Jun.14 (GMM) Christian Horner has responded to the latest speculation about his future. Two weeks ago in Barcelona, the long-time Red Bull team boss rejected rumours that he was recently approached by Ferrari to replace Frederic Vasseur. “My Italian is worse than Flavio (Briatore)’s English, so how on earth would that work?” he smiled in […]
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Mick Schumacher reveals ‘talks’ with F1 teams
Jun.14 (GMM) Mick Schumacher insists he is still “in talks” to return to Formula 1. The former Haas racer and Mercedes reserve, now full-time in the WEC and at Le Mans this weekend with Alpine, has regularly been linked with a return to F1. Currently, whispers suggest he may be in touch with Alpine’s F1 […]
Verstappen ‘clearly’ staying at Red Bull – Coronel
Jun.14 (GMM) A Formula 1 expert who is close to Max Verstappen thinks the Dutchman is definitely staying put at Red Bull next year. The quadruple world champion effectively ruled out his 2025 title chances last time out in Barcelona, where he was penalised by the FIA for his apparently deliberate crash into George Russell. […]
Verstappen ‘back in the game’ in Canada – Marko
Jun.14 (GMM) Red Bull is back “in the game” in Canada, optimistic team advisor Dr Helmut Marko has declared. The 82-year-old actually said mere days ago that Max Verstappen had essentially no chance of beating the McLarens this weekend in Montreal. But although Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris’ cars feature several updates, they struggled to […]
Another F1 steward incurs wrath of FIA
Jun.14 (GMM) Another Formula 1 steward has incurred the wrath of the sport’s governing body. Just weeks before serving as scheduled as an official at the season opening Australian GP, Johnny Herbert was ousted due to a conflict of interest between the FIA role and his outspoken media contributions. Among other controversial statements made to […]
Another secret of McLaren dominance unearthed
Jun.13 (GMM) Another secret of McLaren’s dominance may have emerged. In between flexible wings and wild rumours about how that team manages to keep its tyres alive longer than any rival, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris continue to dominate. Plenty of secrets are still unknown but whispered about in the paddock, according to Auto Motor […]
Colapinto ‘not up to scratch’ mentally – Piquet
Jun.13 (GMM) The jury is out as to whether Franco Colapinto can survive in Formula 1. That’s the view of former F1 driver Nelson Piquet jr, whose own attempt to establish a F1 career collapsed spectacularly amid the infamous ‘crashgate’ affair. Central to that scandal was Flavio Briatore, who is now heaping the pressure on […]
Hadjar admits he’s ‘not ready’ for Red Bull seat
Jun.13 (GMM) Isack Hadjar openly agrees with those who argue he is not ready to be Max Verstappen’s teammate. Having dropped Liam Lawson after just two races this year, Red Bull Racing is still trying to bring his successor, Yuki Tsunoda, up to speed. Technical director Pierre Wache admits the ongoing gap between Verstappen and […]
Wheatley says he’s not just emulating Horner
Jun.13 (GMM) Audi-owned Sauber is already “better” in some areas than Red Bull. That’s the astonishing claim of Red Bull’s former long-time sporting director Jonathan Wheatley – who amid the Christian Horner-related turmoil last year decided to accept an offer to be the new Audi team boss. This year, Sauber is in full transition ahead […]
Red Bull not fast enough for Canada GP win – Marko
Jun.13 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has effectively ruled out victory for Max Verstappen in Canada. The admission comes at a critical moment for the Dutch driver and Red Bull – as Verstappen, having written off his chances after Barcelona, teeters on the brink of a race ban. Also still lingering are rumours that the 27-year-old […]
FIA chief’s controversial changes voted in
Jun.13 (GMM) Despite the protests of multiple FIA member clubs, Formula 1’s governing body has ratified a series of controversial statute amendments. Many regarded president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recently-proposed changes as an attempt to consolidate his position as Carlos Sainz senior considers challenging him in December’s elections. Austria’s Krone newspaper said the amendments would, among […]
Sainz watching latest Ferrari ‘chaos’ as outsider
Jun.13 (GMM) For the first time in several years, Carlos Sainz is viewing the latest “chaos” at Ferrari as an outsider. As another season unfolds in which the Maranello based team looks unlikely to be champion, the partisan Italian press has begun to pile on the pressure. The headline at Corriere della Sera proclaimed: “(Charles) […]
Briatore offers ‘full support’ to Colapinto
Jun.12 (GMM) Flavio Briatore has hit reverse gear after saying he is “not happy at all” with Franco Colapinto. The Alpine advisor recently ousted Jack Doohan to install the highly rated and heavily Argentinean-backed Colapinto in the cockpit for no less than five races. Briatore, 75, quickly denied the 21-year-old rookie was limited to just […]
Alpine could offer Horner team stake – Schumacher
Jun.12 (GMM) Christian Horner really could make the switch to Alpine, according to former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher. Schumacher, 49, has found himself increasingly at odds with Red Bull team boss Horner as a consistent critic of the Briton over the past year or so. Germany’s Sport1 even claims Horner recently asked Sky Deutschland […]
Imola could return to F1 in 2027 – Domenicali
Jun.12 (GMM) Imola could be back on the Formula 1 calendar as soon as 2027. That’s the view of two highly powerful characters – Italy’s federal sports minister Andrea Abodi, and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. With the Madrid street race set to debut in 2026, it’s at the expense of the iconic and popular event […]
Losing in 2025 will not be Verstappen’s fault – Alonso
Jun.12 (GMM) If Max Verstappen does not win a fifth consecutive drivers’ world championship this year, it will not be his fault. That’s the view of Fernando Alonso, who – despite their 16 year age gap – clearly gets along well with the Dutchman. Two-time champion Alonso, 43, also admires his rival. “He’s always having […]
‘Not true’ Stroll lacks passion for F1 – Ocon
Jun.12 (GMM) Aston Martin has moved to play down rumours that Lance Stroll’s days in a green Formula 1 car are numbered. Rumours suggest the reason the 26-year-old sat out the Spanish GP and underwent another round of wrist surgery afterwards was due to a garage tantrum. The team denied it, and Aston Martin will […]
Mercedes looking into F1 engine trouble
Jun.11 (GMM) Mercedes is investigating an alarming trend with its normally industry-leading Formula 1 engines, according to the Italian magazine Autosprint. Correspondent Paolo Filisetti reports that the German manufacturer’s reputation as a maker of not only powerful but reliable F1 power units has taken a knock in 2025 so far. He said that in the […]
Imola’s F1 axe is ‘not the final word’
Jun.11 (GMM) Imola has been dropped from the Formula 1 calendar – but the iconic Italian venue is not giving up. At Tuesday’s meeting of the World Motor Sport Council in Macau, the FIA rubber-stamped another 24-race schedule proposed by F1 – with Madrid confirmed as a brand new host. And with F1, the FIA […]
Top candidate will not be Alpine team boss
Jun.11 (GMM) A lead candidate has dropped out of the running to become the full-time team principal at Alpine. In the wake of Oliver Oakes’ sudden resignation, some had linked Red Bull’s long-time team boss Christian Horner with switches to either Ferrari or Alpine. “It’s always flattering to be associated with other teams,” the Briton […]