May 4 (GMM) Zak Brown says he is not surprised Red Bull’s performance but also its smooth operations in the pitlane have taken a hit lately. It was only just over a year ago when, as political turmoil and scandals were breaking out at the team, Max Verstappen was still utterly dominating. What followed was […]
F1 considering higher pitlane speeds for ‘show’
May 4 (GMM) Formula 1 is considering increasing the pitlane speed limit in order to add more spice to the sport. Prior to the deaths of Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger in 1994, drivers could race into and out of their pitstops at the maximum possible speed. “We all remember Nigel Mansell driving full throttle […]
Fatherhood makes ‘happy’ Verstappen faster – Marko
May 4 (GMM) Fatherhood has not slowed Max Verstappen down, his boss but also his championship rival insist. Despite sitting out Thursday’s proceedings in Miami in order to spend precious extra time with the newly-born Lily in Monaco, the quadruple world champion recovered from a difficult sprint race to take pole for the Miami GP. […]
Cooling vest situation ‘a bit unfair’ – Bearman
May 3 (GMM) The new rules surrounding cooling vests in Formula 1 are “a bit unfair,” according to rookie Oliver Bearman. To protect driver health and safety in extreme heat conditions, the sport began to develop a system involving constantly-cooled water flowing into an integrated racing top. Italian brand Sparco’s edition – called Cooling Top […]
Perez ‘on the list’ but no Cadillac deal yet
May 3 (GMM) Sergio Perez may not yet have signed a deal with Cadillac. Earlier in Miami, where the ousted Red Bull driver is making his first appearance in a F1 paddock in 2025, the Mexican was strongly linked with a three-year deal to return to the grid next year with the new Cadillac team. […]
McLaren pokes fun at ‘tyre water’ accusation
May 3 (GMM) The needle has returned to the relationship between title protagonists McLaren and Red Bull in Miami. It is well known that respective bosses Zak Brown and Christian Horner do not get along, adding extra tension to the technical spat about flexible wings. Red Bull’s latest focus has been on the near-perfect tyre […]
Leclerc hints at cause of Hamilton struggle
May 3 (GMM) Charles Leclerc has given some insight into why his new Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton is having so much trouble adapting to his Maranello-made car. On the one hand, he said he’s happy to be ahead of the seven time world champion – the most objectively successful driver in history – for now. […]
F1 should cancel 2026 rules altogether – Briatore
May 3 (GMM) Flavio Briatore thinks Formula 1 is making a mistake by changing the regulations for 2026. The radical new technical rules for next year and beyond, particularly the increased engine electrification, have been the subject of intense debate lately. The talks, however, powered by Red Bull and Ferrari who favour less radical electrification […]
Alpine bosses not ruling out Doohan-Colapinto swap
May 3 (GMM) Neither of the two top bosses at Alpine have clearly refuted rumours that Miami could be Jack Doohan’s final Formula 1 race weekend. Powered by team advisor Flavio Briatore, who signed Franco Colapinto on loan from Williams, rumours have been swirling all season about a driver change. More fuel was thrown on […]
Perez returning to F1 with Cadillac in 2026 – report
May 2 (GMM) The deal is done, according to Europe’s biggest newspaper – Sergio Perez is returning to Formula 1. The news comes hot on the heels of Formula 1 agreeing a three-year contract extension with organisers of the annual Mexican GP. That 2026-2028 timeframe lines up exactly with the strong rumours circulating in the […]
Not Newey’s job to ‘fix’ 2025 Aston – Alonso
May 2 (GMM) It’s not Adrian Newey’s job to “fix” the underperforming 2025 Aston Martin car, Fernando Alonso insists. Last week, between the Saudi Arabian and Miami grand prix weekends, Alonso returned to the team’s Silverstone base and was pictured walking the halls with Newey – the design ‘genius’ who arrived from Red Bull in […]
Verstappen finally en route to Miami
May 2 (GMM) Max Verstappen reportedly finally left Europe bound for Miami after missing ‘media day’ ahead of this weekend’s Formula 1 race. Red Bull told specialist media attending the street circuit that the quadruple world champion would not be present on Thursday as his girlfriend Kelly “is expecting a baby”. One of those journalists […]
Trump could attend Miami GP once again
May 1 (GMM) Donald Trump may attend this weekend’s grand prix in Miami for the second year running. Last year, prior to the US president winning the election, he caused a stir with his surprise appearance in the paddock. Now, amid Trump’s international tariff controversy, Le Journal de Montreal newspaper reports that the 45th and […]
Colapinto sponsor hits reverse on Imola prediction
May 1 (GMM) Franco Colapinto’s sponsor hit reverse gear after revealing that the young Argentine will take over from Jack Doohan at Alpine “in Imola”. One of 21-year-old rookie Colapinto’s major backers is the Argentine oil giant YPF, whose president appeared on local broadcaster A24 earlier this week. “I can’t tell you that,” YPF president […]
Hamilton has been ‘working hard’ before Miami
May 1 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has been working hard to get up to speed with the 2025 Ferrari, according to Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport. The seven time world champion has so far failed to acclimatise to his Maranello-made car after spending his entire career with Mercedes-powered Mercedes and McLarens. So big is the gap […]
Vettel suggests return to cockpit unlikely
May 1 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel has hinted that a return to the cockpit is highly unlikely. Actually, the retired quadruple world champion was recently named by Dr Helmut Marko as his ideal successor as Red Bull’s powerful F1 advisor. “I think Sebastian has found himself and now knows what he wants to do in the […]
Piquet tips Verstappen to decide future in ‘mid-2026’
May 1 (GMM) A person quite close to Max Verstappen thinks the Dutchman will stay at Red Bull in 2026. Currently, the quadruple world champion is being strongly linked with a move to Mercedes or Aston Martin, in order to escape the performance decline and turmoil at Red Bull just as radical new regulations will […]
Former champion calls Norris ‘a weak person’
May 1 (GMM) 1980 world champion Alan Jones has added to the pressure on Lando Norris’ shoulders, calling the McLaren driver a “weak person”. 78-year-old Jones’ critique is unsurprising, as he shares a nationality with Norris’ Australian teammate, new world championship leader Oscar Piastri. “Oscar is a pretty strong minded young kid. I love him,” […]
Cadillac plays down 2026 F1 car advantage
May 1 (GMM) The new Cadillac team has played down suggestions it will head into the 2026 season with a significant advantage. With its works General Motors power units not arriving until 2029, the Andretti-linked outfit will debut next year with customer Ferrari engines. As for the car, designers are working on it at Cadillac’s […]
Sponsor says Colapinto to replace Doohan ‘in Imola’
Apr.30 (GMM) Miami this weekend could be Jack Doohan’s last race for now at the wheel of an Alpine. Intense speculation about his future has been swirling all season so far, with team advisor Flavio Briatore’s obvious favourite Franco Colapinto – on loan from Williams – poised to step into the cockpit. The intensity of […]