Jul.27 (GMM) While Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff spent the mini-break after Silverstone yachting in Sardinia, Haas rookie Oliver Bearman was on holiday in Sweden with his family and girlfriend – until a nearby karting track changed his plans. “I also really love karting,” said the 20-year-old at Spa. “I hadn’t planned to go every […]
Alonso begged to shave moustache as Aston hits new low
Jul.27 (GMM) As Aston Martin slumped to the back of the grid at Spa, Fernando Alonso was left to deflect attention from one of the worst qualifying results of his career – with a moustache. While the team brought its final upgrade package of 2025, including a new front wing, both Alonso and teammate Lance […]
Williams ‘not operating at F1 level’ – Sainz
Jul.27 (GMM) Carlos Sainz is showing signs of growing frustration at Williams, where recurring issues and a lack of upgrades in 2025 have left the Spaniard openly questioning the team’s performance level. “We’re not operating at the level we should be operating at in Formula 1,” Sainz told DAZN at Spa, after yet another disrupted […]
De la Rosa sees ‘signs of lost confidence’ in Hamilton
Jul.27 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton’s difficult first season with Ferrari sank to a new low at Spa, where he was eliminated in Q1 twice and admitted he “really has to look in the mirror now.” The seven-time world champion spun out of sprint qualifying, then lost his best lap in main qualifying to track limits – […]
Antonelli cries, Mercedes slumps, Verstappen closes door
Jul.27 (GMM) Mercedes is enduring its worst weekend of 2025 so far at Spa – just as Toto Wolff all but confirmed that Max Verstappen will remain at Red Bull. The clearest sign came not in laptimes, but in emotion. Kimi Antonelli, Wolff’s 18-year-old protege and Lewis Hamilton’s direct replacement, qualified a disastrous 18th – […]
Tsunoda surge hints at Red Bull revival beyond Verstappen
Jul.27 (GMM) The positive shift at Red Bull post-Christian Horner is being felt not just at the front – but further down the grid too, where Yuki Tsunoda is finally closing the gap after a surprise upgrade at Spa. “We’re very happy to start with,” Dr Helmut Marko told ORF. “It’s the first time we’ve […]
Max says team ‘needed’ people-person engineer Mekies
Jul.27 (GMM) Max Verstappen says the atmosphere at Red Bull has improved following Christian Horner’s departure, with new team boss Laurent Mekies already making a positive impression during his first weekend in charge at Spa. “The atmosphere is very good,” Verstappen told Dutch media, dismissing any tension surrounding the recent leadership change. The triple world […]
Piastri ‘slapping’ the entire field at Spa – Marko
Jul.26 (GMM) Oscar Piastri has blown apart the early running at Spa-Francorchamps, delivering a supreme one-lap display in Sprint Qualifying to underscore his growing stature as championship leader in 2025. Fresh off a dominant showing in the sole practice session, the McLaren driver dismantled the field on Friday afternoon – most notably teammate Lando Norris, […]
New Spa test aims to make F1 drivers easier to spot
Jul.26 (GMM) Formula 1 is trialling a new way to help fans more easily identify drivers – by placing each driver’s three-letter abbreviation directly on the car’s onboard camera housing. The test, taking place this weekend at the Belgian GP, is a response to growing complaints that drivers are becoming harder and harder to recognise […]
Russell cool on Wolff’s 2026 contract hints
Jul.26 (GMM) George Russell says he’s not reading into Toto Wolff’s public comments hinting that both Mercedes drivers are likely to stay in 2026 – despite weeks of speculation linking Max Verstappen to a shock move from Red Bull. Speaking at the Belgian GP, Russell dismissed the idea that Wolff’s remarks were a coded vote […]
Russia ‘needed’ in F1 as Mazepin pushes for return
Jul.26 (GMM) Nikita Mazepin says both he and Russia still belong in Formula 1, as he continues to fight for any kind of motorsport future in Europe more than two years after being ousted from the grid. The 26-year-old was dropped by Haas just days after Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, ending both his […]
F1 and MotoGP will share tech, not audiences – F1 CEO
Jul.26 (GMM) Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says Liberty Media’s takeover of MotoGP won’t pit the two championships against each other, but instead allow both to benefit from shared technology and expertise. Speaking to Corriere della Sera from Spa-Francorchamps, Domenicali offered insight into Liberty’s post-merger plans after the European Commission cleared its 4.2 billion euro […]
McLaren driver equality won’t last forever – Domenicali
Jul.26 (GMM) Oscar Piastri is tightening his hold on the 2025 world championship after dismantling teammate Lando Norris in Friday’s running at Spa. The McLaren driver topped both sole practice and sprint qualifying, prompting Auto Motor und Sport to declare that Piastri “dismantled Norris” in Belgium so far. It’s a strong start to the weekend […]
Jos in the paddock as Red Bull begins new post-Horner era
Jul.26 (GMM) With Jos Verstappen back in the Spa-Francorchamps paddock and speculation still swirling, Red Bull is stepping into a new chapter following Christian Horner’s shock sacking. Red Bull has remained largely silent on the details behind the dramatic ousting of Horner, who led the team for 20 years. But key figures like F1 CEO […]
Domenicali defends Ferrari stability as McLaren structure hailed
Jul.26 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali has urged Ferrari to avoid rash decisions as pressure continues to swirl around team boss Frederic Vasseur. Although speculation has suggested Ferrari may soon part ways with Vasseur amid another title-less campaign, recent signs point to his stay – possibly with the team adopting a new leadership model similar to McLaren’s. […]
Ralf slams Bottas links as Cadillac driver race intensifies
Jul.25 (GMM) Reports from multiple sources suggest that Valtteri Bottas is now the leading candidate for a 2026 race seat with Cadillac – as the new American works team works on its debut lineup. Swiss newspaper Blick, ahead of the Belgian GP, claims Bottas will leave his Mercedes reserve role to anchor Cadillac’s first F1 […]
Piastri, FIA clear air over Silverstone braking penalty
Jul.25 (GMM) Oscar Piastri says he has put his Silverstone penalty behind him following talks with the FIA – though the McLaren driver admits he was left “frustrated” in the immediate aftermath of the race. Piastri lost a potential win at the British GP after being penalised for braking heavily behind the safety car, a […]
FIA targets A-B team alliances with new clampdown for 2026
Jul.25 (GMM) The FIA is preparing a regulatory crackdown on ‘A’ and ‘B’ team alliances in Formula 1, as concerns grow about competitive fairness and inter-team cooperation – a move that could directly impact Red Bull’s close relationship with sister team Racing Bulls. Speaking ahead of the Belgian GP, Nikolas Tombazis, FIA Single-Seater Director, told […]
Tsunoda under pressure as Red Bull weighs ’26 replacement
Jul.25 (GMM) With Max Verstappen increasingly likely to remain at Red Bull in 2026, attention is now turning to who will partner him – and whether Yuki Tsunoda has a realistic shot at keeping his seat. Tsunoda, 25, has struggled through 2025 and is again trailing Verstappen both in results and development priority. While the […]
Verstappen stays cool as Red Bull resets under Mekies
Jul.25 (GMM) Max Verstappen says Christian Horner’s shock dismissal will not affect his future – insisting Red Bull must now focus on performance and “looking ahead” under new team boss Laurent Mekies. Speaking at Spa-Francorchamps on Thursday, Verstappen addressed the long-rumoured power struggle that culminated in Horner’s ousting – a move reportedly driven by Red […]