Nov.11 (GMM) Two top Formula 1 drivers have voiced support for Kalle Rovanpera’s surprise decision to swap rallying for single-seaters as the two-time WRC champion begins chasing an eventual F1 dream. The 25-year-old Finn recently tested an older Formula 2 car and will reportedly contest the Formula Regional Oceania series this summer before joining Japan’s […]
Hamilton responds after Elkann’s rare rebuke
Nov.11 (GMM) Ferrari president John Elkann has issued a stunning public rebuke of his Formula 1 team’s drivers, following a disastrous Brazilian GP that left the Scuderia’s season teetering on collapse. Speaking Monday in Milan at an event linked to Italy’s 2026 Winter Olympics, Elkann singled out the drivers – widely believed to be aimed […]
F1 teams accused of bribing police escorts in Brazil
Nov.10 (GMM) Several leading Formula 1 teams – including Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari – are facing accusations that they illegally paid local police officers in Sao Paulo for private escorts through heavy traffic during the Brazilian GP weekend. According to Bild, officers allegedly received around USD 500 each to guide team vehicles through gridlocked […]
Verstappen made rookie mistakes too – Bortoleto
Nov.10 (GMM) Gabriel Bortoleto escaped unhurt from what Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport described as “the worst Formula 1 crash in years” after a terrifying 339kph accident that marred his first home Brazilian GP. On the final lap of Saturday’s sprint, the 20-year-old Sauber rookie lost control at the end of the main straight, his […]
Vasseur defends Hamilton’s ‘nightmare’ season
Nov.10 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has described his first year with Ferrari as “a nightmare” after another disastrous weekend in Brazil ended with retirement and yet more frustration. The seven-time world champion endured a torrid few days at Interlagos – penalised again, struggling with balance, and ultimately parking his damaged SF-25 while running near the back. […]
‘A lot of talk’ about McLaren favouritism – Prost
Nov.10 (GMM) Lando Norris left Brazil with a commanding 24-point lead over teammate Oscar Piastri, but his new dominance has done little to quiet the noise around alleged favouritism inside McLaren – or the boos that continue to greet him on the podium. “Just ignore everyone that talks crap about you!” Norris laughed when asked […]
2025 championship is still ‘lost’ – Verstappen
Nov.10 (GMM) Max Verstappen produced one of the drives of the season in Brazil, storming from the pitlane to the podium after a disastrous qualifying that left him P16 – prompting a gamble on a pitlane start and big setup change. “That was damage limitation at the highest level,” Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko […]
Massa returns to F1 paddock amid Crashgate battle
Nov.9 (GMM) Felipe Massa made a rare Formula 1 paddock appearance at his home Grand Prix in Brazil this weekend, as he awaits the outcome of his high-profile legal battle against the FIA, Formula 1 and former supremo Bernie Ecclestone. Speaking to DAZN at Interlagos, the 11-time Grand Prix winner – who is seeking compensation […]
Lawyer slams Niki Lauda’s widow amid inheritance feud
Nov.9 (GMM) A bitter legal battle over Niki Lauda’s estate has reignited, with the late Formula 1 legend’s lawyer accusing his widow Birgit Lauda of damaging his legacy. Lauda’s close friend and attorney Haig Asenbauer spoke to Bild newspaper, saying he could no longer remain silent about what he described as “posthumous defamation.” “My main […]
Piastri needs ‘peace and quiet’ amid crisis – Vettel
Nov.9 (GMM) The Formula 1 paddock was left stunned on Saturday as Lando Norris took firm control of the world championship – while Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri endure catastrophic weekends at Interlagos. Even drivers far removed from the title battle admitted something unusual was unfolding. Carlos Sainz, still recovering from illness and struggling for […]
‘Clear’ that titles hopes over now – Verstappen
Nov.9 (GMM) Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri’s championship hopes are hanging by a thread after a disastrous weekend so far in Brazil – as Lando Norris looks like the sudden favourite for the 2025 drivers’ title. Following Saturday’s main qualifying session at Interlagos, Verstappen will start a maximum of just P16 on Sunday’s grid, while […]
Verstappen tells Palou to stay in IndyCar
Nov.8 (GMM) Max Verstappen has urged IndyCar champion Alex Palou to resist the lure of Formula 1 and stay where he is amid his dominant run in America. Speaking on the Pelas Pistas podcast, the quadruple world champion recalled his long association with Palou, the 28-year-old Spaniard who most experts agree is clearly capable of […]
Red Bull ‘an eternity’ behind McLaren, Marko laments
Nov.8 (GMM) Red Bull has admitted to being caught off guard by a lack of grip in Brazil, leaving Max Verstappen only P6 in sprint qualifying at one of his favourite circuits – and at a crucial moment in the three-way championship fight. “Quite simply, grip,” said team advisor Dr Helmut Marko when asked to […]
Honda urges Red Bull to keep Tsunoda for 2026
Nov.8 (GMM) Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe has urged Red Bull to retain Yuki Tsunoda for 2026 – even as Honda winds down its technical partnership with the team and become Aston Martin’s full works engine supplier. Speaking to as-web.jp, Watanabe said Honda could even continue to personally sponsor Tsunoda beyond 2025, keeping a […]
Alpine admits financial benefit of Colapinto re-signing
Nov.8 (GMM) Alpine has confirmed that Franco Colapinto will remain with the team for 2026, ending speculation about his future. The 22-year-old Argentinian, who joined Alpine after the start of this season on loan from Williams, had been under pressure after a difficult opening phase of his tenure and recent tension over ignored team orders. […]
Pirelli may impose mileage limit for Qatar GP
Nov.8 (GMM) Pirelli could introduce a maximum tyre mileage rule for the upcoming Qatar GP amid fears of a repeat of last year’s structural failures at Losail. According to Auto Motor und Sport, the combination of ultra-fast corners, coarse asphalt and aggressive kerbs continues to make the desert circuit the Italian supplier’s “nightmare race”. To […]
Red Bull to finalise 2026 driver lineups in Abu Dhabi
Nov.7 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed that Red Bull will make its long-awaited 2026 driver decisions at the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP – after previously suggesting an announcement would come in Mexico. “We have an option on all drivers and will decide in Abu Dhabi,” Marko told Kleine Zeitung. “We’ll be watching the next […]
Illness wave hits F1 paddock as Sainz sidelined
Nov.7 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has been forced to miss his Thursday media duties at Interlagos after falling ill – the latest case in what many in the Formula 1 paddock describe as a virus sweeping through teams in recent weeks. Although Williams did not specify the nature of Sainz’s illness, reports suggest he is resting […]
Audi shift gathers pace ahead of F1 concept reveal
Nov.7 (GMM) Audi’s long-awaited Formula 1 entry is beginning to take visible shape, with the manufacturer confirming that its concept F1 car will be unveiled on November 12 – widely expected to showcase its 2026 livery rather than the final race chassis. Behind the scenes, the transition from Sauber to full factory status is now […]
Vettel backs Verstappen to keep title fight alive
Nov.7 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel has reappeared in the Formula 1 paddock – not as a driver, but to promote his latest environmental campaign focused on protecting South America’s rainforests. Although focused on his campaign about tree awareness, the conversation soon turned to the championship battle between Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and Max Verstappen. Red Bull’s […]