Nov.1 (GMM) Africa seems to be inching towards a place on the Formula 1 calendar. It is the only continent on earth not represented within the world championship, with two clear contenders for a deal with Liberty Media. They are the circuit at Kyalami, having last hosted the South African GP in 1993, and Rwanda. […]
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Perez’s seat is safe only until Abu Dhabi – Marko
Nov.1 (GMM) Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says Sergio Perez will not be dropped within the remainder of the 2024 season. But while scotching rumours that Brazil could be the struggling Mexican’s last race as teammate to Max Verstappen, Marko does admit that Perez may never actually begin his signed contract for 2025. “We […]
Magnussen admits no talks with Audi’s Binotto yet
Nov.1 (GMM) Kevin Magnussen admits it’s “a pity” his uptick in form may have come too late to remain in Formula 1 next year. It is believed Haas has offered the 32-year-old Dane a non-driving role for 2025, amid reports that he may be a late contender to fill the vacant race seat at Audi-Sauber […]
Sainz senior denies rumours about failed Red Bull talks
Nov.1 (GMM) Carlos Sainz’s father has hit back at rumours that the Verstappen camp could be why the Spanish driver’s negotiations with Red Bull failed earlier this year. Just as Ferrari is hitting dominant form in Formula 1, Mexico GP winner Sainz is being pushed out of the Maranello based team – and is having […]
Jos Verstappen at Brazil GP could be ‘explosive’
Nov.1 (GMM) The confirmed presence of Max Verstappen’s father at Interlagos this weekend could mean more behind-the-scenes fireworks within the Red Bull camp. Jos Verstappen, a former F1 driver and key member of Max’s management team, clashed wildly with Red Bull team boss Christian Horner earlier this year – and has been largely absent since. […]
Verstappen slams F1 steward’s ‘extreme accusations’
Nov.1 (GMM) A regular Formula 1 steward has called out Max Verstappen’s father by name amid an ongoing controversy about driving standards in the sport. Jos Verstappen, a contemporary of fellow former F1 driver Johnny Herbert, called out the 60-year-old for alleged pro-British bias in FIA decision-making. Herbert has now hit back, telling the Dutch […]
F1 race calendar ‘far too full’ says Verstappen
Oct.31 (GMM) Max Verstappen thinks one of the worst things about Formula 1 is its annual race calendar. When asked by Sport Bild to name one thing about the sport that makes “no sense” to him, the triple world champion answered: “The number of races. “The calendar is far too full,” the Red Bull driver […]
F1 could let Andretti-Cadillac enter after all
Oct.31 (GMM) Four men under the gaze of the United States government could ultimately lead to Andretti-Cadillac being welcomed onto the Formula 1 grid after all. It is well known that, after F1 owner Liberty Media blocked Andretti’s FIA-approved bid to become the sport’s eleventh team, anti-competition authorities in the US have been looking into […]
Mick Schumacher advised to say ‘no’ to Audi-Sauber
Oct.31 (GMM) A German racing legend thinks Mick Schumacher should turn down the opportunity to return to the Formula 1 grid next year with Audi-owned Sauber. Audi’s Sauber takeover and works F1 project for 2026 has been troubled so far, with top drivers like Carlos Sainz turning down the opportunity to join in 2025 and […]
Colapinto ‘strong enough’ to replace Perez, says Vowles
Oct.31 (GMM) Christian Horner admits Red Bull may be eyeing Franco Colapinto. Technically, there are no free seats for the meteorically impressive mid-season rookie for 2025, as Carlos Sainz will take his seat at Williams. Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya, however, thinks the 21-year-old Argentine – also attracting plenty of commercial interest within his […]
Perez axe after Brazil ‘very unlikely’ – Horner
Oct.31 (GMM) Christian Horner insists it is “very unlikely” that Sunday’s Brazilian GP will be the last at Red Bull for Sergio Perez. Already struggling for form and under the subject of intense speculation about his future, the Mexican had an abysmal race weekend at home last weekend. “We know that qualifying is not his […]
Mexico GP steward slams ‘horrible’ Verstappen mindset
Oct.31 (GMM) Johnny Herbert has lashed back at critics like Max Verstappen’s father who believe certain FIA officials are biased against the triple world champion. After the Red Bull driver was penalised 20 seconds for his on-track stoushes with title rival Lando Norris in Mexico, where former British F1 driver Herbert was on the stewards’ […]
Experts tip Verstappen to ease racing aggression
Oct.30 (GMM) Two prominent figures in Formula 1 believe Max Verstappen will ease his controversial wheel-to-wheel style for the decisive last four grands prix of 2024. After the championship leader strategically beat title rival Lando Norris to the apex in their Austin stoush, running the overtaking McLaren off the track, it was Norris who received […]
Magnussen emerges as shock Audi-Sauber contender
Oct.30 (GMM) Kevin Magnussen could be emerging as a shock late candidate to sign for Audi-owned Sauber in 2025. It is the last genuine vacancy on the Formula 1 grid for next year, but negotiations with potential teammates for Nico Hulkenberg – including incumbent Valtteri Bottas – are significantly delayed. Some think the delay is […]
Brazil could be Perez’s last race for Red Bull
Oct.30 (GMM) Sergio Perez’s home race in Mexico last Sunday could have been his second-to-last grand prix for Red Bull. Rumours are swirling that the team, having slipped to third overall in the constructors’ championship behind McLaren and now Ferrari, can no longer justify keeping Perez even on the grounds that he brings in millions […]
Renault, Honda fined by FIA for budget cap breaches
Oct.30 (GMM) Renault-owned Alpine and Honda have escaped with six-figure fines for breaching their respective engine budget caps in 2023. Last month, Formula 1’s governing body revealed that both engine manufacturers had committed “procedural breaches” of the new-in-2023 budget caps applying to Renault, Honda, Ferrari and Mercedes. The FIA said neither Alpine or Honda “exceeded […]
Perez’s future at Red Bull is now ‘open’ – Marko
Oct.29 (GMM) Sergio Perez’s future in Formula 1 is currently “open”, Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko admits. Despite his signing of a new contract for 2025, the Mexican’s race seat has remained in doubt for much of the current season. Perez, 34, hit a new low with an abysmal grand prix weekend at home […]
Aston Martin hit reverse gear on Austin-spec upgrades
Oct.29 (GMM) Aston Martin hit reverse gear on some recent car upgrades at the Mexican GP. The F1 team, which has struggled to introduce upgrades this season that convert into improved pace, introduced a major new package in Austin just over a week ago. The new parts failed to move Aston Martin forwards – and […]
Wolff prepared to ‘sacrifice’ more wins in 2024
Oct.29 (GMM) Toto Wolff admits Mercedes may “sacrifice” good results in the remaining four grands prix. The team boss admitted that recent big crashes have put Mercedes’ budget cap for the last weeks of the 2024 season into “serious trouble”. But George Russell says he wouldn’t even mind if the team didn’t manufacture him a […]
Verstappen set for five-place grid drop in Brazil
Oct.29 (GMM) On top of his Mexico GP penalties and lagging car pace, championship leader Max Verstappen’s troubles are about to get even worse. It is now almost certain that the Red Bull driver will need to move down the grid at the Brazilian GP this weekend due to needing a fresh power unit. Verstappen, […]