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 […]
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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 […]
Brown says Verstappen ‘arrogant’ as match point arrives
Nov.18 (GMM) With the Las Vegas weekend carrying the real possibility of Max Verstappen falling mathematically out of the world championship race, scrutiny is intensifying on the three-way title fight – and on McLaren’s handling of its drivers. If Verstappen drops 9 more points to Lando Norris, the Dutchman’s title defence is over. Norris and […]
F1 approves livery rule as two-stop debate continues
Nov.17 (GMM) Formula 1’s stakeholders have signed off a series of regulatory tweaks for 2026 – including a mandatory minimum livery coverage – while delaying a decision on the controversial proposal for compulsory two-stop races. At late last week’s F1 Commission meeting in London, chaired by Nikolas Tombazis and Stefano Domenicali, the FIA confirmed that […]
F1 accused of joke censorship at London launch
Nov.17 (GMM) Comedian Jack Whitehall has lifted the lid on Formula 1’s strict control over jokes and references at the sport’s high-profile live launch event early this year. Appearing on Chris Moyles’ Radio X show, Whitehall said his script for the London season launch was “heavily policed” – to the point where even a harmless […]
Leclerc needs ‘plan B’ after Elkann comments
Nov.17 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher says Charles Leclerc should seriously consider alternatives as Ferrari’s internal turmoil continues to escalate. Speaking to Sky Deutschland, Schumacher argued that John Elkann’s explosive criticism – widely interpreted as being aimed primarily at Lewis Hamilton – should still prompt Leclerc to question his long-term position. “If I were Charles Leclerc, I’d […]
Ben Sulayem sole presidential candidate – FIA
Nov.17 (GMM) The FIA has formally confirmed that Mohammed Ben Sulayem will stand unopposed in next month’s presidential election – cementing one of the most controversial governance sagas in years. A newly published FIA document titled “FIA 2025 Elections – List of eligible Presidential List(s)” shows only one approved slate – the full presidential list […]
Horner could re-emerge at Ferrari – Ecclestone
Nov.17 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed the latest wave of wild speculation linking him – and ousted Red Bull boss Christian Horner – with a supposed Aston Martin buy-in. Blick reporter Roger Benoit, a long-time confidant of Ecclestone, spent several days with the 95-year-old at his ranch in Amparo after the Brazilian GP, where the […]
Popov slams ‘crazy’ Antonelli record hype
Nov.17 (GMM) Russian F1 commentator Alexey Popov has ridiculed suggestions that Kimi Antonelli has “broken” Lewis Hamilton’s rookie-season points record, calling the comparison meaningless. At Interlagos, the 19-year-old Mercedes rookie moved to 122 points – surpassing seven time world champion Hamilton’s 109-point rookie haul from 2007. But Popov pointed out the obvious – the points […]
Audi clarifies F1 concept car not 2026 racer
Nov.17 (GMM) Audi has moved to clarify confusion about the show car revealed in Munich last week, after some observers assumed the striking machine represented at least a hint of the final 2026 challenger. Auto Motor und Sport reports that the display model was built to the penultimate version of the FIA’s 2026 technical regulations […]
Bottas confirms no Cadillac running until January
Nov.13 (GMM) Cadillac has quietly made an appearance on a Formula 1 track – not with its own car, but with a black, de-badged 2023 Ferrari at Imola driven by Sergio Perez. The two-day test, organised with Ferrari’s support, was designed to train Cadillac’s brand-new pit crew ahead of the American marque’s full F1 debut […]
Hulkenberg only driver to skip Vettel’s tree project
Nov.13 (GMM) Only one of the 20 Formula 1 drivers took part in his latest environmental initiative in Brazil – with only Nico Hulkenberg opting out. The four-time world champion returned to the Sao Paulo paddock last weekend to promote rainforest protection, setting up a stand where drivers, team bosses and guests were invited to […]
Verstappen told Red Bull to watch Bortoleto
Nov.13 (GMM) A Brazilian podcast has lifted the lid on one of the paddock’s most unexpected and genuine friendships – Max Verstappen and Gabriel Bortoleto. On Pelas Pistas, the two traded stories about how their relationship began long before Bortoleto arrived in Formula 1, offering a rare glimpse of Verstappen far removed from his on-track […]
Alpine factory break-in sparks espionage fears
Nov.13 (GMM) French police are investigating a mysterious break-in at Alpine’s Viry-Chatillon facility amid growing suspicion the incident may have been an attempted act of industrial espionage. The strange intrusion – first revealed by Le Parisien – occurred late Monday night at around 10pm, when two unidentified individuals forced entry into the lobby by smashing […]
Webber “lacks distance, maturity” as Piastri manager
Nov.13 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has taken aim at Mark Webber, accusing Oscar Piastri’s manager of mishandling the growing pressure inside McLaren as the title fight tilts decisively toward Lando Norris. Speaking to Sky Deutschland, Schumacher said his former on-track F1 rival Webber is struggling to separate his own past from Piastri’s present. “For Webber, it’s […]
Hamilton talk grows as Ralf pushes Bearman option
Nov.13 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has ignited a storm around Ferrari by suggesting the team should consider replacing Lewis Hamilton with rising star Oliver Bearman. Speaking to Sky Deutschland in the wake of Ferrari president John Elkann’s public criticism of the drivers, Schumacher said the 20-year-old Haas rookie represents a far better long-term investment. “Ferrari has […]
Norris DNF needed for title to stay alive – Marko
Nov.13 (GMM) Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko has bluntly conceded that Max Verstappen now needs a major setback to befall Lando Norris if the championship fight is to continue. Writing in his latest Speed Week column, Marko admitted the points maths leaves Verstappen with no realistic path without outside intervention. “With a 49-point deficit to […]