Sep.11 (GMM) Ferrari has suffered a major blow to its 2026 Formula 1 program, with veteran engine chief Wolf Zimmermann and his deputy Lars Schmidt leaving Maranello to reunite with Mattia Binotto at Audi. Zimmermann has been a cornerstone of Ferrari’s hybrid-era engine department since arriving from Mercedes in 2014 at former team boss Binotto’s […]
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McLaren’s Monza call ‘borders on absurd’ – Danner
Sep.11 (GMM) Former Formula 1 driver Christian Danner has joined the critics of McLaren’s controversial handling of the Oscar Piastri-Lando Norris swap at Monza. Max Verstappen, who won the Italian GP comfortably, was heard laughing over team radio as McLaren instructed Piastri to let Norris by after the Briton lost time in a slow pitstop. […]
Sainz admits McLaren stay might have meant title fight
Sep.11 (GMM) Carlos Sainz says that if he had never left McLaren, he would now be in contention for the Formula 1 world championship. The 31-year-old Spaniard raced for McLaren in 2019 and 2020 before moving to Ferrari, where he partnered Charles Leclerc through 2024. Speaking to Spanish broadcaster DAZN, Sainz admitted that his decision […]
Newey believes new car ‘will be the best’ – Alonso
Sep.10 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says the arrival of Adrian Newey at Aston Martin this year gave him new confidence about the team’s future. In comments leaked from a sponsor interview with Maaden and distributed by Spanish outlets, two-time champion Alonso described Newey – who is leading Aston’s 2026 design – as “the best designer in […]
Renault CEO vows long-term F1 stay on paddock debut
Sep.10 (GMM) Renault’s new chief executive Francois Provost has made his first appearance in the Formula 1 paddock, insisting the French carmaker is committed to the sport. Provost, who replaced Luca de Meo after he suddenly resigned, attended the Italian GP at Monza amid lingering doubts about Renault’s long-term appetite for Formula 1 and swirling […]
F1 ‘pretty far along’ in US TV talks – Liberty
Sep.10 (GMM) Derek Chang, president of F1 owner Liberty Media, says negotiations over the sport’s next US broadcast deal are nearing completion. Chang, speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference, did not mention Apple by name – though the tech giant is widely believed to be leading the race for rights from 2026 […]
Tsunoda not ‘diligent enough’ for F1 – Tost
Sep.10 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda’s Formula 1 career is under intensifying scrutiny, with his former boss Franz Tost warning that the Japanese driver is not doing enough to secure his place at Red Bull. “Yuki has a lot of natural speed, but maybe that’s the problem,” Tost told Servus TV. “He’s always delivered impressive performances in […]
Hamilton now linked with MotoGP team buy-in
Sep.10 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton is the latest Formula 1 superstar to be connected with a potential move into MotoGP team ownership. The seven-time world champion arrived at Monza last weekend on a Ducati with MotoGP-style livery and the number 1 on its nose, adding to his already-known love of two wheeled machinery and racing. According […]
Marko adds his laugh to McLaren team order storm
Sep.10 (GMM) Max Verstappen openly chuckled at McLaren’s handling of the Piastri-Norris swap at Monza – and Dr Helmut Marko admits he laughed too. The reigning world champion had already scoffed at the enforced position change over the radio as he led the Italian GP – with Lando Norris gaining second place from his teammate […]
F2 grid full of ‘drivers like me’ – Inoue
Sep.10 (GMM) Former Formula 1 backmarker Taki Inoue has taken aim at the current level of talent in Formula 2. Responding on social media to footage of the chaotic Monza F2 race last weekend, the Japanese ex-driver – who often jokes about his own modest career – compared today’s grid to himself. “Formula 2 has […]
Leclerc’s Ferrari future again in spotlight
Sep.10 (GMM) Charles Leclerc’s long-term position at Ferrari is once more being questioned in the Italian press following a podium near-miss at Monza. Eurosport Italia pointed to the “unspecified” nature of Leclerc’s current multi-year contract, noting that his stay in red could depend on how Ferrari performs under the sweeping 2026 rules. “His future could […]
Wolff warns against ‘too early’ V8 engine switch
Sep.9 (GMM) Toto Wolff says Formula 1’s expected return to V8 engines must not come at the cost of spiralling expenses. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been pushing for a 2029 introduction of the next engine rules, but Mercedes boss Wolff says that timeline is unrealistic. “Most manufacturers don’t want to pay for a […]
Wolff finally critical as Antonelli falters again
Sep.9 (GMM) Toto Wolff has broken his usual tone of protection for teenage Mercedes protege Kimi Antonelli, openly criticising the Italian after another troubled weekend at Monza. Antonelli, 19, started sixth but slipped back to eighth at the flag after a poor getaway, practice mistakes, and another penalty – this time for a clash with […]
Sacking Horner was ‘the right decision’ – Marko
Sep.9 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko now believes Red Bull is back in the hunt for race wins in 2025, despite recently conceding McLaren’s dominance had left his team with little chance of victory. Max Verstappen’s crushing win over the two McLarens at Monza on Sunday has shifted the mood at the Milton Keynes based team. […]
Aston defends Stroll again for muted Monza showing
Sep.9 (GMM) Lance Stroll’s difficult season hit another low point at Monza, where the Canadian was once again overshadowed by teammate Fernando Alonso and left Aston Martin scrambling to explain his demeanour. Stroll, 26, has a 0-28 consecutively negative qualifying record against Alonso and finished only P18 in Sunday’s Italian GP. In the post-race media […]
McLaren wants Norris to win world title – Ecclestone
Sep.9 (GMM) McLaren is facing heavy criticism after ordering Oscar Piastri to hand second place to teammate Lando Norris at Monza on Sunday. The call, which reduced Norris’ championship deficit from 34 to 31 points, was justified by team principal Andrea Stella as a matter of “philosophy.” Piastri had inherited the position when Norris lost […]
Briatore softens stance on Colapinto for ’26 lineup
Sep.9 (GMM) Flavio Briatore has hinted that Franco Colapinto could yet remain at Alpine for 2026, despite a rocky campaign for the Argentine rookie. The 22-year-old, brought in mid-season as part of Briatore’s Alpine shake-up, has struggled for consistency since replacing Jack Doohan earlier this year. Briatore, initially executive F1 advisor to the now-departed Renault […]
‘Leclerc needs a divorce from Ferrari’ – journalist
Sep.9 (GMM) A blistering editorial in Corriere della Sera has reignited speculation about Charles Leclerc’s long-term future at Ferrari. Written by Giorgio Terruzzi – one of Italy’s most respected Formula 1 columnists and a long-time insider of Ferrari politics – the piece suggests that Leclerc may now need to “save himself” by leaving Maranello. Terruzzi, […]
Verstappen to make official Nordschleife race debut
Sep.9 (GMM) Max Verstappen is set to realise one of his long-held ambitions this weekend – racing on the fabled Nurburgring Nordschleife. According to reports in Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport and confirmed by Dutch daily De Telegraaf, the four-time Formula 1 World Champion will line up in the Nurburgring Endurance Series (NLS) on Saturday, […]
Hulkenberg hails ‘machine’ Bortoleto amid Sauber shift
Sep.8 (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg admits his rookie teammate Gabriel Bortoleto is increasingly setting the pace at Sauber. The veteran German, who finally scored his first F1 podium earlier this season at Silverstone, has trailed the Brazilian 10-6 in qualifying so far this year. At Monza, 38-year-old Hulkenberg could only manage P12 while Bortoleto impressed with […]