Oct.9 (GMM) Sergio Perez has backed James Vowles’ push to rethink Formula 1’s budget cap, arguing that the current system can actually make life harder for smaller teams. The Cadillac driver said newer operations must spend more simply to build the systems and efficiency already established at the front. “We’re a new and small team,” […]
Hamilton, Vasseur do not read Ferrari criticism
Oct.9 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has again defended Frederic Vasseur, saying much of the criticism surrounding Ferrari is coming from people who do not know what is happening inside the team. Speaking to Canal Plus after Malaysia, Hamilton said he personally avoids the noise. “I don’t read anything,” said the seven time world champion. “So the […]
Gov’t source says Rwanda F1 deal ‘approved’
Oct.9 (GMM) Formula 1’s return to Africa now appears all but certain, with multiple reports claiming Rwanda has indeed reached an agreement to host a grand prix from around 2030. AFP reports that sources close to both the Rwandan government and the FIA say an agreement has been reached, with an official announcement expected next […]
Hamilton says FIA, young drivers too cautious in rain
Oct.9 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton says both the FIA and Formula 1’s younger generation have become too cautious about racing in wet conditions. The Ferrari driver was speaking in Singapore just days after the chaotic race at Sepang, where heavy rain and delays again raised questions about modern wet-weather racing. “Wet weather races aren’t the same […]
Singapore haze adds new concern before GP
Oct.9 (GMM) Air pollution has emerged as a significant issue ahead of the Singapore GP, with smoke from major Indonesian wildfires pushing conditions into the unhealthy range. The FIA says the situation is being monitored closely but does not currently expect the haze to threaten track activity. Carlos Sainz, a GPDA director, admitted the conditions […]
Honda admits ‘pride deeply wounded’ by 2026 failure
Oct.9 (GMM) Outgoing Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe says the manufacturer’s difficult return to Formula 1 in 2026 has deeply hurt Honda’s pride. Watanabe, who will step down as HRC president and CEO on January 1, told motor.es that Honda had aimed much higher under the new regulations. “Many people had high hopes for […]
Nike poised to enter F1 with Vegas announcement
Oct.9 (GMM) Nike is set to enter Formula 1 from 2027, with Bild newspaper reporting that the deal is done and expected to be announced around the Las Vegas GP. Unlike Adidas and Puma, Nike is not expected to outfit a team. Instead, the US sportswear giant will reportedly supply Formula 1 personnel with products […]
Hulkenberg unimpressed by Bottas bike adventure
Oct.9 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas’ 420-kilometre bike ride from Malaysia to Singapore has drawn plenty of admiration – but Nico Hulkenberg was not impressed. Bottas’ early spin at Sepang triggered the Safety Car that ruined Hulkenberg’s gamble on slick tyres, and the Audi driver made that clear when asked about the Finn’s journey. “I would have […]
Mercedes splits cars as Russell misses upgraded engine
Oct.9 (GMM) Mercedes will run different specifications in Singapore, with George Russell returning to the older aerodynamic package while Kimi Antonelli continues with the troublesome Sepang upgrade. Championship leader Antonelli admitted the decision was not entirely his. “I couldn’t really decide much,” he smiled. “But we firmly believe that the new package can work well. […]
Ocon open to reserve role if no F1 race seat
Oct.9 (GMM) Esteban Ocon says he would accept a reserve role in 2027 if he cannot secure a Formula 1 race seat, and has ruled out racing elsewhere for now. The departing Haas driver was unusually open about his situation in Singapore. “Still working on it, still discussing,” said the Frenchman. “When I will have […]
Alonso denies Dakar plan, reports insist deal is done
Oct.9 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has denied reports that he will return to the Dakar Rally in 2027, despite Spanish media insisting the project is already arranged and testing will begin next week. SoyMotor has reported that Alonso will drive a Prodrive-built car rebadged as an Aston Martin, with Marc Coma again alongside him as co-driver. […]
Verstappen says Red Bull life calmer without Horner
Oct.8 (GMM) Max Verstappen says life at Red Bull has become less stressful since Christian Horner’s departure, while playing down talk of either a Horner comeback or his own future move to Ferrari. Speaking to the Press Association, Verstappen said he prefers the calmer atmosphere around the team since Laurent Mekies took over. “To be […]
Mercedes to compare old and new packages in Singapore
Oct.8 (GMM) Mercedes will run back-to-back comparisons of its old and new aerodynamic specifications in Singapore after the major Sepang upgrade appeared to make the car worse. Toto Wolff confirmed the plan after the team’s difficult Malaysian weekend. “Malaysia was obviously a very difficult weekend for us,” said the team boss and co-owner. “We have […]
Audi boss rejects F1 exit fears amid VW crisis
Oct.8 (GMM) Audi CEO Gernot Dollner has rejected suggestions that Volkswagen’s deepening financial crisis could threaten the company’s Formula 1 project. The VW Group is undergoing a major restructuring, with around 50,000 job cuts planned globally and a sharply reduced 2026 profit outlook. But Dollner told Sport Bild that Audi’s F1 operation was deliberately structured […]
Vowles pushes cost-cap change for ‘two-tier’ F1 grid
Oct.8 (GMM) James Vowles is pushing for changes to Formula 1’s financial regulations after warning that the budget cap has actually strengthened the dominance of the leading teams. Reports suggest the Williams boss wants teams outside the top four to be allowed additional spending room, with more detailed proposals expected at the next F1 Commission […]
Boeri rules out Monaco track changes
Oct.8 (GMM) Monaco Automobile Club president Michel Boeri has rejected suggestions that the principality’s Formula 1 layout could be altered to improve overtaking. The issue has grown in recent years as Monaco’s lack of passing opportunities has come under increasing criticism, with Monegasque Charles Leclerc even suggesting a possible extension near Portier to create a […]
Minister congratulates Rwanda before F1 deal official
Oct.8 (GMM) South African sports minister Gayton McKenzie has congratulated Rwanda on securing a 2030 Formula 1 race – even though the deal has still not been officially confirmed. Reports this week claim Rwanda has reached an agreement to join the calendar in 2030 with a new permanent circuit near Bugesera International Airport, around 40 […]
Rosberg says father urged him to flee Schumacher
Oct.7 (GMM) Nico Rosberg has revealed that his father Keke urged him to leave Mercedes as soon as Michael Schumacher was confirmed as his teammate for 2010. Rosberg told Der Spiegel that Schumacher’s arrival came as a major shock after he had only recently joined Mercedes from Williams. “That was a total shock!” the 2016 […]
Salo calls Bottas ‘crazy’ over Singapore bike ride
Oct.7 (GMM) Former Formula 1 driver Mika Salo has praised Valtteri Bottas’ extraordinary fitness while questioning his decision to cycle 350 kilometres from Malaysia to Singapore between races. Bottas, who drives for Cadillac, chose to make the journey on his gravel bike rather than fly or drive. “That’s a pretty wild ride,” Salo told Finnish […]
Bottas tax controversy could trigger major F1 legal battle
Oct.7 (GMM) The Italian tax controversy that prompted Valtteri Bottas to question a possible return to Imola could escalate into a major legal battle involving Formula 1 teams. Although F1 has now confirmed Qatar and Abu Dhabi as the final two races of 2026, the dispute over alleged unpaid Italian taxes remains unresolved. Bottas raised […]