Jul.31 (GMM) Max Verstappen could finally confirm at Zandvoort that he will remain with Red Bull through 2028, according to former Formula 1 driver Robert Doornbos. Verstappen was again photographed holidaying with Toto Wolff and their respective partners in Sardinia, around the yachts both regularly use in the area. However, Mercedes has not pursued the […]
Hamilton opens first trading-card flagship
Jul.31 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has opened the first flagship store for his new trading-card business in Frankfurt. ‘Card Culture by Lewis Hamilton’ is a joint venture between the seven-time world champion’s investment company and Dave and Adam’s Card World, with further stores planned across Europe, Australia, the Middle East and Asia. “Through Card Culture, I […]
Bearman open to leaving Ferrari for title chance
Jul.31 (GMM) Oliver Bearman has left the door open to leaving Ferrari’s driver program if another team can offer him a faster route towards race wins and world championships. Haas is believed to be determined to retain the 21-year-old, who has impressed despite the team’s difficult season, amid speculation that Esteban Ocon could be replaced […]
Piquet mother takes swipe at Leclerc’s paddock style
Jul.31 (GMM) A minor Formula 1 WAG dispute has erupted after Sylvia Tamsma, the former partner of triple world champion Nelson Piquet and mother of Max Verstappen’s partner Kelly Piquet, criticised Alexandra Leclerc’s Hungarian GP paddock appearance. Alexandra, who is visibly pregnant, attracted attention at the Hungaroring with a series of high-fashion outfits while accompanied […]
Hockenheim, Domenicali, open door to German GP return
Jul.30 (GMM) Formula 1 has offered Germany a rare sign of hope after years without a grand prix, confirming that initial talks have begun with Hockenheim about a possible long-term return. Germany has disappeared from the calendar despite its enormous Formula 1 history, as political resistance to cars, rising hosting fees and the absence of […]
Domenicali doubts Verstappen will quit F1
Jul.30 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali doubts Max Verstappen will walk away from Formula 1, but insists the sport would continue to thrive without him. The comments come as Verstappen and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff have again been photographed holidaying in Sardinia, where both regularly spend time aboard their yachts during the summer break. A similar encounter […]
Honda’s new engine runs cleanly in Hungary test
Jul.30 (GMM) Honda’s upgraded power unit completed its first track running without apparent problems at the Hungaroring on Wednesday, raising hopes that Aston Martin’s chassis breakthrough will soon be matched by a major engine step. Jak Crawford drove the AMR26 during the permitted 200-kilometre filming day, using the new specification that is scheduled to make […]
Antonelli lawsuit ‘about respect and principles’
Jul.30 (GMM) The lawyer representing Kimi Antonelli’s former manager says the lawsuit against the championship leader is not merely about money, but recognition for years spent developing his career. Giovanni Minardi, the son of former Formula 1 team owner Gian Carlo Minardi, filed the civil action in Bologna after Antonelli and his family terminated their […]
No more Bahrain-style relocated GPs – Domenicali
Jul.30 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali says Formula 1 will not repeat its relocated Bahrain GP solution for Saudi Arabia, Qatar or Abu Dhabi, confirming that any disrupted season finale would instead move to Europe. Malaysia will stage the postponed Bahrain GP at Sepang in October, but Domenicali says transferring the identities of other Gulf races to […]
Confusion erupts over Sepang ‘Bahrain GP’ tickets
Jul.29 (GMM) Confusion has already erupted over ticket sales and costs for Formula 1’s relocated Bahrain GP at Sepang. Malaysia will host the Bahrain GP in early October, with the unusual arrangement triggering strong local demand – but Petronas stressed that its name on the circuit does not make it responsible for the event. “As […]
Mercedes prepares ADUO as reliability crisis deepens
Jul.29 (GMM) Mercedes is reportedly preparing an upgraded ADUO power unit for Monza as reliability problems and renewed performance pressure threaten its strong start to the 2026 season. The revised power unit is understood to feature changes to the combustion chamber, turbocharger and Petronas fuel, despite Mercedes initially planning to move away from further ADUO […]
Fans unsure 2026 overtakes are ‘genuine’ – Marko
Jul.29 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone and Dr Helmut Marko may now be retired, but both still closely follow Formula 1 even as old-school purists questioning the sport’s hybrid-era spectacle. Blick’s veteran journalist Roger Benoit reports that his friends Ecclestone (95), Marko (83) and former team owner Peter Sauber (82) still watch almost every practice session, qualifying […]
Stella plays down Piastri fury as Norris takes control
Jul.28 (GMM) Andrea Stella has played down Oscar Piastri’s furious radio outburst in Hungary as questions continue about the Australian’s position alongside reigning world champion Lando Norris. Piastri had led almost half the race before being delayed in traffic following his pitstop and colliding with backmarker Carlos Sainz, allowing Norris to emerge ahead after his […]
Rumours Williams offer Sainz 30m euros amid Piastri fury
Jul.28 (GMM) Williams is reportedly offering Carlos Sainz an enormous 30 million euros per year to stay, even as the Spaniard delays his decision and faces fierce criticism for his Hungarian GP collision with Oscar Piastri. The figure would place Sainz among Formula 1’s highest-paid drivers, despite his repeated criticism of Williams’ car throughout the […]
Honda feels pressure after Aston chassis breakthrough
Jul.28 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says the pressure is now on Honda to deliver after Aston Martin’s major chassis breakthrough in Hungary – and Honda agrees. Aston’s heavily revised chassis made a clear step forward at the Hungaroring, with Carlos Sainz even claiming the Silverstone based team now has the best chassis in the midfield. And […]
Red Bull already weighing early switch to 2027 car
Jul.28 (GMM) Red Bull is already considering an earlier-than-usual shift towards its 2027 car as Max Verstappen continues to expose the weaknesses of the current package. Verstappen has remained fiercely critical of the car despite repeatedly dragging it onto the podium, while rumours continue about exit clauses and Red Bull’s attempts to secure his long-term […]
Prince sells Zandvoort stake before final Dutch GP
Jul.28 (GMM) Prince Bernhard of Orange-Nassau has sold his stake in Circuit Zandvoort just weeks before the final Dutch GP. The prince and business partner Menno de Jong acquired the circuit in 2016 and helped bring Formula 1 back to the Netherlands in 2021 after a 36-year absence. The return coincided with Max Verstappen’s rise […]
Domenicali admits Imola an option for 2026 stand-in
Jul.27 (GMM) Formula 1 has confirmed that this year’s postponed Bahrain GP will instead be staged at Malaysia’s Sepang circuit, while Stefano Domenicali admits Imola remains on standby if the Middle East conflict forces further calendar changes. The sport has relocated the postponed Bahrain event following the renewed war involving Iran, with uncertainty also hanging […]
Hadjar staying, Verstappen offered richer deal
Jul.27 (GMM) Red Bull has reportedly offered Max Verstappen a longer and more lucrative contract that would remove his existing release clause. According to Bild, team principal Laurent Mekies and Red Bull sporting chief Oliver Mintzlaff want to extend Verstappen’s deal from the end of 2028 until after the 2029 season. Bild says Verstappen’s base […]
Czech president works as accredited F1 photographer
Jul.27 (GMM) Czech president Petr Pavel spent the Hungarian GP working as an ordinary accredited photographer at the Hungaroring. The 64-year-old motorsport and photography enthusiast carried his own camera equipment and photographed the race from trackside rather than attending only in an official capacity. According to L’Equipe, Pavel was welcomed in the paddock by FIA […]