Aug.17 (GMM) The FIA has controversially lifted almost all remaining restrictions on Russian and Belarusian participation in international motorsport, restoring national flags, anthems and full federation rights. The World Motor Sport Council decision means Russian and Belarusian drivers, teams, competitors and officials may again participate without signing neutrality declarations. National colours and flags may also […]
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Zandvoort farewell may only sink in later – Lammers
Aug.17 (GMM) Jan Lammers says the real significance of Formula 1’s final Dutch GP at Zandvoort may only become clear years after this weekend’s farewell. The former F1 driver and long-time sporting director of the Dutch GP expects life to move on quickly once the chequered flag falls on the sixth and provisionally final race […]
Red Bull lines up McCullough to replace Lambiase
Aug.7 (GMM) Red Bull is reportedly preparing another major technical signing, with Aston Martin veteran Tom McCullough lined up to become its new head of race engineering. It had already emerged that McCullough will leave Aston Martin at the end of 2026 after more than a decade with the Silverstone-based operation. He was moved away […]
Perez linked with Williams as Cadillac future clouds
Aug.7 (GMM) Sergio Perez is being linked with a possible move away from Cadillac for 2027, despite clearly outperforming teammate Valtteri Bottas during the new team’s difficult debut season. According to Japan’s as-web.jp, Bottas has a two-year Cadillac contract without a release clause, explaining why both driver and team have firmly rejected speculation that American […]
Verstappen urges Dutch government to back motorsport
Aug.7 (GMM) Max Verstappen has urged the Dutch government to do more to protect the future of motorsport as Formula 1 prepares to leave Zandvoort after this month’s final Dutch GP. The race returned in 2021 amid Verstappen’s enormous popularity, with Bernie Ecclestone this week saying it would never have happened without the four-time world […]
Kristensen defends 2026 rules despite ‘artificial’ racing
Aug.6 (GMM) Nine-time Le Mans winner and Audi ambassador Tom Kristensen has defended Formula 1’s controversial 2026 regulations, although he admits the racing can sometimes appear artificial. Audi entered Formula 1 partly because of the new power-unit formula, potentially colouring Kristensen’s support for the concept. “The cars have become more compact and lighter, and you […]
Newey says Honda bond stronger after ‘disastrous’ start
Aug.6 (GMM) Adrian Newey has joined Honda in declaring that their strained relationship has improved significantly after a disastrous start to 2026. Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe and Aston ambassador Pedro de la Rosa recently said cooperation between the two organisations had become much stronger as reliability and performance also began to improve. “I […]
Red Bull paid Marko 8m euros to stay silent – report
Aug.6 (GMM) Red Bull reportedly paid Dr Helmut Marko 8 million euros to remain silent after forcing the long-time adviser into retirement. Writing for f1-insider.com, German journalist Ralf Bach claims Marko’s termination agreement prevented him from giving interviews until the end of 2026. “The new Red Bull bosses, led by Oliver Mintzlaff, reportedly paid 8 […]
Camara plays down growing Haas rumours
Aug.6 (GMM) Rafael Camara has played down growing speculation that Ferrari could place him at Haas in 2027 as a replacement for Esteban Ocon. Ferrari’s influence over the American team makes the 21-year-old Brazilian a leading candidate, although others have also been linked with Ocon’s endangered seat. Camara, a Ferrari academy member since 2022, has […]
Pagenaud finds new purpose in Cadillac F1 role
Aug.6 (GMM) Simon Pagenaud says Cadillac’s Formula 1 project has helped rebuild his life and career after the 2023 crash that left him with lasting neurological symptoms. The former IndyCar champion and 2019 Indianapolis 500 winner has not raced since suffering a brake failure and violent rolls at Mid-Ohio. Three years later, he still experiences […]
Cadillac veterans split Dutch F1 experts
Aug.6 (GMM) Cadillac’s decision to build its new Formula 1 project around experienced drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez has divided former Dutch racers Renger van der Zande and Jan Lammers. Perez has performed strongly on his return and rates his own season close to 10 out of 10, although he has also questioned Cadillac’s […]
Ferrari wins came from Mercedes failures – Wolff
Aug.6 (GMM) Toto Wolff has played down Ferrari’s two victories this season, arguing that Mercedes lost both races through circumstance and reliability rather than outright performance. Ferrari has reduced Mercedes’ constructors’ championship lead to 72 points after winning in Barcelona and Silverstone, while McLaren has also moved forward with recent upgrades. “Ferrari’s two victories came […]
Hulkenberg ready to stay with Audi long-term
Aug.6 (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg says he is prepared to continue racing for Audi for as long as the team wants him, with earlier doubts about his 2027 seat now fading. The 38-year-old ended his points drought with P9 in Hungary and insists his season has been much stronger than the standings suggest. “There’s a huge […]
Barcelona on standby as 2027 F1 calendar delayed
Aug.5 (GMM) Formula 1’s Middle East uncertainty is now disrupting plans for 2027, with Barcelona emerging as the likely replacement for Bahrain’s traditional pre-season test. The ongoing conflict involving Iran has already forced Bahrain’s 2026 race to move to Malaysia and left Jeddah without a rescheduled date, and Qatar and Abu Dhabi under threat later […]
Verstappen criticism can go too far – Albers
Aug.5 (GMM) Christijan Albers says Max Verstappen’s relentless mentality is also creating a downside as uncertainty continues over his future at Red Bull. The former Formula 1 driver praised fellow Dutchman Verstappen’s aggressive racing, including his recent battle with Lewis Hamilton. “No, he does it to everyone,” Albers said, when asked if his audacious move […]
Only Verstappen made Dutch GP possible – Ecclestone
Aug.5 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone says Formula 1 would never have returned to Zandvoort without Max Verstappen. The Dutch GP rejoined the calendar in 2021 after a 36-year absence, but this month’s race will be its last for the foreseeable future. “The real reason is Max,” the former Formula 1 boss told f1-insider.com. “Without him, it […]
Audi saves major ADUO upgrade for 2027
Aug.5 (GMM) Audi will not exploit every available ADUO development opportunity this season, after making a stronger-than-expected start to its Formula 1 project. Race director Allan McNish says the next major power unit upgrade will wait until 2027, with Audi instead preserving resources under the budget regulations. “We used ADUO to implement small improvements in […]
Tsolov confident F1 chance will come
Aug.5 (GMM) Formula 2 leader Nikola Tsolov says he remains confident of earning a Formula 1 opportunity, despite Racing Bulls’ existing drivers making the 2027 decision difficult. Team principal Alan Permane recently described the 19-year-old Red Bull junior as “next in line”, but Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad have both strengthened their positions with impressive […]
Honda says strained Aston relationship ‘better and better’
Aug.4 (GMM) Honda says its relationship with Aston Martin, perceived early in 2026 as strained, has improved sharply as both sides prepare to combine the team’s new chassis with an upgraded power unit at Zandvoort. The partnership endured a disastrous start to 2026, including severe engine vibrations, reliability failures and reported tension over how the […]
Schumacher wants to stay in IndyCar for 2027
Aug.4 (GMM) Mick Schumacher says he now wants to remain in IndyCar next season, despite beginning his 2026 campaign with hopes of eventually returning to Formula 1. The former Haas driver scored his first top-ten finish of the season at Nashville and says talks are already taking place over a 2027 seat. “I really like […]