Jacques Villeneuve
Hamilton predicted to dominate Leclerc at Ferrari, claims Doornbos
Two ex-Formula 1 racers have raised doubts about Ferrari's strategy to prioritize Charles Leclerc over Carlos Sainz for the 2025 season and beyond.
Apr 30, 09:37
Villeneuve casts doubt on Sauber's F1 partnership with Audi
Jacques Villeneuve has expressed reservations about Audi's upcoming Formula 1 venture with Sauber. The 1997 Formula 1 world champion, though an avid admirer of the German automaker from the VW group, has his concerns, despite recently ordering a uniquely tailored, vivid pink RS6.
Apr 16, 16:53
Antonelli inches closer to F1 dream with Mercedes test
Mercedes is accelerating Kimi Antonelli's progression to a Formula 1 driver's seat with a planned test in a Mercedes F1 car.
Mar 28, 07:30
Spanish FIA official slams Alonso 'brake test' penalty
A prominent Spanish motor racing official has vocally criticized the contentious penalty assigned to Fernando Alonso after the Melbourne Grand Prix. The penalty came after some speculated that George Russell experienced his severe crash in the event's final moments due to being 'brake-tested' by Alonso, a move considered highly perilous and occasionally deadly.
Mar 27, 08:16
Ricciardo only in F1 because of his 'image'
1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has lashed out at one of the sport's most popular personalities.
Mar 2, 07:12
Leclerc's big new F1 deal to keep him 'quiet' - Villeneuve
Ferrari gave Charles Leclerc a long and lucrative new contract to keep him "quiet" for the bombshell news of Lewis Hamilton's 2025 arrival at Ferrari.
Feb 21, 06:38
Sainz, Vasseur deny Ferrari disunity in 2024
Carlos Sainz and Frederic Vasseur have played down claims that team dynamics at Ferrari this year will be shattered due to the Spaniard's looming exit.
Feb 19, 07:13
Hamilton must fight to be Ferrari's top dog
A throng of highly-respected Formula 1 personalities are chewing over whether Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc will be the biggest winner in Ferrari's bombshell 2025 driver lineup.
Feb 7, 07:08
Bottas not ruling out shock Mercedes return
Valtteri Bottas' is not ruling out a shock return to Mercedes to replace his Ferrari-bound former teammate Lewis Hamilton in 2025.
Feb 7, 07:06
Sainz 'very calm' about post-Ferrari F1 career
Carlos Sainz has broken his silence following confirmation he will be replaced by seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton in 2025.
Feb 6, 07:05
Not many candidates to replace Hamilton - Schumacher
As the dust continues to settle after Lewis Hamilton's bombshell news last week, the candidates to replace him at Mercedes in 2025 are now starting to pile up.
Feb 5, 07:11
Wolff plays down 2025 Vettel comeback rumours
Toto Wolff is already fending off the early and wild rumours about who will replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025.
Feb 5, 07:10
F1 names appear on Jeffrey Epstein associate list
A plethora of well-known Formula 1 names have appeared on a list linked with convicted American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Jan 15, 05:59
Villeneuve hits out at 'smiling' Ricciardo
1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve admits the current Formula 1 drivers he admires most at present are Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso.
Oct 13, 06:45
Alpine attitude made Alonso transition 'easier' - Krack
Mike Krack says Alpine made it "easier" for Aston Martin to secure the services of two-time champion and Formula 1 legend Fernando Alonso this year.
Sep 13, 08:12
F1 champions split over Ricciardo comeback
Two former world champions are divided over Daniel Ricciardo's handling of his return to the Formula 1 grid.
Jul 27, 08:24
Marko to rule on de Vries fate before F1 break
Nyck de Vries remains on notice until the summer break, team owner Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko confirmed in Austria.
Jul 3, 07:51
Consistent Verstappen 'practically unbeatable' - Villeneuve
Max Verstappen is "practically unbeatable" at present, according to fellow world champion Jacques Villeneuve.
