Jun.15 (GMM) Toto Wolff has admitted Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton are now genuine championship threats as reliability concerns mount at dominant Mercedes. Although George Russell was pleased to claw back 18 points to championship leader Kimi Antonelli in Barcelona, the result came only after the young Italian retired ahead of him with yet another power […]
Honda clarifies Aston Martin vibration story
Jun.15 (GMM) Honda has clarified reports that one of its senior engineers drove an Aston Martin Formula 1 car in Japan to help solve the team’s vibration problems. Following reporting of comments made by Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe, a Honda F1 spokesperson clarified that the original Japanese remarks had been mistranslated. “The engineer […]
Hamilton ‘mind games’ against Leclerc in play – Schumacher
Jun.15 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton’s long-awaited first Ferrari victory is ramping up pressure on teammate Charles Leclerc. The seven-time world champion ended a win drought stretching back to his final years at Mercedes with a commanding Barcelona triumph, continuing a remarkable turnaround in form that has lifted him to P2 in the drivers’ championship behind runaway […]
Barcelona not giving up on permanent F1 future
Jun.15 (GMM) Barcelona is refusing to abandon hopes of returning to the Formula 1 calendar every year despite agreeing to alternate with Spa-Francorchamps from 2028. The comments come just days after Royal Spanish Automobile Federation president Manuel Avino suggested Barcelona could even return as early as 2027 if continuing instability in the Middle East forces […]
Verstappen shrugs off speculation as Red Bull plots recovery
Jun.15 (GMM) Max Verstappen has further played down speculation about his future after his recent meeting with Red Bull’s top leadership in Salzburg triggered fresh rumours linking him with Mercedes. The quadruple world champion was spotted alongside manager Raymond Vermeulen, Red Bull co-owner Chalerm Yoovidhya, Red Bull heir Mark Mateschitz and chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff […]
FIA president hints BYD ‘the right team’ for 12th entry
Jun.15 (GMM) Mohammed Ben Sulayem has added fuel to growing speculation that Chinese automotive giant BYD could become Formula 1’s twelfth and final team. The FIA president has long supported expanding the grid, a campaign that ultimately resulted in Cadillac joining Formula 1 as the eleventh team in 2026. Now, amid increasing rumours linking BYD […]
Domenicali hopes Alonso stays in F1 ‘for 50 years’
Jun.15 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali has added his voice to growing speculation about Fernando Alonso’s future. The Formula 1 CEO’s comments come amid mounting rumours linking the 44-year-old Spaniard with a shock move to Alpine in 2027, potentially reuniting with Flavio Briatore, while Alonso himself admitted during the Spanish GP weekend that Barcelona 2026 may have […]
FIA ready to take on Audi in F1’s V8 turbo row
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 […]