News Details
Even McLaren falling into pay driver trap claims Villeneuve
Even McLaren falling into pay driver trap claims Villeneuve 19 September, 2013 Jacques Villeneuve Jacques Villeneuve has joined those who frown upon the increasing power wielded by so-called pay drivers in Formula 1.
Drivers with sponsorship and lucrative connections have always been a part of the sport, but with Formula 1′s rising costs and the struggling economy, only in the past few years has it begun to truly lock out promising talent.
'If even McLaren is going down this path, it's bad,' 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve, obviously referring to the billionaire Carlos Slim-backed Sergio Perez, told the German newspaper Bild.
This week, Mark Webber – also a...
Full Story »
Full Story »
12y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Pirelli on verge of signing new Formula 1 tyre supply...
Pirelli on verge of signing new Formula 1 tyre supply deal 18 September,...
12y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Red Bull rejects Sauber proposal to cut testing and...
Red Bull rejects Sauber proposal to cut testing and save money 17...
12y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Button: It's going to be interesting especially if...
Button: It's going to be interesting especially if Kimi is as quick as...
12y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Whiting inspects Mexican circuit for '14 return
The FIA's safety delegate and Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting...
12y ago from TheF1Times.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Ducati renews VR46 and Gresini partnerships to run six...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Johann Zarco avoids surgery after Catalan GP crash,...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Gresini confirms Joan Mir and Dani Holgado to make up...
Gresini Ducati has announced that Joan Mir and Daniel Holgado will join...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Gresini signs Joan Mir and Daniel Holgado on two-year...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Pato O’Ward credits “textbook” execution for...
No description available...
51m ago from Motorsport.com
Pato O’Ward out-deuls team-mate to take IndyCar win...
The NTT IndyCar Series completed another natural terrain road course...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Complete IndyCar championship standings after 2026...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Ott Tanak: Never say never on WRC 2027 return but...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Josh McErlean’s career-best WRC performance was...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
New WRC constructor gearing up for maiden 2027 car test
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Penalties for Josh McErlean and Adrien Fourmaux...
Josh McErlean and Adrien Fourmaux were summoned to the Stewards office...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Fabrizio Romano confirms Man United make enquiry for...
Manchester United have stepped up their search for another midfielder by...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Report: Arsenal agree £17m sale, opens door to new...
Arsenal's long-awaited left-wing refresh now appears to be gathering real...
12h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Arsenal's hopes rise as rival club fails with move for...
Morten Hjulmand has been linked with a move to the Premier League in...
12h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal tracking £15m Argentine talent as transfer...
Arsenal are interested in signing the Boca Juniors midfielder Tomas...
13h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Max Verstappen fed up, says it is super dangerous after...
Max Verstappen suffered from another bizarre... Read More »
3h ago from GrandPrix247.com
Hamilton escapes penalty – but says ‘magic...
Lewis Hamilton’s home British Grand Prix ended... Read More »
2h ago from F1i.com
Wolff explains issue that ended Antonelli’s late charge...
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has laid bare the... Read More »
2h ago from F1i.com
