Sep.22 (GMM) Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has moved to calm speculation over his 2026 lineup, with both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli yet to secure deals. “It’s all coming,” Wolff told Sky Deutschland after Baku, where Russell finished second behind Max Verstappen despite feeling ill all weekend. “It has to be before the tests, otherwise […]
Tsunoda back in frame after Baku breakthrough
Sep.22 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda may have revived his chances of staying with Red Bull for 2026 after delivering what team boss Laurent Mekies called his “best race” since promotion. The Japanese driver finished P6 in Baku, fending off Lando Norris to help Max Verstappen maximise his victory and slash McLaren’s title leads. “We sat down […]
‘Sudden loss of talent’ – Piastri punished in Baku
Sep.22 (GMM) McLaren endured a nightmare weekend in Baku, as championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed in both qualifying and the race to end his long run of cool consistency. “Oscar has been the most consistent driver this season so far,” team boss Andrea Stella noted, adding that the Australian had finished 44 races in a […]
‘I don’t rely on hope’ – Verstappen cuts title gap
Sep.22 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he is not relying on “hope” as he drags himself back into contention for a fifth consecutive world championship. After pole and victory at Monza, the Red Bull star repeated the feat in Baku – halving his deficit to Lando Norris from 88 to just 44 points in the last […]
Briatore shuts Alpine’s door to Tsunoda
Sep.21 (GMM) Flavio Briatore has all but shut the door on Yuki Tsunoda and other outside contenders for Alpine’s second seat in 2026. “I don’t see any other possibility,” the Italian told reporters, having earlier insisted the choice is now between incumbent Colapinto and team reserve Paul Aron. “It’s between Franco and Paul. Paul is […]
Villars defends FIA candidacy against ‘PR stunt’ claims
Sep.21 (GMM) Laura Villars has hit back at suggestions her run for the FIA presidency is nothing more than a publicity stunt. The 28-year-old Swiss racer, who declared her candidacy earlier this month, told Bild newspaper she had been preparing the move for months. “I think now is the right time to not be shy […]
Sainz shrugs off Mercedes rumours after Baku P2
Sep.21 (GMM) Carlos Sainz insists talk of a move to Mercedes is “just rumours,” even as his stunning P2 in Baku qualifying reinforced new speculation about his future. The Spaniard, dropped by Ferrari for 2025, has endured a frustrating first season so far at Williams. But on Saturday he capitalised on a chaotic, red-flag-strewn session […]
Verstappen hits out at Pirelli’s Baku tyre choice
Sep.21 (GMM) Max Verstappen has blasted Pirelli’s choice of the C6 soft for Baku, insisting the compound is “slower from the start of the lap” and “just an inferior tyre”. “That soft tyre is slower from the start of the lap,” the four-time world champion said after securing pole on Saturday. “It’s just an inferior […]
Dark ‘tunnel’ now ending for Red Bull – Verstappen
Sep.21 (GMM) Max Verstappen says Red Bull’s momentum is definitely returning after securing back-to-back poles at Monza and Baku. “We learned quite a lot in Monza, and we’re carrying that forward,” the four-time world champion told Dutch reporters after qualifying. “The car is simply more stable, and you can attack the corners with a bit […]
Stella insists Verstappen still in title fight
Sep.21 (GMM) Andrea Stella says Max Verstappen cannot yet be ruled out of the 2025 world championship fight, even as McLaren stands on the brink of sealing the constructors’ crown. The Woking-based outfit could mathematically wrap up the teams’ title as early as Sunday in Baku, but team boss Stella told De Telegraaf that Verstappen’s […]
Leclerc named in brainwave data spying probe
Sep.20 (GMM) Charles Leclerc has been linked to a report alleging Chinese access to neural data from elite athletes. According to journalist Pablo Torre and Hunterbrook Media, a training headset called FocusCalm – widely used in professional sport – may have been compromised, with data reportedly accessed by a Chinese government official. “This headset isn’t […]
Newey’s first Aston could trigger F1 exit – Alonso
Sep.20 (GMM) Fernando Alonso admits 2026 may be his final season in Formula 1 – and that a competitive Aston Martin could prompt him to retire on a high. “It depends on how I feel next year, how I feel physically and mentally,” said the 44-year-old double world champion – who hasn’t won a single […]
Verstappen future hinges on 2026 – manager
Sep.20 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s manager Raymond Vermeulen says the quadruple world champion could yet stay at Red Bull for life – but only if the team delivers the equipment to win. “Before the summer break, it was clear that we’re committed to Red Bull for 2026,” Vermeulen told De Telegraaf newspaper in Baku. “I think […]
Horner payout rumours swirl in Baku paddock
Sep.20 (GMM) Talk in Baku suggests Christian Horner could walk away from Red Bull with a severance package worth close to $100 million. “There’s a lot of speculation,” former F1 driver Christijan Albers told Viaplay. “I’m really surprised, because I heard today that they’re settling for almost a hundred million severance payment.” Horner, ousted after […]
Fornaroli confirms F1 talks amid Alpine speculation
Sep.20 (GMM) Leonardo Fornaroli has admitted he is already speaking with Formula 1 teams about 2026, as Alpine’s driver plans remain the subject of paddock gossip. “My manager and I are doing a great job and are starting to hold discussions with F1 teams for next year,” the Formula 2 points leader told Sky Italia […]
Ferrari not on McLaren ‘planet’ yet – Leclerc
Sep.20 (GMM) Ferrari have shown strong form in Baku after Friday practice, with Lewis Hamilton especially upbeat following his best day in red so far. “After the summer, Hamilton has taken a different approach,” Ferrari ambassador Marc Gene told Sky Italia at the Azerbaijan GP. “He feels more comfortable with the car, he no longer […]
Hamilton reveals he’s sold entire car collection
Sep.19 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has admitted he no longer owns any of the luxury supercars once housed in his Monaco and Los Angeles garages. The revelation came in Baku when the Ferrari driver was asked if he plans to buy the brand’s new F80 hypercar. “I don’t have any cars anymore. I don’t have any […]
Antonelli accepts Wolff’s ‘underwhelming’ verdict
Sep.19 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli says he understands Toto Wolff’s post-Monza critique and is using it as motivation to tidy up his weekends. Asked about his Mercedes boss labelling Antonelli’s Italian GP performance as “underwhelming,” the 19-year-old said: “Well, I think I pretty much understand his comment. “It was mainly about the race – I made […]
Leclerc defends Ferrari loyalty amid rumours
Sep.19 (GMM) Charles Leclerc has rejected suggestions he is running out of patience with Ferrari despite another season without a title challenge. Reports in Italy recently linked the Monegasque’s comments, including scathing critique about how the 2026 car felt in the simulator, to simmering frustration inside Maranello. But speaking to Sky Italia at Baku, Leclerc […]
Mystery virus hits F1 paddock in Baku
Sep.19 (GMM) Rumours of a virus outbreak have begun to swirl in Baku, with multiple members of the Formula 1 community reportedly falling ill. George Russell was already sidelined on Thursday, with Mercedes confirming he remained at his hotel. “Unfortunately, George won’t be at track today because he’s feeling unwell and resting up ahead of […]