Oct.9 (GMM) Carlos Sainz believes his former Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc is the fastest driver in Formula 1 when it comes to pure qualifying pace – even ahead of Max Verstappen. Speaking to Spanish radio El Partidazo de COPE, the Williams driver was asked who he rates as the outright quickest on the current grid. […]
Brown denies ‘stringing along’ Alex Palou in court
Oct.9 (GMM) Zak Brown has denied claims he misled dominant Indycar champion Alex Palou with suggestions of a future Formula 1 seat in order to secure his signature for McLaren’s American program. Fresh from celebrating the back-to-back constructors’ crown in Singapore, Brown appeared this week at London’s High Court as part of McLaren’s $20 million […]
Wolff and Brown say F1 ‘misses’ ousted Horner
Oct.9 (GMM) Two of Christian Horner’s former paddock enemies – Toto Wolff and Zak Brown – have both admitted that Formula 1 feels different without the ousted Red Bull boss. Mercedes chief Wolff, speaking to Sport Bild, sounded almost sincere about Horner’s absence. “He’s definitely missing,” Wolff said. “It’s good for Formula 1 to have […]
Ben Sulayem accused of locking rivals out of FIA election
Oct.9 (GMM) Mohammed Ben Sulayem is being accused of making it almost impossible for any rival to stand against him in this December’s FIA presidential election. Three figures – American Tim Mayer and Europeans Laura Villars and Virginie Philipott – have announced their intention to challenge the incumbent. However, Spain’s Soy Motor reports that “it’s […]
Verstappen admits Mercedes likely to lead under 2026 rules
Oct.9 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he expects Mercedes to have the upper hand when Formula 1’s all-new regulations arrive next year. Although Toto Wolff was known to have made a strong approach to lure the four-time world champion, Verstappen ultimately chose to stay at Red Bull despite Christian Horner’s departure and the uncertainty around the […]
Mercedes deny ‘flexi wing’ advantage after Singapore
Oct.9 (GMM) Mercedes have dismissed suggestions that their surprise Singapore victory was aided by a flexing front wing design – despite renewed scrutiny this year over the legality of such systems. The FIA tightened front-wing flex tests earlier this year, but onboard footage from George Russell’s pole and race-winning car caught the attention of observers, […]
Stroll shuts door on Horner F1 return – report
Oct.8 (GMM) Christian Horner’s efforts to secure a new Formula 1 role appear to have hit a wall, with Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll said to have ruled out any future involvement for the former Red Bull chief. Japanese outlet AS-Web reports that Horner, who left Red Bull earlier this year amid ongoing turmoil, […]
Sainz says 2026 cars accelerate faster
Oct.8 (GMM) Carlos Sainz admits he’s uncertain about Formula 1’s 2026 rules overhaul, warning that the new hybrid systems could make cars feel strange to drive despite quicker acceleration. Speaking on Spain’s Partidazo de COPE, the Williams driver said the upcoming generation of cars will launch harder off the line but suffer from rapid energy […]
Sainz joins Alonso by slamming F1’s ‘celebrity obsession’
Oct.8 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has echoed Fernando Alonso’s criticism of Formula 1’s television coverage, accusing the sport of prioritising celebrity reactions over on-track action. Speaking to Spanish radio program El Partidazo de COPE, the Williams driver said F1 has gone too far with its focus on glamour shots and paddock guests rather than showing key […]
Hamilton tells Piastri ‘don’t give up positions’
Oct.8 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has offered a few pointed words of advice to Oscar Piastri as the Australian’s rivalry with McLaren teammate Lando Norris continues to escalate. The seven-time world champion, who knows McLaren politics well from his explosive 2007 season alongside Fernando Alonso, smiled when asked what guidance he’d give the current title contender. […]
Emergency meeting as Ferrari bigwigs intervene
Oct.8 (GMM) Ferrari’s internal tensions appear to be worsening, with reports of a heated argument between team boss Frederic Vasseur and a senior engineer following qualifying in Singapore. According to Corriere dello Sport, sources inside Maranello claim the exchange involved Matteo Togninalli, Ferrari’s respected head of track engineering. The confrontation is said to have reflected […]
Leclerc manager predicts ‘very hot’ 2027 driver market
Oct.8 (GMM) Charles Leclerc’s manager Nicolas Todt believes Formula 1’s 2027 driver market will be “very hot” – comments that come just as speculation grows about Oscar Piastri’s long-term future and Ferrari’s next move. Leclerc has remained publicly loyal – although obviously frustrated – through Ferrari’s latest struggles, but Todt hinted that all top drivers, […]
Mekies downplays role in Red Bull revival
Oct.8 (GMM) Laurent Mekies insists he is not the architect of Red Bull’s dramatic turnaround since taking over from ousted boss Christian Horner. The French engineer, promoted from sister team Racing Bulls earlier this year, has been widely credited – by both Max Verstappen and Dr Helmut Marko – for reshaping Red Bull’s structure and […]
2025 title push could hurt Red Bull next year – boss
Oct.7 (GMM) Red Bull has decided to keep upgrading its 2025 car as Max Verstappen’s slim championship hopes remain alive – even if it means compromising the team’s 2026 project. Team boss Laurent Mekies confirmed in Singapore that Red Bull will continue refining the RB21 through the remaining races, while rivals like McLaren have already […]
Gasly slams Alpine car after ‘boring’ Singapore
Oct.7 (GMM) Pierre Gasly left Singapore deeply frustrated after a dismal weekend for Alpine, describing his race as “boring” and admitting that driving the team’s car is “just not fun at the moment.” The Frenchman, who started from the pitlane after a qualifying failure and finished second to last, told Krone Zeitung that the lack […]
Piastri-Ferrari rumours swirl as McLaren tensions explode
Oct.7 (GMM) McLaren may have sealed the 2025 Constructors’ Championship in Singapore – but inside the team, the fight between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris is threatening to boil over. Swiss newspaper Blick reports that while Piastri is cemented into McLaren at least for 2026, the Australian “has already set his sights on Ferrari for […]
F1 likely to reject Horner-led twelfth team
Oct.7 (GMM) Christian Horner’s long-running legal battle with the ex-Red Bull staffer who accused him of misconduct has been settled, clearing the final obstacle to his expected Formula 1 comeback. According to De Telegraaf, the case has been withdrawn following a multi-million-euro settlement between the former Red Bull team boss and the woman whose complaint […]
Alonso lashes out at F1 after Singapore
Oct.7 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has taken aim at Formula 1 following a fiery Singapore weekend that saw him clash with both Lewis Hamilton and the sport itself. The veteran of the grid erupted on radio after old nemesis Hamilton – suffering brake issues – cut corners and drove slowly through parts of the circuit. “I […]
Hamilton defends Ferrari as pressure mounts on Vasseur
Oct.7 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has hit back at “media headlines” over Ferrari’s worsening slump, insisting he still believes the struggling Italian team can turn things around. After another difficult weekend in Singapore – where Hamilton was penalised for driving off-track with brake failure and slammed by Fernando Alonso – the seven-time world champion posted a […]
Hakkinen tips daughter Ella for F1 within five years
Oct.7 (GMM) Mika Hakkinen believes his 14-year-old daughter Ella could reach Formula 1 within five years – and predicts female drivers will break into the sport by 2030. The two-time world champion, who was in Singapore last weekend, told Ilta-Sanomat that Ella, who competes in the Champions of the Future karting series, is showing the […]