May 12 (GMM) Max Verstappen is now attracting such enormous crowds away from Formula 1 that organisers of this weekend’s Nurburgring 24 Hours are warning fans not to travel without tickets. With Formula 1 currently in another calendar pause following the cancelled Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix – and amid continuing controversy over the […]
Hadjar welcomes FIA retreat from 2026 engine rules
May 11 (GMM) Isack Hadjar says Formula 1 is finally “going in the right direction” after the FIA and manufacturers agreed in principle to further soften the controversial 2026 engine regulations. Following Friday’s major rules meeting involving the FIA, FOM, team bosses and all five power unit manufacturers, the governing body confirmed plans for additional […]
Verstappen still ‘heart of the project’ at Red Bull – boss
May 11 (GMM) Max Verstappen remains fully committed to Red Bull despite intensifying speculation about his future, according to team boss Laurent Mekies. Speaking to AFP during the Grand Prix De France Historique at Paul Ricard, Mekies dismissed the growing rumours linking Verstappen with Mercedes, Aston Martin or even a shock exit from Formula 1. […]
Ecclestone already writes Russell out of title fight
May 11 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone believes the 2026 world championship is already slipping away from George Russell. After Kimi Antonelli surged to a third consecutive victory from pole in Miami, the teenage Italian now leads his much more experienced Mercedes teammate by 20 points. Ecclestone, the former long-time F1 supremo, thinks the momentum has already […]
Ricciardo hints racing return possible ‘one day’
May 11 (GMM) Daniel Ricciardo admits he could still return to racing one day – but only if it is “for the pure joy of driving”. Speaking on the Speed Street podcast hosted by Conor Daly, the retired Australian said he is currently enjoying life away from Formula 1 after years inside what he described […]
FIA expands engine catch-up rules amid Honda crisis
May 11 (GMM) The FIA has widened Formula 1’s controversial Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) system – a move likely to benefit struggling manufacturers led by Honda and potentially Ferrari. The governing body confirmed revisions to the 2026 engine regulations after the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix disrupted the original […]
Juncadella accuses FIA of ‘double standard’ over Hamilton
May 8 (GMM) Dani Juncadella thinks Lewis Hamilton should have been punished for showing Franco Colapinto the middle finger during the Miami GP. The Spaniard, who is both an Aston Martin simulator driver and a close friend of Max Verstappen, accused the FIA of inconsistency after no sanction followed Hamilton’s cockpit gesture. “The FIA’s double […]
Cadillac staying patient amid difficult first F1 season
May 8 (GMM) Cadillac is still waiting for its first points in Formula 1, but the new American team insists it remains firmly on the right path. Miami marked the team’s first home race since the FIA and F1 formally approved the American team’s entry just over a year ago, ending the long Andretti-linked political […]
Verstappen embracing GT3 amid fresh future rumours
May 8 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he wants to race “as much as possible” outside Formula 1 as the four-time world champion prepares for his first Nurburgring 24 Hours next weekend. The Dutchman’s growing GT3 program continues to fuel speculation about both his long-term Formula 1 future and his frustration with the controversial 2026 regulations. […]
Fresh rules talks on Friday amid ongoing 2026 concerns
May 8 (GMM) Formula 1’s controversial 2026 regulations are heading back into discussion on Friday, with the FIA, teams and FOM set to review whether the Miami tweaks actually improved the racing. The meeting follows the first race weekend using the revised rules package introduced during the five-week break caused by the cancelled Bahrain and […]
Sky strikes huge new F1 deal amid Apple TV fears
May 7 (GMM) Formula 1 has handed Sky a huge long-term renewal deal despite growing fears in Europe about Apple’s ambitions to dominate future broadcasting rights. French outlets L’Equipe and Auto Hebdo reported growing concern in recent days after Apple TV openly confirmed it wants to expand beyond the United States following its major entry […]
Illness sidelines Newey amid Aston-Honda crisis
May 7 (GMM) Adrian Newey was reportedly hospitalised with illness during Aston Martin’s troubled start to the 2026 season and has recently been working from home. The Daily Mail’s Jonathan McEvoy revealed the apparent reason behind Newey’s absence from recent grands prix, including Miami, where Aston Martin at least managed to get both cars to […]
FIA admits Turkey could replace cancelled Gulf races
May 7 (GMM) Mohammed Ben Sulayem has admitted Turkey could return to the Formula 1 calendar earlier than planned if the Middle East conflict continues disrupting the 2026 season. After the cancellation of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia earlier this year because of the Iran war, growing doubts remain about the season-ending races in Qatar and […]
Schumacher says Hamilton should step aside for Bearman
May 6 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher says it may be time for Lewis Hamilton to step away from Formula 1 and allow Ferrari junior Oliver Bearman to take his place. The comments came after a difficult weekend for Hamilton in Miami, where Ferrari’s major upgrade package appeared to move the team closer to the front – […]
Switzerland lifts 71-year ban on circuit racing
May 7 (GMM) Switzerland has officially lifted its 71-year ban on circuit racing, ending one of the most unusual restrictions in world motorsport. The Swiss government confirmed this week that racing on permanent circuits will again be legal from July 1 – a ban that had been in place since the 1955 24 Hours of […]
Saudi insists cancelled Jeddah GP can still return in ’26
May 6 (GMM) Saudi Arabia is refusing to give up on hosting a Formula 1 race this year despite the cancellation of the original Jeddah event amid the Iran conflict. According to Bild newspaper, Formula 1 “is not giving up” either and remains determined to try to resurrect its original plan for 24 grands prix […]
Krack hints at Canada upgrades despite Alonso’s outlook
May 6 (GMM) Aston Martin is sending mixed messages about its recovery plan after Miami. While Fernando Alonso insisted there would be no real performance upgrades until races “12 or 14”, team chief operating officer Mike Krack is now promising changes as early as the next grand prix in Canada. “We’re really looking forward to […]
McNish thrown into Audi chaos on brutal Miami debut
May 6 (GMM) Allan McNish endured a nightmare first weekend in his new senior role in Formula 1 as Audi’s 2026 reliability crisis deepened in Miami. The former Toyota driver and Le Mans winner is now overseeing trackside operations following Jonathan Wheatley’s departure, working alongside Mattia Binotto as Audi restructures its F1 operation. But his […]
Binotto backs 2026 rules as V8 pressure builds for future
May 6 (GMM) Mattia Binotto has pushed back against mounting criticism of Formula 1’s controversial 2026 regulations, even as pressure builds for a future return to V8 engines. After strong support for V8s emerged from Detroit and even Mercedes this week, Audi appears notably less enthusiastic about abandoning the current hybrid-heavy direction. “So, what will […]
Briatore demands more after Colapinto breakthrough
May 6 (GMM) Flavio Briatore says Franco Colapinto has now reached the level Alpine expects “every race weekend” after the Argentine delivered arguably his strongest Formula 1 performance yet in Miami. The result comes weeks after the Drive to Survive footage emerged showing Briatore angrily confronting Colapinto during the difficult 2025 season. “You are the […]