Nov.21 (GMM) Red Bull is publicly tempering expectations for the first year of Formula 1’s radical 2026 regulations, with Dr Helmut Marko admitting that the team’s new in-house engine – developed with Ford – is unlikely to be a frontrunner straight away. That engine will debut in a season defined by sweeping technical change – […]
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Gasly and Verstappen puzzled by Piastri slump
Nov.21 (GMM) Two Formula 1 drivers say Oscar Piastri’s sudden loss of form is “strange” – even as the Australian believes he is now pulling himself out of the slump that derailed his championship charge. Pierre Gasly told AFP he cannot make sense of the performance swing. “It’s inexplicable,” said the Alpine driver. “You can […]
Berger backs IndyCar move for Mick Schumacher
Nov.21 (GMM) Gerhard Berger says a switch to IndyCar would be a “good solution” for Mick Schumacher. Alpine’s WEC program recently announced the signing of Antonio Felix da Costa on a multi-year deal, and now Schumacher has confirmed he is leaving the French marque. “I’m very grateful for these past two years,” he said on […]
Verstappen jokes about future F1 race number
Nov.21 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he will consider switching his race number for 2026 now that the FIA has formally allowed mid-career changes – but admits his preferred option may not be available. Speaking to Dutch media in Las Vegas, Verstappen said: “I do indeed need approval, so it’s a good question which number I’ll […]
Ocon under pressure as Bearman leads Haas charge
Nov.21 (GMM) Esteban Ocon is coming under intense pressure at Haas, with the team locked in a lucrative late-season fight for sixth place in the constructors’ standings – and rookie Oliver Bearman delivering almost all of the points. Over the last four grands prix, Haas have outscored their direct rivals and now head into the […]
Leclerc plays down Elkann storm amid Aston rumours
Nov.21 (GMM) Charles Leclerc has moved to calm speculation about his Ferrari future after team president John Elkann’s recent “talk less” remarks sparked a media firestorm – and fuelled fresh rumours linking the Monegasque to Aston Martin for 2027. Speaking in Las Vegas, Leclerc dismissed the controversy and said Elkann’s comments had been misunderstood. “People’s […]
Kurtz not positioning to be Wolff successor
Nov.21 (GMM) Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has sold part of his one-third stake in the team to CrowdStrike founder George Kurtz – in a transaction that confirms a record valuation for the former world champions. Billionaire Kurtz has acquired 15 percent of Wolff’s 33 percent holding, equating to around 5 percent of the entire team, […]
Leclerc emerges as major 2027 market player – press
Nov.20 (GMM) Influential Italian media outlets are signalling that Charles Leclerc has unexpectedly become one of the key drivers in the 2027 market – alongside Max Verstappen and Adrian Newey. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, writers Luigi Perna and Mario Salvini describe Verstappen, Newey – as Aston Martin designer – and Leclerc as the […]
Red Bull ‘terrified’ of Verstappen – Zak Brown
Nov.20 (GMM) As the title fight reaches a decisive phase in Las Vegas, fresh excerpts from Zak Brown’s upcoming book have reignited his long-running criticism of Max Verstappen’s influence inside Red Bull. Just days after telling The Telegraph that Verstappen can be “a bully” whose “arrogance comes out” on track, the McLaren CEO takes aim […]
Piastri penalty ‘unacceptable’, GPDA plans Qatar talks
Nov.20 (GMM) Carlos Sainz says Formula 1’s recent spate of controversial penalties has reached a “critical” point – revealing that the GPDA will meet the FIA in Qatar next weekend to address the issue. Arriving in Las Vegas, the Spaniard – a GPDA director – said the ten-second penalty given to Oscar Piastri in Brazil […]
F1 settles lawsuits with Las Vegas businesses
Nov.20 (GMM) Several Las Vegas businesses that had filed lawsuits against Formula 1 over losses caused by the first two editions of the Grand Prix have now reached confidential settlements with the organisers. According to Le Journal de Montreal, local restaurateur and bar owner Randy Markin – one of the most vocal critics, claiming a […]
Verstappen ‘still has a chance’ in flooded Vegas
Nov.20 (GMM) Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali insists Max Verstappen remains a genuine title contender – even as the Dutchman arrives in Las Vegas facing the possibility of mathematical elimination. Unseasonal storms hit the city on Wednesday, with the National Weather Service reporting around 20mm of rain across the area and up to 10mm falling […]
Bottas backer confirms support for Ella Hakkinen
Nov.19 (GMM) The billionaire who helped launch Valtteri Bottas’ career has confirmed he is also financing Ella Hakkinen – reinforcing that the 14-year-old McLaren junior has serious backing behind her rise. Antti Aarnio-Wihuri, 85, told Iltalehti that he agreed earlier this year to support the daughter of two-time world champion Mika Hakkinen. “Mika recently visited […]
I want to be better than Russell – Antonelli
Nov.19 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli says his relationship with George Russell has changed since arriving in Formula 1 – and insists he is not in the sport “to match him”, but to beat him. In a wide-ranging interview with Blick, the 19-year-old Mercedes rookie admitted his first season had been a “rollercoaster”, especially after a mid-year […]
Aston Martin ‘obviously’ looking for drivers
Nov.19 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has renewed his criticism of Lance Stroll – while also suggesting Aston Martin will eventually need an entirely new driver lineup. Speaking on Sky Deutschland, Schumacher said Aston Martin is “obviously looking for drivers”, pointing to Stroll’s qualifying deficit to Fernando Alonso. “The qualifying performance is zero versus infinity, so what […]
Aldo Costa explains Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles
Nov.19 (GMM) Former Mercedes engineering chief Aldo Costa has offered his view on why Lewis Hamilton’s first season at Ferrari has been so difficult – as debate continues following John Elkann’s public call for the seven-time world champion to “talk less”. 1996 world champion Damon Hill said on the Stay On Track podcast that Elkann’s […]
Las Vegas pushing for long-term F1 deal
Nov.18 (GMM) Formula 1 and Las Vegas officials are in talks over a major contract extension that could keep the race on the Strip until 2032 – or even as far as 2037 – despite ongoing complaints about cost, disruption and soft ticket demand. According to local reports, negotiations are centred on a five or […]
FIA probing heated skid-plate trick after Brazil GP
Nov.18 (GMM) The FIA is examining reports that several Formula 1 teams are using heat-expanding titanium skid plates to protect plank wear – a technique that could explain the sharp performance swings seen between the sprint and qualifying at Interlagos. According to Japanese source as-web.jp, multiple team bosses and technical directors believe some rivals have […]
Hakkinen daughter could make it to F1 – Salo
Nov.18 (GMM) Mika Salo believes Ella Hakkinen has taken a “significant” step toward a possible Formula 1 future after being signed to McLaren’s Driver Development Programme – and says there is no reason she could not become the first woman in decades to race in F1. McLaren has confirmed it is expanding its F1 Academy […]
Two stops locked in for Qatar GP, Pirelli confirms
Nov.18 (GMM) Pirelli has confirmed it will impose a strict tyre-mileage limit at the Qatar GP next weekend – a move that will make a two-stop race unavoidable at the penultimate round of the season. The Italian supplier has now formalised the measure following weeks of speculation about safety concerns at the high-load, high-energy Losail […]