Aug.21 (GMM) Red Bull still does not know how long Isack Hadjar will be sidelined after the Frenchman injured his wrist while training during the summer break. Paddock speculation suggests Hadjar may have hurt himself striking a heavy boxing bag, although Red Bull has not confirmed the precise circumstances. Team principal Laurent Mekies says the […]
Colapinto faces awkward Zandvoort comparison
Aug.21 (GMM) Franco Colapinto admits he is in an awkward position at Zandvoort, with Alpine giving its only major upgrade package to Pierre Gasly. The update was originally planned for both cars at Monza, but Alpine brought one package forward after encouraging simulator results, leaving Colapinto on the older specification for one more weekend. “Yesterday […]
Sainz stays loyal but calls Williams concept ‘flawed’
Aug.21 (GMM) Carlos Sainz insists loyalty was the main reason he committed to Williams beyond 2026, even as he continues to describe this year’s car as fundamentally flawed. The Spaniard has been one of Williams’ most vocal critics throughout the season, but says leaving at the first major setback would have contradicted the message he […]
Antonelli confirms Monza engine penalty
Aug.21 (GMM) Championship leader Kimi Antonelli has confirmed he will take a new Mercedes engine at Monza, triggering a grid penalty at his home race. The Italian has already exhausted his penalty-free allocation, so the exact drop will depend on how many power unit components Mercedes changes. “The penalty for the new engine will be […]
Sainz stays as pressure grows on Vowles
Aug.20 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has finally committed to Williams for 2027, but the announcement does little to ease growing scrutiny of team principal James Vowles amid a disappointing season under the all-new regulations. Williams describes Sainz’s deal as multi-year, although paddock rumours continue to suggest significant exit protection has been built into the new deal. […]
‘Best’ for Verstappen to stay at Red Bull – Marko
Aug.20 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko believes Max Verstappen and Red Bull should continue together and says the team’s recent progress gives him confidence. The former Red Bull motorsport advisor, who retired at the end of last year, told Sport Bild he still follows qualifying and races closely even if he no longer watches every practice […]
Wolff open to abandoning current engine formula
Aug.20 (GMM) Toto Wolff says Mercedes’ current advantage under Formula 1’s new power unit regulations does not mean he wants the concept to remain long-term. Mercedes has emerged with the strongest overall package of combustion and electric power, but Wolff told f1-insider.com that discussions about the next engine generation are already active. “I am speaking […]
Albon stays as Sainz decision nears
Aug.19 (GMM) Williams has secured Alex Albon on a new deal, even as attention increasingly turns to whether Carlos Sainz will also commit beyond 2026. Team principal James Vowles framed Albon’s renewal as an endorsement of Williams’ long-term direction. “Alex is one of the best drivers on the grid and knows better than anyone the […]
FIA clears ‘Macarena’ wing after safety review
Aug.19 (GMM) The FIA has decided not to ban Formula 1’s controversial rotating rear wing concept after completing a detailed safety review. Ferrari and Red Bull developed the device almost simultaneously earlier this season, with Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur jokingly christening it the ‘Macarena’. The concept initially worked without major problems, but scrutiny intensified after […]
Hadjar likely out of Dutch GP with wrist injury
Aug.19 (GMM) Isack Hadjar is expected to miss this weekend’s Dutch GP after suffering a wrist injury, with Liam Lawson poised for an unexpected return to Red Bull. According to De Telegraaf’s Erik van Haren, Hadjar was injured during a gym session while preparing for Zandvoort and is now unlikely to be fit enough to […]
Honda targets F1’s best engine by 2028
Aug.19 (GMM) Honda believes it can close much of the gap to Mercedes next season and have Formula 1’s strongest engine by 2028 at the latest. The Japanese manufacturer endured a disastrous start to its new works partnership with Aston Martin, but confidence has risen after the team’s heavily revised B-spec chassis showed signs of […]
Ukraine appeals FIA decision over Russia
Aug.19 (GMM) Ukraine’s automobile federation has formally appealed the FIA’s decision to restore Russian and Belarusian flags, anthems and national symbols in international motorsport. The FAU says the move is unacceptable while Russia’s war against Ukraine continues and has asked FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and the World Motor Sport Council to reverse the August […]
Madrid F1 circuit finally taking shape
Aug.18 (GMM) The new Madrid Formula 1 circuit is finally beginning to look race-ready, easing months of uncertainty over whether the ambitious Madring project would be completed in time for next month’s Spanish GP. AS newspaper visited the venue in recent days and reports that the track itself is complete, the pit building and pitlane […]
F1 revenue plunges as 23-race season now assumed
Aug.18 (GMM) Formula 1’s revenues have taken a significant hit from the disrupted 2026 calendar, even as the sport insists its controversial new era is attracting more fans and talks over a long-awaited African race accelerate. Liberty Media revealed that F1 generated $764 million in the second quarter – down 38 percent from $1.226 billion […]
Vowles eyes Le Mans – but only to win
Aug.17 (GMM) James Vowles says he could eventually race at Le Mans, but only after preparing seriously enough to fight for victory. The Williams boss already tests racing machinery in his spare time and revealed he has recently driven with a team currently competing in the World Endurance Championship. “Maybe someday,” Vowles told Spain’s Soy […]
Antonelli tops driver ranking, Stroll dead last
Aug.17 (GMM) Championship leader Kimi Antonelli has topped Auto Motor und Sport’s mid-season driver ranking, while Lance Stroll was rated the weakest of Formula 1’s 22 drivers. Antonelli received an average score of 8.64 out of 10 after winning six of the first eleven races and comfortably outperforming Mercedes teammate George Russell. Max Verstappen ranked […]
Mercedes shelves ‘Macarena’ wing for 2026
Aug.17 (GMM) Mercedes is expected to introduce another wave of upgrades after the summer break, but Auto Motor und Sport reports that the increasingly popular ‘Macarena’ rear wing will not be among them. Ferrari and Red Bull developed the rotating rear-wing concept over the winter, while McLaren tested its own version in Hungary and is […]
Cadillac suddenly axes Lowdon, Budkowski takes over
Aug.17 (GMM) Cadillac has stunned Formula 1 by abruptly removing Graeme Lowdon as team principal during the summer break and replacing him with former Alpine boss Marcin Budkowski. CEO Dan Towriss took responsibility for the decision, stressing that Lowdon had not agreed to leave. “That was my decision, so it wasn’t a mutual agreement,” he […]
Cadillac insists Perez staying despite Williams rumours
Aug.17 (GMM) Cadillac insists Sergio Perez will remain with the team in 2027 despite growing speculation linking the Mexican with Williams. While often critiquing a lack of progress, Perez has clearly been Cadillac’s stronger performer this season, while Valtteri Bottas has struggled more noticeably. With Carlos Sainz still considering his Williams future, Perez has been […]
Ferrari brings new floor to Zandvoort, ‘ADUO2’ for Monza
Aug.17 (GMM) Ferrari will emerge from the summer break with another major development push, beginning with a new floor at Zandvoort before its anticipated ‘ADUO2’ engine upgrade arrives at Monza. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport technical specialist Paolo Filisetti, the Dutch GP floor is a direct evolution of the specification introduced successfully in Barcelona. […]