Jul.25 (GMM) GPDA chairman Alex Wurz says Formula 1’s drivers have already forced changes to the heavily criticised 2026 regulations, even though a more radical overhaul was impossible. The former Formula 1 driver acknowledged the widespread complaints from Max Verstappen and others, but said the controversy has not damaged the sport commercially. “There was a […]
Leclerc baby rumours erupt in Hungary paddock
Jul.25 (GMM) Charles Leclerc is reportedly preparing to become a father, although neither the Ferrari driver nor his wife Alexandra has officially confirmed the pregnancy. Italian newspapers La Repubblica and Corriere della Sera say Alexandra’s appearance in the Hungaroring paddock on Friday appeared to confirm rumours that had circulated for several weeks. La Repubblica reported […]
Red Bull rescued Tsolov from Alonso-linked debt – report
Jul.25 (GMM) Red Bull’s next F1 star Nikola Tsolov was reportedly rescued from serious financial difficulty after Dr Helmut Marko extracted him from a restrictive agreement linked to Fernando Alonso’s management structure. Days ago, Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane described the Formula 2 championship leader as “next in line” for a Formula 1 promotion with […]
Wolff keeps Verstappen door open for future
Jul.25 (GMM) Toto Wolff says Mercedes is firmly planning to retain George Russell alongside championship leader Kimi Antonelli in 2027, while still refusing to rule out pairing the young Italian with Max Verstappen in the future. Antonelli has exceeded even Mercedes’ expectations by leading the championship at just 19. “I think the boy is simply […]
Horner rumours linger as ‘much better’ Aston runs
Jul.25 (GMM) Adrian Newey hopes Aston Martin’s radically overhauled car has finally ended the “complete nightmare” of its disastrous start to the 2026 season. The heavily revised chassis debuted in Hungary with 16 separate changes listed in the FIA documentation, covering almost every major aerodynamic area of the car. “Hopefully, yes,” Newey said when asked […]
Antonelli faces lawsuit from former manager Minardi
Jul.25 (GMM) Championship leader Kimi Antonelli is facing a civil lawsuit from his former manager Giovanni Minardi over alleged unpaid compensation dating back to the Italian’s career before Formula 1. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere della Sera, Minardi filed the case in the Court of Bologna last year after Antonelli unilaterally terminated […]
Racing Bulls pair go viral on budget flight
Jul.25 (GMM) Racing Bulls teammates Arvid Lindblad and Liam Lawson went viral after flying home from Spa together on an EasyJet flight. The pair shared a selfie from row three with the caption “Stay humble”, an unusual sight in a paddock where most drivers travel by private jet or business class. “I don’t have much […]
Hamilton skips key FIA meeting over Spa penalties
Jul.25 (GMM) Several Formula 1 drivers reportedly skipped an important FIA meeting in Hungary to discuss driving standards and controversial stewarding decisions from Spa. According to reports, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas and Lance Stroll were among those absent. The meeting had already been scheduled before the Belgian GP, but gained added […]
Bortoleto commits long-term, Sauber defends Audi
Jul.24 (GMM) Gabriel Bortoleto has confirmed he will remain with Audi for “many years”, shutting down speculation about the German manufacturer’s 2027 driver lineup. “My future with Audi is already decided,” the Brazilian said as the Hungarian GP weekend began. “I will remain with the team for many years. I have a multi-year contract. “I […]
Malaysia emerges as likely Bahrain replacement
Jul.24 (GMM) Malaysia has emerged as a leading candidate for a surprise return to the Formula 1 calendar as renewed conflict involving Iran further weakens Bahrain’s chances of hosting a replacement race. Multiple outlets, including Reuters, The New York Times, Sky Sports, De Telegraaf and Malaysia’s New Straits Times, report that Sepang is under consideration […]
Verstappen cools exit talk as Red Bull form improves
Jul.24 (GMM) Max Verstappen has struck a noticeably calmer tone about his future as Red Bull begins the Hungarian GP weekend with signs of progress both on and off the track. After months of speculation about exit clauses, rival teams and growing frustration with Formula 1’s 2026 regulations, the four-time world champion insists there is […]
Ferrari unveils ‘bunny ears’ in latest innovation push
Jul.24 (GMM) Ferrari has continued its striking run of technical innovation by unveiling another highly distinctive rear wing for the Hungarian GP. The latest evolution of the so-called ‘Macarena’ concept features small winglets resembling bunny ears on either side, together with a triple-decker cascade in the centre of the assembly. Auto Motor und Sport says […]
Herta’s Cadillac hopes fade as Bottas fears Aston leap
Jul.24 (GMM) Colton Herta will return to Cadillac’s Formula 1 car in Hungary, but his intended path towards a full-time seat in 2027 is becoming increasingly uncertain. The American, 26, will replace Valtteri Bottas in FP1 at the Hungaroring, six weeks after taking over Sergio Perez’s car in Barcelona. “It is very exciting to get […]
Piastri a ‘passenger’ as Wolff admits disadvantage
Jul.24 (GMM) Oscar Piastri says Formula 1 drivers can feel like passengers of an AI program in 2026, as Toto Wolff acknowledges Mercedes-powered customer teams face an inherent disadvantage under the new regulations. McLaren has repeatedly raised concerns that Mercedes develops the power unit alongside its own chassis, while customers receive less information and can […]
Las Vegas GP settles lawsuit over 2023 drain-cover chaos
Jul.24 (GMM) Formula 1’s Las Vegas GP and parent company Liberty Media have agreed to pay more than $3 million to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from the chaotic opening night of the inaugural 2023 race. A loose water-valve cover damaged multiple cars during first practice and caused a delay of around two and a […]
Alonso dismisses ‘2-second’ Aston upgrade hype
Jul.24 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has played down extraordinary expectations surrounding Aston Martin’s radically revised car, insisting no upgrade could immediately erase the team’s enormous deficit. The Adrian Newey-led package finally arrived at the Hungaroring after a last-minute push, with rumours suggesting almost everything except the front suspension has changed. “Spa was one of the toughest,” […]
Aston upgrade tipped to gain ‘seconds’ in Hungary
Jul.23 (GMM) Aston Martin’s long-awaited Hungarian GP upgrade could produce a gain measured in seconds, according to Fernando Alonso’s former manager Luis Garcia Abad. Abad, who managed Alonso for around 20 years and now leads the Madrid GP project, said the nearly-45-year-old’s performances remain remarkable despite Aston Martin’s disastrous original 2026 car. “I don’t know […]
Three ‘Macarena’ wings set for Hungary debut
Jul.23 (GMM) Formula 1’s rotating rear-wing battle is set to intensify in Hungary, with Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull all preparing versions of the so-called ‘Macarena’ concept. Ferrari is expected to debut a refined version of the concept it pioneered early this season, with Auto Motor und Sport reporting that the latest design is intended […]
Russell dismisses claims Antonelli is Wolff’s favourite
Jul.23 (GMM) George Russell has opened the Hungarian GP weekend by insisting Mercedes is not favouring championship leader Kimi Antonelli, dismissing the growing narrative as media-driven “nonsense”. Russell was furious after his first-lap retirement at Spa, where an electrical failure left him vulnerable before contact with Lewis Hamilton. “Guys, unacceptable,” he said over the radio […]
Red Bull pressing Verstappen for 2027 decision
Jul.23 (GMM) Pressure is reportedly increasing on Max Verstappen to clarify his future before the contractual deadline for activating his Red Bull exit clause. Although Verstappen may not need to make a formal decision until October, former Formula 1 driver Robert Doornbos says Red Bull understandably wants an earlier answer as it plans its 2027 […]