Jun.14 (GMM) Formula 1’s next major engine battle is already brewing, with the FIA seemingly prepared to oppose Audi’s insistence on turbocharging as the sport eyes a return to V8 power. Speaking at Le Mans, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem made clear he is pushing hard for a simpler, lighter and cheaper engine formula to […]
Todt rejects doom and gloom over Formula 1’s future
Jun.14 (GMM) Jean Todt has played down concerns about Formula 1’s controversial new 2026 regulations. Many figures in the paddock have slammed the new rules package since it debuted this year, with the electric component being diluted for 2027 and 2018 and plans already shaping up for normally aspirated, V8-powered future. Former Ferrari boss and […]
Honda engineer got behind wheel to solve Aston problem
Jun.14 (GMM) Honda has revealed that Aston Martin handed over a complete Formula 1 car and even allowed one of its senior engineers to drive it in a bid to solve one of the biggest problems of the opening phase of the 2026 season. The new Aston Martin-Honda works partnership is enduring a disastrous start […]
Alonso-Alpine reunion rumour swirls through paddock
Jun.14 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has become the subject of one of the biggest rumours circulating in the Barcelona paddock. According to Sky Italia journalist Roberto Chinchero, the two-time world champion is being linked with a shock move to Alpine for 2027, potentially reuniting with Flavio Briatore. “Gasly will stay, but Colapinto says it also depends […]
Hamilton surge continues as Ferrari emerges as Mercedes threat
Jun.14 (GMM) George Russell may be threatening to end Kimi Antonelli’s run of dominance in Barcelona, but Ferrari’s pace is emerging as one of the biggest stories of the Spanish GP weekend. After six wins from six races for Mercedes in 2026, Lewis Hamilton will line up between Russell and Antonelli on the grid, having […]
FIA Monaco blunder sparks fresh backlash from rivals
Jun.13 (GMM) Formula 1’s Monaco pitlane speeding controversy has escalated again, with several rival teams furious after Pierre Gasly’s lost podium was officially restored. The FIA admitted on Friday that Alpine driver Gasly should never have received two five-second penalties during the Monaco GP. After a successful hearing in Barcelona, Gasly was reinstated to P3 […]
Red Bull still fighting FIA over controversial engine ruling
Jun.13 (GMM) Red Bull is continuing to challenge the FIA’s controversial ADUO engine assessment, amid concerns the ruling could have major consequences for the next three Formula 1 seasons. The governing body’s preliminary analysis identified Red Bull-Ford as the benchmark combustion engine supplier for 2026. Ironically, that means Red Bull is currently the only manufacturer […]
Ben Sulayem keeps pushing for lighter V8-powered F1 future
Jun.13 (GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is continuing to champion a return to lighter, louder and cheaper Formula 1 cars powered by V8 engines. While Formula 1’s current manufacturers have now agreed to revisions for the 2027 and 2028 engine regulations, Ben Sulayem is already looking further ahead to the next rules cycle. Speaking […]
Briatore tells Russell to ‘wake up’ amid Antonelli charge
Jun.13 (GMM) Flavio Briatore admits he completely underestimated Kimi Antonelli. The Alpine executive has become the latest senior Formula 1 figure to heap praise on the 19-year-old Italian after his fifth consecutive grand prix victory in Monaco. “What kind of driver, what kind of phenomenon is someone who wins five Grands Prix in a row […]
Briatore plays down driver market as Sainz weighs future
Jun.13 (GMM) Flavio Briatore has played down speculation of a potential driver change at Alpine, as Carlos Sainz weighs up his options for 2027. The Spaniard’s future has become a talking point again as his contract is up for renewal at Williams, where progress in 2026 has been slower than expected. Sainz told DAZN in […]
Verstappen plays down Salzburg meeting speculation
Jun.13 (GMM) Max Verstappen has brushed aside fresh speculation about his future after being spotted in Salzburg earlier this week meeting Red Bull’s top leadership. The quadruple world champion’s private jet movements have been closely tracked amid continuing rumours linking him with Mercedes. Speculation intensified when Verstappen’s aircraft was seen travelling to England near Mercedes’ […]
Norris proud to be F1 champion without being a ‘jerk’
Jun.13 (GMM) Lando Norris says he is proud to have become a Formula 1 world champion without adopting the ruthless approach associated with some of the sport’s biggest names. The McLaren driver, whose chances of defending his 2025 crown now look increasingly slim amid the team’s struggles in 2026, told La Stampa he hopes his […]
Madrid admits pressure as planned F1 test event scrapped
Jun.13 (GMM) Despite months of official denials about delays, fresh doubts have emerged about Madrid’s readiness for its Formula 1 debut later this year. The new Madring circuit recently passed an FIA inspection and organisers have consistently insisted preparations remain on schedule. However, Royal Spanish Automobile Federation (RFEdA) president Manuel Avino has now acknowledged that […]
Barcelona could return in 2027 if calendar disrupted
Jun.13 (GMM) Barcelona could yet stage a Formula 1 race in 2027 despite not being scheduled to host one under its new alternating agreement with Spa-Francorchamps. The possibility has been raised by Royal Spanish Automobile Federation (RFEdA) president Manuel Avino, who admits the ongoing conflict in Iran could force Formula 1 to seek contingency plans […]
Alonso admits Barcelona could be his final Spanish GP
Jun.12 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has admitted this weekend’s Spanish GP could be his final Formula 1 race at Barcelona. The two-time world champion, who turns 45 next month, remains undecided about whether to continue racing beyond the end of his expiring Aston Martin contract. With Barcelona absent from the 2027 calendar before its return in […]
Gasly Monaco podium dream revived as FIA grants hearing
Jun.12 (GMM) Pierre Gasly’s hopes of recovering his lost Monaco podium are still alive after the FIA agreed to reopen the case. The Alpine driver crossed the finish line P3 in Monaco but never climbed the stairs to the podium as he was dropped to P7 with two 5-second penalties for pitlane speeding. Now the […]
F1, FIA, Ecclestone fight back in Massa crashgate case
Jun.12 (GMM) Formula 1, the FIA and former supremo Bernie Ecclestone have won permission to take Felipe Massa’s crashgate case directly to the UK Supreme Court. The latest development marks a significant counterattack by the defendants after Massa scored a partial legal victory earlier this year. The Brazilian, who lost the 2008 world championship to […]
Ferrari protege piling pressure on Ocon at Haas
Jun.12 (GMM) Esteban Ocon’s Formula 1 future may be under increasing pressure from Ferrari junior Rafael Camara. While many paddock observers have linked Toyota-backed Jack Doohan with a possible Haas seat in 2027, Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport believes technical partner Ferrari has other plans. According to correspondent Tobias Gruner, Ferrari is already looking at […]
Pirelli locked in as F1 tyre supplier through 2028
Jun.12 (GMM) Formula 1’s tyre situation is now officially settled through the end of 2028. The FIA confirmed on Thursday that it has exercised the contractual option extending Pirelli’s deal by an additional year, keeping the Italian manufacturer as Formula 1’s sole tyre supplier until the end of the 2028 season. The move had been […]
Leclerc switches to Hamilton brakes after Monaco fallout
Jun.12 (GMM) Charles Leclerc will switch to Lewis Hamilton’s brake configuration in Barcelona after the brake controversy that overshadowed Ferrari’s Monaco weekend. Eagle-eyed observers spotted Carbone Industrie brake discs on Leclerc’s car in the Barcelona garage, with Italy’s La Repubblica confirming the Monegasque will now run the same combination as his teammate. “Charles Leclerc, like […]