Aug.6 (GMM) Nine-time Le Mans winner and Audi ambassador Tom Kristensen has defended Formula 1’s controversial 2026 regulations, although he admits the racing can sometimes appear artificial. Audi entered Formula 1 partly because of the new power-unit formula, potentially colouring Kristensen’s support for the concept. “The cars have become more compact and lighter, and you […]
Newey says Honda bond stronger after ‘disastrous’ start
Aug.6 (GMM) Adrian Newey has joined Honda in declaring that their strained relationship has improved significantly after a disastrous start to 2026. Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe and Aston ambassador Pedro de la Rosa recently said cooperation between the two organisations had become much stronger as reliability and performance also began to improve. “I […]
Red Bull paid Marko 8m euros to stay silent – report
Aug.6 (GMM) Red Bull reportedly paid Dr Helmut Marko 8 million euros to remain silent after forcing the long-time adviser into retirement. Writing for f1-insider.com, German journalist Ralf Bach claims Marko’s termination agreement prevented him from giving interviews until the end of 2026. “The new Red Bull bosses, led by Oliver Mintzlaff, reportedly paid 8 […]
Camara plays down growing Haas rumours
Aug.6 (GMM) Rafael Camara has played down growing speculation that Ferrari could place him at Haas in 2027 as a replacement for Esteban Ocon. Ferrari’s influence over the American team makes the 21-year-old Brazilian a leading candidate, although others have also been linked with Ocon’s endangered seat. Camara, a Ferrari academy member since 2022, has […]
Pagenaud finds new purpose in Cadillac F1 role
Aug.6 (GMM) Simon Pagenaud says Cadillac’s Formula 1 project has helped rebuild his life and career after the 2023 crash that left him with lasting neurological symptoms. The former IndyCar champion and 2019 Indianapolis 500 winner has not raced since suffering a brake failure and violent rolls at Mid-Ohio. Three years later, he still experiences […]
Cadillac veterans split Dutch F1 experts
Aug.6 (GMM) Cadillac’s decision to build its new Formula 1 project around experienced drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez has divided former Dutch racers Renger van der Zande and Jan Lammers. Perez has performed strongly on his return and rates his own season close to 10 out of 10, although he has also questioned Cadillac’s […]
Ferrari wins came from Mercedes failures – Wolff
Aug.6 (GMM) Toto Wolff has played down Ferrari’s two victories this season, arguing that Mercedes lost both races through circumstance and reliability rather than outright performance. Ferrari has reduced Mercedes’ constructors’ championship lead to 72 points after winning in Barcelona and Silverstone, while McLaren has also moved forward with recent upgrades. “Ferrari’s two victories came […]
Hulkenberg ready to stay with Audi long-term
Aug.6 (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg says he is prepared to continue racing for Audi for as long as the team wants him, with earlier doubts about his 2027 seat now fading. The 38-year-old ended his points drought with P9 in Hungary and insists his season has been much stronger than the standings suggest. “There’s a huge […]
Barcelona on standby as 2027 F1 calendar delayed
Aug.5 (GMM) Formula 1’s Middle East uncertainty is now disrupting plans for 2027, with Barcelona emerging as the likely replacement for Bahrain’s traditional pre-season test. The ongoing conflict involving Iran has already forced Bahrain’s 2026 race to move to Malaysia and left Jeddah without a rescheduled date, and Qatar and Abu Dhabi under threat later […]
Verstappen criticism can go too far – Albers
Aug.5 (GMM) Christijan Albers says Max Verstappen’s relentless mentality is also creating a downside as uncertainty continues over his future at Red Bull. The former Formula 1 driver praised fellow Dutchman Verstappen’s aggressive racing, including his recent battle with Lewis Hamilton. “No, he does it to everyone,” Albers said, when asked if his audacious move […]
Only Verstappen made Dutch GP possible – Ecclestone
Aug.5 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone says Formula 1 would never have returned to Zandvoort without Max Verstappen. The Dutch GP rejoined the calendar in 2021 after a 36-year absence, but this month’s race will be its last for the foreseeable future. “The real reason is Max,” the former Formula 1 boss told f1-insider.com. “Without him, it […]
Audi saves major ADUO upgrade for 2027
Aug.5 (GMM) Audi will not exploit every available ADUO development opportunity this season, after making a stronger-than-expected start to its Formula 1 project. Race director Allan McNish says the next major power unit upgrade will wait until 2027, with Audi instead preserving resources under the budget regulations. “We used ADUO to implement small improvements in […]
Tsolov confident F1 chance will come
Aug.5 (GMM) Formula 2 leader Nikola Tsolov says he remains confident of earning a Formula 1 opportunity, despite Racing Bulls’ existing drivers making the 2027 decision difficult. Team principal Alan Permane recently described the 19-year-old Red Bull junior as “next in line”, but Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad have both strengthened their positions with impressive […]
Honda says strained Aston relationship ‘better and better’
Aug.4 (GMM) Honda says its relationship with Aston Martin, perceived early in 2026 as strained, has improved sharply as both sides prepare to combine the team’s new chassis with an upgraded power unit at Zandvoort. The partnership endured a disastrous start to 2026, including severe engine vibrations, reliability failures and reported tension over how the […]
Schumacher wants to stay in IndyCar for 2027
Aug.4 (GMM) Mick Schumacher says he now wants to remain in IndyCar next season, despite beginning his 2026 campaign with hopes of eventually returning to Formula 1. The former Haas driver scored his first top-ten finish of the season at Nashville and says talks are already taking place over a 2027 seat. “I really like […]
Ferrari vows to keep aggressive upgrade pace
Aug.4 (GMM) Ferrari will continue bringing frequent smaller upgrades after the summer break rather than copying McLaren’s strategy of introducing fewer but larger packages. McLaren made a major step in Hungary, where reigning champion Lando Norris won after the team’s difficult start to 2026. Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur says the two teams simply follow different […]
Alonso, Sainz could trigger 2027 driver-market chain
Aug.4 (GMM) Formula 1’s summer break could trigger a major midfield driver-market reshuffle involving Fernando Alonso, Carlos Sainz and Franco Colapinto. Liam Lawson says his own future at Racing Bulls should also become clearer during the shutdown. “I actually have no idea about my future,” the New Zealander, who could be replaced by Bulgarian and […]
Norris says fame leaves him feeling ‘violated’
Aug.4 (GMM) Lando Norris says Formula 1 fame has begun to make him feel “violated” after paparazzi followed him through London for 40 minutes. The reigning world champion says he now wants to spend more time outside his home rather than avoiding attention. “I am getting a bit older, and I want to be able […]
Jos Verstappen slams claims about Max’s next move
Aug.3 (GMM) Jos Verstappen has bluntly rejected Dutch reports that Max Verstappen is preparing to recommit to Red Bull for 2027 while negotiating a richer contract without an exit clause. Red Bull is reportedly willing to increase the four-time world champion’s salary in exchange for removing the clause that could allow him to leave before […]
Verstappen tipped to confirm Red Bull stay at Zandvoort
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 […]