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 […]
New rules ‘not a failure’ as FIA confirms 2027 changes
Jun.11 (GMM) Formula 1’s governing body has announced significant changes to the controversial new engine regulations, following months of debate about the sport’s power unit direction. The compromise follows sustained criticism of the original framework, which many had feared placed too much emphasis on electrical power and energy management. Under the revised rules, fuel flow […]
Trulli tips Antonelli for title after Monaco masterclass
Jun.11 (GMM) Jarno Trulli believes Kimi Antonelli may be perfectly placed to win the 2026 world championship after becoming the first Italian to win the Monaco GP since the former Renault driver did it himself in 2004. Antonelli’s flawless victory around the streets of Monte Carlo – his fifth consecutive win in Formula 1 – […]
Verstappen holds Red Bull talks amid fresh Mercedes rumours
Jun.11 (GMM) Max Verstappen has fuelled fresh speculation about his future after being spotted in Salzburg for high-level talks with Red Bull’s top management. In the few days after Monaco, the quadruple world champion apparently met with Red Bull heir Mark Mateschitz, the energy drink brand’s sports chief Oliver Mintzlaff, co-owner Chalerm Yoovidhya and his […]
De la Rosa refuses to speculate on Alonso retirement
Jun.11 (GMM) Pedro de la Rosa has refused to speculate about whether Fernando Alonso is approaching the end of his Formula 1 career. The Aston Martin ambassador was asked by El Mundo Deportivo if this weekend’s Spanish GP could be Alonso’s last appearance at Barcelona-Catalunya, given the circuit’s new alternating race deal and the Spaniard’s […]
Danner backs Russell to recover from Antonelli title blow
Jun.10 (GMM) George Russell’s championship challenge may be fading fast, but former Formula 1 driver Christian Danner believes the Mercedes driver remains every bit as good as runaway leader Kimi Antonelli. Russell’s difficult run continued in Monaco, leaving him 68 points behind his teenage teammate after Antonelli’s fifth win in six races. The Briton admitted: […]
Upgraded Aston Martin ‘chassis’ is coming – de la Rosa
Jun.10 (GMM) Adrian Newey finally broke his silence in Monaco on Aston Martin’s disastrous start to 2026, insisting a major upgrade package is on the way. The Monaco GP marked Newey’s first race weekend appearance since Melbourne, ending weeks of speculation about his absence amid rumours ranging from health concerns to suggestions Aston Martin preferred […]
Honda denies opposing F1 engine rule changes
Jun.10 (GMM) Honda has denied suggestions it is standing in the way of Formula 1’s planned 2027 engine changes, while also signalling it is open to discussing a future return to V8 power. The Japanese manufacturer has been linked to opposition against proposed revisions to the 2027 regulations, which could reduce the heavy reliance on […]
McLaren still committed to Mercedes despite customer concerns
Jun.10 (GMM) McLaren CEO Zak Brown has moved to clarify the team’s position amid growing discussion about the disadvantages of being a customer team in Formula 1’s new engine era. Team boss Andrea Stella suggested again during the Monaco weekend that customer teams face limitations compared to manufacturers when it comes to integrating and developing […]
Ferrari regrets grow as Antonelli surge continues
Jun.10 (GMM) As Kimi Antonelli’s remarkable title charge gathers momentum, questions are again being asked about why Ferrari failed to secure Italy’s most exciting young talent in generations. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver now leads the world championship by 68 points after five consecutive victories, prompting growing excitement in Italy and renewed scrutiny of Ferrari’s decision […]