williams’ tumultuous season so far has put a spanner in the works of the team’s plans to develop its 2024 car. Multiple crashes by Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant … Read More

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Formula 1 Rumor: Steiner linked with buy-out of Red Bull ‘B’ team

Andrew Maitland — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:36:11 +0000

(GMM) If rumors are to be believed, Gunther Steiner could be shaping up for a high profile return to Formula 1 team management. Since losing his long-time role in charge … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Teams wary as F1 finally returns to China

Andrew Maitland — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:28:14 +0000

(GMM) Red Bull is not being complacent about its likely performance as Formula 1 finally returns to China this weekend. The team has been dominant so far in 2024, but … Read More

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F1 News: ‘Fake’ rumors about Red Bull subside, Horner in control

Andrew Maitland — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:20:18 +0000

“Peace” has broken out at Red Bull after all the ‘Fake Rumors’ as Christian Horner consolidates power and keeps the team together. (GMM) “Peace” has broken out at Red Bull, … Read More

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F1 News – Sainz Jr. closing in on 2025 Mercedes deal – Rumor (3rd Update)

Andrew Maitland — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:11:04 +0000

(GMM) Multiple authoritative Italian newspapers are all citing insider sources who believe Carlos Sainz Jr. is set to race for Mercedes in 2025. What was just speculation last week is … Read More

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Formula 1 News: 2025 F1 Schedule still missing Test & Sprint dates

Andrew Maitland — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:06:54 +0000

(GMM) A few question marks continue to hang over the 2025 F1 Schedule for 2025 – namely the preseason test dates and which events will run Sprint Races Another 24-race … Read More

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F1 News: ‘Frankenstein’ 2026 cars beginning to raise alarm bells (Update)

Andrew Maitland — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 15:32:11 +0000

Design genius Adrian Newey weighs in on just how ludicrous the 2026 F1 cars will be – ‘Frankenstein Cars’ as Christian Horner so accurately coined them. Speaking to Autosport, Newey … Read More

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F1 News: Despite Wolff’s ‘wet dream,’ Newey staying at Red Bull (Update)

Andrew Maitland — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:53:58 +0000

The ‘wet’ dream of either Mercedes, Ferrari or Aston Martin stealing Adrian Newey from Red Bull just got destroyed. Adrian Newey says he will continue to work with Red Bull … Read More

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F1 News: Ice-cream venture won’t be F1 distraction – Leclerc

Andrew Maitland — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:12:16 +0000

(GMM) Charles Leclerc insists he remains fully committed to Formula 1 – despite launching into the ice-cream industry. Recent rumors suggested the Ferrari driver wanted to open an ice-cream parlor … Read More

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F1 News: Toyota linked with F1 return with McLaren – Rumor (5th Update)

Andrew Maitland — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:29:17 +0000

Similar to last year’s Japanese GP at the Honda owned Suzuka circuit, Toyota motorsport management, including Kazuki Nakajima, Pascal Vasselon and Masaya Kaji, the general manager of Toyota Gazoo Racing … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Is Gene Haas finally willing to open his wallet?

Andrew Maitland — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:11:47 +0000

(GMM) Haas F1 could soon be getting an extra injection of funding from owner Gene Haas that team critics say is badly overdue. Long-time boss Gunther Steiner left the team … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Alpine denies new buyout rumors

Andrew Maitland — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:02:54 +0000

(GMM) Just as rumors emerge that Alpine could soon be sold, a hopeful Andretti-Cadillac is stepping up its efforts to enter Formula 1. Despite being rejected by F1’s commercial rights … Read More

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F1 News: Barcelona will offer more $ to sign new long-term F1 deal (6th Update)

Andrew Maitland — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:52:50 +0000

(GMM) Barcelona is not giving up on Formula 1, despite Madrid’s high profile new long time deal to start hosting the official Spanish GP from 2026. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali … Read More

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Formula 1 News: No Plan ‘B’ without Alonso says de la Rosa

Andrew Maitland — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:16:25 +0000

(GMM) Momentum is building towards a deal to keep Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin beyond 2024 and there is no Plan ‘B’ at the moment. The rumor built significant momentum … Read More

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F1 News: Germany circuits hope for rotation scheme from 2026

Andrew Maitland — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:06:28 +0000

(GMM) Germany Formula 1 circuits are hoping the sport will throw them a lifeline in 2026 by rotating races in alternating years. Currently, with motor racing financing and fan interest … Read More

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Formula 1 Rumor: Lawson could replace washed up Ricciardo soon

Andrew Maitland — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:53:28 +0000

(GMM) Apparently washed up driver Daniel Ricciardo could be on his last legs in Formula 1, former driver Giedo van der Garde is warning. He says that while Ricciardo’s much … Read More

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F1 News: Since Costa left, Mercedes is an unmitigated disaster

Andrew Maitland — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:25:17 +0000

Since Chief Design Engineer Aldo Costa left Mercedes, it has been all downhill for the Silver Arrows, completely lost with the handling of their cars. Costa and Newey have led … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Heikki Kovalainen sidelined by enlarged Aorta (2nd Update)

Andrew Maitland — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:42:48 +0000

“I was diagnosed with an ascending aortic aneurysm at the end of last year,” Kovalainen said in a social media video. “It’s a piece of the ascending aorta that has … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Washed up Vettel ‘not an option’ to replace Perez

Andrew Maitland — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:21:10 +0000

(GMM) Washed up for F1 driver Sebastian Vettel’s top-team return to Formula 1 appears to be off the table for now and likely forever. The retired quadruple world champion has … Read More

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F1 News: Aston Martin denies making big-money bid for Newey (Update)

Andrew Maitland — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:12:40 +0000

(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko is not denying that Aston Martin has made a huge-money offer to lure Adrian Newey away from dominant Formula 1 team Red Bull. Newey, one of … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Alonso should stick with Aston Martin – Krack

Andrew Maitland — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:09:26 +0000

(GMM) Aston Martin boss Mike Krack is upbeat about the rising prospects of a contract extension for Fernando Alonso beyond 2024. The Spaniard has been linked with top-team moves to … Read More

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