Oct.26 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull will confirm its 2026 driver plans “after the Grand Prix” – with teenage prodigy Arvid Lindblad now virtually certain to be promoted to the Racing Bulls lineup. The 18-year-old impressed on Friday in Mexico when he took over Max Verstappen’s car for FP1 and even lapped faster […]
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No budget cap breach for Ferrari, McLaren – report
Oct.26 (GMM) The Formula 1 paddock remains on edge as rumours intensify over a possible major budget cap breach – with new Italian reports naming neither Red Bull nor Mercedes, but confirming that Ferrari and McLaren are “in the clear.” Writing in Corriere della Sera, veteran journalist Daniele Sparisci revealed that a “top-tier team” is […]
Verstappen admits ‘mind games’ no longer needed
Oct.26 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he no longer needs to play psychological games with rivals – but admits the growing tension between him and McLaren’s title contenders is starting to resemble 2021. Speaking to De Limburger at the Mexican Grand Prix, the Dutchman reflected on how his mindset has evolved since his first championship duel […]
Marko claims Piastri ‘not handling title pressure’
Oct.26 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko believes championship leader Oscar Piastri is cracking under pressure – even as Red Bull also struggles through a difficult Mexican Grand Prix weekend. Despite updates to the RB21, Max Verstappen could manage only fifth in qualifying, while Piastri was a subdued eighth fastest, moving up to P7 on the grid […]
Red Bull delays driver call as Lindblad shines
Oct.25 (GMM) Red Bull has postponed its long-awaited driver announcements – even as rising star Arvid Lindblad strengthens his claim for a 2026 Formula 1 seat. Helmut Marko had suggested both Red Bull teams’ lineups would be settled by the Mexican Grand Prix weekend, but the decision has now been pushed back. “We have some […]
Brown retracts Verstappen-to-Mercedes claim
Oct.25 (GMM) McLaren CEO Zak Brown has backtracked on his earlier prediction that Max Verstappen could leave Red Bull – admitting the Dutchman looks stronger than ever as he closes rapidly in the world championship fight. Before the summer break, Brown had publicly speculated that Verstappen might join Mercedes, even calling his manager Raymond Vermeulen […]
Red Bull ups upgrade push as McLaren holds fire
Oct.25 (GMM) Red Bull has arrived in Mexico with the only significant car upgrade in the pitlane – while McLaren insists its early development stop was deliberate, even if it risked handing Max Verstappen a late-season surge. The RB21 appeared with revised cooling inlets, new front brake ducts, floor adjustments and edge-wing updates – a […]
Hamilton warns McLaren as Red Bull turns up heat
Oct.25 (GMM) The uneasy truce between McLaren and Red Bull is fraying as the championship fight tightens – and even Lewis Hamilton says the orange camp must toughen up fast. After ‘tape-gate’ in Austin, new Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies vowed to end what he called “silly games”. “On one side, you can probably say […]
FIA delays budget cap verdict amid new breach rumours
Oct.25 (GMM) In the wake of Aston Martin admitting a minor procedural breach, rumours are building in Mexico that another team may be facing a more serious issue with the 2024 budget cap. Aston Martin admitted to a small administrative error in its 2024 financial submission, which the FIA has classified as a “procedural matter.” […]
Hadjar rules out early Red Bull switch
Oct.24 (GMM) Despite a dip in form since summer, Isack Hadjar remains confident he is on course for promotion to Red Bull Racing in 2026 – even as tension mounts among the current Racing Bulls lineup. The 21-year-old Frenchman endured a subdued weekend in Austin but told Sky Italia he’s eager to bounce back in […]
Aston Martin admits minor budget cap breach
Oct.24 (GMM) Rumours of fresh Formula 1 budget-cap irregularities have resurfaced in Mexico – with Aston Martin confirming a minor procedural lapse, while whispers suggest at least one other team may also be under review. According to Marca, the Silverstone-based outfit has acknowledged a documentation issue during the FIA’s 2025 cost-cap submission process but insists […]
FIA confirms F1 driver data hacking breach
Oct.24 (GMM) The FIA has confirmed it suffered a cybersecurity breach earlier this year after ethical hackers revealed they were able to access private data – including the passport and personal information of quadruple world champion Max Verstappen. Cybersecurity researcher Ian Carroll and his colleagues detailed the discovery in a blog post, explaining how a […]
Audi faces engine doubts, Perez to test Ferrari
Oct.24 (GMM) Alarming rumours about Audi’s preparation for 2026 are emerging from Germany. According to f1-insider.com, Audi’s brand new power unit may already be trailing the competition before turning a wheel. Early dyno figures reportedly show a deficit of up to 30 horsepower compared with Mercedes’ benchmark hybrid engine – a gap reminiscent of Renault’s […]
Colapinto dodges contract question amid Alpine tension
Oct.24 (GMM) Franco Colapinto has brushed off speculation about his future – but his evasive answers in Mexico did little to calm talk that he’s already secured an Alpine seat for 2026. The Argentine rookie was at the centre of rumours in recent days suggesting that Jack Doohan had nearly been recalled to replace him […]
Leclerc backs Ferrari people amid viral memes
Oct.24 (GMM) Charles Leclerc insists Ferrari has the right people in place despite another disappointing season that has turned the Maranello team into a running joke online. Although Leclerc reached the podium in Austin, a string of missed opportunities has seen the Scuderia slide behind rivals in both pace and results – prompting a flood […]
Verstappen and Norris shrug off ‘tape-gate’ tension
Oct.24 (GMM) The ‘tape-gate’ row that began on the Austin grid rolled into Mexico City, but Max Verstappen is staying well clear of the noise – and of McLaren’s growing internal strain. Red Bull was fined after one of its mechanics ignored marshals to tear away a strip of tape McLaren had fixed to the […]
$20 million fight heats up in F1’s midfield
Oct.23 (GMM) Flavio Briatore says Alpine has already stopped caring whether it finishes eighth or last – but for four other teams, millions are still on the line. “If there had been a chance of sixth place, like last year, it would have made sense to bring in another upgrade,” the Alpine consultant told Auto […]
Rookie invasion as nine newcomers set for Mexico FP1
Oct.23 (GMM) The Mexican GP weekend will see an unprecedented nine rookie drivers take to the track during first practice – with every Formula 1 team except Sauber fielding a newcomer. As La Gazzetta dello Sport put it, “there will be a revolution on the track” as teams rush to satisfy the FIA regulation requiring […]
Mekies’ Ferrari-style approach key to Red Bull revival
Oct.23 (GMM) Red Bull’s sudden return to form after Christian Horner’s dismissal has not gone unnoticed by anyone – least of all by those who once worked alongside the ousted team boss. Former Red Bull driver Robert Doornbos says the team’s transformation under Laurent Mekies must be difficult for Horner to watch, even if his […]
Austria builds for F1 future, Germany clings to the past
Oct.23 (GMM) While Austria continues to invest heavily in Formula 1’s future, its neighbour Germany remains without a grand prix – and with little sign of one returning. Once a powerhouse of F1 drivers, teams, and manufacturers, Germany now hosts only the currently-visiting F1 Exhibition in Oberhausen. Auto Motor und Sport sent former F1 racer […]