May 3 (GMM) Flavio Briatore thinks Formula 1 is making a mistake by changing the regulations for 2026. The radical new technical rules for next year and beyond, particularly the increased engine electrification, have been the subject of intense debate lately. The talks, however, powered by Red Bull and Ferrari who favour less radical electrification […]
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Alpine bosses not ruling out Doohan-Colapinto swap
May 3 (GMM) Neither of the two top bosses at Alpine have clearly refuted rumours that Miami could be Jack Doohan’s final Formula 1 race weekend. Powered by team advisor Flavio Briatore, who signed Franco Colapinto on loan from Williams, rumours have been swirling all season about a driver change. More fuel was thrown on […]
Perez returning to F1 with Cadillac in 2026 – report
May 2 (GMM) The deal is done, according to Europe’s biggest newspaper – Sergio Perez is returning to Formula 1. The news comes hot on the heels of Formula 1 agreeing a three-year contract extension with organisers of the annual Mexican GP. That 2026-2028 timeframe lines up exactly with the strong rumours circulating in the […]
Not Newey’s job to ‘fix’ 2025 Aston – Alonso
May 2 (GMM) It’s not Adrian Newey’s job to “fix” the underperforming 2025 Aston Martin car, Fernando Alonso insists. Last week, between the Saudi Arabian and Miami grand prix weekends, Alonso returned to the team’s Silverstone base and was pictured walking the halls with Newey – the design ‘genius’ who arrived from Red Bull in […]
Verstappen finally en route to Miami
May 2 (GMM) Max Verstappen reportedly finally left Europe bound for Miami after missing ‘media day’ ahead of this weekend’s Formula 1 race. Red Bull told specialist media attending the street circuit that the quadruple world champion would not be present on Thursday as his girlfriend Kelly “is expecting a baby”. One of those journalists […]
Trump could attend Miami GP once again
May 1 (GMM) Donald Trump may attend this weekend’s grand prix in Miami for the second year running. Last year, prior to the US president winning the election, he caused a stir with his surprise appearance in the paddock. Now, amid Trump’s international tariff controversy, Le Journal de Montreal newspaper reports that the 45th and […]
Colapinto sponsor hits reverse on Imola prediction
May 1 (GMM) Franco Colapinto’s sponsor hit reverse gear after revealing that the young Argentine will take over from Jack Doohan at Alpine “in Imola”. One of 21-year-old rookie Colapinto’s major backers is the Argentine oil giant YPF, whose president appeared on local broadcaster A24 earlier this week. “I can’t tell you that,” YPF president […]
Hamilton has been ‘working hard’ before Miami
May 1 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has been working hard to get up to speed with the 2025 Ferrari, according to Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport. The seven time world champion has so far failed to acclimatise to his Maranello-made car after spending his entire career with Mercedes-powered Mercedes and McLarens. So big is the gap […]
Vettel suggests return to cockpit unlikely
May 1 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel has hinted that a return to the cockpit is highly unlikely. Actually, the retired quadruple world champion was recently named by Dr Helmut Marko as his ideal successor as Red Bull’s powerful F1 advisor. “I think Sebastian has found himself and now knows what he wants to do in the […]
Piquet tips Verstappen to decide future in ‘mid-2026’
May 1 (GMM) A person quite close to Max Verstappen thinks the Dutchman will stay at Red Bull in 2026. Currently, the quadruple world champion is being strongly linked with a move to Mercedes or Aston Martin, in order to escape the performance decline and turmoil at Red Bull just as radical new regulations will […]
Former champion calls Norris ‘a weak person’
May 1 (GMM) 1980 world champion Alan Jones has added to the pressure on Lando Norris’ shoulders, calling the McLaren driver a “weak person”. 78-year-old Jones’ critique is unsurprising, as he shares a nationality with Norris’ Australian teammate, new world championship leader Oscar Piastri. “Oscar is a pretty strong minded young kid. I love him,” […]
Cadillac plays down 2026 F1 car advantage
May 1 (GMM) The new Cadillac team has played down suggestions it will head into the 2026 season with a significant advantage. With its works General Motors power units not arriving until 2029, the Andretti-linked outfit will debut next year with customer Ferrari engines. As for the car, designers are working on it at Cadillac’s […]
Sponsor says Colapinto to replace Doohan ‘in Imola’
Apr.30 (GMM) Miami this weekend could be Jack Doohan’s last race for now at the wheel of an Alpine. Intense speculation about his future has been swirling all season so far, with team advisor Flavio Briatore’s obvious favourite Franco Colapinto – on loan from Williams – poised to step into the cockpit. The intensity of […]
FIA admits new driving guidelines not revealed
Apr.30 (GMM) “New guidelines” about driver penalties are in place, the FIA has admitted – but even insiders are being kept in the dark about them. That’s the finding of the German publication Audi Bild, in the wake of Max Verstappen’s fury at the 5-second penalty that almost certainly cost him the win at Jeddah […]
Ferrari ‘turning point’ could be too late for Leclerc
Apr.30 (GMM) A “turning point” for Ferrari could come too late for Charles Leclerc’s liking. Internally, the 27-year-old Monegasque is clearly winning the high-profile team battle against the new occupant of the garage next to him – no less than Lewis Hamilton. So resounding has the seven time world champion’s defeat been so far in […]
Sabbatical, or F1 retirement, tipped for Verstappen
Apr.30 (GMM) Mercedes, Aston Martin and Red Bull aside, another serious possibility for Max Verstappen is now emerging. F1 fans and insiders noted that the quadruple world champion had rarely seemed angrier or more frustrated than after the Saudi Arabian GP – refusing to speak to the media about his controversial penalty for the first-corner […]
Perez in Miami as Cadillac prepares for F1 launch
Apr.30 (GMM) Sergio Perez is in Miami for this weekend’s Formula 1 race. On the surface, there’s nothing too significant about that, as the former Red Bull driver has a house in the vibrant coastal US city – with a blend of Latin American and American influence. But also taking place this weekend – on […]
Bottas ‘too busy’ to race outside F1 in 2025
Apr.29 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas says his contract with Mercedes allows him to race outside of Formula 1. After losing his Sauber seat at the end of last year, the 10-time grand prix winner returned to Mercedes – where he was famously Lewis Hamilton’s teammate – as reserve driver. He is now being linked with the […]
FIA boss hitting reverse gear on behaviour clampdown
Apr.29 (GMM) Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the highly controversial president of F1’s governing body, looks set to hit reverse gear on draconian new penalties laid out in the international sporting code. As a furious Max Verstappen was taking off his helmet in parc ferme in Jeddah, he was immediately approached by Ben Sulayem and they were […]
Former F1 team boss tips Piastri to win 2025 title
Apr.29 (GMM) A long-serving former Formula 1 manager and team boss is tipping Oscar Piastri to hang onto his new championship lead until the very end of 2025. Germany’s Sport1 asked Franz Tost, the ex-boss at Racing Bulls whose F1 career dates back to his days supporting Ralf Schumacher at Williams, to name his dream […]