Jun.30 (GMM) Assen, a circuit on the MotoGP calendar, has played down hopes it might keep Formula 1 in the Netherlands. Max Verstappen recently unveiled a special helmet livery for what he considers his three ‘home’ grands prix – starting with Austria, with the race at the Red Bull Ring promoted by the Austrian energy […]
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Marko rules out reversing Tsunoda-Lawson swap
Jun.30 (GMM) Max Verstappen and George Russell’s respective futures will be no clearer at the British GP. “No – nothing,” Toto Wolff insisted on Sunday when asked if Mercedes fans can expect to hear any 2026 driver plans this weekend at Silverstone. Red Bull’s home race in Austria was characterised by intensified speculation that talks […]
Verstappen title hopes are now ‘over’ – Marko
Jun.30 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s bosses have come around to the idea that a fifth drivers’ title in 2025 is now basically impossible. The Red Bull driver was taken out of the team’s home Austrian GP on lap 1 by rookie Kimi Antonelli – who Verstappen has previously admitted to admiring and liking. “It can happen,” […]
Bottas admits July his 2026 comeback ‘deadline’
Jun.29 (GMM) July will be a critical month for Valtteri Bottas, the Finnish driver has admitted. The 35-year-old lost his Sauber race seat at the end of last year, and returned to Mercedes – where he won 10 grands prix as Lewis Hamilton’s teammate. However, Bottas is just the reserve driver this year, insisting upon […]
Marko to consider Hadjar promotion in summer break
Jun.29 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko is not ruling out a 2026 promotion for Isack Hadjar. The long-time Red Bull F1 advisor has been raving about the 20-year-old French rookie all season so far. “He hasn’t done anything stupid,” the 82-year-old told L’Equipe, excusing Hadjar’s early formation lap spin on debut in Melbourne. “Since the pressure […]
F1 CEO confirms ‘great news’ for F1 in Germany
Jun.29 (GMM) A major development in Formula 1 television broadcasting could be good news for the fallow German market. Compared to the Michael Schumacher-powered heyday featuring multiple local drivers and two grands prix in the country, the popularity of the sport has totally collapsed in Germany. At least part of the problem, especially in more […]
Red Bull unlikely to ace 2026 engine rules – Wolff
Jun.29 (GMM) 2027 could be a more realistic season for Max Verstappen to “jump ship”. That’s the suggestion of Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, amid swirling rumours at the Red Bull Ring that talks are back on with the quadruple world champion. The more excitable headlines suggest a move for 2026 is on the cards, but […]
Wolff wants Verstappen clarity ‘before the summer’
Jun.29 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says the Max Verstappen-to-Mercedes rumour is “becoming boring”. Although Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris insist the Red Bull driver is still in the 2025 drivers’ title race, Verstappen basically wrote off his chances a couple of races ago. “Not really, no,” the quadruple world champion said at the Red Bull […]
Montezemolo denies involvement with F1 team
Jun.29 (GMM) Luca di Montezemolo insists he will not be involved in the running of McLaren’s Formula 1 team. For over two decades until 2014, the 77-year-old was Ferrari president – presiding over the ultra-successful Jean Todt and Michael Schumacher years. He was famously bitter when ousted and replaced by Sergio Marchionne. “They can remove […]
Red Bull still clinging to 2025 title ‘hope’ – Marko
Jun.28 (GMM) Red Bull still has “hope” that Max Verstappen can cling to his chances of winning a fifth straight drivers’ world championship. The team has already written off the constructors’ title, acknowledging not only McLaren’s dominance, but also the lack of a competitive teammate to put next to the quadruple world champion. Even Verstappen, […]
Lance Stroll hits back at his latest F1 critics
Jun.28 (GMM) Lance Stroll has hit back at the latest negative reports about his performances and future in Formula 1. With George Russell, Yuki Tsunoda and even Max Verstappen all linked with Aston Martin for 2026, some are suggesting it is time for Stroll’s father, team owner Lawrence Stroll, to oust his own 26-year-old son. […]
Vasseur ‘sleeping well’ as Ferrari rumours rage
Jun.28 (GMM) As a familiar Ferrari face joins McLaren, Frederic Vasseur’s future in red continues to dangle from a thread. La Repubblica newspaper in Italy reports that long-time former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has been listed as a director of McLaren’s road car division, McLaren Automotive. Now 77, he has long lamented what he […]
Abiteboul plays down wild Hyundai-to-F1 rumours
Jun.28 (GMM) Former F1 team boss Cyril Abiteboul has played down wild rumours linking Hyundai with Formula 1. Once boss of Renault’s works Formula 1 team, Frenchman Abiteboul now heads Hyundai Motorsport. And the Korean carmaker caused a huge stir in the motorsport world on Friday with a social media post featuring a Formula 1 […]
Marko slams Russell for latest Verstappen rumours
Jun.28 (GMM) It is “respect” for Mercedes that has caused Toto Wolff to leave the door open for Max Verstappen for 2026. Rumours that the quadruple world champion may be back in talks with the Mercedes team boss and co-owner were re-fired in Austria by George Russell. “What did Russell say now?” a frustrated Red […]
Sainz admits future FIA bid unlikely for father
Jun.27 (GMM) Carlos Sainz admits he is disappointed for “motorsport” that his father has bowed out of the race to replace controversial FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Rally icon Sainz senior, 63, declared this week that after a long period of deliberation, he had decided not to tackle the presidential elections in December. “Disappointed?” Williams […]
Ferrari looking ahead ‘despite the rumours’ – Leclerc
Jun.27 (GMM) After venting his fury at the Italian media two weeks ago in Canada, the start of Frederic Vasseur’s race weekend in Austria was very low profile. One of the only mentions of the Frenchman’s name, amid raging speculation that his Ferrari contract will not be renewed, was uttered by Charles Leclerc. He insisted […]
McLaren driver equality is ‘playing with fire’
Jun.27 (GMM) As far as championship leader Oscar Piastri is concerned, he is not regarded as McLaren’s number 1 driver. “Nope,” said the cool Australian when asked if his 22-point lead, extended when his teammate Lando Norris crashed into him in Montreal, meant that McLaren would now impose team orders and a driver hierarchy. It’s […]
Marko admits Wolff still fishing for Verstappen
Jun.27 (GMM) Max Verstappen refuses to give a “definitive answer” when asked if he will definitely still be a Red Bull driver in 2026. That’s the interpretation of the well-connected Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, even if team advisor and Verstappen mentor Dr Helmut Marko is more certain. The Osterreich newspaper asked Marko, 82, about new […]
Verstappen explains ongoing F1 media attitude
Jun.27 (GMM) Max Verstappen giggled to the Dutch media as he explained his ongoing reluctance to answer questions at the FIA’s official press conferences. For instance, as the governing body finally published the stewards’ guidelines for imposing penalties, the quadruple world champion was asked if he thinks Formula 1 is increasingly over-regulated. “I’m not going […]
Gasly called management after shock CEO exit
Jun.27 (GMM) Pierre Gasly admits he followed through after expressing concerns about the shock departure of Renault CEO Luca de Meo. De Meo, who is heading to the parent company of Italian fashion house Gucci, not only brought in Flavio Briatore as his personal executive F1 advisor, but was the architect of the entire Alpine […]