Aug.25 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has apologised for his angry radio and television comments after the Dutch GP, where Ferrari’s handling of team orders left him openly frustrated. The seven-time world champion had repeatedly complained as he lost time behind Charles Leclerc, particularly after watching Mercedes execute a late position swap between Kimi Antonelli and George […]
Colapinto sponsor blasts FIA after Dutch penalties
Aug.25 (GMM) Franco Colapinto has again found himself at the centre of controversy, this time after his main sponsor publicly accused FIA stewards of damaging Formula 1’s integrity. The Alpine driver was penalised twice at Zandvoort for yellow-flag infringements, including a drive-through for passing Yuki Tsunoda as Max Verstappen’s opening-lap crash unfolded. Colapinto argued the […]
Norris surges as Piastri searches for answers
Aug.25 (GMM) Reigning world champion Lando Norris re-emerged from the summer break with a second consecutive victory, while Oscar Piastri admits he still does not understand why his own McLaren pace disappeared so dramatically at Zandvoort. Piastri arrived in the Netherlands believing Hungary had given him useful answers after narrowly missing victory there. But he […]
Newey’s wife hits back at Alonso critic
Aug.25 (GMM) Adrian Newey’s wife has delivered a cutting response to veteran Spanish broadcaster Antonio Lobato after he challenged Fernando Alonso’s increasingly positive assessment of Aston Martin’s upgraded car. Alonso emerged from Zandvoort praising the latest Newey-led chassis development, describing the car as “wonderful” to drive while making clear that Honda’s new Spec 2 power […]
‘Pharaoh Max’ still rules F1 power pyramid – Danner
Aug.25 (GMM) Max Verstappen remains the only Formula 1 driver with real power over the wider driver market, according to former F1 driver Christian Danner. Speaking to Kolner Express, the RTL pundit said Verstappen’s new Red Bull deal through 2030 does not change the fact that he effectively controls the market whenever his future is […]
Jos jokes about Zandvoort returning to ‘old junk’
Aug.25 (GMM) With Formula 1 now gone from Zandvoort, Jos Verstappen has revived an old joke about the future of the Dutch circuit. “I wonder if it’s going to be old junk here again soon,” Verstappen senior grinned to NOS during the final Dutch GP weekend. The remark referred back to his much harsher verdict […]
Domenicali dismisses F1 purists as growth continues
Aug.25 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali has again defended modern Formula 1 by suggesting many newer fans simply do not care about the technical details that traditional followers complain about. Speaking to De Telegraaf at Zandvoort, the F1 CEO rejected the idea that criticism of the 2026 regulations, particularly energy management, reflects the wider audience. “On social […]
Honda wants Alonso to stay for F1 resurgence
Aug.25 (GMM) Honda has made clear it wants Fernando Alonso to remain with Aston Martin as the Japanese manufacturer tries to turn its difficult 2026 return into a front-running project. Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe said Alonso’s technical feedback has been particularly valuable during the troubled start to the new […]
Mercedes orders spark Hamilton frustration
Aug.24 (GMM) Mercedes’ late Dutch GP team orders initially frustrated George Russell, but the Briton ultimately backed the decision after Kimi Antonelli was restored to P2 behind winner Lando Norris. Antonelli had been running ahead of Russell before Mercedes pitted the championship leader under a late Virtual Safety Car for fresh soft tyres, temporarily dropping […]
Audi warned F1 patience may run out
Aug.24 (GMM) Audi’s Formula 1 project is making visible progress, but Ralf Schumacher believes the wider crisis at the Volkswagen Group could put pressure on the program if results do not come quickly enough. The German manufacturer has moved away from the back of the grid and into the midfield battle, but its official target […]
Tsunoda tells F1 teams – ‘Call me’
Aug.24 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda has used his unexpected return to the grid at Zandvoort to openly advertise himself to Formula 1 teams still considering their 2027 lineups. The Japanese driver had been linked with a move to IndyCar even before Isack Hadjar’s injury created a temporary Racing Bulls opportunity, while Haas and Alpine have also […]
Abu Dhabi fights to keep 2026 F1 finale
Aug.24 (GMM) Abu Dhabi organisers are pushing back against uncertainty over Formula 1’s season-ending Middle East races, insisting the Yas Marina finale remains on track. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has previously said a decision on Qatar and Abu Dhabi may not come until after mid-September if regional instability worsens, but speaking to Gulf News he […]
Alonso encouraged despite Honda setback
Aug.24 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin’s latest chassis package has finally given the team a clear direction, even though Honda’s new engine did not deliver everything expected at Zandvoort. The Spaniard was encouraged by the car’s race performance and believes the chassis now behaves much more convincingly once tyre grip begins to fade. “I […]
Trainer says Verstappen ‘ok’ after crash
Aug.24 (GMM) Max Verstappen has escaped injury after a heavy, almost head-on crash into the wall ended his final Dutch GP on the opening lap at Zandvoort. The Red Bull driver lost control in the banked final corner on the partly wet track and hit the barrier at high speed, with part of the car […]
Wolff concedes Verstappen deal now unlikely
Aug.24 (GMM) Toto Wolff has conceded that Max Verstappen joining Mercedes is now unlikely, although he still refuses to rule out another opportunity several years from now. Speaking to Algemeen Dagblad at Zandvoort, Wolff said Mercedes had already decided before Verstappen re-signed with Red Bull through 2030 that continuing with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli […]
Hadjar still secure at Red Bull for 2027 – Mekies
Aug.24 (GMM) Laurent Mekies has played down suggestions that Isack Hadjar’s Red Bull seat could be vulnerable after Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda both adapted quickly during the Frenchman’s injury absence at Zandvoort. Speaking to L’Equipe before the Dutch GP, the Red Bull team principal made clear that Hadjar’s position remains strong. “It’s a minor […]
Russell surges as Antonelli gets ‘wake-up call’
Aug.23 (GMM) George Russell has emerged from Formula 1’s summer break looking like a renewed title threat, beating championship leader Kimi Antonelli throughout the Dutch GP weekend so far. The newly engaged Mercedes driver took Sprint pole and victory at Zandvoort and will start the main race from second, again ahead of Antonelli in third. […]
Sick Verstappen sees ‘fundamental’ Red Bull problems
Aug.23 (GMM) Max Verstappen has revealed he has been ill throughout his home Grand Prix weekend, even as stand-in teammate Liam Lawson has impressed by staying unusually close to him at Zandvoort. “I’ve been feeling unwell all weekend,” said the quadruple world champion on Saturday. “And today it feels like I’ve gotten even worse.” “It’s […]
Domenicali hints V8 return could move to 2030
Aug.23 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali has hinted that Max Verstappen’s new Red Bull deal through 2030 may not be unrelated to Formula 1’s increasingly serious discussions about bringing forward the next engine regulations. The F1 CEO told De Telegraaf he was delighted Verstappen had committed long-term. “For me personally, this is fantastic news, I’m very happy […]
Travel chaos hits final Dutch GP
Aug.23 (GMM) Formula 1’s final Dutch GP at Zandvoort has been hit by major transport chaos, with thousands of spectators struggling to reach the circuit for the sold-out farewell weekend. Because access by car is heavily restricted, huge numbers of fans rely on trains from Amsterdam, with services normally running every few minutes and carrying […]