Sep.4 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has described his first visit to Ferrari’s Maranello heartland as a deeply emotional experience. Ahead of this weekend’s Italian GP, the 50-year-old travelled to the town most associated with his brother Michael’s success. “I know a few teams, but this was something very special,” he told Sky Deutschland. “It was wonderful […]
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Schumacher’s Cadillac collapse leaves future unclear
Sep.4 (GMM) Mick Schumacher’s hoped-for future with Cadillac has evaporated – leaving his motorsport career at another crossroads. The former Haas driver, who moved from Formula 1 into Alpine’s World Endurance Championship team, was set to join Cadillac’s WEC program and serve as reserve driver for its 2026 F1 entry. But according to Auto Motor […]
Herta to Cadillac, F2 move on the cards
Sep.4 (GMM) Colton Herta’s long-speculated Formula 1 switch with Cadillac has now been confirmed. The 25-year-old American, son of former fellow US-based driver Bryan Herta, has been named test driver for Cadillac’s 2026 debut season. But the official announcement omitted one key detail – Herta is almost certainly set to leave Indycar to contest Formula […]
Dutch royal linked to FIA presidential bid
Sep.3 (GMM) The next FIA president could be backed by a member of the Dutch royal family. Prince Bernhard van Oranje-Nassau, cousin of King Willem-Alexander and co-owner of Zandvoort, has been approached to become a strategic advisor to Tim Mayer – the American official preparing to challenge incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem in December’s election. Mayer, […]
Even Verstappen podium unlikely at Monza – Marko
Sep.3 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has warned that Red Bull may struggle even to reach the podium at Monza this weekend, despite the circuit’s layout appearing more favourable than Zandvoort. Max Verstappen salvaged second place at his home race, but both he and team advisor Marko now unanimously admit the championship fight is over. “Up […]
Domenicali admits fans confused as next V8 era looms
Sep.3 (GMM) Formula 1 is under pressure to sell its radical 2026 engine regulations to sceptical fans – even as talks already turn to the next set of rules beyond that. The 2026 power units will feature a huge jump in electric power and highly complex energy management. Some in the paddock fear the spectacle […]
Bosses laugh off Verstappen swap to Racing Bulls
Sep.3 (GMM) Fernando Alonso joked after Zandvoort that if Max Verstappen had been driving a Racing Bulls, he might already be world champion again. The quip followed Isack Hadjar’s breakthrough podium – achieved in the junior Red Bull-owned team’s car also piloted by Liam Lawson. Verstappen himself admitted after finishing second that the senior squad’s […]
Marko tips Hadjar for Red Bull alongside Verstappen
Sep.3 (GMM) Isack Hadjar looks increasingly destined to line up alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026. The 20-year-old French rookie stunned with his Zandvoort podium in the junior Racing Bulls car, becoming the nation’s youngest-ever driver on a Formula 1 rostrum – while Yuki Tsunoda continues to struggle at the senior team. Dr […]
No ‘formal announcement’ needed for 2026 – Wolff
Sep.3 (GMM) Toto Wolff has moved to finally end speculation about Mercedes’ 2026 lineup, insisting both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will remain in silver. With Max Verstappen definitely set to stay at Red Bull at least through 2026, the uncertainty around Brackley’s cockpits appears to have faded. But Russell has been linked with holding […]
Domenicali signals more sprints – and reverse grids
Sep.3 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali has dropped the clearest hint yet that Formula 1 will expand its sprint race format – and even experiment with reverse grids. Speaking to Italian media before this weekend’s Monza event, the F1 CEO said demand is growing from all sides for shorter Saturday races and sprint qualifying to replace traditional […]
Domenicali warns Monza future not assured
Sep.3 (GMM) Even the Italian GP at Monza may not be safe, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has admitted ahead of this weekend’s race. Although the famous circuit is locked in until 2031 and has already embarked on a long-awaited renovation program, Domenicali told Italian media that the pace of change is falling short. “Monza needs […]
Thai GP plans hit fresh political turbulence
Sep.3 (GMM) Thailand’s high-speed push to join Formula 1’s calendar is facing new political turbulence. Earlier this year, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali hailed Thailand’s plans as “impressive” during high-level talks with Bangkok, as the country moved quickly from a Memorandum of Understanding to cabinet approval of a five-year, $1-2 billion package to bring F1 to […]
Hadjar ‘can’t say no’ to Red Bull seat – Panis
Sep.2 (GMM) Olivier Panis says Isack Hadjar’s stunning Zandvoort podium proves the 20-year-old rookie has the character to succeed alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull. “What I like most is his commitment,” the former F1 winner and fellow Frenchman told RMC Sport. “He’s not afraid of anything, he doesn’t give up, and fights 100 percent. […]
Domenicali defends Dutch GP axe after 2026
Sep.2 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali has defended Formula 1’s decision to drop popular Zandvoort from the calendar after 2026. The Dutch GP has been a sell-out since returning in 2021, boosted by Max Verstappen’s popularity and recent dominance and the unique seaside circuit and banked corners. But with no government backing, organisers could not match the […]
Lawson tells Sainz not to talk ‘through press’
Sep.2 (GMM) Liam Lawson has defended himself after his clash with Carlos Sainz at Zandvoort – while also admitting the Spaniard’s penalty may have been too harsh. “Obviously I’m not happy either – it ruined my day,” said the Racing Bulls driver. “But that’s the way it is. “I’ve been in a similar situation this […]
Aston Martin denies Alonso strategy bias
Sep.2 (GMM) Aston Martin has denied that Fernando Alonso is being hurt by consistently poor or biased strategy calls. The two-time champion, 44, turned heads with strong pace on Friday at Zandvoort. But after qualifying only tenth, he was then left utterly furious in and after the race – finishing just P8. To make matters […]
‘A lot of people want me in F1’ – Palou
Sep.2 (GMM) Indycar’s dominant force Alex Palou has once again moved to quieten speculation linking him with a Formula 1 seat. The 28-year-old Spaniard, newly crowned Indycar champion again in 2025, has been strongly linked in recent days and weeks with potential F1 moves – including to Red Bull or Alpine for 2026. At both […]
Verstappen hints at Ferrari or F1 exit for 2027
Sep.2 (GMM) Questions are still swirling about Max Verstappen’s future – with Ferrari suddenly named as a potential option for 2027. At Zandvoort last weekend, his father Jos revealed on Viaplay that talks with Mercedes may not have been the only ones happening recently. “It’s not like we’ve talked about it particularly much this year,” […]
‘Does Hamilton still believe’ in Ferrari dream?
Sep.2 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton’s tough start to life at Ferrari took another hit with a costly crash at Zandvoort. The 40-year-old, who went into the summer break admitting he felt “useless” and fuelling retirement rumours, returned to action vowing to at least enjoy himself again. At Zandvoort, he looked more upbeat and aggressive – but […]
Wolff admits paddock feels ‘weird’ without Horner
Sep.1 (GMM) Toto Wolff says Formula 1 feels a little emptier without his long-time rival Christian Horner. The Mercedes boss has rarely minced words about the now-sacked Red Bull chief – branding him an “as*hole” and a “jerk” in recent months – but admits he’s even exchanged friendly texts with his old nemesis since then. […]