Sep.25 (GMM) Leonardo Fornaroli says he is keeping his options open for 2026, including the possibility of stepping into Formula 1 as a reserve driver rather than on the race grid. The Formula 2 championship leader confirmed in Baku that discussions with F1 teams are underway, fuelling speculation of a link with Alpine. But speaking […]
Antonelli steadies Mercedes seat amid Wolff pressure
Sep.25 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher believes Kimi Antonelli may have rescued his Mercedes future in Baku, where the 19-year-old responded to criticism with a solid P4 despite teammate George Russell’s podium. Before the race weekend, Toto Wolff had openly branded Antonelli’s Monza performance “disappointing” and “underwhelming” – fuelling speculation Mercedes could revisit Carlos Sainz as a […]
Tsunoda still in frame for 2026 seat – Schumacher
Sep.25 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has backtracked on his prediction that Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull career is “definitely” over, admitting the Japanese driver’s improved performance in Baku has kept him in contention for 2026. Just weeks ago, the former F1 driver declared Tsunoda would “definitely” be replaced by Isack Hadjar at the end of the season, […]
Verstappen makes GT3 debut at the Nordschleife
Sep.25 (GMM) Max Verstappen will take another step into endurance racing this weekend with his first GT3 start at the fabled Nurburgring Nordschleife. The reigning four-time world champion has long spoken of expanding his racing passion beyond Formula 1 and is now set to contest Saturday’s four-hour NLS round with Emil Frey Racing in a […]
Audi boss admits early doubts over F1 project
Sep.25 (GMM) Audi chief executive Gernot Dollner has confessed he was not initially a supporter of the marque’s Formula 1 venture. The German carmaker confirmed its F1 entry in 2022 as partner of Sauber, but the early days of the project were marred by management upheaval and rumours of a U-turn in Ingolstadt. “Yeah, you […]
DRS loses its bite as cars grow ever more efficient
Sep.25 (GMM) Formula 1 drivers are increasingly frustrated that overtaking has become harder again – and engineers admit the once-powerful DRS tool is now losing its effect. At Baku, a track with a 2.2-kilometre flat-out blast, just 24 passes were recorded over 51 laps – seven of them at the restart. After that, the race […]
Horner tipped for shock MotoGP switch
Sep.25 (GMM) Christian Horner’s next move could be even more surprising than his record-breaking Red Bull severance payout – with reports linking him to a leadership role in MotoGP. The Sun, citing Daily Mail sources, claims former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has personally suggested the 51-year-old as a candidate to run the motorcycle series, which […]
Rookie Bortoleto turns tables on Hulkenberg
Sep.24 (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg’s long-awaited first Formula 1 podium at Silverstone was one of 2025’s feel-good moments – but inside Sauber, the veteran is quietly being outshone by rookie teammate Gabriel Bortoleto. Hulkenberg, 38, has amassed a respectable 37 points this season and sits a solid tenth in the standings, comfortably ahead of Bortoleto on […]
Manager Webber defends ‘only human’ Piastri
Sep.24 (GMM) Former Red Bull driver Robert Doornbos believes Oscar Piastri’s costly errors in Baku may be linked to the controversy that erupted at Monza a week earlier. The championship leader, normally praised for his cool composure, crashed in qualifying and again at the start of Sunday’s GP after jumping the start – an extraordinary […]
Hamilton must ‘assert himself’ at Ferrari
Sep.24 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has launched a fresh critique of Lewis Hamilton, warning Ferrari risks imploding unless tensions between the seven-time world champion and the team are addressed. In Baku, the 40-year-old endured another troubled weekend – criticised for failing to swap positions back with Charles Leclerc on the final lap, and openly angry about […]
Leclerc doubts Verstappen can catch McLarens
Sep.24 (GMM) Charles Leclerc has poured cold water on suggestions that Max Verstappen is back in the hunt for a fifth consecutive world championship, despite the pair recently trading compliments about one another’s form. “I don’t think Max is leaving anything behind, I’m sure of that,” the Ferrari driver said after Baku, where Red Bull’s […]
Bottas eyes early Ferrari test ahead of Cadillac debut
Sep.23 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas is hoping to climb back into a Formula 1 cockpit before his Cadillac contract even begins. Although reports suggested Mercedes was blocking its reserve driver from testing until his new deal formally starts on January 1, the Finn told news agency STT he hopes to run a 2023 Ferrari before the […]
Ben Sulayem pushes back on Domenicali’s F1 vision
Sep.23 (GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has pushed back against Formula 1’s Liberty Media-led push for more sprints, shorter grands prix, and even reverse grids. “Commercially, I understand his position,” Ben Sulayem told Viaplay, acknowledging F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali’s desire to spice up the format for younger fans. “Stefano is a good friend. We […]
Alonso resigned after ‘last car’ warning
Sep.23 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has admitted Aston Martin faces more pain at upcoming power-hungry tracks, after leaving Baku empty-handed with a car he says was doomed to struggle. Starting P11, 11th, the 44-year-old veteran admitted he needed chaos up front to scrape points – but instead endured a quiet afternoon. “That was a given. Nothing […]
Newey’s work ethic ‘mind-blowing’ – de la Rosa
Sep.23 (GMM) Pedro de la Rosa says Adrian Newey’s arrival at Aston Martin is no marketing gimmick, insisting the legendary designer is already lifting the entire team with his relentless work ethic. “The important thing is that Adrian Newey didn’t come to Aston Martin because he wants to retire,” de la Rosa, a Formula 1 […]
Horner walks away with record Red Bull payout
Sep.23 (GMM) Christian Horner’s two-decade reign at Red Bull is officially over – and reports suggest the 51-year-old has walked away with one of the most lucrative severance deals in Formula 1 history. After weeks of speculation, culminating in gossip in the Baku paddock last weekend, the team confirmed on Monday that Horner’s contract – […]
Vasseur slams ‘exodus’ rumours amid driver spat
Sep.22 (GMM) Frederic Vasseur has hit back at speculation Ferrari is bleeding staff, even as his drivers clashed in Baku over ignored team orders. “The story of people leaving Maranello is a joke,” the Frenchman snapped. He was responding to the latest rumours that the sudden departure of key engine-focused personnel for Audi was part […]
Wolff reassures drivers amid contract uncertainty
Sep.22 (GMM) Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has moved to calm speculation over his 2026 lineup, with both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli yet to secure deals. “It’s all coming,” Wolff told Sky Deutschland after Baku, where Russell finished second behind Max Verstappen despite feeling ill all weekend. “It has to be before the tests, otherwise […]
Tsunoda back in frame after Baku breakthrough
Sep.22 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda may have revived his chances of staying with Red Bull for 2026 after delivering what team boss Laurent Mekies called his “best race” since promotion. The Japanese driver finished P6 in Baku, fending off Lando Norris to help Max Verstappen maximise his victory and slash McLaren’s title leads. “We sat down […]
‘Sudden loss of talent’ – Piastri punished in Baku
Sep.22 (GMM) McLaren endured a nightmare weekend in Baku, as championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed in both qualifying and the race to end his long run of cool consistency. “Oscar has been the most consistent driver this season so far,” team boss Andrea Stella noted, adding that the Australian had finished 44 races in a […]