Aug.4 (GMM) McLaren’s intra-team fight is now a two-way battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris for the 2025 title – but tensions are beginning to rise. Championship leader Piastri saw his lead shrink to just 9 points over Norris after Hungary, having led by 22 after Canada. The Australian finished behind Norris on Sunday […]
Verstappen, Marko admit 2025 title fight is over
Aug.4 (GMM) Max Verstappen and Dr Helmut Marko have both now conceded that Red Bull’s 2025 title campaign is effectively finished – following a miserable Hungarian GP. The quadruple world champion finished just ninth on Sunday, far behind the dominant McLarens. After Hungary, Verstappen now trails championship leader Oscar Piastri by a whopping 97 points. […]
Horner’s goal is F1 team ownership – Ecclestone
Aug.4 (GMM) Christian Horner is still coming to terms with his sudden ousting from Red Bull, according to long-time friend Bernie Ecclestone – who says the former team boss might not return to Formula 1 at all. Former F1 supremo Ecclestone, 94, was in the paddock at the Hungarian GP and confirmed Horner remains rattled. […]
Mercedes set to confirm 2026 lineup as Kimi rebounds
Aug.4 (GMM) Toto Wolff has given the strongest hint yet that Mercedes will stick with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for 2026, following weeks of speculation about the team’s future direction. The timing comes not long after Red Bull’s Christian Horner was officially ousted – effectively ending any remaining links between Max Verstappen and a […]
Bortoleto worth his weight in gold, says Ecclestone
Aug.4 (GMM) Gabriel Bortoleto’s Formula 1 rise continued in Hungary, as the Sauber rookie outqualified and outraced Nico Hulkenberg once again. The 2024 Formula 2 champion started seventh and finished sixth at the Hungaroring – both career bests – while Hulkenberg qualified and finished 13th. It was the third time in the last four races […]
Vasseur denies Hamilton could quit Ferrari mid-season
Aug.4 (GMM) Fred Vasseur insists Lewis Hamilton will not walk away from Ferrari or F1 despite spiralling speculation after Hungary. After qualifying, Hamilton said he was “useless” and Ferrari should get “another driver.” Asked if it was a joke, he replied after the race on Sunday: “No, no, I was completely serious.” To Sky Italia […]
Vowles eyes early 2026 talks to keep Sainz and Albon
Aug.3 (GMM) James Vowles admits Williams may face a serious challenge to retain both Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon beyond 2026, as the team prepares for the sport’s next major regulations reset. Both drivers are signed through the 2026 season, but Vowles – who has overseen a major rebuild at Grove – is already planning […]
Boss backs Hamilton but admits transition was ‘huge’
Aug.3 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton’s painful transition to Ferrari has hit a new low, with the seven-time world champion declaring himself “useless” after failing to reach Q3 in Hungary. “The team, they have no problem – you’ve seen the car is on pole,” said Hamilton, whose teammate Charles Leclerc surprised many with a front-row start. “So, […]
Verstappen says even wins not possible now in 2025
Aug.3 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he no longer expects to win another race in 2025, as Red Bull’s form slump continues and the reigning quadruple world champion slips further out of title contention. “No, not like this. Absolutely not,” Verstappen told ServusTV after qualifying just eighth in Hungary – behind both Aston Martins and even […]
Alonso glad he didn’t sit out Hungary GP
Aug.3 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says it was “worth it” to race in Hungary, after back pain almost forced him to sit out the weekend. The Aston Martin driver, 44, missed FP1 following a muscular injury sustained during the Belgian GP, with reserve Felipe Drugovich filling in. But Alonso returned for FP2, completed the weekend, and […]
Steiner set to take over Tech3 MotoGP team
Aug.3 (GMM) Guenther Steiner is poised to take over the Tech3 MotoGP team, with multiple sources reporting that the former F1 boss will lead the project with financial backing from U.S.-based investment group Apex. The deal, reportedly worth over 20 million euros, is said to be in the final stages, with Steiner expected to assume […]
Pirelli pushes strategy shake-up with bold tyre tweaks
Aug.3 (GMM) Pirelli has confirmed a new strategic tyre allocation approach for the remainder of the 2025 Formula 1 season, aimed at forcing greater variation in race strategies and boosting the on-track spectacle. Following an inconclusive test of the system at a rain-affected Belgian GP, motorsport director Mario Isola revealed the compound-skipping format will now […]
Bottas deal with Cadillac already ‘settled’
Aug.2 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas says he’s still aiming for a full-time Formula 1 comeback in 2026, as speculation linking him to Cadillac’s new team continues to grow. “I want to be back on the grid,” the 35-year-old told Sky Deutschland in Hungary. “That’s my goal.” Bottas confirmed discussions are taking place but denied a deal […]
2026 cars will reward brains over talent – Albon
Aug.2 (GMM) Alex Albon has given an early driver’s-eye view of the 2026 Formula 1 cars, suggesting the new regulations will require a dramatic shift in driving style and mindset. The Williams driver, who has recently tested a 2026-spec car in the simulator, said the experience was a glimpse into a future where intelligence and […]
Elkann backs renewed Vasseur as rumours end
Aug.2 (GMM) Ferrari chairman John Elkann made a rare appearance in the paddock at the Hungarian GP, publicly endorsing team boss Frederic Vasseur after confirming a multi-year contract extension ahead of the summer break. Amid earlier speculation that Vasseur might be scapegoated for Ferrari’s failure to mount a consistent title challenge, Elkann praised the Frenchman’s […]
Alonso sits out FP1 with back injury
Aug.2 (GMM) Fernando Alonso sat out Friday practice in Hungary after sustaining a back injury at last weekend’s Belgian GP. The 44-year-old – currently the oldest driver on the Formula 1 grid – hurt himself during the Spa race and underwent an MRI scan this week, revealing a muscular lesion on the left side of […]
F1 bosses open to weekend overhaul as sprint rumours swirl
Aug.2 (GMM) Formula 1 bosses say they are open to reinventing the sport’s weekend format again in future, amid speculation Liberty Media may push for further changes beyond 2026. In Hungary on Friday, team bosses and suppliers were asked about Liberty’s direction since acquiring the sport in 2017, and whether F1 needs to continue evolving […]
Marko ends Vettel return and Verstappen exit talk
Aug.2 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has poured cold water on renewed speculation that Sebastian Vettel could return to Red Bull in an advisory role. With Marko now wielding greater influence at Red Bull following Christian Horner’s internal power struggles last year and sacking just weeks ago, the 82-year-old says there is no room for a […]
Russell jokes Kimi ‘wasn’t supposed to say that’
Aug.2 (GMM) Toto Wolff has rubbished suggestions Mercedes held an “emergency” technical meeting between Spa and Hungary, despite Kimi Antonelli admitting the team reverted to its old rear suspension for this weekend’s race. The 18-year-old rookie, under increasing pressure following a emotionally tough run of poor form, let slip to media that Mercedes decided to […]
Verstappen expects future speculation to return
Aug.2 (GMM) Max Verstappen says fans and media should brace for another round of speculation next year, despite the 2026 rumours finally cooling ahead of the summer break. “If you ask me these question again next year, we’ll have the same speculation again,” the Red Bull driver said in Hungary, after weeks of uncertainty about […]