Sep.2 (GMM) Liam Lawson has defended himself after his clash with Carlos Sainz at Zandvoort – while also admitting the Spaniard’s penalty may have been too harsh. “Obviously I’m not happy either – it ruined my day,” said the Racing Bulls driver. “But that’s the way it is. “I’ve been in a similar situation this […]
Aston Martin denies Alonso strategy bias
Sep.2 (GMM) Aston Martin has denied that Fernando Alonso is being hurt by consistently poor or biased strategy calls. The two-time champion, 44, turned heads with strong pace on Friday at Zandvoort. But after qualifying only tenth, he was then left utterly furious in and after the race – finishing just P8. To make matters […]
‘A lot of people want me in F1’ – Palou
Sep.2 (GMM) Indycar’s dominant force Alex Palou has once again moved to quieten speculation linking him with a Formula 1 seat. The 28-year-old Spaniard, newly crowned Indycar champion again in 2025, has been strongly linked in recent days and weeks with potential F1 moves – including to Red Bull or Alpine for 2026. At both […]
Verstappen hints at Ferrari or F1 exit for 2027
Sep.2 (GMM) Questions are still swirling about Max Verstappen’s future – with Ferrari suddenly named as a potential option for 2027. At Zandvoort last weekend, his father Jos revealed on Viaplay that talks with Mercedes may not have been the only ones happening recently. “It’s not like we’ve talked about it particularly much this year,” […]
‘Does Hamilton still believe’ in Ferrari dream?
Sep.2 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton’s tough start to life at Ferrari took another hit with a costly crash at Zandvoort. The 40-year-old, who went into the summer break admitting he felt “useless” and fuelling retirement rumours, returned to action vowing to at least enjoy himself again. At Zandvoort, he looked more upbeat and aggressive – but […]
Wolff admits paddock feels ‘weird’ without Horner
Sep.1 (GMM) Toto Wolff says Formula 1 feels a little emptier without his long-time rival Christian Horner. The Mercedes boss has rarely minced words about the now-sacked Red Bull chief – branding him an “as*hole” and a “jerk” in recent months – but admits he’s even exchanged friendly texts with his old nemesis since then. […]
Hadjar closes on Red Bull seat as Marko hails ‘little Prost’
Sep.1 (GMM) All signs are pointing to Isack Hadjar joining Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026. New team boss Laurent Mekies revealed at Zandvoort that Verstappen himself personally shut down speculation about his own future the moment they met as driver and new boss. “Max and I never once talked about his future,” he […]
Dutch King hints at possible F1 return after 2026
Sep.1 (GMM) Dutch king Willem-Alexander says Formula 1 could yet return to Zandvoort in the future, even as the race faces the definite axe after 2026. The race’s private organisers announced long ago that they are bowing out amid spiralling costs and heavy competition from other potential hosts. Unlike many grands prix, the Dutch GP […]
Mercedes launches hunt for next German F1 star
Sep.1 (GMM) Mercedes has teamed up with Germany’s biggest motoring organisation ADAC to fully bankroll the rise of the country’s next Formula 1 hopeful. Team boss Toto Wolff says the soaring costs of junior racing – 250,000 euros for karting, 1 million for Formula 4 – have priced out all but the richest families. “Nobody […]
Wolff right to keep protecting Antonelli
Sep.1 (GMM) Toto Wolff has given his clearest indication yet that Mercedes will definitely continue with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli into Formula 1’s new rules era. With Max Verstappen staying put at Red Bull, Wolff all but confirmed his own team’s 2026 driver pairing after the Dutch GP. “The team’s driver lineup for the […]
Furious Sainz slams Lawson and FIA after Dutch GP
Sep.1 (GMM) Carlos Sainz’s season of frustration boiled over at Zandvoort, as the Williams driver lashed out at rival Liam Lawson and the FIA stewards. Without a Ferrari seat for 2025 and overlooked by the other top teams too, Sainz’s patience appeared to be turning into rage after the Dutch GP. “Today, the story of […]
Defeat could be ‘mentally helpful’ for Norris
Sep.1 (GMM) Lando Norris left Zandvoort disconsolate after an oil leak robbed him of second place – and potentially turned the title fight on its head. Having narrowly missed out on pole to teammate Oscar Piastri, Norris was running behind him on Sunday when his McLaren rolled to a halt with a smoke-filled cockpit. Camera […]
No ‘numbers game’ yet as Webber breaks silence
Sep.1 (GMM) Oscar Piastri’s commanding Dutch GP has given him breathing space in the title fight – with a 34-point cushion over McLaren teammate Lando Norris and just nine races to go. From pole, the Australian led every lap, claimed fastest lap, and looked in complete control. Norris shadowed him in second until a late […]
‘Real Hamilton’ starting to emerge again – Capelli
Aug.31 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton returned from the summer break vowing to relax and enjoy himself again, but Ferrari’s struggles continue. The seven-time champion had labelled himself “useless” before the break, but looked more upbeat at Zandvoort despite only managing P7 in qualifying – one place behind teammate Charles Leclerc, who described his own performance as […]
Marko credits Newey as Aston’s revival continues
Aug.31 (GMM) Fernando Alonso’s flashes of speed at Zandvoort have reignited talk about Aston Martin’s sudden progress. Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko suggested the team may finally be reaping the benefit of Adrian Newey’s arrival earlier this year – which may also explain Red Bull’s own current struggles. “I don’t know,” he told Sky […]
Hadjar shines as Red Bull teammate debate intensifies
Aug.31 (GMM) Red Bull’s question mark over Max Verstappen’s 2026 teammate shows no sign of fading. The latest wild rumour – that Indycar dominator Alex Palou is being lined up – has again been flatly denied. “We’ve never spoken to him,” Dr Helmut Marko told Sky Deutschland at Zandvoort. “We have our drivers, and he’s […]
Piastri ‘steals Norris’ pole’ at Zandvoort
Aug.31 (GMM) Oscar Piastri kept his cool at Zandvoort to snatch pole from McLaren teammate Lando Norris. The Australian championship leader had been slightly behind Norris all weekend – but found the speed exactly when it mattered. “That was the definition of peaking at the right time,” Piastri smiled. “I think the whole weekend I’ve […]
No ‘magic button’ to catch McLaren – Mekies
Aug.30 (GMM) Laurent Mekies admits his sudden promotion to Christian Horner’s old role at Red Bull came as a shock. “Completely out of the blue for me,” the 48-year-old Frenchman told De Telegraaf. “In the weeks that followed, I had tons of conversations and felt like I was in a state of flux. So the […]
Verstappen hints at GT3 if Red Bull falters in 2026
Aug.30 (GMM) Max Verstappen has warned he could branch out into other forms of motorsport if Red Bull’s 2026 project falls short. The quadruple world champion told Viaplay: “It depends on how fast we are next season. If we’re in it, then my focus will be completely on Formula 1. “But if not, then you […]
Barrichello, Lammers sons make moves toward F1
Aug.30 (GMM) Two more famous names are edging closer to Formula 1. Fernando Barrichello, 19-year-old son of F1 legend Rubens, will make his FIA Formula 3 debut at Monza with AIX Racing before contesting the full 2026 season. “I’m excited to fight for big things,” he said. Team boss Kenny Kirwan added: “We will be […]