Ex-Ferrari F1 boss Mattiacci joins Aston Martin as chief and commercial officer

Mattiacci served as the president and CEO of Ferrari North America before becoming team principal of its F1 team early in the 2014 season, only to be replaced at the end of the year after just eight months in the role.
He has since worked in the electric mobility sector with Faraday Future and Envision, but will now work with the Aston Martin Lagonda company as its global chief brand and …Keep reading

Archive: The obstacles blocking Dixon’s path to F1

Forget for a second the lap times, mechanical dramas, wet weather, great soundbites, physical prowess, career record, technical feedback and media hype surrounding Scott Dixon’s recent Formula 1 tests. For those chomping at the bit to know if this highly-rated Kiwi is the fresh-faced man to help fire the Williams team into an exciting future, the message from within is clear: don’t hold your …Keep reading

Norris had “little chats” with F1 rivals before signing McLaren extension

McLaren announced on Wednesday that Norris had signed a new four-year deal taking him to the end of the 2025 season, securing his long-term future.
Norris only signed his most recent contract last May, but was rewarded for his breakout season in 2021 that saw him score four podiums and his maiden F1 pole position.
The deal locks Norris in with McLaren for a deal that both sides hailed as …Keep reading

Norris signs new McLaren F1 contract until end of 2025

Norris, 22, only agreed a new multi-year contract with McLaren last May, but has been rewarded for his fine form through 2021 with a deal covering the next four seasons.
“I’m extremely happy, it’s a big part of my career and life ticked off, and to stay in Formula 1 for another four years is pretty amazing from my side,” Norris said.
“I’m super happy to do it with McLaren as well, the people …Keep reading

Horner’s bid for Mercedes tour helps raise £46k for Grand Prix Trust

During the awards on Sunday at Grosvenor House in London, a silent auction took place in support of the Grand Prix Trust, a charity which offers support to the F1 community including ex-drivers and employees.
During the night, it was revealed that the leading bid for a four-person factory tour of Mercedes’ factory in Brackley had been claimed by Red Bull F1 boss Horner, who was attending on …Keep reading