Oct.16 (GMM) The ongoing McLaren court case against Indycar champion Alex Palou has shed rare light on the vast sums drivers can pay for limited Formula 1 track time. According to Sky Deutschland, newly released documents show that Japanese Toyota factory driver Ryo Hirakawa paid a staggering USD $3.5 million for a package consisting of […]
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Ferrari dismisses fresh Horner rumours
Oct.16 (GMM) Ferrari has moved to quash a new wave of speculation linking Christian Horner to Maranello, as Italian media report that Frederic Vasseur continues to enjoy the team’s full backing. According to Corriere della Sera, rumours from Britain and Germany suggesting that Horner has been in contact with Ferrari chairman John Elkann are “destined […]
Sainz calls for permanent ex-driver steward in F1
Oct.16 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has suggested that Formula 1 should appoint a former driver as a permanent full-time steward to bring greater consistency to official decisions. In an interview with DAZN, the Williams driver – who also serves as a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) – said that while he respects the […]
Ralf says Mick ‘better than several current F1 drivers’
Oct.16 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher believes his nephew Mick deserves another Formula 1 opportunity – and rates him more highly than several current drivers on the grid. Asked to compare Mick’s talent with that of current Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda, for instance, Ralf was emphatic. “Mick would definitely be better than Tsunoda,” he said. “He […]
Russell signs multi-year deal with 2027 clauses
Oct.16 (GMM) What appears to be a short-term Mercedes driver confirmation for 2026 is reportedly a multi-year arrangement for George Russell – though one filled with flexibility and exit clauses for both sides. After a lengthy delay attributed to contract negotiations with Russell, Mercedes finally announced that the Briton will remain alongside rookie Kimi Antonelli […]
Brown denies Palou claim, rules out team strategy change
Oct.15 (GMM) Zak Brown has dismissed Alex Palou’s courtroom claim that he never wanted Oscar Piastri in a McLaren seat, describing the allegation as “absolutely ridiculous.” L’Equipe’s headline reported: “We have the best duo on the F1 grid with Oscar and Lando: Zak Brown rejects Alex Palou’s accusations”. De Telegraaf ran: “McLaren boss Zak Brown […]
Horner linked with Elkann-Ferrari talks
Oct.15 (GMM) Christian Horner’s post-Red Bull future is again the talk of the F1 world, with British and Italian media now reporting that the ousted team boss has been in contact with Ferrari chairman John Elkann. According to The Telegraph and Daily Mail, Horner and Elkann have held preliminary discussions in recent weeks about a […]
Verstappen not a ‘de facto boss’ at Red Bull
Oct.15 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s growing authority inside Red Bull does not make him a “de facto team boss”, according to Dutch journalist Erik van Haren. Speaking on The Inside Track podcast, the De Telegraaf reporter – known for his close links to the Verstappen camp – addressed claims that the four-time world champion has gained […]
Mick Schumacher unfazed by Indycar safety fears
Oct.15 (GMM) Mick Schumacher says he is not worried about the dangers of oval racing as he edges closer to a full-time switch to Indycar for 2026. The 26-year-old German impressed in his debut test with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing at Indianapolis this week, and while he ran only on the road course, Schumacher made […]
Tsunoda faces fresh visa trouble ahead of US GP
Oct.15 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda ran into travel problems once again – this time while trying to enter the United States for this weekend’s US GP in Austin, Texas. According to Slovak journalist Stevo Eisele of Novasport, the Red Bull driver was detained briefly after arriving from Europe, echoing a similar incident last year in Las […]
Latifi resurfaces after completing London MBA
Oct.15 (GMM) Former Williams Formula 1 driver Nicholas Latifi has re-emerged on social media for the first time in two years, revealing that he has completed his Master of Business Administration degree at London Business School. Latifi, who stepped away from professional racing after losing his F1 seat at the end of 2022, said he […]
Mick Schumacher shines in Indycar test
Oct.14 (GMM) Mick Schumacher has made an impressive debut in Indycar testing at Indianapolis – in what many see as a symbolic farewell to his Formula 1 ambitions. The 26-year-old German, dropped by Haas after 2022 and unable to secure a comeback despite time as Mercedes’ reserve, tested a Dallara-Honda for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing […]
Michael Schumacher health update ‘a positive sign’
Oct.14 (GMM) A respected French journalist says there may finally be “a positive sign” in Michael Schumacher’s long, secret recovery – as Max Verstappen reflects on the seven-time world champion’s lasting influence. It has been nearly 12 years since Schumacher’s devastating skiing accident, and details about his condition remain tightly guarded by his wife Corinna […]
Hamilton pushing Ferrari again amid FIA tension
Oct.14 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has reportedly submitted another internal report calling for procedural and operational changes at Ferrari – as the team’s on-track crisis deepens and rumours again link Christian Horner to Maranello. According to Corriere della Sera, Hamilton has grown increasingly vocal about what he perceives as mismanagement within Ferrari’s trackside operations. The seven-time […]
Teams accused of bluffing over 2026 car data
Oct.14 (GMM) Formula 1’s sole tyre supplier Pirelli is growing frustrated as teams reportedly provide wildly inconsistent performance data for their 2026 car simulations. According to Auto Motor und Sport, the Italian manufacturer needs accurate figures to finalise next year’s new-generation tyre compounds – but the numbers being supplied vary so much that engineers suspect […]
Andretti questions Vasseur amid Ferrari turmoil
Oct.13 (GMM) Mario Andretti has added his voice to growing concern about Ferrari’s direction – while Ralf Schumacher thinks the fabled team’s chronic underperformance defies logic. Speaking at Il Festival dello Sport in Trento, 1978 world champion Andretti praised Charles Leclerc’s talent but hinted that even the Monegasque driver may soon look elsewhere. “I’m a […]
Piastri’s McLaren future increasingly in doubt
Oct.13 (GMM) The political tension surrounding Oscar Piastri’s McLaren career is escalating, as fresh revelations and paddock whispers question both his past signing and his long-term future with the team. In the London High Court last week, Indycar champion Alex Palou alleged that McLaren CEO Zak Brown privately admitted he had not wanted Piastri in […]
Drivers mixed on cooling vest after hot Singapore debut
Oct.13 (GMM) Formula 1 drivers have given mixed reviews after the first official ‘heat hazard’ event for the FIA’s new cockpit cooling vest in Singapore. The controversial device is optional for now, with drivers not wearing it forced to carry compensatory ballast – though the FIA plans to make it mandatory from 2026 despite opposition […]
Haas drivers not yet using 2026 simulator
Oct.10 (GMM) Haas boss Ayao Komatsu says the team has deliberately held off giving its drivers early simulator time with the 2026 Formula 1 car concept. According to the Japanese team principal, Haas’s upcoming car is still evolving too quickly for meaningful driver input. “We’re making progress in development, but the concept is constantly evolving,” […]
Piastri deal triggered Palou’s McLaren split
Oct.10 (GMM) Oscar Piastri’s arrival at McLaren was the key factor that ended Alex Palou’s relationship with the team, according to testimony reported by Sky Deutschland. In London’s High Court this week, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown appeared as part of the ongoing $20.7 million damages case against the four-time Indycar champion. Palou is accused […]