Aug.2 (GMM) Alex Albon has given an early driver’s-eye view of the 2026 Formula 1 cars, suggesting the new regulations will require a dramatic shift in driving style and mindset. The Williams driver, who has recently tested a 2026-spec car in the simulator, said the experience was a glimpse into a future where intelligence and […]
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Elkann backs renewed Vasseur as rumours end
Aug.2 (GMM) Ferrari chairman John Elkann made a rare appearance in the paddock at the Hungarian GP, publicly endorsing team boss Frederic Vasseur after confirming a multi-year contract extension ahead of the summer break. Amid earlier speculation that Vasseur might be scapegoated for Ferrari’s failure to mount a consistent title challenge, Elkann praised the Frenchman’s […]
Alonso sits out FP1 with back injury
Aug.2 (GMM) Fernando Alonso sat out Friday practice in Hungary after sustaining a back injury at last weekend’s Belgian GP. The 44-year-old – currently the oldest driver on the Formula 1 grid – hurt himself during the Spa race and underwent an MRI scan this week, revealing a muscular lesion on the left side of […]
F1 bosses open to weekend overhaul as sprint rumours swirl
Aug.2 (GMM) Formula 1 bosses say they are open to reinventing the sport’s weekend format again in future, amid speculation Liberty Media may push for further changes beyond 2026. In Hungary on Friday, team bosses and suppliers were asked about Liberty’s direction since acquiring the sport in 2017, and whether F1 needs to continue evolving […]
Marko ends Vettel return and Verstappen exit talk
Aug.2 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has poured cold water on renewed speculation that Sebastian Vettel could return to Red Bull in an advisory role. With Marko now wielding greater influence at Red Bull following Christian Horner’s internal power struggles last year and sacking just weeks ago, the 82-year-old says there is no room for a […]
Russell jokes Kimi ‘wasn’t supposed to say that’
Aug.2 (GMM) Toto Wolff has rubbished suggestions Mercedes held an “emergency” technical meeting between Spa and Hungary, despite Kimi Antonelli admitting the team reverted to its old rear suspension for this weekend’s race. The 18-year-old rookie, under increasing pressure following a emotionally tough run of poor form, let slip to media that Mercedes decided to […]
Verstappen expects future speculation to return
Aug.2 (GMM) Max Verstappen says fans and media should brace for another round of speculation next year, despite the 2026 rumours finally cooling ahead of the summer break. “If you ask me these question again next year, we’ll have the same speculation again,” the Red Bull driver said in Hungary, after weeks of uncertainty about […]
What’s next for Horner as Ferrari door shuts?
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 […]
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 […]