Jul.6 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s frustration with Red Bull boiled over after the British GP as the Dutchman admitted he wanted to leave Silverstone and stop thinking about Formula 1. Already unhappy amid another difficult weekend, Verstappen’s race ended when a rear wing problem sent him into the gravel while he was running third. “At this […]
Mercedes reliability now championship concern – Wolff
Jul.6 (GMM) Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits the team’s growing reliability concerns are becoming a threat to its 2026 title hopes after Kimi Antonelli’s latest issue at Silverstone. Antonelli appeared to be mounting a serious challenge to eventual winner Charles Leclerc before running over a kerb and suffering pace-destroying damage. Wolff, however, insisted the Italian […]
Stalled progress Williams now ‘worrying’ – Sainz
Jul.6 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has doubled down on his criticism of Williams’ stalled development, admitting he is now genuinely worried the team does not understand why its upgrades are failing. After suggesting at Silverstone that the team’s wind tunnel may not be correlating with what it sees on track, the Spaniard said Sunday’s race only […]
Horner cools talk of BYD-backed Formula 1 project
Jul.6 (GMM) Christian Horner insists he bears no resentment towards Red Bull despite making his first Formula 1 paddock appearance since his abrupt departure from the team. The former Red Bull boss attended the British GP as a guest of Formula 1 and the FIA, but was also seen spending time with members of his […]
Mercedes engine questions re-emerge at struggling McLaren
Jul.6 (GMM) McLaren boss Andrea Stella has admitted the reigning constructors’ champions are seeking answers from Mercedes after discovering the works team appears to be extracting more performance from its Formula 1 engine. The issue surfaced at Silverstone, where it emerged works Mercedes drivers have been using an unexpected throttle-lift technique on the straights that […]
Spa and Monza next to suffer under 2026 rules – Verstappen
Jul.5 (GMM) Criticism of Formula 1’s 2026 regulations is only intensifying at Silverstone, with former driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen urging the sport to “wake up” as current drivers continued to express frustration over the racing. “F1, please wake up,” Frentzen wrote on X after qualifying for the British GP. The characteristics of the new cars were […]
‘Don’t want to change’ drivers, Wolff insists again
Jul.5 (GMM) Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has again insisted George Russell remains part of the team’s plans despite another difficult weekend alongside teenage teammate Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone. Russell appeared to be regaining momentum after being comprehensively outperformed by the 19-year-old for much of 2026 so far, but Antonelli won the sprint before securing pole […]
Binotto dismisses Audi driver change speculation
Jul.5 (GMM) Audi boss Mattia Binotto has moved to end speculation that Nico Hulkenberg could lose his seat at the end of the 2026 season. Rumours in the Silverstone paddock suggested Audi could revive its interest in Carlos Sainz, whose future at Williams has become the subject of increasing speculation amid the team’s stalled progress. […]
Jos Verstappen fires back as Red Bull pressure grows
Jul.5 (GMM) Jos Verstappen has lashed out at Martin Brundle as pressure continues to mount on Red Bull amid ongoing speculation about Max Verstappen’s future. Veteran commentator Brundle suggested at Silverstone that Verstappen’s management played a central role in dismantling the team’s former leadership structure. “They wanted to torpedo the management of Red Bull,” the […]
Decision due before break on missing 2026 races
Jul.5 (GMM) Formula 1 expects to decide before the summer break whether any of the grands prix cancelled earlier this season can still be reinstated. The calendar has remained in flux since the conflict in the Middle East forced the cancellation of the opening Gulf races, with speculation continuing that Bahrain could yet return later […]
Sainz suggests Williams wind tunnel not delivering
Jul.5 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has again highlighted Williams’ stalled progress, this time suggesting the team’s wind tunnel may not be accurately reflecting developments made at the factory. The Spaniard, who has repeatedly voiced concern about the team’s lack of competitiveness amid growing speculation about his future, said a new front wing introduced at Silverstone had […]
Wolff insists Ferrari ‘cheating’ claim never made
Jul.5 (GMM) Toto Wolff has hit back at Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur after their increasingly public disagreement over Formula 1’s budget cap. Vasseur suggested at Silverstone that Wolff had effectively accused Ferrari of “cheating” by questioning how the Maranello team had managed to introduce so many upgrades during the 2026 season. The Frenchman also admitted […]
Brown confirms Verstappen talks, engine update delayed
Jul.4 (GMM) Zak Brown has confirmed McLaren held talks with Max Verstappen’s camp, while insisting there is still no room for the four-time world champion. After days of speculation linking Verstappen with McLaren, Brown was asked directly at Silverstone how serious the discussions had become. “They didn’t go anywhere,” the McLaren CEO replied. “I’ve got […]
Norris’ Quadrant venture hits new heights
Jul.4 (GMM) Lando Norris says he remains closely involved in his rapidly growing Quadrant brand, even if he leaves most of the day-to-day work to his team. The McLaren driver’s gaming, lifestyle and clothing company has expanded quickly since its 2020 launch, with sell-out pop-up stores, major clothing collaborations and growing online audiences. According to […]
Vasseur hits back after Wolff ‘cheating’ suspicion
Jul.4 (GMM) Frederic Vasseur has accused Toto Wolff of implying Ferrari is cheating after Mercedes questioned the Italian team’s relentless development pace under Formula 1’s budget cap. The comments are the latest twist in an ongoing debate after Wolff recently admitted he was surprised Ferrari keeps introducing major upgrades while staying within the cost cap. […]
Vasseur says Hamilton staying, Ferrari backs both drivers
Jul.4 (GMM) Frederic Vasseur has given his clearest indication yet that Lewis Hamilton will remain at Ferrari for 2027, even as he insisted it is too early to discuss a contract extension. The comments follow growing speculation that Hamilton’s existing Ferrari deal includes an option for 2027, with reports suggesting activation depends largely on either […]
FIA set to explain ADUO verdict to Red Bull
Jul.4 (GMM) Red Bull’s dispute with the FIA over the controversial ADUO engine compensation system is set to intensify with a high-level meeting at Silverstone. According to De Telegraaf, FIA officials will meet Red Bull’s senior leadership this weekend to explain why the governing body concluded the team’s internal combustion engine is the strongest on […]
Vowles says Sainz wants to stay, but has options
Jul.4 (GMM) James Vowles insists Carlos Sainz wants to finish his Formula 1 career at Williams, but the Spaniard says he has yet to decide where his future lies. The pair’s comments come amid fresh speculation linking Sainz with Audi and Alpine for 2027, as Williams continues to struggle despite introducing new wings at Silverstone. […]
Sainz predicts ‘yo-yo’ racing despite FIA tweak
Jul.4 (GMM) Carlos Sainz expects Formula 1’s controversial 2026 regulations to produce more “yo-yo” racing at Silverstone despite the FIA making another late adjustment to the energy rules. Drivers including Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc have all complained this week that the current regulations have robbed classic circuits such as Silverstone of much […]
Bearman, Ocon admit Haas has fallen behind
Jul.4 (GMM) Oliver Bearman admits Haas has slipped backwards in Formula 1’s development race, with rivals outpacing the American team under the still-young 2026 regulations. After a promising start to the season, Haas has now fallen into a fight with Williams at the back of the midfield. “Last weekend we optimised everything and we were […]