May 22 (GMM) Red Bull Racing has quietly strengthened its off-track structure by hiring longtime Ferrari insider Gino Rosato as a consultant. The move comes amid significant recent upheaval at Red Bull following a series of high-profile departures over the past two seasons, including Adrian Newey, Jonathan Wheatley and – for the future – Max […]
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Peter Sauber defends struggling Audi amid criticism
May 22 (GMM) Peter Sauber has defended Audi amid growing criticism of the German manufacturer’s difficult start to Formula 1. Audi’s first season following the full works transition has been plagued by reliability issues, drivability complaints and a lack of outright engine performance. Some critics have even described the early problems as embarrassing for such […]
BYD openly considering F1 entry amid Horner rumours
May 22 (GMM) Chinese automotive giant BYD has openly confirmed it is seriously considering a future Formula 1 entry. The development follows growing speculation linking the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer with former Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner, who has been re-emerging publicly after the end of his gardening leave period. According to La […]
McLaren plays down Red Bull links to Piastri
May 22 (GMM) Zak Brown has brushed aside growing speculation linking Oscar Piastri with a future move to Red Bull Racing. Rumours intensified after reports claimed Red Bull views Piastri as its preferred replacement if Max Verstappen eventually leaves the team. The speculation comes amid continuing uncertainty about Verstappen’s long-term future following the departures of […]
Verstappen happier as F1 backs away from electric future
May 22 (GMM) Max Verstappen says Formula 1 is finally moving back in the “right direction” after agreeing in principle to major engine changes for 2027. Following widespread criticism of the 2026 regulations and their heavy focus on energy management, the FIA and manufacturers have now broadly agreed to reduce the electrical contribution from 50 […]
Sainz dismisses fears over Madrid GP delays
May 22 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has dismissed ongoing speculation that Madrid’s new Formula 1 circuit could miss its scheduled 2026 debut. The Williams driver completed the first demonstration laps at the new ‘Madring’ layout last week and said construction progress has left him highly confident the project is on schedule. “I’m an ambassador for the […]
F2 champ Fornaroli targets F1 seat with McLaren backing
May 22 (GMM) Leonardo Fornaroli says he hopes to enter Formula 1 full-time next year after beginning trackside duties with McLaren. The 21-year-old Italian, who won the 2025 Formula 2 title, is now a McLaren reserve and development driver under team boss Andrea Stella. Fornaroli told Corriere della Sera he will begin attending grands prix […]
Russell insists ‘no panic’ as Antonelli influence grows
May 22 (GMM) George Russell insists he is not panicking despite mounting pressure from teenage teammate Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes. Antonelli, still only 19 and now in his second Formula 1 season, arrives in Montreal comfortably leading the world championship after a stunning early-season run featuring three consecutive wins from pole position. Meanwhile the more […]
Hadjar stunned by Verstappen’s steering sensitivity
May 22 (GMM) Isack Hadjar says he never even felt the steering problem that troubled Max Verstappen so badly at the start of 2026. Red Bull Racing introduced a revised steering-column system in Miami after Verstappen repeatedly complained about poor front-end feeling during the opening races in Australia, China and Japan. The upgrade appeared to […]
Criticism of F1’s new era grows beyond the paddock
May 21 (GMM) Criticism of Formula 1’s controversial 2026 regulations is now spreading far beyond the grand prix paddock – despite FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem insisting that “only the people who are behind” are complaining. The backlash has increasingly come not only from current F1 drivers, but also from stars in other categories, former […]
Liuzzi ‘not optimistic’ as Ferrari faces crucial Montreal test
May 21 (GMM) Vitantonio Liuzzi admits he is pessimistic about Ferrari’s title hopes despite growing belief the team’s updated chassis may now be among the strongest on the grid. After Miami, Ferrari appeared to slip behind both McLaren and Red Bull again, even though the Italian team introduced an extensive new aerodynamic package centred around […]
F2 eyes permanent Canadian GP slot after late rescue
May 21 (GMM) Formula 2 could become a permanent support category for the Canadian GP after making its North American debut this season. F2 president Bruno Michel told Le Journal de Montreal the championship is eager to establish a long-term presence at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. “Yes, I would like it if we could come back […]
Mercedes plays down Verstappen link despite Nurburgring buzz
May 20 (GMM) Mercedes deputy boss Bradley Lord insists Max Verstappen racing a Mercedes GT3 car at the Nurburgring has “very, very little” to do with Formula 1 speculation linking the world champion to the Toto Wolff-led team. Verstappen’s appearance in the sold-out 24 Hours Nurburgring has only intensified rumours about his long-term future amid […]
Horner resurfaces as BYD links gather momentum
May 20 (GMM) Christian Horner is increasingly reappearing around the motorsport world as speculation intensifies about a Formula 1 return – with Chinese giant BYD now strongly linked to his future plans. The former Red Bull boss has largely stayed out of the spotlight since his Red Bull exit, but his gardening leave restrictions are […]
Schumacher admits Indy 500 dangers after major crash
May 20 (GMM) Mick Schumacher says respect – rather than fear – is the key to tackling the dangerous Indianapolis 500 after a major practice crash again highlighted the risks of high-speed oval racing. The former Formula 1 driver has qualified for this weekend’s Indy 500, becoming the first German driver in more than a […]
Marko says 2026 rules made him give up on second screen
May 20 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says Formula 1’s controversial 2026 regulations have become so difficult to follow that he has abandoned using a second live-timing screen while watching races. The 83-year-old Austrian, now retired as Red Bull’s F1 advisor, has been one of the fiercest critics of the new hybrid regulations, which heavily increased […]
Schumacher says Haas could lose both drivers for 2027
May 20 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher says Haas could face a complete driver crisis as speculation intensifies about Esteban Ocon’s future. Ocon, 29, has come under growing pressure this season amid mounting reports of tension inside Haas and a disappointing performance gap to impressive teammate Oliver Bearman. Speaking to Sky Deutschland, Schumacher suggested Haas may soon […]
Canada GP not sold out despite expanded sprint weekend
May 19 (GMM) Canadian GP organisers admit this year’s Montreal event is not fully sold out despite the addition of Formula 2, F1 Academy and the renovated circuit’s first-ever sprint format. According to Le Journal de Montreal, numerous terrace, suite and grandstand packages remain available just days before Formula 1 arrives at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. […]
Schumacher slams Audi communication and Hulkenberg
May 19 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher says Audi’s difficult start to life in Formula 1 goes beyond poor performance, calling the organisation’s internal communication “a disaster”. Audi’s first full season under the new regulations has already been hit by repeated technical failures, operational mistakes and disappointing competitiveness. The German manufacturer currently sits near the bottom of […]
Asphalt down at Madrid as Sainz reveals tunnel sections
May 19 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has completed the first laps of Formula 1’s new Madrid circuit, with the layout’s dramatic banking and motorway tunnels now emerging as defining features of the 2026 SP venue. Amid repeated speculation about construction delays and whether the ‘Madring’ project would be ready in time, the first full asphalt layer […]