F1 Gossip: Andretti-Sauber takeover deal hits the buffers?
- Andretti’s proposed takeover of the Sauber-run Alfa Romeo Formula 1 team is no longer expected to go ahead (RaceFans)
Multiple reports have claimed Michael Andretti’s hopes of acquiring an F1 team have been unsuccessful after the parties failed to agree terms for a sale.
The breakdown in talks is set to end IndyCar driver’s Colton Herta’s slim chances of joining the F1 grid in 2022.
An Alfa Romeo spokesperson said: “We have no comment to make about these rumours. Any discussion, past, present or future in relation to the ownership of the team is the responsibility of the shareholders and not something about which the team will offer any statement.”
- Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has revealed that Max Verstappen, like teammate Sergio Perez, was also unwell during the US GP. Marko says Verstappen was able to overcome this with “breathing exercises and drinking” (Auto Motor und Sport)
- Ex-F1 driver Jean-Eric Vergne has opened up about his exit from the sport at the end of 2014, his early mentality struggles, and how Lewis Hamilton inspired him to pursue his title-winning exploits in Formula E (F1 Beyond The Grid podcast)
- Martin Brundle believes Verstappen’s victory over Hamilton at the United States GP may prove defining in this year’s title race (Sky Sports)
- Organisers of the Australian Grand Prix are not interested in the event becoming a rotating part of the calendar (Speedcafe)
- Jamie Chadwick feels her dream of racing in F1 is a “step closer” after winning her second consecutive W Series championship (BBC Sport)
