Sep.9 (GMM) Toto Wolff says Formula 1’s expected return to V8 engines must not come at the cost of spiralling expenses. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been pushing for a 2029 introduction of the next engine rules, but Mercedes boss Wolff says that timeline is unrealistic. “Most manufacturers don’t want to pay for a […]
Wolff finally critical as Antonelli falters again
Sep.9 (GMM) Toto Wolff has broken his usual tone of protection for teenage Mercedes protege Kimi Antonelli, openly criticising the Italian after another troubled weekend at Monza. Antonelli, 19, started sixth but slipped back to eighth at the flag after a poor getaway, practice mistakes, and another penalty – this time for a clash with […]
Sacking Horner was ‘the right decision’ – Marko
Sep.9 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko now believes Red Bull is back in the hunt for race wins in 2025, despite recently conceding McLaren’s dominance had left his team with little chance of victory. Max Verstappen’s crushing win over the two McLarens at Monza on Sunday has shifted the mood at the Milton Keynes based team. […]
Aston defends Stroll again for muted Monza showing
Sep.9 (GMM) Lance Stroll’s difficult season hit another low point at Monza, where the Canadian was once again overshadowed by teammate Fernando Alonso and left Aston Martin scrambling to explain his demeanour. Stroll, 26, has a 0-28 consecutively negative qualifying record against Alonso and finished only P18 in Sunday’s Italian GP. In the post-race media […]
McLaren wants Norris to win world title – Ecclestone
Sep.9 (GMM) McLaren is facing heavy criticism after ordering Oscar Piastri to hand second place to teammate Lando Norris at Monza on Sunday. The call, which reduced Norris’ championship deficit from 34 to 31 points, was justified by team principal Andrea Stella as a matter of “philosophy.” Piastri had inherited the position when Norris lost […]
Briatore softens stance on Colapinto for ’26 lineup
Sep.9 (GMM) Flavio Briatore has hinted that Franco Colapinto could yet remain at Alpine for 2026, despite a rocky campaign for the Argentine rookie. The 22-year-old, brought in mid-season as part of Briatore’s Alpine shake-up, has struggled for consistency since replacing Jack Doohan earlier this year. Briatore, initially executive F1 advisor to the now-departed Renault […]
‘Leclerc needs a divorce from Ferrari’ – journalist
Sep.9 (GMM) A blistering editorial in Corriere della Sera has reignited speculation about Charles Leclerc’s long-term future at Ferrari. Written by Giorgio Terruzzi – one of Italy’s most respected Formula 1 columnists and a long-time insider of Ferrari politics – the piece suggests that Leclerc may now need to “save himself” by leaving Maranello. Terruzzi, […]
Verstappen to make official Nordschleife race debut
Sep.9 (GMM) Max Verstappen is set to realise one of his long-held ambitions this weekend – racing on the fabled Nurburgring Nordschleife. According to reports in Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport and confirmed by Dutch daily De Telegraaf, the four-time Formula 1 World Champion will line up in the Nurburgring Endurance Series (NLS) on Saturday, […]
Hulkenberg hails ‘machine’ Bortoleto amid Sauber shift
Sep.8 (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg admits his rookie teammate Gabriel Bortoleto is increasingly setting the pace at Sauber. The veteran German, who finally scored his first F1 podium earlier this season at Silverstone, has trailed the Brazilian 10-6 in qualifying so far this year. At Monza, 38-year-old Hulkenberg could only manage P12 while Bortoleto impressed with […]
Prost defends Hamilton amid Ferrari struggles
Sep.8 (GMM) F1 legend Alain Prost insists Lewis Hamilton remains as fast and talented as ever, despite a difficult start to life in Ferrari red. Hamilton, 40, admitted before the summer break that he felt “useless”, but his pace and mood have improved since returning. At Monza, he recovered from a grid penalty to climb […]
Verstappen linked with MotoGP team buyout
