Paul Velasco, Author at GRAND PRIX 247

Inside Line: Ben Sulayem doing it his way at what peril?

It's been 77 days since I wrote my last Inside Line! First, before we talk racing let's tackle the biggest talking point of the moment ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship season - Mohammed Ben Sula... Read More...

Domenicali: Ford in F1 from 2026 is great news

Stefano Domenicali has hailed the return to Formula 1 by Ford as great for the sport, thanks to a partnership the American auto-giant has forged with Red Bull, which will see them on track together from 2026.... Read More...

Red Bull RB19 Verstappen’s WMD for F1 2023

Live coverage of the Red Bull Racing RB19 breaks cover today in New York, the 'weapon of mass destruction' that Max Verstappen will use to defend his Formula 1 World Championship title in 2023.

FIA opens door to Andretti and other F1 team bids

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) announced the official launch of the application process for new Formula 1 teams to participate at the highest level of motorsport, with Andretti Global top... Read More...

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Montoya: I don’t think there’ll be an extra F1 team

While just about all and sundry, barring eight of the current Formula 1 teams and their allies, know the sport can do with an extra team or two, Juan Pablo Montoya does not believe an 11th team will happen. ... Read More...

Super-Sub Schumacher has Mercedes and McLaren seat fitting

McLaren confirmed today that Mercedes reserve Formula 1 driver Mick Schumacher will also be their reserve should it be required in 2023. Schumacher lost his seat on the F1 grid after two forgettable years wi... Read More...

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Montoya: With a winning Mercedes, we’ll see a different Hamilton

With a winning Mercedes in his hands this year, Formula 1 fans will see a different Lewis Hamilton from the one we saw in 2022 predicts Juan Pablo Montoya. Last season was Hamilton's worst in an illustrious ... Read More...

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Brown: Norris matched Alonso, knows he can beat Russell

McLaren boss Zak Brown believes that Lando Norris is as good as Formula 1 veteran Fernando Alonso and would beat George Russell with the right car. Big words from Brown who worked closely with double F1 worl... Read More...

Bottas: F1 drivers should have the right to talk about what we want

Valtteri Bottas is one of the first of the current Formula 1 to comment publically about FIA-imposed restrictions on what they can and cannot say, in what is seen as an attempt to curtail protests or statemen... Read More...

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Ben Sulayem under mounting pressure from all sides

Pressure is mounting on Mohammed Ben Sulayem from all quarters as he upset not only Liberty Media with recent comments but also human rights activists and politicians who are increasingly vocal in their criti... Read More...

Hulkenberg: Haas believe I still have right stuff

Nico Hulkenberg last did a full season of Formula 1 back in 2019, this year he returns with Haas who the German believes chose him - above many available candidates - because he still has the right stuff. Th... Read More...

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Herbert and Di Resta dropped from Sky F1 team

Sky Sport have axed Johnny Herbert and Paul di Resta from their team of pundits that will cover the 2023 Formula 1 world championship season for the broadcaster. Sportsmail quotes a Sky spokesperson confirmi... Read More...

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Vasseur watches Leclerc as Ferrari “wake up” at Fiorano

New Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur was at Fiorano today to watch Charles Leclerc put the SF21 (their 2021 Formula 1 car) through its paces during the third day of "wake up" tests at the team's private te... Read More...

Marko: Since Vowles departure mood at Mercedes is tense

Let the games begin! Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko, tapping into inside information, claims Formula 1 archrivals Mercedes are "tense" in the aftermath of the departure of James Vowles. While all seems abo... Read More...

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Andretti: Goal is to be fighting for F1 title in 5 to 6 years

Michael Andretti aims to make Andretti Global into a Formula 1 world title contender before the end of the decade provided they are granted an entry by 2026, although the aim is to be on the grid sooner. You... Read More...

Hamilton: When I do stop F1 there will be a big hole

Lewis Hamilton is well aware that life after Formula 1 will be an adjustment, admitting nothing can match the highs he has had at the pinnacle of the sport and is aware that "a big hole" awaits him that he ne... Read More...

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Ben Sulayem: F1 buyer should have a plan, not just money

Amid reports that Saudi Arabia through its Public Investment Fund are prepared to pay Liberty Media $20-billion for the sport, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has called for a reality check and for it not ... Read More...

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Hamilton: School was most traumatizing and difficult part of my life

Lewis Hamilton - today one of the most famous, richest and popular athletes in the world - revealed how the worst days of his life were his school years, a time in which he was bullied and racially abused. ... Read More...

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