Aug.7 (GMM) Franco Colapinto’s difficult return to Formula 1 has taken another hit, after the Alpine driver crashed heavily during post-race tyre testing in Hungary. While rivals including George Russell and Max Verstappen begin their August break, 22-year-old Colapinto remained on duty – participating in a Pirelli test simulating 2026 technical regulations, using a specially […]
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Alesi joins critics as Hamilton pressure mounts at Ferrari
Aug.7 (GMM) Former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi has added his voice to the growing chorus questioning Lewis Hamilton’s current mindset, following the seven-time world champion’s comments after the Hungarian Grand Prix. Hamilton, 40, described himself as “useless” after qualifying and suggested Ferrari “get another driver” – triggering widespread speculation about his motivation and future with […]
Albers says Max suffers when car understeers
Aug.6 (GMM) Max Verstappen may have confirmed his Red Bull stay for 2026, but Dutch pundits and insiders are warning that all is definitely not well at the reigning champions. Despite extending his commitment to the team following obvious talks with Mercedes, Verstappen’s painful weekend in Hungary raised further doubts about Red Bull’s trajectory – […]
Villeneuve doubts McLaren rivalry will turn ‘Senna-Prost’
Aug.6 (GMM) Jacques Villeneuve says he doesn’t expect the rising McLaren title fight between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to turn into a legendary intra-team war – at least not yet. With McLaren dominating the 2025 constructors’ standings heading into the August break, all eyes are now on which of the two young drivers will […]
Max Verstappen ‘misunderstood’, says father Jos
Aug.6 (GMM) Jos Verstappen has broken his silence to defend son Max’s character, saying the triple world champion remains unchanged – and often misunderstood. Speaking to De Telegraaf, the 52-year-old said reigning quadruple world champion Max’s personality hasn’t shifted despite his success. “When I see or speak to Max in private, he’s still the same […]
Villeneuve questions Vasseur ‘continuity’, Leclerc loyalty
Aug.6 (GMM) Jacques Villeneuve has questioned Ferrari’s decision to retain Fred Vasseur beyond 2025, warning that continuity only works “when things are going well.” Amid pressure from inside Maranello and known interest in ousted Red Bull boss Christian Horner, Ferrari last week confirmed that Vasseur will continue to lead the team through F1’s looming regulation […]
Cora Schumacher only keeping name ‘for money’
Aug.6 (GMM) Cora Schumacher has admitted she’s keeping her ex-husband’s famous surname “as long as I can still make money from it.” The former wife of six-time Grand Prix winner Ralf Schumacher made the comments in a new Bild interview, where she also addressed long-standing rumours about the nature of their marriage. The couple divorced […]
Perez now linked with Alpine as pressure grows
Aug.6 (GMM) Flavio Briatore is seriously eyeing alternatives to Franco Colapinto, as pressure builds on the young Argentine to justify his high-profile move to Alpine. Colapinto, 21, was brought in from Williams on loan in a surprise and lucrative deal orchestrated by Alpine advisor Briatore, who replaced long-time reserve Jack Doohan and paid a steep […]
Ferrari accused of snubbing Hamilton after ‘dossiers’
Aug.6 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari dream has turned into a swirl of uncertainty and doubt, as pundits across Europe react to his brutal self-assessment after the Hungarian GP. After describing himself as “useless” and urging Ferrari to “get another driver,” Hamilton admitted there’s “a lot going on in the background that’s not great.” The seven-time […]
Verstappen, Popov blast stewards over Hungary probe
Aug.5 (GMM) Max Verstappen has criticised Formula 1’s stewards for investigating his overtake on Lewis Hamilton in Hungary – despite no contact and no penalty. “I actually think it’s a shame I have to go back to the stewards after the race. Just analyse it during the race,” Verstappen told Viaplay. “I put my nose […]
Cardile finally starts at Aston after Ferrari dispute
Aug.5 (GMM) Enrico Cardile has officially begun work at Aston Martin, ending a protracted legal battle with Ferrari that delayed his move by more than a year. According to L’Equipe, the renowned French publication, the long-awaited technical transition is now complete. “Enrico Cardile is finally a member of Aston Martin,” the newspaper declared. Cardile, who […]
Wolff admits recent upgrade ‘ruined’ the car
Aug.5 (GMM) With George Russell and Kimi Antonelli effectively now locked in for 2026, there was a clear sense of relief within the Mercedes camp after a breakthrough Hungarian GP. Russell, who secured another strong result in Budapest after a recent team performance slump, was calm when asked about when he might get a new […]
New Renault CEO confirms Alpine’s F1 future
Aug.5 (GMM) Francois Provost has confirmed that Alpine will remain in Formula 1 beyond 2025, bringing clarity to weeks of speculation following the surprise departure of former Renault CEO Luca de Meo. “Formula 1 is an integral part of our fundamental strategy for Alpine. I have no intention of changing that,” Provost, de Meo’s successor, […]
Leclerc slammed for ‘dangerous’ Russell block
Aug.5 (GMM) Charles Leclerc’s fourth-place finish from pole position in Hungary is under heavy scrutiny, after a controversial late-race incident with George Russell drew criticism from rival drivers, stewards, and Austrian TV pundits. The Ferrari driver was penalised five seconds for what the FIA deemed “erratic driving”, after moving under braking while defending third place […]
Aston Martin bans Sky after Stroll fallout
Aug.5 (GMM) The fallout from Lance Stroll’s Silverstone radio rant has deepened, with Aston Martin now reportedly blacklisting Sky Deutschland following critical comments from TV pundit Ralf Schumacher. Bild newspaper reports that Sky reporter Peter Hardenacke and Schumacher were denied access to Aston Martin personnel during the Hungarian GP weekend, with requests to speak to […]
Piastri’s aggression could backfire – Schumacher
Aug.4 (GMM) McLaren’s intra-team fight is now a two-way battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris for the 2025 title – but tensions are beginning to rise. Championship leader Piastri saw his lead shrink to just 9 points over Norris after Hungary, having led by 22 after Canada. The Australian finished behind Norris on Sunday […]
Verstappen, Marko admit 2025 title fight is over
Aug.4 (GMM) Max Verstappen and Dr Helmut Marko have both now conceded that Red Bull’s 2025 title campaign is effectively finished – following a miserable Hungarian GP. The quadruple world champion finished just ninth on Sunday, far behind the dominant McLarens. After Hungary, Verstappen now trails championship leader Oscar Piastri by a whopping 97 points. […]
Horner’s goal is F1 team ownership – Ecclestone
Aug.4 (GMM) Christian Horner is still coming to terms with his sudden ousting from Red Bull, according to long-time friend Bernie Ecclestone – who says the former team boss might not return to Formula 1 at all. Former F1 supremo Ecclestone, 94, was in the paddock at the Hungarian GP and confirmed Horner remains rattled. […]
Mercedes set to confirm 2026 lineup as Kimi rebounds
Aug.4 (GMM) Toto Wolff has given the strongest hint yet that Mercedes will stick with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for 2026, following weeks of speculation about the team’s future direction. The timing comes not long after Red Bull’s Christian Horner was officially ousted – effectively ending any remaining links between Max Verstappen and a […]
Bortoleto worth his weight in gold, says Ecclestone
Aug.4 (GMM) Gabriel Bortoleto’s Formula 1 rise continued in Hungary, as the Sauber rookie outqualified and outraced Nico Hulkenberg once again. The 2024 Formula 2 champion started seventh and finished sixth at the Hungaroring – both career bests – while Hulkenberg qualified and finished 13th. It was the third time in the last four races […]