Sep.8 (GMM) Max Verstappen could soon expand his motorsport ambitions into two wheels. De Telegraaf and Sky Italia report that the quadruple world champion has made contact with MotoGP satellite outfits LCR Honda and Aprilia’s Trackhouse team about a possible takeover. Verstappen, 27, has long been a MotoGP fan and is already involved in GT3 […]
Marko fumes as Tsunoda and Lawson collide at Monza
Sep.8 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull future looks increasingly bleak after a woeful Monza weekend that ended in collision with teammate Liam Lawson. Tsunoda admitted the gap to dominant winner Max Verstappen on Sunday was exaggerated by the fact only the Dutchman had Red Bull’s only new floor. But pundits were unimpressed. “His teammate almost […]
Red Bull ‘laughing again’ after Horner axe – Marko
Sep.8 (GMM) Just days after Red Bull resigned itself to being always outclassed by McLaren in 2025, Max Verstappen silenced the doubters with a crushing 20-second win at Monza. “It was 19, no?” runner-up Lando Norris smirked. “I just don’t want any misinformation.” Yet the scale of Verstappen’s dominance stunned the paddock. “Today, one driver […]
Booed Norris denies team order was ‘Papaya rules’
Sep.8 (GMM) Max Verstappen stormed to a dominant victory from pole at Monza, but the spotlight quickly shifted to McLaren’s handling of its two title contenders. The Dutchman, no longer a serious factor in the championship beyond mathematics, ended McLaren’s recent winning streak with a commanding drive. But behind him, Lando Norris triggered boos from […]
Hamilton denies ‘tow’ as Leclerc rues missed chance
Sep.7 (GMM) Ferrari’s home Italian GP produced fresh debate after Lewis Hamilton dismissed talk of giving Charles Leclerc a slipstream for pole at Monza. The seven-time world champion, competing in Ferrari red at Monza for the first time, admitted on Thursday he would be open to helping his teammate if asked. “It’s not been discussed,” […]
Domenicali pushes back on Ben Sulayem’s 12th team idea
Sep.7 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali has poured cold water on FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s suggestion that Formula 1’s grid could expand to 24 cars. In July, Ben Sulayem – who is campaigning for re-election against challenger Tim Mayer – argued that with Cadillac joining as the eleventh entrant in 2026, the championship could cope with […]
Briatore, Marko back Domenicali’s push for F1 showbiz
Sep.7 (GMM) Two of Formula 1’s longest-serving figures – Flavio Briatore and Helmut Marko – have thrown their support behind Stefano Domenicali’s vision to shake up race weekends. Purists are sceptical of ideas like more sprint races, reverse grids and shorter grands prix, but Alpine advisor Briatore told La Gazzetta dello Sport that he agrees […]
Patience needed for Colapinto struggle – Briatore
Sep.7 (GMM) Franco Colapinto’s Formula 1 future remains uncertain as Alpine secures teammate Pierre Gasly on a new deal through 2028. Once touted as Flavio Briatore’s golden boy, 22-year-old Argentine Colapinto has endured a difficult stint at Alpine and is now fighting to convince the team to keep faith for 2026. “It’s incredibly difficult for […]
Red Bull eyes McLaren junior Dunne amid Tsunoda scrutiny
Sep.7 (GMM) Rumours are swirling at Monza that Red Bull could be circling young Irish talent Alex Dunne. The 19-year-old, currently a McLaren development driver and racing in Formula 2 this year, impressed again by appearing for the Woking-based team in Friday practice. But with Yuki Tsunoda’s future in doubt and Isack Hadjar tipped for […]
Alonso jokes about 28-0 qualifying record over Stroll
Sep.7 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has highlighted the irony of his perfect qualifying record against Aston Martin teammate Lance Stroll – now 28-0 after Monza. Asked by Mundo Deportivo about the streak, the 44-year-old Spaniard turned the focus back to his Sunday struggles. “What does it mean? That I’ve had very bad luck in the races,” […]