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Otmar Szafnauer can understand why former boss Lawrence Stroll is seen as an intimidating figure within Formula 1. Szafnauer had been working for Force India for nine years when Stroll saved the team from administration in 2018.

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 15

Otmar Szafnauer tells Red Bull the team Nikola Tsolov can join so Liam Lawson stays at Racing Bulls

Otmar Szafnauer has found a solution that would see Liam Lawson and Nikola Tsolov on the F1 grid together in 2027. There are still rumours rumbling about Nikola Tsolov getting a Racing Bulls seat in 2027, with Liam Lawson’s spot potentially at stake.

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 15

Otmar Szafnauer tells McLaren to add new clause to Lando Norris’ contract after Oscar Piastri crash

Former team principal Otmar Szafnauer would have dealt with McLaren’s sprint crash by inserting a new contract clause in the contracts of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 21

Otmar Szafnauer raises concern over Cadillac's "suboptimal" split US-UK structure

Former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has warned that Cadillac’s operational structure could prevent it from challenging for a world championship Former Alpine Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer has warned that Cadillac's operational structure is not geared towards winning a championship.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 19

Otmar Szafnauer praises Toto Wolff after Kimi Antonelli gamble pays off

Otmar Szafnauer has praised Toto Wolff for taking the risk of promoting Kimi Antonelli to Mercedes Former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer says Mercedes boss Toto Wolff deserves credit for taking a gamble on Kimi Antonelli.

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 30

McLaren tipped to emerge as Mercedes' main threat by end of 2026 F1 season

Otmar Szafnauer believes McLaren will emerge as Mercedes’ closest rival by the end of the 2026 Formula 1 season as its latest upgrades take effect Former Alpine Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes McLaren will establish itself as Mercedes' main rival by the end of the 2026 season.

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 29

Audi F1 power unit facility branded "second to none" by Rob Smedley

Former Ferrari engineer Rob Smedley has praised Audi's Formula 1 power unit facilities Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley has lauded Audi's Formula 1 power unit headquarters, declaring the German manufacturer's engine department as "second to none".

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 17

Former F1 team boss reveals bizarre way he warned staff about "Drive to Survive" microphones

Otmar Szafnauer has revealed the unusual way he warned colleagues when he was wearing a microphone while filming for Netflix’s "Drive to Survive" Former Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer has revealed the bizarre method he used to warn his colleagues that he was wearing a microphone for Netflix's Drive to Survive cameras.

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 17

Rob Smedley reveals why he turned down F1 team principal roles

Rob Smedley has revealed he turned down F1 team principal roles because he was unwilling to be held accountable without having full control of a team Former Ferrari and Williams race engineer Rob Smedley has revealed that he has recently been approached for Formula 1 team principal roles, but he turned them down.

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 17

Otmar Szafnauer opens door to F1 comeback but hints at different role

Otmar Szafnauer remains open to a Formula 1 comeback Former Force India, Aston Martin and Alpine boss Otmar Szafnauer has revealed he remains open to a Formula 1 comeback, though he says any potential return to the paddock might not be in a team principal role.

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 9

Otmar Szafnauer tells Ferrari to 'leave Charles Leclerc alone' amid Lewis Hamilton battle

Otmar Szafnauer has urged Ferrari to leave Charles Leclerc alone rather than intervene with a formal mid-season discussion Former Alpine team principal

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 8

Otmar Szafnauer reveals how Toto Wolff helped create Force India's famous pink F1 era

Otmar Szafnauer has revealed how BWT’s rejected Mercedes sponsorship proposal led to Force India adopting F1's famous pink livery Otmar Szafnauer has revealed

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / August 6

Formula 1 News: Szafnauer rips Lewis Hamilton a new one

Former Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer has taken direct aim at Lewis Hamilton, accusing the seven-time world champion of turning his paddock arrivals into pure performance art—complete with what … Read More

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 4

Otmar Szafnauer blames Aston Martin's F1 struggles on five-year problem

Otmar Szafnauer believes Aston Martin’s current F1 struggles stem from years of impatience and frequent personnel changes Former Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer has suggested that the root cause of the team's current Formula 1 struggles can be traced back five years.

Formula One News / Motorsport / July 7

FIA British GP decision questioned as former Alpine boss offers alternative

Otmar Szafnauer believes the FIA should have red-flagged the British Grand Prix after Max Verstappen’s late retirement Former Formula 1 team principal

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Kimi Antonelli’s rivals issued warning as Otmar Szafnauer predicts further growth

Otmar Szafnauer believes Kimi Antonelli’s rapid rise is only the beginning, predicting the teenage Mercedes driver will become even stronger by his mid-20s Former Alpine Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes Kimi Antonelli will become even stronger in his mid-20s.

Formula One News / Motorsport / May 16

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