Aug.1 (GMM) With Fred Vasseur now confirmed to stay on at Ferrari beyond 2025, speculation about Christian Horner’s next move has reignited. According to Auto Motor und Sport, Horner had reportedly held informal talks with Ferrari executives before his exit from Red Bull. However, no agreement was reached, and Vasseur’s renewal now closes that door […]
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Tsunoda defends Red Bull future as Hadjar lurks
Aug.1 (GMM) With Max Verstappen effectively locked in at Red Bull for 2026, focus is turning to who will be his next teammate. Yuki Tsunoda, promoted from Racing Bulls this year following Liam Lawson’s early struggle alongside Verstappen, admits results haven’t been ideal but says internal progress is clear. “Without the points, it’s not ideal, […]
Sim gives F1 drivers early taste of 2026 cars
Aug.1 (GMM) F1’s 2026 revolution is creeping closer – and the first impressions from the simulator are already dividing opinion. At Aston Martin, Lance Stroll recently slammed the new rules after trialling the 2026-spec Newey-designed car in the sim. His teammate Fernando Alonso, though, urged caution before drawing conclusions. “I only did one day in […]
Confusion reigns over Madrid F1 track debut
Aug.1 (GMM) A fresh dispute has erupted over which series will be first to race on Madrid’s new Formula 1 street circuit in 2026. Earlier this week, Spain’s AS newspaper reported that the Eurocup-3 series would debut the ‘Madring’ layout in August 2026 – a month before Formula 1’s scheduled debut in the Spanish capital. […]
Aston value soars as Newey ignores struggling ’25 car
Aug.1 (GMM) While Aston Martin’s on-track performance has dipped sharply in 2025, the value of its Formula 1 team is soaring to unprecedented heights. This week, Aston Martin Lagonda confirmed it had signed a binding letter of intent to sell its minority stake in the Silverstone-based team for 110 million pounds. According to Auto Bild, […]
Dunne turns heads as F1 paddock buzz grows louder
Aug.1 (GMM) McLaren junior Alex Dunne is emerging as one of the most talked-about prospects in the Formula 1 paddock following his standout FP1 debut in Austria and a breakthrough rookie campaign in Formula 2. Despite a disqualification at Spa stripping him of a feature race win, Dunne sits just 11 points off the F2 […]
Mercedes resets suspension after Antonelli’s Spa tears
Aug.1 (GMM) Mercedes has made a major technical reset ahead of the Hungarian GP, reverting to its previous rear suspension layout following a string of underwhelming results and rising pressure on teenage rookie Kimi Antonelli. The 18-year-old Italian, who replaced Lewis Hamilton this season, broke down emotionally amid a woeful weekend at Spa. In the […]
Ferrari ends speculation with long-term Vasseur deal
Aug.1 (GMM) Ferrari has confirmed a multi-year contract extension for team boss Fred Vasseur, ending weeks of speculation about his future as the team prepares for a crucial 2026 rules reset. The announcement was made in Budapest on Thursday ahead of the Hungarian GP, with Ferrari’s leadership praising the Frenchman’s vision, steadiness, and cultural impact […]
Gasly calls for FIA talks after Spa rain delay
Aug.1 (GMM) Pierre Gasly says drivers will open talks with the FIA to improve decision-making around wet-weather racing, after the governing body delayed the Spa sprint amid criticism and confusion. The FIA justified its conservative approach by citing past tragedies at Spa and poor visibility with the current generation of ground-effect cars. But Gasly believes […]
Gasly backs new Renault CEO amid Alpine struggles
Aug.1 (GMM) Pierre Gasly says Alpine’s direction remains clear despite major changes at the top of Renault, including the surprise exit of CEO Luca de Meo. Francois Provost was announced this week as Renault’s new chief executive, triggering renewed uncertainty about the manufacturer’s long-term commitment to Formula 1 and its support for embattled advisor Flavio […]
Verstappen admits 2026 stay, Russell eyes short deal
Aug.1 (GMM) Max Verstappen has finally confirmed he will stay with Red Bull in 2026, shutting down months of speculation linking him to a Mercedes switch. “I didn’t make a soap opera. I don’t like opera at all. I like to go on holiday, have a good time, come here, race in Formula 1 cars […]
Epstein ties and Horner rumours swirl around Briatore
Jul.31 (GMM) Flavio Briatore is under renewed scrutiny in Formula 1 amid fresh media investigations into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and growing dysfunction at Alpine, where he serves as team advisor. A report from Unlimited Hangout has linked Briatore to Epstein’s social circle, citing his name in the late financier’s so-called “black book” alongside […]
Eurocup-3 to debut new Madrid circuit before F1
Jul.31 (GMM) Formula 1 will not be the first category to race on Madrid’s new street circuit in 2026. According to Spain’s AS newspaper, the Eurocup-3 series will become the inaugural motorsport to race at the new ‘Madring’ layout in August 2026 – one month before the capital hosts its first Formula 1 Grand Prix […]
Apple’s F1 film hits $509m as further deal rumours swirl
Jul.31 (GMM) Apple’s Formula 1 feature film has officially become the tech giant’s most successful theatrical release, fuelling growing speculation that Apple will soon take over as the sport’s US broadcast partner. According to Formule 1 (Netherlands), ‘F1: The Movie’ has now surpassed $509 million in global box office revenue, eclipsing previous Apple-backed titles like […]
New deal sealed in months as Audi outlines driver vision
Jul.31 (GMM) Audi’s headline title sponsorship deal with Revolut came together in just four months, with team boss Jonathan Wheatley confirming both sides were eager to finalise quickly ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 entry. “Both sides really want to work together,” Wheatley told Bild. “This is also reflected in the fact that we only […]
Ferrari shifts toward Leclerc as Hamilton battles to adapt
Jul.31 (GMM) Questions are growing around Lewis Hamilton’s future at Ferrari, as the seven-time world champion continues to trail Charles Leclerc and struggle with adaptation midway through his first season in red. At Spa, Leclerc impressed in all conditions with the team’s new rear suspension, while Hamilton slipped further off the pace – prompting suggestions […]
Mercedes defends Antonelli as driver market remains open
Jul.31 (GMM) Mercedes has moved to ease pressure on Kimi Antonelli following an emotional weekend at Spa, as speculation continues over the team’s long-term driver plans. Technical director James Allison publicly shouldered the blame for the team’s current struggles, insisting both Antonelli and George Russell are being let down by the car rather than their […]
Piastri leads McLaren duel as field turns to 2026
Jul.31 (GMM) The 2025 title fight between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris rolls into Hungary this weekend, with the rest of the grid increasingly shifting focus to the all-new Formula 1 regulations coming in 2026. McLaren’s Piastri enters the final round before the summer break with clear momentum after his commanding victory at Spa – […]
Verstappen leaving ‘would have been foolish’ – Marko
Jul.31 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s long-term future with Red Bull has been reaffirmed ahead of his 200th Grand Prix with the team, as Helmut Marko confirms for the second time that the Dutchman is staying put for 2026 and beyond. “It was quite annoying recently,” Marko told Kronen Zeitung when asked about persistent questions regarding Verstappen’s […]
Verstappen questions 2026 rules, eyes Le Mans after F1
Jul.31 (GMM) Max Verstappen has opened up about his future, frustrations, and flat-out Nurburgring laps in a rare long-form interview with Top Gear’s Chris Harris. Speaking during a track day in a Ford RS200 and Mustang GTD, the four-time World Champion admitted the new 2026 F1 regulations leave him underwhelmed. “From the outside, personally it […]