Oct.31 (GMM) Fernando Alonso and Alex Albon appear to have put their recent war of words behind them after an awkward but playful encounter on the fan stage in Mexico. Albon was still on stage with Williams teammate Carlos Sainz when Alonso and Lance Stroll were introduced, creating an obvious moment after the Spaniard’s repeated […]
Cadillac says ‘no pressure’ over Bottas-Herta call
Oct.31 (GMM) Cadillac says there is “no timetable, no pressure” over its 2027 driver decision as uncertainty continues around Valtteri Bottas and Colton Herta. Team principal Marcin Budkowski told L’Equipe that Bottas still has a strong case for continuing alongside the already-resigned Sergio Perez. “Valtteri did a really good race in Austin,” he said in […]
Zhou admits F1 return chances ‘not very high’
Oct.31 (GMM) Guanyu Zhou has acknowledged he is only an outside contender for a Cadillac race seat as speculation continues over Valtteri Bottas’ future. The Chinese driver has been part of Cadillac’s reserve structure and retains Ferrari links, but admitted his chances of returning to the grid are limited. “My chances of getting a seat […]
Imola prepares for Antonelli title as F1 weighs ‘Plan B’
Oct.31 (GMM) Imola is already getting involved as Formula 1 continues to weigh whether the circuit may be needed as a replacement for the threatened Gulf races. Corriere dello Sport reports that the Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit will open its Checco Costa Museum Hall on Sunday night with a giant screen for fans to […]
Hadjar under more fire after shoving fan
Oct.31 (GMM) Isack Hadjar is facing fresh criticism after viral footage showed him shoving a fan in the Mexico paddock. The fan approached Hadjar for a selfie and appeared to put an arm around him despite the Red Bull driver’s reluctance, before Hadjar angrily shoved him away. The FIA has since summoned Hadjar over alleged […]
Antonelli ‘better’ but ‘tired’ ahead of title bid
Oct.31 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli says he is feeling “better” after finally arriving in the Mexico paddock on Friday following the viral illness that kept him away on Thursday. The Mercedes driver needs only P9 on Sunday to become the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history, and showed no obvious loss of pace once back […]
Verstappen tells Lawson to be ‘smarter’ in seat fight
Oct.31 (GMM) Max Verstappen has warned Liam Lawson that fighting a Red Bull stablemate so aggressively in practice is “not very smart” while his 2027 Formula 1 future remains uncertain. The pair went wheel-to-wheel during Friday practice in Mexico, eventually making contact at Turn 14 and scattering carbon fibre debris across the circuit. The session […]
Komatsu slams ‘nonsense’ EUR6m Bearman rumour
Oct.31 (GMM) Ayao Komatsu has strongly rejected claims that Oliver Bearman’s unresolved 2027 Haas deal is being held up by a demand for a EUR 6 million salary. The rumour had gathered pace while Bearman’s contract remained unsigned, but Komatsu said in Mexico that it was simply false. “I have no idea where that comes […]
Zehnder to leave Audi after 39 years at Hinwil
Oct.31 (GMM) Beat Zehnder will leave Audi’s Formula 1 operation at the end of 2026, bringing to an end an extraordinary 39-year spell with the Hinwil team. Zehnder joined Peter Sauber’s operation in 1988, five years before the team entered Formula 1, and remained through the Sauber, BMW Sauber, Alfa Romeo and now Audi eras. […]
Perez says new Cadillac deal is last F1 contract
Oct.30 (GMM) Sergio Perez says his newly extended Cadillac deal through at least 2029 will be the final Formula 1 contract of his career. The Mexican, now 36, said he remains fully motivated but increasingly conscious of wanting more time with his family as his children grow older. “I love what I do, it’s my […]
Secret behind Perez’s Mexico show car revealed
Oct.30 (GMM) Sergio Perez has revealed why the mystery Cadillac-liveried car used in his Mexico City show run was able to perform seemingly endless donuts. Fans quickly noticed that the machine Perez drove along Paseo de la Reforma was not Cadillac’s current Formula 1 car. It was actually one of the modified Formula 2 cars […]
Verstappen open to Le Mans with Ricciardo
Oct.30 (GMM) Max Verstappen has responded to former teammate Daniel Ricciardo’s suggestion that the pair could race together again – at Le Mans. Ricciardo said this week that a one-off Le Mans appearance appeals to him and named Verstappen as one of the drivers he would most like to share a car with. “He’s a […]
No fix for Red Bull start issue until 2027
Oct.30 (GMM) Red Bull’s season-long weakness off the line is unlikely to be fully solved until next year’s car, according to team principal Laurent Mekies. Both Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar again struggled at the start in Austin, with Hadjar saying the clutch system remains a major problem and should be redesigned. Mekies said the […]
MotoGP revolt adds pressure on F1’s Qatar plans
Oct.30 (GMM) Formula 1 drivers are watching MotoGP’s growing Qatar controversy closely as uncertainty continues over F1’s own planned Middle East finale. MotoGP is still scheduled to race at Losail next week, but reports say around two-thirds of riders expressed opposition at Phillip Island and are now seeking written safety guarantees, including an evacuation plan […]
Herta pressure builds on sick Bottas in Mexico
Oct.30 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas’ Cadillac future looks increasingly uncertain as Colton Herta prepares for another FP1 appearance in Mexico – this time while Bottas is also unwell. Herta will take over Bottas’ car on Friday as he chases the final Super Licence point he needs, giving Cadillac another opportunity to evaluate him amid growing speculation […]
Alonso doubles down, rivals reject ‘not nice’ comments
Oct.30 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has doubled down on his criticism of the drivers at the back of the Formula 1 grid, prompting pushback from Alex Albon and several rivals in Mexico. After his Austin clash with Albon, Alonso had said the “quality of the drivers” in the bottom third of the grid was “quite low”. […]
Bearman says Haas delay ‘not in my hands’
Oct.30 (GMM) Oliver Bearman says he still wants to remain with Haas in 2027, amid reports that salary negotiations may be holding up a new deal. Recent rumours have suggested Bearman’s management is seeking a major pay rise, reportedly to around EUR6 million for next season. When asked about his future in Mexico, the Ferrari […]
Barrichello to drive 2011 Williams again at Interlagos
Oct.30 (GMM) Rubens Barrichello will return to the wheel of his 2011 Williams at Interlagos next weekend as part of the Brazilian GP celebrations. Auto Hebdo reports that the Brazilian will drive the FW33 on Sunday, November 8 – 15 years after his final Formula 1 appearance at his home circuit. Barrichello, 54, said: “I […]
Hamilton says he could race Rwanda GP in mid-40s
Oct.30 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton says he has no intention of putting an age limit on his Formula 1 career – and has left open the possibility of racing in Rwanda when the new Grand Prix arrives in the early 2030s. The comments come as Sergio Perez has said his new Cadillac contract, taking him close […]
Ferrari tipped for Mexico boost from smaller turbo
Oct.30 (GMM) Ferrari is being tipped as a potential favourite in Mexico because its smaller turbo could prove an advantage at the circuit’s extreme altitude. George Russell said the new-generation power units face an unusual challenge this weekend. “I think turbo lag is going to be a big factor for a lot of teams,” he […]