Sep.17 (GMM) Pirelli has continued to gather data for Formula 1’s next technical era by simulating active-aero systems during recent tyre tests in Hungary and Italy. Pirelli F1 boss Mario Isola told Italy’s Formula Passion that the modified cars used in the sessions delivered “extremely useful” information for both tyre development and understanding of the […]
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Williams boss Vowles tries hands on wheel in GT3 test
Sep.17 (GMM) Williams team principal James Vowles spent the weekend behind the wheel of a GT3 car, taking time away from his usual engineering and leadership duties. Vowles took part in a two-day test in Spain at the Circuito de Navarra driving a McLaren 720S GT3 Evo with Garage59. He called it a “fantastic two […]
Ralf doubts Germany’s ability to return to F1 calendar
Sep.17 (GMM) Despite talk of Germany rejoining the Formula 1 calendar, Ralf Schumacher says the country faces too many obstacles to make a comeback any time soon. F1 has already confirmed the 2026 calendar with 24 races, and now six newly-confirmed sprint events as well – including new sprint hosts Canada, Zandvoort and Singapore. Germany […]
Rumours grow over Russell, Hamilton and 2026 market
Sep.17 (GMM) Questions are mounting in the paddock about whether Mercedes’ apparent indecision over its 2026 lineup could trigger wider driver-market movement. Veteran Swiss journalist Roger Benoit wrote in Blick that he and other insiders are “surprised” team boss Toto Wolff has yet to finalise George Russell’s contract extension. “Why is he hesitating with Russell?” […]
Hadjar admits nerves over Verstappen Red Bull pairing
Sep.17 (GMM) Isack Hadjar says the prospect of partnering Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026 is both daunting and thrilling. The 20-year-old Frenchman, amid a breakthrough rookie season with Racing Bulls, is now seen as the clear favourite to replace Yuki Tsunoda alongside the reigning world champion. “Can I see myself working with Max? […]
Briatore rules out Mick as Alpine seat hunt narrows
Sep.17 (GMM) Flavio Briatore has confirmed Mick Schumacher is not in contention for Alpine’s final open seat on the 2026 Formula 1 grid. The situation at Red Bull and Racing Bulls now appears set, with Yuki Tsunoda almost certainly set to depart, Isack Hadjar promoted to partner Max Verstappen, and teenager Arvid Lindblad joining Liam […]
FIA shuts down Wolff’s 400kph claim
Sep.16 (GMM) FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis has dismissed talk that Formula 1’s next-generation cars could approach 400 kilometres per hour. Toto Wolff recently joked that under the 2026 rules, deploying all available hybrid power on a long straight might theoretically send cars to unprecedented speeds. But Tombazis is quoted as saying by Auto Bild […]
Tost hails Honda legacy as Red Bull era ends
Sep.16 (GMM) Franz Tost has paid tribute to Honda as the Japanese manufacturer’s ultra-successful partnership with Red Bull races towards the finish line. After powering Max Verstappen and Red Bull to multiple world championships, Honda will move to Aston Martin from 2026 while Red Bull develops its own power unit with Ford. Tost, who retired […]
Russell contract talks holding up 2026 plan
Sep.16 (GMM) Mercedes’ confirmation of its 2026 driver lineup is being delayed by George Russell’s ongoing contract negotiations, according to reports. Although it is almost certain that Russell will continue alongside teenage protege Andrea Kimi Antonelli – after Toto Wolff failed to lure Max Verstappen – the announcement has not yet come. Despite Antonelli’s inconsistent […]
Herta should be in F1 already – Norris
Sep.16 (GMM) Lando Norris believes American Indycar star Colton Herta deserves a Formula 1 seat now rather than waiting until 2027. Herta, who is connected to Andretti and has been signed as Cadillac’s official test driver for 2026, does not yet qualify for an FIA super license. The 25-year-old will be placed in Formula 2 […]
Ferrari set to loan 2023 car for Cadillac test
Sep.15 (GMM) Cadillac’s entry to Formula 1 in 2026 will be eased by an unusual agreement with Ferrari. The new outfit’s team principal Graeme Lowdon revealed that the squad’s first chassis monocoque is already nearing FIA crash testing. But sources now confirm that Ferrari will also loan a recent F1 car to help the American […]
F2 title leader enters frame for 2026 Alpine seat
Sep.15 (GMM) Speculation is intensifying about who will partner Pierre Gasly at Alpine in 2026, with several names now in the frame. Franco Colapinto has struggled to impress since being drafted in by Flavio Briatore on loan from Williams in place of Jack Doohan. But at Monza, the Italian supremo suggested the Argentine may yet […]
Qatar GP under close watch after Doha strike
Sep.15 (GMM) Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has admitted the recent Israeli airstrike in Doha makes the upcoming Qatar GP a sensitive issue, though he remains hopeful the race will go ahead as planned. The strike, carried out on September 9, targeted senior Hamas figures – including negotiators involved in ceasefire discussions – in a […]
Wolff won’t quit until Mercedes ‘winning again’
Sep.15 (GMM) Toto Wolff has revealed just how close he came to walking away from Formula 1 five years ago. The 53-year-old Austrian told Germany’s motorsport-total.com that his original plan was to end his frontline involvement with Mercedes at the close of 2020. “I really wanted to retire in 2020,” Wolff admitted. “My original plan […]
‘Little Prost’ nickname not a burden – Hadjar
Sep.15 (GMM) French rookie Isack Hadjar says he is proud to be compared to Formula 1 legend Alain Prost. The 20-year-old Racing Bulls driver has enjoyed an impressive debut season, capped by a breakthrough podium at Zandvoort recently. His form has already fuelled highly credible speculation that he will be promoted to Red Bull Racing […]
Ferrari ‘jealous of the past’ – Montezemolo
Sep.15 (GMM) Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has accused the fabled Maranello marque of trying to erase him from its history. Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport while promoting a new documentary about his life, the 78-year-old lamented that Ferrari has distanced itself from his ultra-successful era of leadership. “There’s something broken that still […]
Russia GP axe was FOM’s call, says Ben Sulayem
Sep.15 (GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has insisted Formula 1’s governing body was not behind the decision to drop the Russian GP. Speaking to Sweden’s Expressen, the controversial head of F1’s governing body said the 2022 cancellation at the outbreak of the Ukraine war was a commercial decision made by FOM, Formula 1’s Liberty […]
Verstappen earns Nordschleife permit after GT4 debut
Sep.15 (GMM) Max Verstappen has successfully secured his license to race GT3 machinery at the Nurburgring, after completing the required laps in his debut outing in the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie. The 27-year-old four-time Formula 1 world champion joined Lionspeed GP for Saturday’s four-hour race, driving a Porsche Cayman GT4 restricted to 300 horsepower in line with […]
Briatore ‘really angry’ with Ralf Schumacher
Sep.12 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has revealed he is now being blanked by Flavio Briatore, after criticising the 75-year-old Alpine advisor and de-facto team boss earlier this year. The 50-year-old German, a former Formula 1 race winner, has become one of Sky Deutschland’s most outspoken pundits. Back in May, he declared that Briatore was “too old” […]
Cadillac runs ‘virtual Monza GP’ ahead of F1 debut
Sep.12 (GMM) Cadillac is ramping up preparations for its 2026 Formula 1 entry, having staged a full-scale ‘shadow race weekend’ at last week’s Italian GP at Monza. According to Italy’s Autosprint, the American outfit mirrored every aspect of the grand prix from its Charlotte and Silverstone bases, with engineers, strategists and media staff running through […]