Jul.30 (GMM) Oscar Piastri’s resilience in the face of setbacks has earned praise from former F1 driver and Dutch commentator Robert Doornbos, as the McLaren star continues to pull away from teammate Lando Norris in the world championship standings. Speaking on De Stamtafel for Ziggo Sport, Doornbos highlighted Piastri’s reaction to the controversial time penalty […]
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Ricciardo rules out return as he embraces post-F1 life
Jul.30 (GMM) Daniel Ricciardo says he has no plans to return to Formula 1, revealing he is finally enjoying life away from the pressures of the sport. The 36-year-old Australian, who was briefly linked with Cadillac’s 2026 project, told Men’s Fitness that he is “training for me and for my wellbeing” for the first time […]
Title partner confirmed as Audi prepares for F1
Jul.30 (GMM) Audi has confirmed that Revolut will be the title sponsor of its Formula 1 team from 2026, marking the first major commercial deal for the German marque’s upcoming works entry. The deal was announced this week alongside comments from new team principal Jonathan Wheatley, who called it “a strategic alliance” ahead of the […]
Pressure mounts on Antonelli as Mercedes weighs 2026 plans
Jul.30 (GMM) The intense spotlight on Kimi Antonelli is growing heavier by the day, as the teenage rookie continues to struggle alongside George Russell in his debut season with Mercedes. Once hailed as the next Verstappen, Antonelli was fast-tracked into Formula 1 at just 18 – having received his super licence dispensation while still 17. […]
Ralf warns Indy switch would end Mick’s F1 career
Jul.30 (GMM) Another potential route back to Formula 1 appears to be slipping away for Mick Schumacher, with Cadillac now expected to sign Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Drugovich for its debut 2026 campaign. The 26-year-old German had been lobbying hard for one of the seats, after rebuilding his form in 2025 with Alpine’s World Endurance […]
Bottas ‘close’ to Cadillac deal as Alpine door narrows
Jul.30 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas is closing in on a full-time return to the Formula 1 grid with Cadillac, with multiple sources suggesting a 2026 deal is now within reach. Speaking after Spa, well-known F1 photographer Kym Illman revealed a private exchange with the Finn. “I told him I’ve seen some reports that you’ve already signed […]
2026 cars promise relief from F1’s wet weather crisis
Jul.30 (GMM) Formula 1 hopes its all-new 2026 cars will finally offer a solution to the growing spray problem that has crippled wet-weather racing in recent years – including last weekend’s heavily delayed Belgian GP. The next-generation technical rules feature smaller diffusers and reduced ground effect, which FIA officials believe will drastically cut the spray […]
Maranello shifts to 2026 car as Vasseur stays on
Jul.30 (GMM) Ferrari is set to retain team boss Frederic Vasseur through at least 2026, as the Maranello team winds down in-season car development to shift focus onto the new Formula 1 regulations coming next year. Swiss newspaper Blick reported this week: “Ferrari has apparently discovered a new virtue – patience. The Maranello team intends […]
F1 touches down at revamped Hungaroring
Jul.30 (GMM) Formula 1 returns to a transformed Hungaroring this weekend, as the Budapest circuit completes the Spa-Hungary double-header and ushers in the sport’s annual summer break. Although full renovations will only be complete in time for the 40th anniversary in 2026, many new facilities are already operational. As Speed Week observed upon arrival: “The […]
Hamilton comforts Antonelli as Mercedes crisis deepens
Jul.29 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli’s struggles at Mercedes have prompted an outpouring of support from Lewis Hamilton – and internal crisis talks at Brackley. Amid growing pressure and another disappointing weekend at Spa, the 18-year-old broke down in tears during a media session. Despite his form slump, Mercedes is still expected to retain him for 2026, […]
McLaren defends Norris as pressure builds after Spa
Jul.29 (GMM) Oscar Piastri’s Spa victory has intensified the title fight within McLaren, with rising pressure on Lando Norris after a series of costly errors on Sunday. In wet conditions, pole-sitter Norris was caught napping at the safety car restart and was passed decisively by teammate Piastri – who went on to win and stretch […]
Madrid F1 race faces legal challenge over circuit approval
Jul.29 (GMM) Madrid’s upcoming Formula 1 street race has hit a legal hurdle, as a local court has admitted an appeal challenging the city’s approval of the new “Madring” circuit at IFEMA. The 22nd Administrative Court of Madrid accepted the case lodged by the Plataforma Ecologista Madrilena, via Liberum Natura, targeting the construction licence granted […]
Pirelli boss questions Hamilton’s Ferrari form
Jul.29 (GMM) Pirelli chief executive Marco Tronchetti Provera has questioned whether Lewis Hamilton has truly embraced his Ferrari switch, amid ongoing struggles adapting to the Scuderia. “Perhaps the mechanism hasn’t kicked in to see Ferrari as an opportunity to crown an extraordinary career,” the Pirelli CEO told Radio Rai GR Parlamento’s La Politica nel Pallone […]
Marko confirms Verstappen, Russell close to huge Merc deal
Jul.29 (GMM) Max Verstappen will stay at Red Bull for the 2026 season, ending months of speculation about a possible switch to Mercedes. “Yes, I can confirm that Max Verstappen will drive for Red Bull in 2026,” Dr Helmut Marko told Sport.de and RTL/ntv on Monday, backing up widespread paddock reports and a De Telegraaf […]
Exit clause closes as Verstappen commits to Red Bull
Jul.28 (GMM) Max Verstappen will stay with Red Bull Racing for the 2026 Formula 1 season, according to widespread paddock sources and a key Dutch media report. De Telegraaf, long considered close to the Verstappen camp, declared on Sunday: “All speculation can be thrown in the trash: Max Verstappen will also drive for Red Bull […]
Zandvoort post may have leaked 2026 sprint venues
Jul.28 (GMM) The Dutch GP may have accidentally – or deliberately – revealed the venues for Formula 1’s six sprint races in 2026. A now-deleted post from the official Zandvoort social media account appeared to show that Canada, China, Zandvoort, Silverstone, Miami and Singapore will host sprint weekends next season. Canadian media, including the Journal […]
F1 under fire for ‘grotesque’ caution at wet Spa GP
Jul.28 (GMM) Formula 1’s cautious approach to racing in the wet came under intense fire after a farcical Belgian GP Sunday – with Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Dr Helmut Marko leading criticism of the FIA’s long delay and refusal to start in full wet conditions. Despite a wet setup gamble from Red Bull and […]
Hamilton rebounds on track as off-track voice grows louder
Jul.28 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton salvaged an eye-catching result at Spa after a disastrous early weekend with Ferrari – but his voice may have been even louder off-track. The seven-time world champion charged from the back to finish seventh in a wet Belgian GP, despite struggles with Ferrari’s updated rear suspension, which teammate Charles Leclerc mastered […]
Norris slammed for ‘mistake festival’ as Piastri extends
Jul.28 (GMM) Oscar Piastri is now 16 points clear at the top of the world championship after passing pole-sitting McLaren teammate Lando Norris and winning a rain-delayed Belgian GP. While Max Verstappen and Red Bull slipped further out of the title fight, all eyes are now on what is shaping up to be a head-to-head […]
Bearman’s holiday lap battle ends in karting heartbreak
Jul.27 (GMM) While Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff spent the mini-break after Silverstone yachting in Sardinia, Haas rookie Oliver Bearman was on holiday in Sweden with his family and girlfriend – until a nearby karting track changed his plans. “I also really love karting,” said the 20-year-old at Spa. “I hadn’t planned to go every […]