Apr.20 (GMM) Toto Wolff has moved to stamp out re-emerging rumours that he will try to lure Max Verstappen to Mercedes for 2026. As Red Bull’s earlier dominance fades, some think Mercedes would be the ideal place for the quadruple world champion next year, given the German team’s reputation for beginning a new regulatory period […]
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Verstappen ‘mentally strongest’ as Norris crashes – Marko
Apr.20 (GMM) Lando Norris is in danger of losing his championship lead after crashing out of Q3 in Saudi Arabia. At the same time, reigning world champion Max Verstappen is back on pole, reinforcing his value to the now often-struggling Red Bull team amid swirling rumours he could leave at the end of 2025. “What […]
‘Understandable’ if Wolff signs Verstappen – Russell
Apr.19 (GMM) George Russell says it would be “completely understandable” if Mercedes made a bid to sign Max Verstappen for 2026. Rumours about Verstappen’s future are swirling more intensely than ever in the Jeddah paddock, amid suggestions Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is behind a three-year, $300 million offer to sign the quadruple world champion. […]
Rumours Colapinto sponsor missed a payment
Apr.19 (GMM) Jack Doohan says he continues to rise above all the talk about his situation at Alpine. Actually, following reports that the team will keep the rookie Australian at the wheel at least until the summer, the speculation about Franco Colapinto has actually subsided somewhat. Earlier, suggestions that team advisor Flavio Briatore was poised […]
Red Bull happy with Tsunoda despite crash
Apr.19 (GMM) Red Bull is happy with Yuki Tsunoda’s performance so far. After Liam Lawson was essentially the slowest driver in the entire field in Australia and China, Red Bull ousted him and put Tsunoda at the wheel. A conspicuous gap to Max Verstappen remains, but team advisor Dr Helmut Marko declared after Suzuka and […]
Signing Verstappen would be ‘exciting’ – Aston Martin
Apr.19 (GMM) As the rumours around Max Verstappen’s future continue to build, Aston Martin is not denying that it would be “exciting” to sign the Red Bull driver. On the Saudi Arabian GP weekend, La Gazzetta dello Sport is reporting that the Lawrence Stroll-owned team is offering the Dutchman a staggering $300 million for the […]
Confidence intact after Red Bull nightmare – Lawson
Apr.18 (GMM) Liam Lawson insists his confidence is not in tatters after his experience at Red Bull. The team overlooked Yuki Tsunoda late last year to instead sign up Lawson for the 2025 season. But Lawson struggled so badly alongside Max Verstappen that he was swapped out for Tsunoda after just two races. Although a […]
Sainz reveals fundamental flaw with Williams car
Apr.18 (GMM) Carlos Sainz thinks he will need to cope with a fundamental flaw in Williams’ 2025 car throughout the entire season. The highly-rated Spaniard has struggled to keep up with his teammate since switching from Ferrari, but Alex Albon also acknowledges the issue. “I mean, we don’t talk too much about weaknesses in the […]
Ex-Schumacher engineer notes Hamilton’s ‘excuses’
Apr.18 (GMM) Michael Schumacher’s former race engineer at Ferrari thinks Lewis Hamilton is making “excuses” about his struggle to adapt to his new team. The seven time world champion openly acknowledges his need to improve, but he has also made specific technical claims about the acclimatisation – including about unfamiliar brake materials and even “engine […]
Newey will not rescue Aston Martin’s 2025 car
Apr.18 (GMM) The message out of the Aston Martin garage is clear – Adrian Newey is not going to rescue the struggling team’s 2025 season. It has always been clear that the ambitious team is almost fully focused on 2026, with Newey having been at the drawing board for over a month now. At the […]
Russell, Minardi, latest to take swipe at Norris
Apr.18 (GMM) George Russell has taken a swipe at Formula 1 pacesetters McLaren, as he insists the Woking based team should cruise to the 2025 world championships. On paper, the Mercedes driver is a title contender – just 14 points off Lando Norris’ lead. However, Russell thinks the championship leader should be further ahead. “I’d […]
Marko hopes Verstappen rumours ease after Imola
Apr.18 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko is hoping all the swirling rumours about Max Verstappen’s future soon go away. Amid rumours linking the quadruple world champion with moves to Mercedes, Aston Martin, and even McLaren, Ferrari or Alpine, Verstappen was stoical in Saudi Arabia. When asked about Red Bull advisor Marko’s post-Bahrain comment that he is […]
Another FIA presidential contender emerges
Apr.17 (GMM) Another candidate has emerged as a potential rival for controversial FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the forthcoming elections. Earlier, amid obvious unrest and high-profile departures at Formula 1’s governing body, it was rumoured that Susie Wolff may take on the incumbent. Her husband, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, only offered a half-hearted denial. […]
Russell plays down title contender status
Apr.17 (GMM) George Russell doesn’t think he’ll win the 2025 world championship. On paper, the experienced Mercedes driver is not only in one of the top cars this year, he’s also one of the standout performers – only failing to finish on the podium at Suzuka so far. Indeed, he’s only 6 points behind reigning […]
Alpine enters the frame amid Verstappen rumours
Apr.17 (GMM) Another team may be on Max Verstappen’s radar for 2026, according to former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher. The quadruple world champion’s mood noticeably dipped in union with Red Bull’s performance in Bahrain, with most insiders believing a performance-related contract exit clause could be triggered later this year. “I think Red Bull would […]
‘No idea’ when Ferrari will improve, says Leclerc
Apr.16 (GMM) Charles Leclerc says he has “no idea” when Ferrari may be able to take on McLaren for regular grand prix wins. The iconic Italian team headed into 2025 amid intense hype surrounding Lewis Hamilton’s arrival and clear championship objectives. “How do I feel as a fan?” former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo said […]
Saudi Arabian F1 team ‘could happen’ – Prince
Apr.16 (GMM) Saudi Arabia could be set to deepen its already intensifying investments in Formula 1 by starting or buying a team. The Kingdom is not only host of this weekend’s ultra-fast street race in Jeddah – the state-owned oil giant Aramco and mining company Ma’aden sponsor Aston Martin and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) […]
McLaren can let drivers fight for now – Lauda
Apr.16 (GMM) McLaren has no need to intervene in the intra-team championship battle between its drivers – yet. That’s the view of Mathias Lauda, the son of Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda. He appeared on Servus TV this week to comment on the fascinating dynamic that is developing at McLaren at present, as Oscar Piastri’s […]
Doohan’s Alpine race seat seems safe until ‘summer’
Apr.15 (GMM) Jack Doohan appears to have done enough to guarantee his race seat at Alpine at least until the European summer. So far this year, strengthening rumours have suggested the Australian rookie only has a six-race contract – meaning Franco Colapinto could replace him after just two more grands prix. Team advisor Flavio Briatore, […]
2026 Madrid GP track works to begin in May
Apr.15 (GMM) Madrid is definitely still racing towards the Formula 1 calendar. On paper, the Spanish capital has a long-term contract to stage a grand prix on the newly-named ‘Madring’ street layout starting in 2026. However, there have been reports of delays that have held up the beginning of construction – which has still not […]