Jul.11 (GMM) Oscar Piastri says he is not getting downbeat even though teammate Lando Norris is currently the most competitive McLaren driver in 2024. Many are now regarding Norris as a true contender to take on Max Verstappen for this year’s drivers’ title, while Australian Piastri – although impressive in just his second year in […]
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Red Bull’s Hungary upgrade ‘has to work’ – Marko
Jul.11 (GMM) Red Bull is pinning its hopes to another upgrade package that is set to debut next weekend in Hungary. At Silverstone, Max Verstappen got exclusive use of the team’s new floor, with Sergio Perez to also be equipped with the improvement in Hungary. But championship leader Verstappen has only won two out of […]
Two drivers say Lawson should replace struggling Perez
Jul.11 (GMM) Two former Formula 1 stars have named the driver they think should urgently replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull. Despite his recently-extended contract, the Mexican’s place alongside Max Verstappen is still in doubt due to performance clauses, given the extent of his current slump. McLaren CEO Zak Brown even senses an opportunity to […]
Newey ‘not house-hunting’ in Italy, says friend Clarkson
Jul.11 (GMM) Adrian Newey does not seem to be headed to Ferrari after all, according to well-known former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson. Newey was back in Red Bull team wear at Silverstone last weekend, despite the gradual reduction in his technical involvement ahead of his eventual departure. The 65-year-old has been strongly linked with […]
Bottas not interested in one-year Mercedes deal
Jul.11 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas says he would not be interested in returning to Mercedes next year if all he is offered is a one-year deal. It seems almost certain that the Finn will leave Sauber at the end of the year, with new team owner Audi apparently not seeing Bottas, 34, as part of the […]
McLaren considers switch to Red Bull power for 2026
Jul.11 (GMM) McLaren is exploring its options for a potential move away from customer Mercedes power for the next regulations period beginning in 2026. Just last November, the Woking based team extended its deal with Mercedes all the way until 2030. But with Alpine now considering axing its works Renault engine program, Mercedes is the […]
Hamilton proved his F1 doubters wrong – Schumacher
Jul.10 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton cast off any lingering doubts about his driving as he ended an almost three-year winning drought last weekend at Silverstone, according to one former F1 driver. Since the seven time world champion narrowly lost the highly-contentious and ultra-close title battle with Max Verstappen in 2021, Mercedes has struggled in the new […]
Spa GP wants to dodge F1’s annual rotation plans
Jul.10 (GMM) The promoter of the legendary Belgian GP at fabled Spa-Francorchamps says the event wants to dodge Formula 1’s plans to annually alternate some European races in the future. After next weekend’s Hungarian GP, F1 will complete its pre-August break schedule at Spa, with promoter Vanessa Maes revealing that ticket sales are going well. […]
F1 set to lose major sponsor Rolex – report
Jul.10 (GMM) Formula 1 could be set to lose one of its biggest global sponsors, according to the Swiss newspaper Blick. The deal with the well-known luxury Swiss watchmaker Rolex, involving official timekeeping, dates back well over a decade, with F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart instrumental in the F1 link-up at the time. “I proposed […]
Toyota deal possible for resurgent Haas
Jul.10 (GMM) A new and wild rumour is circulating that Japanese carmaker giant Toyota could be considering a return to Formula 1. According to the speculation, the marque – having wrapped up its works F1 project at the end of 2009 – might see the resurgent-yet-small Haas outfit as the way back into the paddock. […]
Sainz now ‘most likely’ Hamilton successor – Schumacher
Jul.10 (GMM) Carlos Sainz appears to be inching towards becoming Lewis Hamilton’s successor at Mercedes. It now appears almost certain that Williams will oust Logan Sargeant – perhaps within the 2024 season. “I just want someone next to me who is fast,” declared incumbent Alex Albon. “Someone who can teach me something and make the […]
Ex-drivers say Norris ‘not ready’ to win F1 title
Jul.9 (GMM) Despite now having arguably the best car in Formula 1, Lando Norris has some way to go before he is ready to fight for a world championship. That’s the view of two former F1 drivers, following Norris’ extreme disappointment about finishing just third between multiple world champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at […]
Hulkenberg says Haas should consider retaining Magnussen
Jul.9 (GMM) Kevin Magnussen should “definitely” still be in the running to remain at Haas in 2025. That is the view of the Danish driver’s current teammate Nico Hulkenberg, who has signed up to switch to Sauber next year ahead of the Swiss team’s 2026 transition to works Audi status. Hulkenberg has generally outshone 31-year-old […]
Aston set to announce Cardile’s next move on Wednesday
Jul.9 (GMM) After a period of conflicting rumours, Ferrari has now confirmed that its technical director Enrico Cardile has left with immediate effect. Mere days ago, amid rumours Aston Martin was about to sign the long-time Maranello stalwart, La Gazzetta dello Sport claimed Cardile was actually staying put. “Ferrari’s technical director is at the forefront […]
Boss denies lack of focus caused Ferrari slump
Jul.8 (GMM) Even Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko applauded a return to the top step for Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone, after a long three-year winning drought for the seven time world champion. “You can only congratulate him,” the Austrian told Sky Deutschland after the British GP. “You could see his strength in terms of tyre […]
Perez facing Belgian GP ‘ultimatum’ to keep F1 seat
Jul.8 (GMM) Sources are reporting that a specific performance clause in the new contract signed by Sergio Perez could trigger a major reshuffle affecting both of Red Bull’s Formula 1 teams. Perez’s post-contract signing performance slump continued with a vengeance at Silverstone, where he spun out of Q1 and could then finish no higher than […]
Verstappen hits back at McLaren: ‘Who is Zak Brown?’
Jul.7 (GMM) Max Verstappen has returned fire at rival team McLaren’s CEO Zak Brown, in the wake of a stinging attack at Silverstone. Lando Norris is rapidly becoming Verstappen’s only real rival for the 2024 title, prompting McLaren bosses Andrea Stella and Brown to ramp up their rhetoric following the crash in Austria one week […]
Ocon to be Ferrari-funded Bearman’s teammate
Jul.7 (GMM) Esteban Ocon has now signed a contract to keep his Formula 1 career alive with Haas from 2025, according to multiple sources at the British GP. Already this weekend, the small American team announced that 18-year-old rookie Oliver Bearman will replace the Audi-Sauber-bound Nico Hulkenberg. Team boss Ayao Komatsu denied that he was […]
Perez ‘not exempt’ from contract clauses – Marko
Jul.7 (GMM) “Tremendous pressure” is mounting on Sergio Perez to immediately up his game, as rumours gain strength that Red Bull could terminate his newly-signed 2025 contract. Just when he needed to end a post-contract slump, the Mexican driver spun out of a slippery Q1 at Silverstone. “He spins off like an amateur,” former Red […]
Alpine ‘super happy’ with Mick Schumacher test – Wolff
Jul.7 (GMM) Mick Schumacher is clinging to his dream of a return to Formula 1, and may have taken a big step towards that earlier this week. The former Haas driver is clearly in the running to replace Esteban Ocon next year, and last week took part in a head-to-head test against Jack Doohan in […]