Apr.7 (GMM) Mattia Binotto has made clear Audi will not appoint a new team principal despite the sudden exit of Jonathan Wheatley – amid speculation linking Christian Horner with the role. The German manufacturer was rocked between the Chinese and Japanese grands prix when Wheatley departed with immediate effect, just two races into the post-Sauber […]
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Gasly hails ‘best ever’ Alpine, team rejects ‘sabotage’
Apr.7 (GMM) Pierre Gasly says Alpine has given him the best car of his Formula 1 career – but the team has been forced to deny swirling claims of unequal treatment for teammate Franco Colapinto. After three races in 2026, Gasly has clearly had the upper hand over the highly rated Argentine youngster, comfortably leading […]
Antonelli a contender, but tensions likely – Irvine
Apr.7 (GMM) Eddie Irvine believes Kimi Antonelli is already a genuine world championship contender – but warns a potential intra-team battle at Mercedes could turn explosive. “I first heard about him from Luca Baldisserri, who was my race engineer at Ferrari,” the former F1 driver told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “He described him as an […]
Antonelli admits title chance, admits Russell has edge
Apr.7 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli says he believes he can fight for the 2026 world championship – but admits teammate George Russell still holds the advantage. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver, now the youngest championship leader in Formula 1 history, struck a cautious tone in interviews with both Bild and Sky Italia during the April break. “Yes, […]
Antonelli suggests Ferrari ‘granted’ ADUO boost
Apr.7 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli has suggested Ferrari may already have been given a green light to close the engine gap to Mercedes – but other reports indicate that is not yet the case. Speaking to Sky Italia during the April break, the championship leader hinted that a major shift could be coming as soon as […]
Pressure builds ahead of meeting as F1 eyes fixes
Apr.7 (GMM) Pressure is mounting on Formula 1 chiefs to act on the controversial 2026 regulations, with a key April 9 meeting looming and momentum building for at least partial changes. There is growing consensus in the paddock that qualifying will be the first area to be addressed. “If there’s one thing we all agree […]
F1 grapples with ‘what next’ on 2026 rules as fixes debated
Apr.2 (GMM) Formula 1 is scrambling to figure out what – if anything – can be done to fix its controversial 2026 regulations, with solutions proving as complex as the problem itself. Amid mounting criticism from drivers, teams and fans, a key meeting of technical directors and the FIA is set for April 9 – […]
Gina Schumacher opens up on father in rare new doc
Apr.2 (GMM) A rare and emotional insight into the life of Michael Schumacher has emerged, with daughter Gina-Maria speaking candidly in a new documentary about coping after her father’s 2013 accident. German broadcaster ZDF has produced “Horsepower – The World of Gina Schumacher”, offering an unusually personal look at the famously private family. According to […]
Wolff title talk around Antonelli ‘too early’
Apr.2 (GMM) Toto Wolff has urged the media to ease off the growing championship hype around Kimi Antonelli, despite the teenage sensation emerging as an early title favourite. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver is already leading the standings after three races, but Wolff insists it is far too soon to be talking about a title fight. […]
Verstappen told to ‘put ego aside’ amid F1 frustration
Apr.2 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has urged Max Verstappen to rein in his criticism of Formula 1’s new era, warning the Dutchman to focus on his team rather than “moaning” about the regulations. The comments come amid Verstappen’s growing frustration with the 2026 rules – and even strong hints he could consider quitting the sport. “Max […]
Doohan confirms ELMS switch after Super Formula setback
Apr.2 (GMM) Jack Doohan will race in the European Le Mans Series in 2026 after his planned Super Formula program failed to materialise. The Haas reserve driver – who lost his Alpine Formula 1 seat in early 2025 – had been aiming to reboot his career in Japan, but a difficult pre-season featuring crashes and […]
Ferrari to use April ‘mini pre-season’ ahead of Miami reset
Apr.1 (GMM) Ferrari is set to treat the unexpected April break as a mini pre-season as it looks to close the gap to dominant Mercedes. With the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races cancelled, the Maranello team has scheduled an intensive run of testing and development work throughout the month. It begins immediately, with a TPC […]
Verstappen could take ‘sabbatical’ as F1 frustration grows
Apr.1 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s growing frustration with Formula 1 has triggered fresh speculation he could take a sabbatical in 2027 – potentially stepping away while still under contract with Red Bull. British media reports suggest the team would prefer to retain the quadruple world champion long-term, even if that means allowing him time away from […]
Mercedes, Ferrari to block 2026 rule changes despite backlash
Apr.1 (GMM) Mercedes and Ferrari are expected to block major changes to Formula 1’s controversial 2026 rules – despite growing criticism from drivers and even threats of a Max Verstappen exit. According to Marca, both leading teams are opposed to altering the regulations this season, with only limited tweaks – most likely to qualifying – […]
Antonelli shining but Mercedes ‘absolutely dominant’ – Salo
Apr.1 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli’s stunning rise to the top of Formula 1 has continued with back-to-back pole positions in Shanghai and Suzuka – but not everyone is ready to credit the young Italian alone. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver is now the youngest championship leader in the sport’s history, sitting 9 points clear of experienced teammate […]
Saudi presses on with ‘Blade’ F1 mega-track despite war
Apr.1 (GMM) Saudi Arabia’s Formula 1 ambitions are pressing ahead at full speed – even as war in the region has already forced the cancellation of the 2026 Jeddah race. With the current street circuit sidelined, attention has shifted back to the kingdom’s long-term project at Qiddiya, where organisers have issued a fresh update on […]
Verstappen ‘masked’ Honda weakness as Aston crisis deepens
Apr.1 (GMM) Max Verstappen may have unintentionally masked the true weakness of Honda’s F1 project – a factor now haunting Aston Martin in its troubled 2026 campaign. That is the view of Ralf Schumacher, who believes the Dutchman’s exceptional driving last year flattered the manufacturer’s real performance level. “Last year, as I’ve now gathered, Honda […]
Wolff in ‘two minds’ about Horner’s F1 return
Mar.31 (GMM) Toto Wolff says Christian Horner’s current predicament is partly of his own making, as speculation continues to swirl about the former Red Bull boss’ next move. Horner has been linked with both a potential bid for the available 24 percent stake in Alpine and a return to the pitwall at Aston Martin, although […]
F1, Red Bull fear Verstappen exit as rules pressure grows
Mar.31 (GMM) Fears are growing that Max Verstappen really could walk away from Formula 1 if the controversial 2026 regulations are not changed. After the Dutchman admitted at Suzuka he will consider his future in the coming “weeks and months”, attention has turned to a well-known clause in his Red Bull contract that could allow […]
Aston ‘not in a mood to celebrate’ despite Suzuka finish
Mar.31 (GMM) Aston Martin finally saw a car reach the chequered flag in 2026 – but there were no celebrations at Honda’s home race in Suzuka. Fernando Alonso brought the troubled package home, marking the team’s first race finish of the season after a string of reliability failures. But the mood remained bleak. “Nobody on […]