Sep.30 (GMM) George Russell’s Mercedes contract renewal remains on hold, with reports from Japan suggesting Toto Wolff is deliberately dragging out the negotiations amid long-term uncertainty over Max Verstappen. According to as-web.jp, Russell initially pushed for a three-year deal and a salary comparable to Lando Norris’ estimated $20 million at McLaren. But team boss Wolff […]
Verstappen’s GT3 win easier without title pressure
Sep.30 (GMM) Lando Norris says he respects Max Verstappen’s successful GT3 debut at the Nurburgring – but suggested his rival only has the freedom to do so because he is no longer in contention for the Formula 1 title. Verstappen thrilled fans last weekend by winning his first Nurburgring Endurance Series race in a Ferrari […]
Single-seaters my passion amid Indy move – Schumacher
Sep.30 (GMM) Mick Schumacher says his upcoming Indycar test is about rekindling his true passion for single-seater racing, as Formula 1 opportunities continue to elude him. The 26-year-old former Haas driver will drive a Rahal Letterman Lanigan machine at Indianapolis on October 13, after missing out on a Cadillac F1 seat for 2026. Speaking at […]
Brown defends McLaren stance as Verstappen looms
Sep.30 (GMM) Zak Brown insists McLaren will continue to back both of its drivers equally, despite warnings that refusing to prioritise Oscar Piastri could open the door for Max Verstappen to snatch the 2025 title. With Singapore looming this weekend, analysts are questioning whether McLaren’s obsession with driver equality risks throwing away the championship. Former […]
Ocon slams ‘artificial’ F1 show gimmicks
Sep.29 (GMM) Esteban Ocon has joined the debate about Liberty Media’s push to spice up Formula 1 with more sprints, shorter grands prix and even reverse grids. The Haas driver, 29, said he believes the sport is already close to saturation point. “I think we live in a consumer society where we increasingly want more […]
Grosjean not ruling out F1 comeback after Haas test
Sep.29 (GMM) Romain Grosjean admits his Mugello outing with Haas reminded him he still has what it takes to race in Formula 1. The 39-year-old Frenchman drove a 2023-spec Haas in wet conditions on Friday – his first time in an F1 cockpit since his fiery 2020 Bahrain accident. “It was a really nice day […]
Verstappen best, Ferrari needs fixing – Montezemolo
Sep.29 (GMM) Luca di Montezemolo says he could quickly identify what is needed to relaunch Ferrari – and named Max Verstappen as Formula 1’s standout driver. The 78-year-old former Ferrari and Fiat chief was speaking at the London premiere of ‘Luca, Seeing Red’ – a new documentary about his life. The gala drew a star-studded […]
Schumacher turns to Indycar as F1 hopes fade
Sep.29 (GMM) Mick Schumacher will test an Indycar for the first time next month, as his chances of returning to Formula 1 continue to fade. After losing out on a Cadillac seat for 2026 – the team opting for Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez – Schumacher has accepted an invitation from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing […]
Hamilton misses Ferrari test as Verstappen wins in Ferrari
Sep.29 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton’s difficult first season with Ferrari has been contrasted with Max Verstappen’s dream GT3 debut weekend in a Ferrari at the Nurburgring. While the Dutchman stormed to a 24-second victory at the Nordschleife in a Ferrari GT3, Hamilton stayed home to keep vigil for his sick bulldog Roscoe – who he revealed […]
McLaren must impose team orders now – Danner
Sep.29 (GMM) Christian Danner has warned McLaren that Max Verstappen could yet steal the 2025 world championship – unless Andrea Stella acts fast. “As a driver, Verstappen is by far a tougher competitor compared to (Lando) Norris,” the German, a former Formula 1 driver, told motorsport-magazin.com. “If Red Bull can maintain McLaren’s level, then I […]
Verstappen ‘king in a Ferrari’ – Italian media
Sep.29 (GMM) Max Verstappen made history at the Nurburgring at the weekend, winning his debut GT3 race in the Endurance Series in a Ferrari. Driving with fellow sim racer Chris Lulham in an Emil Frey Racing 296 GT3, the reigning F1 world champion and back-to-back Monza and Baku winner crossed the line after four hours […]
Red Bull will push for Verstappen title – Mekies
Sep.26 (GMM) Max Verstappen has suddenly emerged as a dark horse for a fifth consecutive world championship after back-to-back wins at Monza and Baku. Just weeks ago, both Verstappen and Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko had dismissed their title chances. But with Christian Horner gone, a new floor on the RB21, and McLaren’s lead drivers […]
Vowles backs move to two-day F1 weekends
Sep.26 (GMM) Williams boss James Vowles says Formula 1 should scrap Fridays and adopt a two-day format. With Liberty Media contemplating doubling the current sprint race allocation from 6 to 12 weekends in 2027, it is also being proposed to consider reverse grids and shorter Sunday grands prix. Vowles told the Business of Sport podcast […]
Grosjean returns to F1, Magnussen reflects on life
Sep.26 (GMM) Romain Grosjean is back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car on Friday, five years after his terrifying Bahrain fireball marked the end to his grand prix career. The 39-year-old Frenchman is taking part in a ‘Testing of Previous Cars’ (TPC) day at Mugello, driving his former team Haas’ 2023 machine. Grosjean’s […]
Lobato doubts Alonso will quit after 2026
Sep.25 (GMM) Spanish commentator Antonio Lobato has poured cold water on Fernando Alonso’s claim that he may walk away from Formula 1 at the end of 2026 if Aston Martin and Adrian Newey deliver a front-running car. Alonso, 44, told AS newspaper at Baku that next year’s sweeping rule change represents his “last chance” to […]
Ecclestone pushes back as Massa case looms
Sep.25 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone has downplayed suggestions that Formula 1’s authorities deliberately buried the truth of the 2008 ‘Crashgate’ scandal, just weeks before Felipe Massa’s lawsuit reaches a London court. The former F1 supremo, who turns 95 on the opening day of the October 28 hearings, told The Times there was never a mechanism for […]
Fornaroli open to reserve role amid F1 talks
Sep.25 (GMM) Leonardo Fornaroli says he is keeping his options open for 2026, including the possibility of stepping into Formula 1 as a reserve driver rather than on the race grid. The Formula 2 championship leader confirmed in Baku that discussions with F1 teams are underway, fuelling speculation of a link with Alpine. But speaking […]
Antonelli steadies Mercedes seat amid Wolff pressure
Sep.25 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher believes Kimi Antonelli may have rescued his Mercedes future in Baku, where the 19-year-old responded to criticism with a solid P4 despite teammate George Russell’s podium. Before the race weekend, Toto Wolff had openly branded Antonelli’s Monza performance “disappointing” and “underwhelming” – fuelling speculation Mercedes could revisit Carlos Sainz as a […]
Tsunoda still in frame for 2026 seat – Schumacher
Sep.25 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has backtracked on his prediction that Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull career is “definitely” over, admitting the Japanese driver’s improved performance in Baku has kept him in contention for 2026. Just weeks ago, the former F1 driver declared Tsunoda would “definitely” be replaced by Isack Hadjar at the end of the season, […]
Verstappen makes GT3 debut at the Nordschleife
Sep.25 (GMM) Max Verstappen will take another step into endurance racing this weekend with his first GT3 start at the fabled Nurburgring Nordschleife. The reigning four-time world champion has long spoken of expanding his racing passion beyond Formula 1 and is now set to contest Saturday’s four-hour NLS round with Emil Frey Racing in a […]