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 […]
FIA delays ADUO verdict amid Red Bull fury
Jun.12 (GMM) The FIA has delayed finalising Formula 1’s controversial ADUO engine rankings after fierce objections from Red Bull-Ford. The governing body had privately informed manufacturers in Monaco that Red Bull currently has the strongest combustion engine in Formula 1, making it the benchmark under the new concession system and therefore ineligible for performance upgrades. […]
Renault rules out Horner talks, vows to keep control
Jun.12 (GMM) Renault Group CEO Francois Provost has moved to shut down speculation linking Christian Horner with Alpine while also insisting the French manufacturer has no intention of relinquishing control of its Formula 1 team. The comments come amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of Otro Capital’s 24 percent stake in Alpine. Mercedes recently explored […]
Wurz warns Mercedes title fight could turn ugly
Jun.12 (GMM) GPDA chairman Alex Wurz is not convinced the harmony between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell will survive a prolonged title fight. Antonelli’s fifth consecutive victory in Monaco extended his lead to 68 points over teammate Russell, amid ongoing comparisons with the famous Lewis Hamilton-Nico Rosberg rivalry. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff recently rejected those […]
No top team vacancies for Sainz, Albon, says Vowles
Jun.12 (GMM) Williams boss James Vowles is increasingly confident Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon will remain committed to the Grove-based team’s long-term project. Sainz’s second season at Williams has been more difficult than many expected, but Vowles insists the Spaniard remains fully invested despite ongoing speculation linking him with future opportunities elsewhere. “No, I’m not […]
Red Bull anger grows over controversial engine ruling
Jun.11 (GMM) Red Bull is reportedly furious about a controversial FIA engine assessment that has unexpectedly designated the team as Formula 1’s benchmark power unit manufacturer. The dispute centres on the FIA’s new ADUO system, which allows underperforming engine suppliers additional development opportunities. According to De Telegraaf journalist Erik van Haren, manufacturers received a one-page […]