Aug.22 (GMM) Esteban Ocon’s future at Haas remains uncertain as the team struggles through a difficult 2026 season and several drivers are linked with his seat for next year. Leonardo Fornaroli, Rafael Camara, Jack Doohan and even Yuki Tsunoda have all been mentioned as possible 2027 candidates, while Ocon has spent much of the year […]
Champion Norris rejects ‘party-boy’ image
Aug.22 (GMM) Lando Norris says the public image of him partying since becoming world champion does not reflect how seriously he is preparing for races. The McLaren driver has been seen socialising more frequently away from the circuit and spent part of the summer break with friends in Ibiza and Greece. But Norris says appearances […]
Alonso to meet with owner Stroll for contract talks
Aug.22 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says talks over his Aston Martin future are now looming, just as the team’s heavily revised Honda-powered package showed fresh problems at Zandvoort. The 45-year-old Spaniard had previously indicated that a decision would come around the summer, but now says there is no firm deadline. “I just got back from vacation, […]
‘No new prospects’ for German GP return
Aug.22 (GMM) A return of the German GP is back on Formula 1’s radar, although both Hockenheim and the Nurburgring are playing down any suggestion that a deal is imminent. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali recently said Hockenheim could return “in the medium term”, although he also warned that further investment would be required. Former Haas […]
Marquez advice helped keep Hadjar out of Dutch GP
Aug.22 (GMM) Isack Hadjar reportedly wanted to race at Zandvoort despite his wrist injury, but advice from MotoGP champion Marc Marquez helped convince him not to take the risk. Canal Plus journalist Julien Febreau says Hadjar and Marquez share physiotherapist Carlos Garcia, and that Marquez contacted the Red Bull driver after learning about the injury. […]
Wolff awkward over Verstappen as Mercedes moves on
Aug.22 (GMM) Toto Wolff gave a notably awkward response at Zandvoort when asked about Max Verstappen’s new Red Bull contract, despite the Dutchman’s long-running links with Mercedes finally appearing to be over. “What can I say about it?” the Mercedes boss laughed when Viaplay raised Verstappen’s deal through 2030. “I’m sure Raymond (Vermeulen) did a […]
Bottas insists he has Cadillac ‘ticket’ for 2027
Aug.22 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas has again dismissed speculation that Colton Herta could replace him at Cadillac next season, insisting his 2027 seat is already secured. The Finn turns 37 between Zandvoort and Monza, but told Ilta-Sanomat that age is not becoming a factor. “This is a good age to continue my career,” said the former […]
Aston strengthens ownership, Alonso future waits
Aug.21 (GMM) Aston Martin has added another powerful figure to its ownership structure just as Honda’s latest engine upgrade arrives at Zandvoort and Fernando Alonso begins talks over whether he will still be racing in 2027. Robert Wood Johnson, the former US Ambassador to the United Kingdom and an experienced sports investor, has acquired a […]
Verstappen commits to 2030 with ‘pay rise’
Aug.21 (GMM) Max Verstappen has ended months of speculation by signing a new Red Bull contract through 2030, although the Dutchman says his biggest uncertainty was never another team – it was whether to continue in Formula 1 at all. The timing of the new expiry is significant because it coincides with the expected arrival […]
Hamilton set to extend Ferrari deal – report
Aug.21 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton is expected to extend his Ferrari stay through 2027, with Spanish Formula 1 journalist Carlos Miquel claiming an announcement could come before Monza. Speaking on El Partidazo de COPE, Miquel said the seven-time world champion’s future is effectively settled. “Make a note of one name who is definitely going to extend […]
Cadillac denies sale rumours, drivers back shake-up
Aug.21 (GMM) Cadillac has moved quickly to deny suggestions its Formula 1 project could be sold, while Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas both indicated at Zandvoort that significant internal change was needed. Speculation followed mounting scrutiny around TWG Global founder Mark Walter, whose wider business empire is under investigation by US federal prosecutors. A spokesman […]
F1 still waiting on Qatar, Abu Dhabi
Aug.21 (GMM) Formula 1 will wait until after mid-September before deciding whether Qatar and Abu Dhabi can safely remain at the end of the 2026 calendar, with Stefano Domenicali confirming that F1 is now coordinating with other major championships. The F1 CEO revealed that the sport is watching how other series respond to the continuing […]
Hadjar absence may extend beyond Zandvoort
Aug.21 (GMM) Red Bull still does not know how long Isack Hadjar will be sidelined after the Frenchman injured his wrist while training during the summer break. Paddock speculation suggests Hadjar may have hurt himself striking a heavy boxing bag, although Red Bull has not confirmed the precise circumstances. Team principal Laurent Mekies says the […]
Colapinto faces awkward Zandvoort comparison
Aug.21 (GMM) Franco Colapinto admits he is in an awkward position at Zandvoort, with Alpine giving its only major upgrade package to Pierre Gasly. The update was originally planned for both cars at Monza, but Alpine brought one package forward after encouraging simulator results, leaving Colapinto on the older specification for one more weekend. “Yesterday […]
Sainz stays loyal but calls Williams concept ‘flawed’
Aug.21 (GMM) Carlos Sainz insists loyalty was the main reason he committed to Williams beyond 2026, even as he continues to describe this year’s car as fundamentally flawed. The Spaniard has been one of Williams’ most vocal critics throughout the season, but says leaving at the first major setback would have contradicted the message he […]
Antonelli confirms Monza engine penalty
Aug.21 (GMM) Championship leader Kimi Antonelli has confirmed he will take a new Mercedes engine at Monza, triggering a grid penalty at his home race. The Italian has already exhausted his penalty-free allocation, so the exact drop will depend on how many power unit components Mercedes changes. “The penalty for the new engine will be […]
Sainz stays as pressure grows on Vowles
Aug.20 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has finally committed to Williams for 2027, but the announcement does little to ease growing scrutiny of team principal James Vowles amid a disappointing season under the all-new regulations. Williams describes Sainz’s deal as multi-year, although paddock rumours continue to suggest significant exit protection has been built into the new deal. […]
‘Best’ for Verstappen to stay at Red Bull – Marko
Aug.20 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko believes Max Verstappen and Red Bull should continue together and says the team’s recent progress gives him confidence. The former Red Bull motorsport advisor, who retired at the end of last year, told Sport Bild he still follows qualifying and races closely even if he no longer watches every practice […]
Wolff open to abandoning current engine formula
Aug.20 (GMM) Toto Wolff says Mercedes’ current advantage under Formula 1’s new power unit regulations does not mean he wants the concept to remain long-term. Mercedes has emerged with the strongest overall package of combustion and electric power, but Wolff told f1-insider.com that discussions about the next engine generation are already active. “I am speaking […]
Albon stays as Sainz decision nears
Aug.19 (GMM) Williams has secured Alex Albon on a new deal, even as attention increasingly turns to whether Carlos Sainz will also commit beyond 2026. Team principal James Vowles framed Albon’s renewal as an endorsement of Williams’ long-term direction. “Alex is one of the best drivers on the grid and knows better than anyone the […]