Jad Mallak, Author at GRAND PRIX 247

Baku FP1: Perez retains momentum, signals intent

Sergio Perez retained his momentum from his victory in Monaco a fortnight ago, and went fastest in FP1 for the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. The Mexican was off to a flying start in Baku as he went faste... Read More...

Verstappen: F1 drivers’ salary cap completely wrong

Max Verstappen insists the cap being proposed for the salaries of Formula 1 drivers is completely wrong, and might even affect drivers in junior categories. F1 has been working on implementing budget caps fo... Read More...

Vettel: I don’t know what life after Formula 1 looks like

Sebastian Vettel admits he doesn't know what to expect from life beyond Formula 1, should he decide to retire, while his future in the sport becomes increasingly under scrutiny. Many are questioning the German... Read More...

Andretti: Wolff criticism disrespectful, we deserve more respect

Mario Andretti slammed Mercedes boss Toto Wolff accusing him of being disrespectful to Andretti Global's bid to enter Formula 1, and demanded more respect. Mario Andretti's son, Michael, has been pushing har... Read More...

Marko: Dangerous that Mercedes potential seems to be there

Marko: Dangerous Mercedes potential seems to be there

Helmut Marko is refusing to rule Mercedes out of a Championship challenge this season, claiming that they could be dangerous as they seem to have potential. Mercedes have struggles so far in the 2022 Formula 1... Read More...

Verstappen: We have unfinished business in Baku

Max Verstappen is looking forward to Baku's 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix to sort out some unfinished business, after crashing from the lead in 2021 due to a failed tyre. The reigning Formula 1 Champion was on ... Read More...

Marko: No alternative for Gasly better than AlphaTauri

Helmut Marko made it very clear that Pierre Gasly is staying put at AlphaTauri, claiming the Frenchman has no better alternatives than the Faenza-based outfit. Pierre Gasly never hid his hopes from having an... Read More...

Hamilton: Why should I stop?

Lewis Hamilton is having a Formula 1 season from hell in 2022, but despite that fact, the idea of retiring has not crossed his mind, as he see no reason why he should stop. Instead of having another shot at ... Read More...

Vettel: I would’ve preferred Bathurst to Las Vegas

Sebastian Vettel is not so keen on the Las Vegas Grand Prix set to join the Formula 1 calendar in 2023, and revealed he would have preferred Bathurst. F1 is continuing its push to have more races in the United... Read More...

Steiner: Hoping not to have any car damage in Baku

Guenther Steiner hoped not to have any damages in Baku, as repairing the cars will be a challenge with the Azerbaijan and the Canadian Grands Prix being back to back. The Haas team boss can be excused for his ... Read More...

Tsunoda: Verstappen best driver on the grid, next to me

Yuki Tsunoda hopes to become Max Verstappen teammate in the future and quipped that the Dutchman is the best driver on the Formula 1 grid, next to him of course. Yuki Tsunoda is on his second season in F1 wi... Read More...

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French Grand Prix may alternate with other races in the future

French Grand Prix bosses are in discussions with Formula 1 regarding the future of the race at Paul Ricard, as alternating with other venues might be the way forward. This comes in the time when the sport is p... Read More...

Russell: Albon has done an exceptional job

When Alex Albon replaces George Russell at Williams, he had quite big shoes to fill, and the driver he replaced claims the Thai has done an exceptional job so far. Albon's Formula 1 career was almost destroy... Read More...

Marko: We forced Ferrari in Monaco, they reacted wrong

Dr. Helmut Marco revealed that Red Bull's strategy at the 2022 Monaco Grand Prix forced Ferrari to react, something they did wrong. Ferrari started the Monaco Grand Prix first and second with Charles Leclerc... Read More...

Massa: We need to see Ricciardo’s smile again

Former Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa claimed Daniel Ricciardo's smile is what the under-pressure driver badly needs amid the tough spell he is enduring at McLaren. Daniel Ricciardo is not having his best days ... Read More...

Williams: De Vries worthy of a place on the grid

Nyck de Vries drove for Williams during FP1 for the Spanish Grand Prix, and the team believes his performance in that shows he is worthy of a place on the Formula 1 grid. This is another example that shows h... Read More...

Hamilton: Hoping by Silverstone we have the car where we need it

Lewis Hamilton said Mercedes are working to fix their 2022 Formula 1 car, the W13, and hopes to have it where they need it to be by Silverstone, his home Grand Prix. The 2022 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona ... Read More...

Hakkinen: Important to protect the heritage of our sport

Mika Hakkinen weighed in on the debate regarding the presence of the Monaco Grand Prix on the Formula 1 calendar, stressing its importance and urging the sport to protect its heritage. With Monaco now in con... Read More...

Author Jad Mallak