Aug.26 (GMM) As Formula 1 returns from its August break, the Dutch GP at Zandvoort – the home race of Max Verstappen – is standing out for a surprising reason. It has emerged that seats are still unsold in what has otherwise become a new tradition of total sell-outs. Organisers last year agreed to extend […]
Marko praises Mekies’ Red Bull impact
Aug.25 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says Christian Horner’s replacement as Red Bull team boss, Laurent Mekies, has brought a new style to the energy drink-owned team. “On a personal level, he’s more focused on his work,” the long-time brand advisor told f1-insider.com. “In other words, the most important thing for him is the team’s success […]
Ford expands full Red Bull F1 role for 2026
Aug.25 (GMM) Ford has confirmed its return to Formula 1 next year will be a full collaboration with Red Bull’s in-house engine program for 2026 and beyond. “We didn’t really want to work on the combustion engine at first,” Ford motorsport boss Mark Rushbrook told Auto Motor und Sport. “We’re doing it now because we […]
Cadillac F1 rumours point to Bottas-Perez lineup
Aug.25 (GMM) Cadillac looks set to reveal its first Formula 1 driver lineup, with strong rumours pointing to Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez for the team’s debut in 2026. Although Colton Herta had long been linked with the American entry, speculation now suggests the Indycar star will instead switch to Formula 2 next year in […]
400kph possible under 2026 rules – Wolff
Aug.25 (GMM) Formula 1 could see top speeds approaching an unprecedented 400kph when the all-new 2026 regulations arrive, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff claims. “When full power is deployed, we’ll be approaching the 400 km/h limit,” he confirmed to Auto Motor und Sport. From 2026, the cars will feature almost 500hp of electric power on top […]
Malaysia rules out F1 return as rotation plan looms
Aug.25 (GMM) Malaysia has poured cold water on speculation it could re-join the ever-expanding Formula 1 calendar. Liberty Media is devising a rotation system to accommodate more host nations, with former venues like Portugal openly pushing for a return. But Malaysia’s Youth and Sports Minister, Hannah Yeoh, told parliament last week that Sepang is not […]
McLaren title fight will ‘blow up’ – Danner
Aug.25 (GMM) As F1 emerges from the August break, the battle for the 2025 world championship looks set to be a straight fight between McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The pair insist their relationship will not turn into another Prost-Senna or Alonso-Hamilton rivalry, but former F1 driver Christian Danner is not so sure. […]
Hamilton ‘not like Sainz’ amid Ferrari struggle
Aug.25 (GMM) Frederic Vasseur admits Lewis Hamilton’s difficult start at Ferrari has been harder than expected. “When he came to Ferrari, we naively thought he’d have everything under control,” the Frenchman told Auto Motor und Sport. “He’s not like Carlos Sainz, who changes teams every few years and is familiar with the process. It took […]
Verstappen, Wolff share Sardinia yacht break – again
Aug.14 (GMM) Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff have been spotted holidaying together on the Mercedes boss’s yacht in Sardinia – their second such sighting this summer. According to Italy’s Autosprint, the Red Bull driver was “a welcome and amused guest” aboard Wolff’s Mangusta vessel in Cala di Volpe on the Costa Smeralda – while Charles […]
Sargeant returns with driver management deal
Aug.14 (GMM) Just months after appearing to walk away from motorsport altogether, Logan Sargeant has signed with Oliver Gavin Motorsport Management (OGMM) to target a future in sportscar racing. The 24-year-old American lost his Williams Formula 1 seat to Franco Colapinto mid-way through 2024, then pulled out of a planned 2025 European Le Mans Series […]
Schumacher tipped for Cadillac reserve role
Aug.14 (GMM) Mick Schumacher’s long-running Formula 1 comeback bid now appears to hinge on a potential reserve seat with Cadillac rather than a full-time 2026 drive. The 26-year-old son of Michael Schumacher has made clear that “Formula 1 is my absolute priority – this dream lives on, and if there’s an opportunity, I will definitely […]
Hamilton still worth 70m eur to Ferrari despite slump
Aug.14 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton’s first half-season in red has been a sporting disappointment – but a commercial success for Ferrari. The 40-year-old seven-time world champion has clearly underperformed so far in 2025, with only a sprint race win in China to show for his efforts. His recent “useless” remark in Hungary reignited speculation about retirement […]
Tombazis defends ’26 F1 rules amid driver backlash
Aug.14 (GMM) FIA single-seater boss Nikolas Tombazis insists Formula 1’s radical 2026 regulations are still being refined, as leading drivers voice alarm about slower cars and extreme energy management. Several stars have criticised the current simulator models – saying the new hybrids run out of electrical power halfway down the straights, forcing constant pace management […]
Drivers not Cadillac’s top priority – Schumacher
Aug.13 (GMM) With Formula 1’s August shutdown in full swing, one of the few emerging headlines is that Cadillac has apparently settled on Sergio Perez as one of its 2026 race drivers – with an announcement expected shortly after the summer break. The new American team has also been strongly linked to Valtteri Bottas, despite […]
Monza sold out as Italian GP eyes new record
Aug.13 (GMM) The 2025 Italian GP at Monza is already sold out for race day – and organisers say the event is now on course to break last year’s attendance record. ACI commissioner Tullio Del Sette confirmed the news less than a month before lights out on September 7. “The large expected turnout, which will […]
Leclerc loyal but in career crisis – Danner
Aug.13 (GMM) As Ferrari’s focus this season has often been on Lewis Hamilton’s difficult transition, Christian Danner believes the team’s consistent top performer – Charles Leclerc – could himself be in the midst of a career crisis. Danner, a former F1 driver turned German television pundit, told motorsport-magazin.com: “Of course, Leclerc is thinking about whether […]
Hamilton denies issuing ‘orders’ in Ferrari papers
Aug.12 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton insists his detailed written feedback to Ferrari was not a set of instructions, as speculation about his future intensifies. “There were no orders for the team in those documents,” the seven-time world champion said. “There were just ideas like: ‘What if we did this?’, ‘Have we already tried this?’, ‘With this […]
British F1 media bias debate reignites after Bortoleto snub
Aug.12 (GMM) Claims of obvious bias in the British Formula 1 media have resurfaced after rookie Gabriel Bortoleto’s standout performances received limited coverage in the UK broadcast of recent grands prix. Fernando Alonso, whose company manages Bortoleto, praised the Sauber rookie’s run to sixth in Hungary – but also noted the media imbalance. “If he […]
Albers questions ‘friendly’ atmosphere among F1 drivers
Aug.12 (GMM) Christijan Albers says he struggles to relate to the unusually harmonious relationships between today’s Formula 1 drivers. Speaking on De Telegraaf’s F1 podcast, the former Minardi and Midland driver contrasted the current scene – where rivals often travel, train and socialise together – with his own era, when most drivers barely spoke and […]
McLaren keeps pressure on over ‘A-B team’ model
Aug.12 (GMM) McLaren is continuing to question the fairness of the A-B team model in Formula 1 – a structure most prominently seen in Red Bull’s ownership of both Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls. The issue has long been a flashpoint between McLaren CEO Zak Brown and former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. […]