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 […]
Tsunoda form collapses as Red Bull future fades
Oct.6 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull future looks increasingly bleak after a disastrous Singapore weekend left the Japanese driver outside the points and lapped by his teammate. Tsunoda, who had shown mild improvement since Monza, slumped to P12 after also qualifying outside the top 10 in what he admitted was a nightmare start. “That was […]
Wolff says Russell deal ‘confirmed’ after Singapore win
Oct.6 (GMM) Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has effectively confirmed that Singapore GP winner George Russell will stay with the team for 2026 – ending weeks of speculation over contract delays. Russell’s dominant lights-to-flag victory from pole appears to have settled the matter after a tense period of talks about salary, sponsor duties, and contract length. […]
Ferrari missing leadership amid slump – Benetton
Oct.6 (GMM) Former Formula 1 personality Alessandro Benetton says Ferrari’s continued struggles are rooted in leadership – as frustration again boiled over in Singapore. Ferrari endured another poor weekend, with Fernando Alonso – once a Ferrari driver himself – venting repeatedly over team radio after clashing with old rival Lewis Hamilton. “I cannot f*cking believe […]
Verstappen thinks fifth title still not likely
Oct.6 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s P2 in Singapore kept his faint title hopes alive – and confirmed that Red Bull’s post-Christian Horner resurgence now extends beyond low-downforce tracks. Although the Dutchman’s streak of poles and wins at Baku and Monza came to an end, finishing ahead of both McLaren drivers was seen as another step forward. […]
McLaren clinch title amid Norris-Piastri clash drama
Oct.6 (GMM) McLaren sealed the 2025 Constructors’ Championship in Singapore – but the celebrations were overshadowed by a fiery first-lap clash between teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The incident came as Norris moved to pass his championship-leading teammate, with the contact sending Australian-born tempers flaring on team radio. “Yeah, I mean that wasn’t very […]
Verstappen, Hamilton slam plan to mandate cooling vest
Oct.5 (GMM) Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have both criticised moves by the FIA to make the cockpit cooling vest compulsory in Formula 1’s new “heat hazard” races. This weekend’s Singapore GP is the first to receive the official heat classification, allowing the FIA to require specific cooling measures. For 2025 the vest remains optional, […]