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 […]
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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 […]
Audi unveils 2026 concept, driver friendship
Nov.13 (GMM) Audi has pulled the covers off a dramatic R26 concept car that previews the look of its 2026 Formula 1 entry, revealing the design at an event in Munich. With Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto on hand, Audi CEO Gernot Dollner, F1 project boss Mattia Binotto and team principal Jonathan Wheatley presented the […]
Racing Bulls, ORF issue apologies after Brazil
Nov.13 (GMM) Two separate apologies emerged in the aftermath of last weekend’s Brazilian GP, as tensions linger both inside and outside the Formula 1 paddock. First came Red Bull-owned Racing Bulls, after a viral video showed one of its staff members encouraging the Interlagos crowd to boo Lando Norris during the podium ceremony. “We’re aware […]
Italian media erupts after Elkann blasts drivers
Nov.12 (GMM) Ferrari president John Elkann’s extraordinary public rebuke of his Formula 1 drivers continues to dominate headlines in Italy, dividing opinion across the country’s major sports newspapers. Following his comments in Milan that Ferrari’s drivers should “talk less” and “think not of themselves, but of Ferrari,” many in the paddock believe Elkann’s anger was […]
Schu’s ex-manager compares Michael with Verstappen
Nov.12 (GMM) Former Michael Schumacher manager Willi Weber has reappeared in the German headlines – not only for putting his EUR 15 million villa up for sale amid separation from his wife, but also for fresh reflections on the two drivers he considers the greatest of their eras. The 83-year-old, long estranged from the Schumacher […]
Vettel urges ‘peace and quiet’ for struggling Piastri
Nov.12 (GMM) Oscar Piastri’s championship challenge appears to be slipping away, as momentum – though Lando Norris denies its existence – swings firmly toward his McLaren teammate. After a flawless weekend in Brazil, where Norris extended his lead to 24 points, the championship leader told RTBF he was not getting carried away. “I don’t believe […]
Court date set for FIA election challenge
Nov.12 (GMM) The Paris Court of First Instance will issue its verdict on December 3 in the legal case brought by Swiss racing driver Laura Villars against the FIA, ahead of the governing body’s presidential election. Villars, a declared candidate to challenge current president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, is contesting FIA rules that she claims make […]
Ford in F1 is ‘not just marketing’ as launch set
Nov.12 (GMM) Red Bull and Ford will officially unveil their 2026 Formula 1 partnership on January 15 at Ford’s global headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, marking the start of a new hybrid era for the top team and its sister operation Racing Bulls. The event will see the debut of the Red Bull Ford Powertrains brand, […]
Wolff sale to value Mercedes team at nearly $6bn
Nov.12 (GMM) Toto Wolff is reportedly in discussions to sell a small portion of his one-third ownership stake in the Mercedes Formula 1 team, in a deal that could value the reigning champions at a record level. According to the Financial Times, the Mercedes team – jointly owned by Wolff, Mercedes-Benz, and British chemicals giant […]
Webber backs Piastri to ‘fight back’ amid slump
Nov.11 (GMM) Mark Webber insists Oscar Piastri will recover from his current performance dip as the Australian’s fading title hopes come under renewed scrutiny. After comfortably leading the championship mid-season, Piastri has now slipped 24 points behind teammate Lando Norris and faces growing speculation of internal favouritism at McLaren – rumours Webber, his long-time manager, […]
McLaren questions Red Bull’s engine tactic in Brazil
Nov.11 (GMM) McLaren has questioned whether Red Bull breached the spirit of Formula 1’s cost cap rules by fitting Max Verstappen with a brand-new engine before Sunday’s Brazilian GP. After a disastrous qualifying session, Red Bull changed Verstappen’s suspension setup – triggering a pitlane start – and took the opportunity to install a fresh Honda […]
Bottas, Verstappen back Rovanpera’s brave F1 switch
Nov.11 (GMM) Two top Formula 1 drivers have voiced support for Kalle Rovanpera’s surprise decision to swap rallying for single-seaters as the two-time WRC champion begins chasing an eventual F1 dream. The 25-year-old Finn recently tested an older Formula 2 car and will reportedly contest the Formula Regional Oceania series this summer before joining Japan’s […]