Apr.15 (GMM) Two top Formula 1 drivers have called for the Nurburgring’s return to the calendar, as rare running at the iconic German circuit resumed this week. Current F1 drivers George Russell and Oscar Piastri were in action for Pirelli’s 2027 tyre development program on Tuesday, with wet-dry conditions greeting the opening two days. The […]
Marko predicts Mercedes tension over Antonelli title push
Apr.15 (GMM) Former Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko expects rising tension at Mercedes amid championship leader Kimi Antonelli’s strong start to 2026. “The title will likely be decided between the Mercedes drivers,” Marko said on ORF. “There will be tension within the team.” The Austrian said Antonelli’s early performances have been impressive, but warned […]
FIA clamps down on ‘dangerous’ energy trick
Apr.15 (GMM) The FIA has moved quickly to ban a controversial qualifying ‘trick’ following media reports earlier this month. Multiple outlets including Auto Motor und Sport and La Gazzetta dello Sport confirm that Mercedes and Red Bull had been exploiting a loophole in the 2026 energy management rules. At the time, it emerged that teams […]
Another key Red Bull exit looming as crisis deepens
Apr.15 (GMM) Another high-profile departure could be looming at Red Bull, as the team’s well-documented internal upheaval shows no sign of slowing. According to f1-insider.com, citing former mechanic Kenny Handkammer, long-time chief strategist Hannah Schmitz could be the next big name to leave Milton Keynes. “The decline of Red Bull is quite sad,” Handkammer said […]
Kubica warns Antonelli over social media as Leclerc steps back
Apr.14 (GMM) Robert Kubica has urged championship leader Kimi Antonelli to cut back on social media and focus fully on his title bid. Speaking to SportMediaset, the former F1 driver was blunt in his advice to the 19-year-old, who leads the standings after back-to-back wins from pole. “I hope he concentrates fully on racing,” Kubica […]
F1 source pours cold water on India 2027 return claim
Apr.14 (GMM) A Formula 1 source has dismissed claims that the sport will return to India as early as 2027, despite fresh optimism from government officials. Earlier this week, India’s sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya declared: “There will be an F1 race in India in 2027. This will happen 100 percent. “The first race will be […]
Lambiase had Aston option as Verstappen future debated
Apr.14 (GMM) Christijan Albers has revealed that Aston Martin was among several teams chasing Gianpiero Lambiase, underlining just how sought-after Max Verstappen’s race engineer has become. “Of course I called him,” former driver Albers, who worked with the Briton earlier in his career, told De Telegraaf. “Of course I wanted to know how or what […]
F1 must fix ‘imperfect’ rules as engines make comeback
Apr.14 (GMM) Former Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says Formula 1 must urgently what he calls the “imperfect” 2026 regulations – as the sport begins shifting back toward traditional engine thinking. Speaking to ORF amid ongoing April crisis talks, Marko said the current rules were conceived under very different assumptions about the future of […]
Mick Doohan hits out at Alpine over son Jack’s F1 exit
Apr.13 (GMM) MotoGP legend Mick Doohan has criticised Alpine over the way his son Jack’s Formula 1 career unravelled, calling the situation “unfair”. Speaking to Marca at Barcelona – where Jack Doohan began his 2026 European Le Mans Series campaign – the five-time 500cc world champion did not hold back, despite acknowledging the sensitivity of […]
Stroll’s GT outing ends in disappointment amid Aston horror
Apr.13 (GMM) Lance Stroll’s bid to reset his difficult 2026 season during Formula 1’s enforced April break ended in frustration at Paul Ricard. With Aston Martin-Honda enduring a disastrous start to the year, the Canadian used the gap in the calendar to make his debut in the GT World Challenge Europe – and arrived with […]
Drivers drawn into F1 rules talks, FIA plays down crisis
Apr.13 (GMM) Formula 1 drivers are being formally drawn into discussions about the controversial 2026 regulations ahead of a key decision meeting on April 20. The FIA is set to hold an online meeting with drivers before that date – a notable shift given long-standing complaints that competitors have little influence over rule-making. GPDA chairman […]
Marko admits ‘GP’ exit known as Verstappen doubts grow
Apr.13 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has admitted he already knew about Gianpiero Lambiase’s planned departure – as speculation intensifies about Max Verstappen’s own future. “I’ve known for some time that ‘GP’ would be moving to McLaren,” Marko, the former team advisor, told Krone newspaper in Vienna. “He’s an important employee, and of course, he’s subject […]
Monza upgrades approved to secure F1 future
Apr.13 (GMM) Key upgrades at Monza have taken a major step forward after local authorities approved a series of renovation plans aimed at keeping the historic venue on the Formula 1 calendar. Monza’s City Council has given near-unanimous backing to three strategic resolutions, including a permanent roof over the pit building, a new race control […]
More F1 calendar changes likely amid Saudi pressure
Apr.13 (GMM) Former Formula 1 driver Robert Doornbos believes the cancellation of April’s Middle East races may not be the end of the story, with fresh calendar changes now being actively discussed. Speaking on Ziggo Sport’s De Stamtafel program, the Dutchman – who is closely involved with the Abu Dhabi GP – said pressure is […]
Lambiase exit, ’26 rules, won’t push Max out of F1 – Jos
Apr.10 (GMM) Jos Verstappen does not think the impending departure of Gianpiero Lambiase will trigger Max Verstappen’s exit from Formula 1 – and even expects his son to stay despite ongoing frustration with the 2026 rules. Reacting for the first time to the confirmed move to McLaren, the Dutchman made clear the Verstappen camp had […]
Piastri plays down Webber ‘distance’ talk after tough start
Apr.10 (GMM) Oscar Piastri has played down suggestions he has distanced himself from mentor and manager Mark Webber, insisting their evolving relationship is simply a “natural evolution” of his growing experience in Formula 1. After a disastrous start to 2026 – failing to even begin the opening two grands prix – the Australian bounced back […]
Schumacher warns Leclerc off Red Bull move amid ‘chaos’
Apr.10 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has warned Charles Leclerc against any temptation to jump ship to Red Bull, amid growing speculation the team could target the Ferrari driver if Max Verstappen departs. Rumours have suggested Leclerc may be growing weary of his long title wait at Ferrari, with Red Bull monitoring the situation closely. But Schumacher […]
FIA plans 2026 rules ‘tweaks’, Marko sceptical
Apr.10 (GMM) Formula 1’s first April crisis talks over the controversial 2026 regulations have concluded with the FIA promising only “tweaks” for now – but a broader push for change is clearly building. “The first of a series of meetings to discuss potential changes to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations was convened today by the […]
Lambiase exit a ‘significant loss’ for Red Bull – Marko
Apr.10 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko admits Red Bull is facing a “significant loss” after confirming that Max Verstappen’s long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will leave for McLaren. “GP is a crucial factor in car development and setup, who went his own way – not always in agreement with the rest of the technical crew,” the […]
Verstappen’s race engineer to be new McLaren team boss
Apr.9 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s long-time race engineer Gianpiero ‘GP’ Lambiase is set to leave Red Bull for McLaren, according to authoritative reports in the Netherlands and Belgium. De Limburger first broke the news, stating that the intention of the move is for Lambiase “to eventually replace Andrea Stella as team principal”. The report has since […]