Oct.2 (GMM) Fernando Alonso thinks Formula 1 should consider reverting to a single-lap qualifying format. F1’s current ‘knockout’ format, taking place over Q1, Q2 and Q3 segments, was introduced in 2006 – following the poor popularity of one-lap style formats that were in place between 2003 and 2005. Alonso won his first world championship in […]
Perez has ‘toughest job’ in F1
Oct.2 (GMM) Sergio Perez says being Max Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull is perhaps the toughest job in all of Formula 1. Although the Mexican has a contract for 2024, he is feeling the burn of the global media’s spotlight as numerous pundits forecast his eventual demise. “Even though he can look at Max’s data, […]
Apple wants to take over global F1 TV rights
Oct.2 (GMM) Apple has reportedly set its sights on a major Formula 1 deal. Already, Apple TV has produced a new feature documentary about Lewis Hamilton, the seven time world champion whose own production company is now in collaboration with Apple Original Films for the new F1 movie starring Brad Pitt. And now, Apple is […]
Ricciardo says injury getting ‘better and better’
Sep.29 (GMM) Daniel Ricciardo says his broken hand is getting “better and better”. That is despite the fact that sources are reporting this week that his impressive stand-in Liam Lawson will still be at the wheel of the Alpha Tauri next weekend at Qatar. However, Alpha Tauri’s engineering boss Jonathan Eddols, and Red Bull team […]
Ferrari boss Vasseur not as ‘worried’ as Leclerc
Sep.29 (GMM) Frederic Vasseur insists he is not as “worried” as team driver Charles Leclerc about the big steps forward taken by McLaren as the 2023 season progressed. Red Bull has won every single grand prix in 2023 so far except Singapore – where the team stumbled and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz soared to the top […]
Aston Martin already preparing for works Honda status
Sep.29 (GMM) Aston Martin is already starting to prepare for life as Honda’s works Formula 1 project for 2026. Silverstone-based Aston Martin, currently powered by customer Mercedes engines, began 2023 as the closest rival to Red Bull – whose Honda collaboration will end after 2025. Aston Martin’s performance, though, has diminished as established works outfits […]
Andretti only team still in running for F1 debut – rival
Sep.29 (GMM) The signs are becoming ever-clearer that Andretti-Cadillac has received the green light to enter Formula 1 by the sport’s governing FIA. We reported a week ago that all but one of the hopeful applicants for the FIA’s 2025-2026 tender process for up to two more teams in F1 have now been told that […]
Williams told to ease pressure on struggling Sargeant
Sep.29 (GMM) The former team boss at Williams says his successor should lift the pressure off Logan Sargeant’s shoulders. As the 2023 season has progressed, 22-year-old American rookie Sargeant has struggled to keep up with Williams’ on-form top driver Alex Albon. It has culminated in several high profile crashes for Sargeant since Zandvoort, including two […]
Marko comments were to ‘motivate’ Perez – expert
Sep.29 (GMM) A well-known Formula 1 commentator has played down the recent controversy surrounding Dr Helmut Marko’s words about Sergio Perez. Red Bull team advisor Marko, 80, had to apologise for alleged racism for suggesting that because Mexican Perez is “South American”, he lacks the focus of a Dutchman or German like Max Verstappen and […]
Williams backing Sargeant amid 2024 seat rumours
Sep.28 (GMM) Williams has given another clear indication that Logan Sargeant will not be ousted at the end of the season. The race seat alongside the on-form Alex Albon is the final vacancy on the grid for 2024, and 22-year-old American Sargeant has been making high profile mistakes lately. “We will give Logan the chance […]
Alpine in no rush to sign up new F1 team boss
Sep.28 (GMM) Alpine’s interim boss Bruno Famin insists he is under no pressure to find his full-time replacement. Just ahead of the summer break, the Renault-owned team’s management turmoil stepped into an even higher gear when boss Otmar Szafnauer was sacked. And not long before that, former FIA official Bruno Famin become the new vice […]
Two more races likely for Ricciardo stand-in Lawson
Sep.28 (GMM) Liam Lawson looks set to get at least one more race at the wheel of Daniel Ricciardo’s Alpha Tauri – and probably more. Following his practice crash at Zandvoort, Australian Ricciardo has had to sit out the Dutch, Italian, Singapore and Japanese grands prix with his broken hand. Sources now indicate that the […]
Adidas not denying Alpha Tauri rumours
Sep.27 (GMM) Adidas has refused to deny speculation it could take over the naming rights at Red Bull-owned Alpha Tauri from 2024. Earlier, it was suggested that the team was set to poach German fashion house Hugo Boss’ sponsorship of the Aston Martin team – potentially to become ‘Hugo Boss Bulls Racing’. New Alpha Tauri […]
Marko planning ‘expensive’ party in Qatar
Sep.27 (GMM) Max Verstappen can now almost touch his third consecutive drivers’ title. It has been clear for some time that the dominant Red Bull driver would eventually win again in 2023 – but he will get his first actual chance to do that next weekend in Qatar. “It actually dawns on me that Red […]
F1 impressed by ‘extraordinary’ rookie Piastri
Sep.27 (GMM) As Oscar Piastri soared to his first front-row qualifying effort and podium at Suzuka, the superlatives are now flowing. “It wasn’t my best race ever,” the new McLaren driver and rookie said after being beaten by his own teammate Lando Norris on Sunday. “But it was enough to get a trophy at the […]
Struggling Perez admits hiring ‘mental coach’
Sep.27 (GMM) Sergio Perez admits he hired a “mental coach” this year as the pressure of being dominant Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen’s teammate ramped up. Many insiders believe that, notwithstanding the Mexican’s signed-and-sealed 2024 contract, recent races indicate the Perez is no longer up to the task of being a Red Bull driver. “When […]
Williams admits to running out of spare parts
Sep.27 (GMM) Logan Sargeant “deserves” at least until the end of this season to prove he has what it takes in Formula 1. That is the view of the American rookie’s Williams boss James Vowles, as the pressure builds on Sargeant to cut out his crashes and mistakes or risk losing his race seat – […]
Ongoing Alonso frustration ‘absolutely fine’ – boss
Sep.26 (GMM) Fernando Alonso’s boss is once again playing down claims that Fernando Alonso may be getting overly frustrated with life at Aston Martin. The 42-year-old Spaniard enjoyed a string of podiums at the start of 2023, triggering excited speculation that he may soon celebrate his 33rd career victory after a long drought. But more […]
Verstappen’s father enjoying rallying ‘hobby’
Sep.26 (GMM) As Max Verstappen utterly dominates Formula 1, his famous father has returned his focus to his own racing. Jos Verstappen, a former teammate to the great Michael Schumacher, was ever-present at Max’s side as the Dutch racer entered F1 and established himself. But Verstappen senior, 51, is now seen much more rarely at […]
Top teams admit to ‘worrying’ about McLaren
Sep.26 (GMM) Two of F1’s absolute top teams – Ferrari and Mercedes – admit to being “worried” about being left behind by the rapidly-improving McLaren outfit. Red Bull is utterly dominating Formula 1 at present, with Mercedes and Ferrari trailing in second and third in the constructors’ standings – but with less than half Red […]