May 15 (GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says he does not care about popularity as criticism of his leadership continues following his re-election for a second term. The controversial Emirati has faced sustained backlash during his presidency over governance disputes, political tensions inside the FIA and repeated clashes with Formula 1 stakeholders. But speaking […]
Marko shrugs off Verstappen exit threat amid Nurburgring buzz
May 15 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says Formula 1 would simply embrace another superstar if Max Verstappen eventually walks away from the sport. The comments come as Verstappen prepares for his first full assault on the Nurburgring 24 Hours, where the four-time world champion immediately impressed during wet nighttime GT3 running in Germany. Verstappen has […]
Costa says Aston Martin made major Newey mistake
May 15 (GMM) Former Ferrari and Mercedes engineering chief Aldo Costa believes Aston Martin made a major error in how it structured the arrival of legendary designer Adrian Newey. The comments come amid Aston Martin’s disastrous start to the 2026 season with new partner Honda, following months of vibration, reliability and drivability problems. Costa also […]
Piquet Jr says Hamilton now Ferrari’s clear number 2
May 15 (GMM) Former Formula 1 driver Nelson Piquet Jr. believes Lewis Hamilton has already slipped firmly into a supporting role at Ferrari behind Charles Leclerc. The comments come amid growing scrutiny of Hamilton’s form after a difficult Miami weekend in which Leclerc again comfortably outpaced his seven-time world champion teammate. “Are they equal in […]
F1 update war explodes as teams copy Ferrari trick
May 15 (GMM) Formula 1’s 2026 development race is escalating rapidly, with rival teams already copying Ferrari innovations while McLaren could soon introduce its own version of the innovative ‘Macarena’ rear wing concept. The speed of development only a handful of races into the radically new regulations underlines how quickly teams are converging on breakthrough […]
Piastri linked with Red Bull amid Verstappen rumours
May 14 (GMM) Fresh rumours of a sensational driver-market shakeup are swirling through Formula 1, with reports now linking Oscar Piastri to Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen to McLaren. According to Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport, with Verstappen now heading to the Nurburgring for his 24 hour GT3 adventure, the Dutchman’s future is once […]
F1 CEO hits back at ‘purists’ amid 2026 rules backlash
May 13 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali has hit back at growing criticism of Formula 1’s controversial new-era regulations, accusing “purists” and struggling teams of exaggerating the problems. Speaking to Radio 24, the Formula One Group CEO said the backlash did not surprise him. “I can now call myself a veteran of this sport, having been involved […]
Tombazis explains F1’s emergency fix for ‘yo-yo’ racing
May 13 (GMM) Nikolas Tombazis says Formula 1’s planned 2027 regulation refinements are aimed at preventing the ‘yo-yo’ racing effect that emerged under the controversial new hybrid rules. Amid intense criticism of the 2026 engine regulations – and emergency tweaks already introduced in Miami – the FIA has now agreed in principle to increase combustion-engine […]
Comparing Antonelli to F1 greats ‘disrespectful’ – Domenicali
May 13 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali admits he would be “thrilled” if teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli became world champion – even as the Formula 1 chief echoed concerns about excessive hype surrounding the 19-year-old Italian. Antonelli’s stunning start to 2026 has already triggered comparisons in Italy with tennis world number 1 Jannik Sinner, while Toto Wolff […]
Verstappen to do Nurburgring 24h ‘every single year’
May 13 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he wants to contest the Nurburgring 24 Hours “every single year” after plunging into what many drivers describe as the world’s toughest endurance race. The four-time Formula 1 world champion will make his debut in the iconic event this weekend at the wheel of a Mercedes-AMG GT3 entered by […]
Alpine coy over Gucci rumours as BWT deal nears end
May 13 (GMM) Alpine has refused to deny mounting speculation linking the Enstone-based outfit with a future title sponsorship deal involving luxury fashion giant Gucci. Austria’s Krone newspaper reported that Alpine’s current title partnership with Austrian water technology company BWT is approaching its end and may not be renewed beyond 2026. “For the Italian fashion […]
Denmark revives F1 dream with new $500m circuit plan
May 13 (GMM) Denmark’s long-running Formula 1 ambitions may be stirring again after wealthy heirs linked to pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk unveiled plans for a massive new circuit project in Padborg. The news revives a story stretching back years. In 2020, we reported that plans for a Copenhagen street race had collapsed despite advanced talks […]
Antonelli already ‘number 1’ at Mercedes – Schumacher
May 12 (GMM) George Russell is under mounting pressure after being comprehensively beaten by teenage teammate Kimi Antonelli so far in 2026. The Italian 19-year-old has now won the last three races from pole position and leads Russell by 20 points in the world championship, intensifying scrutiny inside the dominant Mercedes team. “I have to […]
Verstappen frenzy triggers Nurburgring ticket chaos
May 12 (GMM) Max Verstappen is now attracting such enormous crowds away from Formula 1 that organisers of this weekend’s Nurburgring 24 Hours are warning fans not to travel without tickets. With Formula 1 currently in another calendar pause following the cancelled Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix – and amid continuing controversy over the […]
Hadjar welcomes FIA retreat from 2026 engine rules
May 11 (GMM) Isack Hadjar says Formula 1 is finally “going in the right direction” after the FIA and manufacturers agreed in principle to further soften the controversial 2026 engine regulations. Following Friday’s major rules meeting involving the FIA, FOM, team bosses and all five power unit manufacturers, the governing body confirmed plans for additional […]
Verstappen still ‘heart of the project’ at Red Bull – boss
May 11 (GMM) Max Verstappen remains fully committed to Red Bull despite intensifying speculation about his future, according to team boss Laurent Mekies. Speaking to AFP during the Grand Prix De France Historique at Paul Ricard, Mekies dismissed the growing rumours linking Verstappen with Mercedes, Aston Martin or even a shock exit from Formula 1. […]
Ecclestone already writes Russell out of title fight
May 11 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone believes the 2026 world championship is already slipping away from George Russell. After Kimi Antonelli surged to a third consecutive victory from pole in Miami, the teenage Italian now leads his much more experienced Mercedes teammate by 20 points. Ecclestone, the former long-time F1 supremo, thinks the momentum has already […]
Ricciardo hints racing return possible ‘one day’
May 11 (GMM) Daniel Ricciardo admits he could still return to racing one day – but only if it is “for the pure joy of driving”. Speaking on the Speed Street podcast hosted by Conor Daly, the retired Australian said he is currently enjoying life away from Formula 1 after years inside what he described […]
FIA expands engine catch-up rules amid Honda crisis
May 11 (GMM) The FIA has widened Formula 1’s controversial Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) system – a move likely to benefit struggling manufacturers led by Honda and potentially Ferrari. The governing body confirmed revisions to the 2026 engine regulations after the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix disrupted the original […]
Juncadella accuses FIA of ‘double standard’ over Hamilton
May 8 (GMM) Dani Juncadella thinks Lewis Hamilton should have been punished for showing Franco Colapinto the middle finger during the Miami GP. The Spaniard, who is both an Aston Martin simulator driver and a close friend of Max Verstappen, accused the FIA of inconsistency after no sanction followed Hamilton’s cockpit gesture. “The FIA’s double […]