Jun.16 (GMM) Luca de Meo’s shock resignation as Renault CEO changes “absolutely nothing” at the Alpine F1 team. That is the insistence of Flavio Briatore, who almost exactly one year ago was appointed personally by de Meo as “his executive advisor for the Formula 1 division”. Briatore, 75, has subsequently taken on de-facto team boss […]
Ferrari ‘company’ still supports me – Vasseur
Jun.16 (GMM) Frederic Vasseur insists he retains the support of Ferrari’s top brass. Throughout the Canadian GP weekend, the Frenchman was dogged by rumours that the disappointing 2025 campaign so far meant the Italian marque was considering not extending his contract. Auto Motor und Sport’s Michael Schmidt said on Sunday that he had heard Ferrari […]
Time looming for team orders at McLaren – Glock
Jun.16 (GMM) A driver pecking order is just over the horizon at McLaren, according to a former Formula 1 driver. Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko admitted to Servus TV that Lando Norris’ mistakes in qualifying and the race in Canada, including crashing into the rear of his championship-leading teammate Oscar Piastri, gives the team […]
McLaren stumble gives Red Bull ‘hope’ – Marko
Jun.16 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko is leaving Canada feeling “very satisfied”. Initially pessimistic heading into the Montreal round, the reality was that dominant rival McLaren had an ‘off’ weekend while Mercedes’ George Russell raced to the front. Although delighted with his win from pole, Russell admitted he doesn’t feel in with a shout of the […]
Vasseur knows he will not lead Ferrari ‘for life’
Jun.15 (GMM) Frederic Vasseur has continued his tirade against what he insists are trouble-making Formula 1 journalists. While he admits his three-year contract is expiring, the 57-year-old touched down in Montreal this week amid a firestorm of speculation about his future as Ferrari team boss. Vasseur had already slammed the matching reports in La Gazzetta […]
McLaren denies Donald Trump to test F1 car
Jun.15 (GMM) McLaren has rubbished wild reports that US president Donald Trump will test a Formula 1 car next week. The claim was made in Canada by respected Canal Plus correspondent Julien Febreau, who said the test will be in an older McLaren car at the US GP circuit in Austin. Trump, the subject of […]
Aston Martin not worried Alonso eyeing Alpine
Jun.15 (GMM) Aston Martin’s team boss says he isn’t worried Fernando Alonso is about to jump ship. On the face of it, the Spaniard is looking eagerly ahead to 2026, when he is contracted to race the first Adrian Newey-penned Aston Martin. On the other hand, 43-year-old Alonso’s manager, mentor and friend – Flavio Briatore […]
Red Bull planning for life after Verstappen
Jun.15 (GMM) When it comes to drivers, the glass is either half full or half empty for Red Bull’s top Formula 1 team. On the one hand, Dr Helmut Marko calls Max Verstappen the “perfect driver”. But that means the Dutchman can wiggle out of his long contract if he really wants. “Red Bull isn’t […]
‘No update’ on Russell contract situation in Canada
Jun.15 (GMM) The consistently on-form-in-2025 George Russell may be on pole in Canada, but he still has no contract in his pocket for next year. However, as he is linked not only with a Mercedes contract extension but also reportedly in contact with Red Bull and Aston Martin, the 27-year-old is confident. “I know I’ll […]
Three-way battle shapes up for Canada GP
Jun.15 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko is upbeat about Max Verstappen’s chances in the Canadian GP on Sunday. Pessimistic before the weekend, the Red Bull advisor’s spirits have risen across the practice and qualifying sessions – culminating in P2 on the grid in Montreal. “If we look at the race simulations, the tyre wear on Mercedes […]
Vasseur admits Ferrari contract not yet renewed
Jun.14 (GMM) Frederic Vasseur admits his expiring contract with Ferrari is yet to be renewed for 2026. The Frenchman lashed out at matching reports in major Italian newspapers Corriere della Sera and La Gazzetta dello Sport suggesting the Maranello based marque is considering ousting him. “I don’t want to waste time on it,” Vasseur told […]
Hadjar ‘always ready’ for Red Bull seat – Mekies
Jun.14 (GMM) Isack Hadjar can handle a promotion to Red Bull’s senior team. That’s the view of Laurent Mekies, the team boss at Racing Bulls, after 20-year-old rookie Hadjar confessed in Montreal that he’s “not ready” to be Max Verstappen’s teammate. Hadjar has been the standout rookie of the 2025 season so far, resulting in […]
Aston Martin should drop Lance Stroll – Glock
Jun.14 (GMM) Lance Stroll is living on borrowed time in Formula 1, according to a former grand prix driver. Sporting a bandage on his right wrist, the Canadian is back from a one-race absence in Barcelona and subsequent surgery. There were rumours he re-injured his 2023 cycling injury after qualifying in Barcelona during a tantrum […]
Horner denies wanting Alpine team equity
Jun.14 (GMM) Christian Horner has responded to the latest speculation about his future. Two weeks ago in Barcelona, the long-time Red Bull team boss rejected rumours that he was recently approached by Ferrari to replace Frederic Vasseur. “My Italian is worse than Flavio (Briatore)’s English, so how on earth would that work?” he smiled in […]
Mick Schumacher reveals ‘talks’ with F1 teams
Jun.14 (GMM) Mick Schumacher insists he is still “in talks” to return to Formula 1. The former Haas racer and Mercedes reserve, now full-time in the WEC and at Le Mans this weekend with Alpine, has regularly been linked with a return to F1. Currently, whispers suggest he may be in touch with Alpine’s F1 […]
Verstappen ‘clearly’ staying at Red Bull – Coronel
Jun.14 (GMM) A Formula 1 expert who is close to Max Verstappen thinks the Dutchman is definitely staying put at Red Bull next year. The quadruple world champion effectively ruled out his 2025 title chances last time out in Barcelona, where he was penalised by the FIA for his apparently deliberate crash into George Russell. […]
Verstappen ‘back in the game’ in Canada – Marko
Jun.14 (GMM) Red Bull is back “in the game” in Canada, optimistic team advisor Dr Helmut Marko has declared. The 82-year-old actually said mere days ago that Max Verstappen had essentially no chance of beating the McLarens this weekend in Montreal. But although Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris’ cars feature several updates, they struggled to […]
Another F1 steward incurs wrath of FIA
Jun.14 (GMM) Another Formula 1 steward has incurred the wrath of the sport’s governing body. Just weeks before serving as scheduled as an official at the season opening Australian GP, Johnny Herbert was ousted due to a conflict of interest between the FIA role and his outspoken media contributions. Among other controversial statements made to […]
Another secret of McLaren dominance unearthed
Jun.13 (GMM) Another secret of McLaren’s dominance may have emerged. In between flexible wings and wild rumours about how that team manages to keep its tyres alive longer than any rival, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris continue to dominate. Plenty of secrets are still unknown but whispered about in the paddock, according to Auto Motor […]
Colapinto ‘not up to scratch’ mentally – Piquet
Jun.13 (GMM) The jury is out as to whether Franco Colapinto can survive in Formula 1. That’s the view of former F1 driver Nelson Piquet jr, whose own attempt to establish a F1 career collapsed spectacularly amid the infamous ‘crashgate’ affair. Central to that scandal was Flavio Briatore, who is now heaping the pressure on […]