Oct.15 (GMM) The radical switch to its own engine program in collaboration with Ford is a major risk for Red Bull, Dr Helmut Marko admits. With the team’s current impressive works Honda power unit deal moving over to Aston Martin for the start of the all-new rules cycle in 2026, Red Bull decided to go […]
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Norris’ mental ‘weakness’ gives Verstappen the edge
Oct.15 (GMM) If “mental strength” makes the difference in 2024, Max Verstappen will emerge with his fourth consecutive drivers’ world championship. That’s the view of Red Bull advisor, and Verstappen’s long-time mentor, Dr Helmut Marko, as he contrasted the resilience of the Dutchman with his main title opponent, Lando Norris. “Norris, as we know, has […]
Question marks about F1 CEO Domenicali’s future
Oct.15 (GMM) Question marks are arising about Stefano Domenicali’s job at the very top of Liberty Media-owned Formula 1. Last week at the Il Festival dello Sport event in Trento, the Italian boasted about the transformation and surge in popularity enjoyed by F1 under his reign as CEO. “If F1 had remained tied to the […]
‘No plans’ for full Formula 1 return, says Toyota
Oct.14 (GMM) Toyota has “no plans” to buy or set up a Formula 1 team or build a power unit. That’s the insistence of Masaya Kaji, director of Toyota Gazoo, which shocked the F1 world last week by announcing a new technical and operational relationship with Haas. At the announcement event was Akio Toyoda, chairman […]
Europe should investigate Liberty’s MotoGP deal
Oct.14 (GMM) The boss of Formula E wants the European Commission to look into Liberty Media’s acquisition of the MotoGP series. Alejandro Agag told the Financial Times that because Liberty already owns Formula 1, the deal would give the US-based entity “very significant” power. Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei openly admits that the MotoGP depends […]
Russell ‘wasn’t happy’ with Monza crash – Antonelli
Oct.14 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli admits his 2025 teammate, George Russell, “wasn’t too happy” with the 18-year-old rookie’s first official Formula 1 session at Monza. Antonelli was in Russell’s Mercedes in FP1 at his home Italian GP at the end of August – for just two laps. “That first lap was a unique emotion with all […]
Newey hits out at F1’s 2026 rules era
Oct.14 (GMM) Adrian Newey has hit out at Formula 1’s rules revolution for 2026. Renowned as perhaps the most talented technical mind in the sport’s history, the 65-year-old has been snapped up by Aston Martin and is tipped to produce perhaps the best car for the new F1 era. However, he is no fan of […]
Binotto would not have brought Hamilton to Ferrari
Oct.14 (GMM) Mattia Binotto says he would not have signed Lewis Hamilton if he was still team boss at Ferrari. “No,” he bluntly told Corriere della Sera. “But he did well to accept the offer, and I agree with his decision.” Interestingly, however, another former Ferrari boss – current F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali – agrees […]
Binotto would not have brought Hamilton to Ferrari
Oct.14 (GMM) Mattia Binotto says he would not have signed Lewis Hamilton if he was still team boss at Ferrari. “No,” he bluntly told Corriere della Sera. “But he did well to accept the offer, and I agree with his decision.” Interestingly, however, another former Ferrari boss – current F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali – agrees […]
Audi seriously considering Mick Schumacher – boss
Oct.14 (GMM) Mick Schumacher is “definitely” an option to complete an all-German driver lineup at Audi-owned Sauber in 2025. Mere days and weeks ago, it appeared that the former Haas driver’s Formula 1 dream could be over, with Sauber apparently set to re-sign Valtteri Bottas. But Mattia Binotto, the new overall boss of Audi F1, […]
Williams ‘wasn’t ready’ for Adrian Newey – Vowles
Oct.14 (GMM) Williams “wasn’t ready” for Formula 1’s top technical figure Adrian Newey. That’s the view of the Grove based team’s boss James Vowles, who very publicly tried to woo the departing Red Bull guru to Williams. Ultimately, 65-year-old decided upon Aston Martin, but only quite some time after Williams pulled out of the running. […]
Mercedes engine no silver bullet for Alpine – Vowles
Oct.14 (GMM) A Mercedes power unit is no guarantee of a more competitive future for Alpine. That is the assessment of James Vowles, boss of the customer Mercedes-powered Williams team, which is being steadily developed under his leadership. Alpine team owner Renault has made the dramatic decision to scrap its 2026 works Formula 1 engine […]
Reigning F2 champion Pourchaire left with ‘nothing’
Oct.14 (GMM) Reigning Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire says he has been left with “nothing”. In past years, the F2 title was basically a guarantee of a step up to Formula 1. But 2022 champion Felipe Drugovich is now only an Aston Martin reserve, while 21-year-old Pourchaire initially had to move to the Japanese Super […]
Schumacher considers whether Steiner held Haas back
Oct.11 (GMM) Gunther Steiner’s absence is not necessarily the reason for the drastic improvement made by the small American team Haas in 2024. That is the view of Ralf Schumacher, normally a fierce critic of the Steiner-led era at the F1 team. Haas is now led by the team’s former senior race engineer Ayao Komatsu. […]
Recent F1 Commission ‘started badly’, says Mike Krack
Oct.11 (GMM) Mike Krack has given the thumbs-up to the latest tweaks that have been made to Formula 1’s all-new technical regulations for 2026. At the most recent F1 Commission meeting, held at RB’s Faenza headquarters, all the team bosses agreed to a series of rules compromises for 2026. There have been numerous concerns that […]
Tsunoda ‘a candidate’ to replace Perez for 2025 – Marko
Oct.11 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko is now openly admitting that Yuki Tsunoda is “a candidate” to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull Racing from 2025. The Japanese driver, who until now has not been seriously considered as a candidate for a promotion to the energy drink company’s main team, has not only become strong and […]
Leclerc did not try to stop Hamilton deal – Vasseur
Oct.11 (GMM) Charles Leclerc did not try to stop Lewis Hamilton from joining Ferrari, team boss Frederic Vasseur has revealed. Hamilton’s deal from 2025 means not only the end of Carlos Sainz’s tenure at Maranello, but also an arguably tougher challenge for the incumbent Leclerc. “I’ve always said that in my life there were two […]
Several African GP bids ‘fighting’ for F1 race deal
Oct.11 (GMM) Several projects on the continent appear to be in competition for a future African GP. This year’s FIA prize gala will take place in Rwanda, with the East African country also working on a grand prix project that F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has described as a “good plan”. There are concerns, however, not […]
Alonso to consult with Newey over F1 retirement
Oct.11 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says he will consult with Adrian Newey before deciding to end his Formula 1 racing career. The Spaniard admits he got immediately and personally involved earlier this year when Red Bull’s technical genius decided to seek a change of scene. “I have his phone number and texted him ‘What a surprise’,” […]
Cadillac, GM, still keen to enter F1
Oct.11 (GMM) General Motors, via its Cadillac brand, is still keen to enter Formula 1. In recent days, the motor racing world was shocked by the news that Michael Andretti is stepping back from his own racing empire, Andretti Global. Despite the FIA’s approval, Liberty Media-owned F1 rejected Andretti’s bid to expand its empire into […]