Sep.26 (GMM) Carlos Sainz says Williams’ long-awaited Baku upgrade surprised even the team after finally giving him a chance to show more of his pace this season. Sainz has spent much of 2026 warning that Williams had fallen behind in the development race, despite extending his stay with the team. But in Baku, the Spaniard […]
Hadjar admits he deliberately held back in Baku
Sep.26 (GMM) Isack Hadjar says he deliberately left performance on the table in Baku because he was unwilling to risk another accident with his wrist still recovering. The Red Bull driver nevertheless qualified P4, even ahead of Max Verstappen after the Dutchman suffered technical problems. Speaking to Canal Plus, Hadjar said the result was encouraging […]
Audi insists upgrade not a flop after Q1 exit
Sep.26 (GMM) Audi’s biggest upgrade package of the season has produced its worst qualifying result of 2026, with both cars eliminated in Q1 in Baku. The weekend had started on a more positive note, with Mattia Binotto making clear that Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto are already locked in for 2027. “Our drivers were contracted, […]
Fans mob Leclerc, F1 drivers complain over selfies
Sep.26 (GMM) Charles Leclerc was forced to flee a crowd of fans in Baku after leaving a restaurant, as Formula 1 drivers also complain about being approached for selfies by marshals immediately after incidents. Bild reports that Leclerc was surrounded despite having two security guards with him, with fans pressing closer as the Ferrari driver […]
Horner admits Ferrari is his ‘dream’ F1 return
Sep.26 (GMM) Christian Horner has confirmed that Ferrari is the one Formula 1 team that could tempt him back into a conventional team principal role without an ownership stake. The former Red Bull boss, who has repeatedly been linked with Maranello amid growing pressure on Frederic Vasseur, told The Times that his preference would normally […]
Kvyat quietly returns to Alpine sim role
Sep.26 (GMM) Daniil Kvyat has quietly returned to Formula 1 involvement with Alpine, working in the team’s Enstone simulator during the Azerbaijan GP weekend. Alpine showed the former Red Bull and Toro Rosso driver following Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto’s running live from the factory. The 32-year-old Russian’s role involves reproducing conditions experienced by Gasly […]
Schumacher backs Tsolov over Lawson for 2027
Sep.25 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher believes Red Bull should promote Nikola Tsolov to Racing Bulls next year rather than retain Liam Lawson, despite the New Zealander’s strong recent stint replacing Isack Hadjar. Lawson scored 14 points during his three-race return to Red Bull while Hadjar recovered from his wrist injury, earning praise from team boss Laurent […]
Antonelli says rivals are trying to ‘jinx’ him
Sep.25 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli thinks his Formula 1 rivals are trying to put the pressure back on him by publicly declaring that the championship is already his. George Russell, Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have all recently played down their own title chances as Antonelli’s advantage has grown. When asked by La Gazzetta […]
F1 pushes Middle East decision to mid-October
Sep.25 (GMM) Formula 1’s decision on whether Qatar and Abu Dhabi can remain on the 2026 calendar has slipped again, with team bosses now saying mid-October is the new deadline. Stefano Domenicali had previously indicated that a decision would come by mid-September, but that date passed without confirmation. Haas boss Ayao Komatsu said in Baku […]
Fornaroli unlikely as Haas decision nears
Sep.25 (GMM) Leonardo Fornaroli remains in the running for Esteban Ocon’s Haas seat, but Zak Brown’s latest comments suggest McLaren currently expects the reigning F2 champion to remain in its reserve program. Haas has tested several candidates in recent weeks, including Fornaroli, Rafael Camara, Ryo Hirakawa and most recently Jack Doohan, as it evaluates whether […]
Briatore rules out Ferrari move
Sep.25 (GMM) Flavio Briatore has ruled out ever taking charge at Ferrari, even as speculation continues around Fred Vasseur’s position at Maranello. Asked by Corriere della Sera whether he would appreciate a call from Ferrari, the flamboyant Italian was clear. “It’s too late,” the 76-year-old, now with the most prominent leadership role at Alpine, said. […]
Schumacher urges Aston Martin to dump Honda
Sep.25 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher says Aston Martin should consider abandoning Honda as another disastrous weekend for the struggling Japanese power unit begins in Baku. Fernando Alonso arrived expecting the Azerbaijan GP to expose the engine deficit, but the situation worsened immediately. The Spaniard took a fresh combustion engine, turbocharger and other power unit components, triggering […]
Hadjar not sure length of new Red Bull deal
Sep.24 (GMM) Isack Hadjar says he does not even know how long his newly confirmed Red Bull contract runs, as he returns to racing in Baku with his injured wrist still not completely pain-free. The Frenchman appeared in the paddock wearing only a small wrist brace after missing the previous three races. “The last time […]
Briatore threatens Argentine media ban
Sep.24 (GMM) Flavio Briatore has threatened to restrict Franco Colapinto’s access to Argentine media after Pierre Gasly was targeted by online abuse following the Spanish GP in Madrid. Gasly inadvertently delayed his Alpine teammate while pitting late in the race, with Colapinto repeatedly complaining over the radio as Oscar Piastri closed behind. The incident did […]
Verstappen targets Nurburgring, Spa endurance races
Sep.24 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he expects to contest major endurance races at the Nurburgring and Spa next year, taking advantage of a 2027 Formula 1 calendar without direct clashes with the biggest 24-hour events. “After the previous race at the Nordschleife, I already said that I would like to return there,” the Red Bull […]
Alonso pushes FIA fix as Aston waits on decision
Sep.24 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says he is directly discussing Formula 1’s unpopular 2026 driving characteristics with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, as Aston Martin continues waiting for a decision on his 2027 future. The Spaniard has become one of the most outspoken critics of the current cars, particularly the way drivers must manage electrical deployment […]
Hamilton hopes Middle East finale goes ahead
Sep.24 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton says he hopes Formula 1 will still race in Qatar and Abu Dhabi this year, as fresh indications emerge that the threatened Middle East finale may yet survive. Both races remain on the official calendar, with the Ferrari driver insisting: “I personally want to go.” “I love going to the Middle […]
Ocon admits he is a free agent for 2027
Sep.24 (GMM) Esteban Ocon has admitted for the first time that he currently has no contract for 2027, as speculation intensifies that Haas is preparing to replace him. “At this point, I’m definitely a free agent for next year,” Ocon said in Baku. “There are things that are being discussed and are beyond my control. […]
Montezemolo says Ferrari leadership ‘glaringly’ absent
Sep.24 (GMM) Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says the iconic team is now suffering from a glaring lack of leadership. Ferrari has not won a drivers’ championship since Kimi Raikkonen in 2007, and Montezemolo told Spanish newspaper AS that what troubles him most is no longer simply losing titles. “What I find hardest to […]
Wolff absent as Antonelli enters gruelling title run
Sep.23 (GMM) Isack Hadjar will return to the Red Bull cockpit in Baku this weekend after completing his recovery from the wrist injury that kept him out of the previous three grands prix. “Although it’s been quite a break since I was last in the car, our simulator session was positive and I’m looking forward […]