Sep.28 (GMM) Ferrari’s familiar cycle of early optimism followed by mounting pressure has returned, with Italian media now questioning Lewis Hamilton’s mood, Frederic Vasseur’s leadership and the team’s wider direction. Giorgio Terruzzi wrote in Corriere della Sera that something now appears to be “broken” in Hamilton after another difficult weekend in Baku. “In interviews yesterday, […]
Antonelli admits ‘grandma’ approach in Baku
Sep.27 (GMM) George Russell says his only target now is to win every remaining race after delivering what he described as his most dominant Formula 1 weekend in Baku. Russell completed a ‘grand slam’ weekend and cut Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead by 15 points, even though Max Verstappen finished only a tenth behind him. “Win […]
Rivals push back on Norris’ Colapinto attack
Sep.27 (GMM) Lando Norris launched an extraordinary attack on Franco Colapinto after the Argentine triggered a multi-car incident at the Baku restart, saying drivers responsible for such crashes should be banned. Colapinto locked up into turn 1 and collected several cars, including teammate Pierre Gasly and world champion Norris, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes […]
Vasseur hits back at Horner’s Ferrari comments
Sep.27 (GMM) Frederic Vasseur has hit back at Christian Horner after the former Red Bull boss openly described Ferrari as his “dream” Formula 1 job. Horner told The Times that Ferrari is the only team he would consider joining without an ownership stake, calling Maranello “the sleeping giant of Formula 1”. Vasseur was unimpressed. “Christian […]
Horner uses new book to reopen Red Bull wounds
Sep.27 (GMM) Christian Horner is making sure his name remains firmly in the Formula 1 headlines ahead of the release of his new autobiography, Drive, on October 22. The former Red Bull boss has already used extracts from the book to revisit some of the most difficult relationships from his two decades at the team. […]
Verstappen says F1 should not race in Middle East
Sep.27 (GMM) Max Verstappen says Formula 1 should not travel to Qatar and Abu Dhabi if the regional security situation remains as it is. The four-time world champion told Viaplay that safety should outweigh the commercial and contractual importance of the final two rounds. “I usually look forward to trips to Qatar and Abu Dhabi, […]
Camara hopes Haas decision comes soon
Sep.27 (GMM) Rafael Camara says winning the Formula 2 title as a rookie would leave him with little else to prove before stepping up to Formula 1, amid increasingly strong links with Esteban Ocon’s Haas seat. The Ferrari junior left Baku leading the F2 championship over Nikola Tsolov and has already tested for Haas as […]
Top rivals defend Antonelli after mistake
Sep.26 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli made one of his first major mistakes of the season in Baku qualifying, clipping the wall after turning in too early and leaving the championship leader deep in the field for the Azerbaijan GP. The Mercedes driver will start P16 – a rare setback in a season that has otherwise been […]
Ocon admits mounting frustration at Haas
Sep.26 (GMM) Esteban Ocon’s frustration over his uncertain Haas future spilled over after qualifying in Baku, as speculation continues to strengthen around Rafael Camara replacing him for 2027. The Frenchman, who a day earlier admitted he is a “free agent” for next season, qualified only 14th after a yellow flag disrupted what he believed was […]
Brown leaves McLaren door open for Verstappen
Sep.26 (GMM) Zak Brown says the door remains “wide open” for Max Verstappen to join McLaren in the future, after revealing how impressed he was by their conversations last summer. Verstappen has since extended his Red Bull contract through 2030, but has already admitted that talks with McLaren were serious before he decided to stay. […]
Sainz surprised by Williams’ Baku upgrade
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 […]