Sep.19 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli says he understands Toto Wolff’s post-Monza critique and is using it as motivation to tidy up his weekends. Asked about his Mercedes boss labelling Antonelli’s Italian GP performance as “underwhelming,” the 19-year-old said: “Well, I think I pretty much understand his comment. “It was mainly about the race – I made […]
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Leclerc defends Ferrari loyalty amid rumours
Sep.19 (GMM) Charles Leclerc has rejected suggestions he is running out of patience with Ferrari despite another season without a title challenge. Reports in Italy recently linked the Monegasque’s comments, including scathing critique about how the 2026 car felt in the simulator, to simmering frustration inside Maranello. But speaking to Sky Italia at Baku, Leclerc […]
Mystery virus hits F1 paddock in Baku
Sep.19 (GMM) Rumours of a virus outbreak have begun to swirl in Baku, with multiple members of the Formula 1 community reportedly falling ill. George Russell was already sidelined on Thursday, with Mercedes confirming he remained at his hotel. “Unfortunately, George won’t be at track today because he’s feeling unwell and resting up ahead of […]
Marko insists Tsunoda still in Red Bull mix
Sep.19 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says Yuki Tsunoda has not yet been written out of Red Bull’s future plans, despite widespread speculation that the Japanese driver will be dropped altogether. “Since his promotion, Laurent Mekies has been very busy in all areas. He hasn’t yet had the time to work on Yuki in detail,” Marko […]
Perez to test Ferrari F1 car for Cadillac
Sep.19 (GMM) Sergio Perez has confirmed that Cadillac will soon begin on-track Formula 1 preparations using a Ferrari chassis. Speaking at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, the 35-year-old revealed that after simulator work in Charlotte, he will travel to England next week to drive a Formula 1 car. “Next week I’ll be in Charlotte first […]
F1 drivers split over reverse grid idea, sprints
Sep.19 (GMM) Formula 1 drivers have offered mixed reactions to the prospect of reverse-grid races being added to the calendar alongside a major increase in sprints. The sport is widely expected to double the number of sprint weekends from six to twelve in 2027, with reverse grids among the ideas being floated by F1 CEO […]
Female driver enters FIA presidential race
Sep.19 (GMM) A third challenger has emerged for this year’s FIA presidential election – with Swiss racer Laura Villars declaring her candidacy. The 28-year-old, known for competing in the Ligier European Series, would become the first woman to run for the top job in the federation’s history if her application is confirmed before the October […]
Verstappen reaffirms Red Bull loyalty
Sep.19 (GMM) Max Verstappen insists his dream remains to stay with Red Bull until the end of his career, despite recent and long-standing speculation about possible moves to Mercedes. “I have to say, the Red Bull family is great. We’ve been together for a long time and I still like it,” the four-time world champion […]
Bearman and Sainz call for FIA consistency
Sep.19 (GMM) Oliver Bearman admits he is under pressure to change his racing approach as he edges closer to a one-race ban – while Carlos Sainz has welcomed the FIA’s decision to overturn his Zandvoort penalty. Bearman, the Haas rookie, now has ten penalty points on his super licence after his clash with Sainz at […]
McLaren duo address Monza controversy ahead of Baku
Sep.19 (GMM) Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have fronted the media in Baku after their Monza team orders storm. Norris, who was booed on the podium, hit back at the negativity. “In the world that we live in nowadays, all people want to do, you know, is be negative and talk badly about others,” he […]
Capito warns F1 not to lose purity for ‘show’
Sep.18 (GMM) Former Williams boss Jost Capito has urged Formula 1 not to go too far with plans to add more entertainment-driven elements. With Liberty Media pushing for more sprint events beyond 2026 – and even floating ideas like shorter grands prix or reversed grids – Capito told Sky Deutschland the sport must protect its […]
Madrid F1 track ahead of schedule amid protests
Sep.18 (GMM) Work on Madrid’s new Formula 1 street circuit is progressing faster than expected, even as local opposition continues. EFE news agency reports that 20 percent of the semi-urban layout in the Valdebebas area is already complete, with earthworks more than 85 percent finished and running five weeks ahead of schedule. Ifema Madrid operations […]
Montezemolo understands Leclerc’s Ferrari frustration
Sep.18 (GMM) Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says he sympathises with Charles Leclerc’s growing frustration at failing to mount a title challenge in red. Although the 27-year-old Monegasque has repeatedly declared his loyalty to Ferrari – and remains on a long-term contract – Italian media has noted visible signs of anger and impatience in […]
FIA warns against loophole tricks for 2026 rules
Sep.18 (GMM) FIA single-seater chief Nikolas Tombazis has warned Formula 1 teams not to gamble on regulatory loopholes as the sport prepares for sweeping changes in 2026. Drawing parallels with the infamous ‘double diffuser’ saga of 2009, Tombazis told Formula Passion the governing body will adopt a stricter approach this time. “In that case, there […]
Vasseur targets podiums as Hamilton stays cautious
Sep.18 (GMM) Fred Vasseur insists Ferrari can still fight for podiums before the end of 2025 – but Lewis Hamilton is not convinced. The seven-time world champion has endured a tough first season in red so far, with both his own form and Ferrari’s performance falling short of expectations. Flavio Briatore, now running Alpine, urged […]
Formula 1 still ‘love of my life’ – Hamilton
Sep.18 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has rejected speculation that his difficult first year with Ferrari could push him into retirement. In a rare interview away from the race weekend paddock, the seven-time world champion told L’Equipe he has no plans to leave Formula 1. “My priorities stem from my love for Formula 1,” said the 40-year-old. […]
Marko sets year-end deadline for Red Bull 2026 lineups
Sep.18 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull will finalise its 2026 driver rosters no later than the end of this year. “We want to have a guideline in place after Mexico,” the 82-year-old F1 advisor to the famous energy drink brand told RTL. “The end of the year is the very last date for […]
Marko clears Verstappen for 2026 Nurburgring 24h
Sep.18 (GMM) Max Verstappen has been given the green light by Dr Helmut Marko to contest the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours – but not Le Mans. The four-time Formula 1 world champion last weekend went through Germany’s strict permit system by completing mandatory laps in a power-limited GT4 Porsche, allowing him to now graduate to […]
Piastri ‘mentally ahead’ of Norris for title – Ralf
Sep.17 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has tipped Oscar Piastri as the stronger McLaren contender in this year’s world championship battle. The German told T-Online that the 24-year-old Australian is showing “an extremely strong, extremely consistent year” with hardly any mistakes. “Mentally, he also seems to be ahead at the moment,” Schumacher said. “Especially considering that this […]
Verstappen tipped to struggle at Baku GP
Sep.17 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher doubts Max Verstappen can recover to fight for the 2025 world championship, despite his pole and victory at Monza. “Yes,” he told Formel1.de when asked if the Dutchman is still out of the running. Looking ahead to this weekend’s race in Baku, Schumacher said: “He could put a smaller wing on […]