Nov.13 (GMM) 2026 world champion Kimi Antonelli believes Max Verstappen will be his toughest rival in 2027, although he also expects Mercedes teammate George Russell to become a stronger and more consistent challenger. Speaking to Italian media in San Marino, where he lives, the 20-year-old warned that defending his title could be considerably harder than […]
Briatore hands over luxury empire to focus on Alpine
Nov.13 (GMM) Flavio Briatore is stepping back from the management of his luxury restaurant and nightclub empire, saying the move will allow him to dedicate more time to rebuilding Alpine’s Formula 1 team. The Italian businessman has agreed to transfer his hospitality brands, including Billionaire and Crazy Pizza, into a new investment venture with Luxembourg-based […]
Bearman delay linked to Ferrari seat demand
Nov.13 (GMM) Oliver Bearman’s delayed Haas contract announcement is reportedly being held up by demands for assurances that he will be first in line for a Ferrari seat in 2028. The British driver is expected to continue at Haas alongside fellow Ferrari junior Rafael Camara in 2027, with the pairing increasingly viewed as a potential […]
Elkann intervenes as Ferrari crisis continues
Nov.13 (GMM) Ferrari chairman John Elkann reportedly intervened directly in the growing tensions between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, as former drivers and insiders continue to question the situation at Maranello. According to autoracer.it, Elkann personally instructed team boss Frederic Vasseur to remind the drivers that Ferrari must come first, following their controversial clash in […]
Hill hits back as billionaire says F1 belongs in museum
Nov.13 (GMM) 1996 world champion Damon Hill has hit back at Australian mining billionaire Andrew Forrest, who claims F1’s time is running out and the sport belongs in a museum. Forrest made the provocative comments at the launch of his new Fortescue Zero Racing Formula E team, challenging Formula 1 to a direct contest with […]
Ferrari reportedly finds 20hp boost for 2027 engine
Nov.13 (GMM) Ferrari may have found a significant breakthrough with its new Formula 1 engine for 2027, amid reports of a power increase of more than 20 horsepower. According to Italian reports, Maranello has developed a new specification producing an estimated 21 to 22hp more than its current engine. The improvement has not been officially […]
FIA bans veteran F1 journalist after Leclerc criticism
Nov.13 (GMM) The FIA has banned a veteran Formula 1 journalist for the remainder of 2026 after he criticised Charles Leclerc. Jonathan McEvoy, the Daily Mail’s F1 correspondent for more than two decades, had his paddock pass revoked following an opinion column about the growing tensions at Ferrari. According to The Telegraph’s Tom Cary, McEvoy […]
Lawson survives, Alguersuari explains Red Bull politics
Nov.13 (GMM) Liam Lawson has finally secured his Racing Bulls seat for 2027, ending months of uncertainty that former Red Bull driver Jaime Alguersuari believes was about far more than performance. Racing Bulls confirmed on Thursday that Lawson will remain alongside Arvid Lindblad, while Bulgarian Formula 2 contender Nikola Tsolov has been appointed reserve driver. […]
Pirelli confirms new rain tyres after criticism
Nov.12 (GMM) Pirelli has confirmed it will introduce revised wet weather tyres for 2027 after drivers complained about dangerous grip levels and tyre warm-up problems in Brazil. Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen, Isack Hadjar and Lando Norris were among those criticising the tyres at Interlagos, but several other drivers also expressed similar concerns. “There’s never a […]
Alpine stake still for sale despite multiple offers
Nov.12 (GMM) Alpine’s minority shareholder Otro Capital is stepping up efforts to sell its stake in the Formula 1 team, despite months of speculation linking potential buyers including Toto Wolff and Christian Horner. According to Sportico, the American investment firm has appointed BDT and MSD Partners to explore the sale of its 24 percent holding. […]
Ralf warns Piastri, Russell over F1 futures
Nov.12 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher believes Oscar Piastri may need to leave McLaren to revive his Formula 1 career, while George Russell is destined to become Mercedes’ equivalent of Rubens Barrichello. The former F1 driver told Sky Deutschland that both drivers are struggling in the shadow of their world champion teammates. Piastri has endured a difficult […]
Hamilton never learned to lead a team – Ralf
Nov.12 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has challenged Damon Hill’s suggestion that Ferrari should make Lewis Hamilton its clear number 1 driver, arguing that the seven time world champion has never learned how to lead a Formula 1 team. Hill believes Ferrari must end the growing tensions between Hamilton and Charles Leclerc by putting its full weight […]
Russell hints at launch of junior academy
Nov.12 (GMM) George Russell appears set to launch his own junior driver academy, joining a growing number of Formula 1 stars investing in the next generation of racing talent. The Mercedes driver posted a teaser video on Instagram looking back at his karting childhood, ending with the date November 12 and the message “Stay tuned”. […]
Bottas understands Herta super licence push
Nov.12 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas admits he still does not know whether Colton Herta’s newly secured Formula 1 super licence will cost him his Cadillac seat for 2027. The American finally reached the required 40 points during practice in Brazil, following a lengthy effort by Cadillac to get him qualified. “Normally, nothing should change for the […]
Wolff reveals Mercedes won’t let him quit
Nov.12 (GMM) Toto Wolff has revealed that he repeatedly offered to resign as Mercedes team boss during the team’s difficult years, only for company CEO Ola Kallenius to refuse. The Austrian made the admission in Berlin, where he received the Auto Bild Motorsport Award at the Golden Steering Wheel ceremony following Mercedes’ return to Formula […]
Schumacher watches fetch $8.4m at auction
Nov.12 (GMM) Five luxury watches formerly owned by Michael Schumacher have sold for approximately $8.4 million at auction, just two and a half years after fetching around $2 million. The rare F.P. Journe timepieces were sold by Christie’s in Geneva on Monday, with two watches alone fetching almost $1.9 million each. According to Italy’s Corriere […]
Hamilton slams Gaza ‘genocide’ after border visit
Nov.12 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has launched a powerful attack on Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, following his visit to the Rafah border crossing in Egypt. The seven time world champion travelled to the region after the Brazilian GP, visiting Egyptian Red Crescent facilities and meeting aid workers attempting to deliver supplies into Gaza. […]
Former Liberty boss predicts F1 will be sold
Nov.12 (GMM) Formula 1 could be sold and taken private within the next two years, according to former Liberty Media president and CEO Greg Maffei. Speaking at Sportico’s Invest New York 2026 conference, Maffei predicted that F1’s days as a publicly traded business may be numbered. “I’ll say F1 is gone,” he replied when asked […]
Imola vows to fight for F1 return despite finale decision
Nov.12 (GMM) Imola has vowed to continue fighting for a place on the Formula 1 calendar after its hopes of hosting an emergency 2026 season finale were dashed. F1 confirmed this week that Qatar and Abu Dhabi will go ahead as planned despite the ongoing Middle East crisis, ending months of quiet contingency preparations at […]
Ocon breaks silence after Haas sacking
Nov.11 (GMM) Esteban Ocon has broken his silence following his controversial dismissal from Haas, posting an emotional message alongside a childhood karting photo. The Frenchman had remained quiet since being dropped during the Mexican GP weekend, as replacement Rafael Camara made his debut in Brazil. “Hi everyone, I wanted to say a heartfelt thank you […]