Jul 3, 07:49
Villeneuve backtracks over Leclerc helmet
1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has backtracked after throwing a spanner in the works of Charles Leclerc's helmet tribute in Montreal.
Jun 18, 10:12
Preview: Canadian Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Jun 17, 08:42
Don't blame drivers for Ferrari crisis - Berger
Ferrari cannot blame its current problems on the drivers, according to F1 legend and former Ferrari driver Gerhard Berger.
Jun 16, 07:52
Former F1 team boss ends Villeneuve's Le Mans dream
Jacques Villeneuve's quest for motorsport's 'triple crown' has come crashing to a halt.
May 26, 08:21
Craig Pollock setting up new F1 team
BAR co-founder Craig Pollock is now aiming to set up another Formula 1 team.
Mar 29, 06:41
Alpine 'will suffer' Alonso loss - Villeneuve
1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve thinks Alpine "will suffer" as a result of losing Fernando Alonso.
Mar 15, 05:14
Williams revival will take 'years' - Vowles
It will take Williams years to return to the top four places in the constructors' world championship.
Mar 10, 05:22
Three F1 names predict Vettel 'comeback'
Three well-known former Formula 1 drivers think Sebastian Vettel will return to the grid one day.
Nov 22, 05:26
Perez's father should 'stay out' of F1 - Villeneuve
Jacques Villeneuve has urged Sergio Perez's father to "stay out" of the controversial public discussions about his son's place in Formula 1.
Nov 22, 05:24
Perez moves to end Verstappen spat
Sergio Perez says his spat with Red Bull teammate and world champion Max Verstappen is "behind us" now.
Nov 16, 03:46
Thursday 'an important day' for F1 - Alonso
Thursday will be "an important day" for Formula 1, according to Fernando Alonso.
Oct 26, 05:39
Modern F1 like a 'movie in fast forward' - Villeneuve
Jacques Villeneuve says the way Formula 1 cars have developed over the past 16 years is "amazing".
Oct 24, 06:27
Stroll doing better than Ricciardo - pundits
Lance Stroll is underrated, according to former Formula 1 driver Marc Surer.
Sep 20, 06:45
All eyes on Hungary as 'silly season' races on
Before Formula 1 moves on to the next world championship round in Singapore, all eyes will be on Hungary.
Sep 15, 06:41
F1 should 'bring Masi back' after Monza fizzer
Formula 1 should consider reinstating its axed race director Michael Masi.
Sep 13, 08:10
Red Bull hits back at race-fixing charge
Red Bull's second team Alpha Tauri has slammed those who are openly questioning if the energy drink-owned camp rigged Sunday's Dutch GP.
Sep 6, 08:11
The 'big difference' between Leclerc and Verstappen
The French GP only reinforced the "big difference" between 2022 title challenger Charles Leclerc and Formula 1's reigning champion Max Verstappen.
Jul 26, 07:00
Villeneuve slams climate protest 'idiots'
Jacques Villeneuve has slammed the "idiots" who broke through spectator fencing to sit on the racing line and disrupt Sunday's British GP at Silverstone.
Jul 5, 09:09
Sainz did not 'ignore' team orders - Binotto
Mattia Binotto has hit back at claims Carlos Sainz had to "ignore" team orders in order to secure his first career grand prix victory from pole at Silverstone.
Jul 5, 09:08
F1, teams set to compromise over inflation crisis
F1's governing body has proposed to end the current budget cap argument by paying teams a fixed amount to counteract raging inflation.
Jun 27, 07:57
F1 teams revolt over 'porpoising' clampdown
Formula 1 team bosses are revolting against the FIA's technical directive against the 'porpoising' phenomenon in 2022.
Jun 21, 07:11
'Bruised' Hamilton will not miss Canadian GP
Lewis Hamilton has shot down speculation that he will be missing from the Canadian GP grid this weekend.
Jun 14, 08:10