Jul.30 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali doubts Max Verstappen will walk away from Formula 1, but insists the sport would continue to thrive without him. The comments come as Verstappen and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff have again been photographed holidaying in Sardinia, where both regularly spend time aboard their yachts during the summer break. A similar encounter […]
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Honda’s new engine runs cleanly in Hungary test
Jul.30 (GMM) Honda’s upgraded power unit completed its first track running without apparent problems at the Hungaroring on Wednesday, raising hopes that Aston Martin’s chassis breakthrough will soon be matched by a major engine step. Jak Crawford drove the AMR26 during the permitted 200-kilometre filming day, using the new specification that is scheduled to make […]
Antonelli lawsuit ‘about respect and principles’
Jul.30 (GMM) The lawyer representing Kimi Antonelli’s former manager says the lawsuit against the championship leader is not merely about money, but recognition for years spent developing his career. Giovanni Minardi, the son of former Formula 1 team owner Gian Carlo Minardi, filed the civil action in Bologna after Antonelli and his family terminated their […]
No more Bahrain-style relocated GPs – Domenicali
Jul.30 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali says Formula 1 will not repeat its relocated Bahrain GP solution for Saudi Arabia, Qatar or Abu Dhabi, confirming that any disrupted season finale would instead move to Europe. Malaysia will stage the postponed Bahrain GP at Sepang in October, but Domenicali says transferring the identities of other Gulf races to […]
Confusion erupts over Sepang ‘Bahrain GP’ tickets
Jul.29 (GMM) Confusion has already erupted over ticket sales and costs for Formula 1’s relocated Bahrain GP at Sepang. Malaysia will host the Bahrain GP in early October, with the unusual arrangement triggering strong local demand – but Petronas stressed that its name on the circuit does not make it responsible for the event. “As […]
Mercedes prepares ADUO as reliability crisis deepens
Jul.29 (GMM) Mercedes is reportedly preparing an upgraded ADUO power unit for Monza as reliability problems and renewed performance pressure threaten its strong start to the 2026 season. The revised power unit is understood to feature changes to the combustion chamber, turbocharger and Petronas fuel, despite Mercedes initially planning to move away from further ADUO […]
Fans unsure 2026 overtakes are ‘genuine’ – Marko
Jul.29 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone and Dr Helmut Marko may now be retired, but both still closely follow Formula 1 even as old-school purists questioning the sport’s hybrid-era spectacle. Blick’s veteran journalist Roger Benoit reports that his friends Ecclestone (95), Marko (83) and former team owner Peter Sauber (82) still watch almost every practice session, qualifying […]
Stella plays down Piastri fury as Norris takes control
Jul.28 (GMM) Andrea Stella has played down Oscar Piastri’s furious radio outburst in Hungary as questions continue about the Australian’s position alongside reigning world champion Lando Norris. Piastri had led almost half the race before being delayed in traffic following his pitstop and colliding with backmarker Carlos Sainz, allowing Norris to emerge ahead after his […]
Rumours Williams offer Sainz 30m euros amid Piastri fury
Jul.28 (GMM) Williams is reportedly offering Carlos Sainz an enormous 30 million euros per year to stay, even as the Spaniard delays his decision and faces fierce criticism for his Hungarian GP collision with Oscar Piastri. The figure would place Sainz among Formula 1’s highest-paid drivers, despite his repeated criticism of Williams’ car throughout the […]
Honda feels pressure after Aston chassis breakthrough
Jul.28 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says the pressure is now on Honda to deliver after Aston Martin’s major chassis breakthrough in Hungary – and Honda agrees. Aston’s heavily revised chassis made a clear step forward at the Hungaroring, with Carlos Sainz even claiming the Silverstone based team now has the best chassis in the midfield. And […]
Red Bull already weighing early switch to 2027 car
Jul.28 (GMM) Red Bull is already considering an earlier-than-usual shift towards its 2027 car as Max Verstappen continues to expose the weaknesses of the current package. Verstappen has remained fiercely critical of the car despite repeatedly dragging it onto the podium, while rumours continue about exit clauses and Red Bull’s attempts to secure his long-term […]
Prince sells Zandvoort stake before final Dutch GP
Jul.28 (GMM) Prince Bernhard of Orange-Nassau has sold his stake in Circuit Zandvoort just weeks before the final Dutch GP. The prince and business partner Menno de Jong acquired the circuit in 2016 and helped bring Formula 1 back to the Netherlands in 2021 after a 36-year absence. The return coincided with Max Verstappen’s rise […]
Domenicali admits Imola an option for 2026 stand-in
Jul.27 (GMM) Formula 1 has confirmed that this year’s postponed Bahrain GP will instead be staged at Malaysia’s Sepang circuit, while Stefano Domenicali admits Imola remains on standby if the Middle East conflict forces further calendar changes. The sport has relocated the postponed Bahrain event following the renewed war involving Iran, with uncertainty also hanging […]
Hadjar staying, Verstappen offered richer deal
Jul.27 (GMM) Red Bull has reportedly offered Max Verstappen a longer and more lucrative contract that would remove his existing release clause. According to Bild, team principal Laurent Mekies and Red Bull sporting chief Oliver Mintzlaff want to extend Verstappen’s deal from the end of 2028 until after the 2029 season. Bild says Verstappen’s base […]
Czech president works as accredited F1 photographer
Jul.27 (GMM) Czech president Petr Pavel spent the Hungarian GP working as an ordinary accredited photographer at the Hungaroring. The 64-year-old motorsport and photography enthusiast carried his own camera equipment and photographed the race from trackside rather than attending only in an official capacity. According to L’Equipe, Pavel was welcomed in the paddock by FIA […]
Sainz to ‘calmly’ decide future during summer break
Jul.27 (GMM) Carlos Sainz says he will use the summer break to calmly decide his Formula 1 future after describing Williams’ season as “very bad” and far below expectations. The Spaniard endured another difficult weekend in Hungary, qualifying P18 before being involved in an incident with Oscar Piastri as the McLaren driver lapped him. Piastri […]
Hungaroring asphalt raises race-stoppage fears
Jul.26 (GMM) Crumbling asphalt has put Formula 1 officials on alert ahead of the Hungarian GP, with concerns that worsening track damage could even interrupt Sunday’s race. Nico Hulkenberg had already described the resurfaced sections as a “patchwork quilt” on Thursday, while drivers encountered bumps, dust, inconsistent grip and loose stones throughout practice and qualifying. […]
Norris says profit now outweighs sport in Formula 1
Jul.26 (GMM) Reigning world champion and Hungarian GP polesitter Lando Norris has accused Formula 1 of prioritising profit over sporting quality under Liberty Media. His criticism goes beyond the widespread complaints about the 2026 cars and instead questions the basic direction of modern Formula 1. “All we think about now is maximising profits, and that’s […]
Red Bull cuts Verstappen media as car criticism erupts
Jul.26 (GMM) Red Bull sharply reduced Max Verstappen’s media appearances after qualifying in Hungary as the Dutchman renewed his fierce criticism of the unpredictable 2026 car. Verstappen described the car over the radio as “broken aerodynamically” before qualifying P6. “We don’t have tyre degradation, we have car degradation,” he said afterwards. “If you have a […]
‘Bahrain GP’ in Malaysia, Imola also poised for return
Jul.26 (GMM) Malaysia appears close to confirming a surprise Formula 1 return, potentially hosting the postponed Bahrain GP at Sepang in October. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says an announcement is imminent amid reports that Formula 1 wants to fill the October 4 gap between Azerbaijan and Singapore. “With regards to F1, we will make an […]