News Details
Brundle 'uncomfortable' with F1's increasing pay driver spread
Former F1 racer Martin Brundle says he is starting to feel 'uncomfortable' with the spread of pay drivers on the grid.While drivers paying for the place on the grid is nothing new, an increasing number of teams have been forced to look for racers who can bring substantial financial backing to the table, with sponsorship being key to deals such as the one that has seen Pastor Maldonado join Lotus for 2014.The Enstone-based team missed out on the chance to retain the services of Kimi Raikkonen when much documented financial issues led to the Finn electing to re-sign with Ferrari.Speaking on the main stage during the Autosport International show at the NEC in Birmingham, Brundle admitted that...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
FIA release 2014 F1 championship entry list and driver...
FIA release 2014 F1 championship entry list and driver numbers 10...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Raikkonen: 'I had seven last year, why change?'
Whilst rival drivers were choosing numbers that meant something to them,...
11y ago from TheF1Times.com
Drivers play numbers game
McLaren's Kevin Magnussen has become the latest F1 driver to reveal which...
11y ago from SkySports.com
Magnussen reveals car number
Danish rookie Kevin Magnussen is latest Formula One driver to admit that...
11y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Toprak Razgatlioglu gets first taste of MotoGP with...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Portuguese GP: Marco Bezzecchi powers to...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Bezzecchi "always believed" in Aprilia...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Bezzecchi dominates in lights-to-flag Portimao...
Marco Bezzecchi led every lap of the Portimao MotoGP race as he cruised...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
McLaren’s lawsuit against IndyCar champ Alex Palou...
The lengthy court battle between McLaren and Alex Palou is nearing a...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Caio Collet advances up to IndyCar with AJ Foyt Racing
AJ Foyt Racing has announced that Caio Collet will drive for the team in...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Kyle Kirkwood signs multi-year IndyCar extension with...
Andretti Global has announced that Kyle Kirkwood has signed an extension...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marco Andretti announces retirement from racing, won't...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai already working on “Plan B” for 2026 WRC...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Ott Tanak retires from rallying
Ott Tänak, the 2019 World Rally Champion, announced after Rally Japan...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC Rally Japan: Sebastien Ogier beats Elfyn Evans to...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Sunderland fight back with late Brobbey equaliser to...
be it should not have come as such a surprise that the team that was able...
6h ago from TheGuardian.com
Player ratings: Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal
Arsenal's winning streak ended with late drama at the Stadium of Light on...
9h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Sources: Arsenal told they can sign speedy winger for...
AC Milan may be on the brink of another major transfer battle as...
19h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Wayne Rooney claims Spurs signing has been worse than...
Wayne Rooney was asked to rate new signings at top Premier League clubs in...
17h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Oscar Piastri handed additional FIA punishment after...
The FIA have confirmed that Oscar Piastri has... Read More »
8h ago from GPFans.com
Hamilton on Ferrari showing: 'A nightmare'
Lewis Hamilton said he is trapped in a... Read More »
2h ago from espnF1.com
F1 2025 Brazil Grand Prix – Race Results
McLaren's Lando Norris has won the 2025 Sao... Read More »
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
