May 29 (GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is backing a proposal that would remove term limits for the governing body’s top officials, potentially allowing FIA presidents to remain in office beyond the current 12-year maximum. The proposal will be discussed and voted on at next month’s FIA General Assembly. The move is already attracting […]
Tost raises Newey health concern amid Aston-Honda struggle
May 29 (GMM) Former Formula 1 team boss Franz Tost has suggested Adrian Newey’s health may be a factor as Aston Martin battles through a disastrous start to its new Honda era. Speaking on the 15 Love – Der Business podcast, the former Toro Rosso chief said several factors are behind Aston Martin’s disappointing 2026 […]
Stella shuts down fresh Lambiase succession rumours
May 29 (GMM) Andrea Stella has pushed back against renewed speculation that Max Verstappen’s long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is being lined up to replace him as McLaren team principal. The rumours resurfaced after Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies suggested again in Canada that Lambiase’s future role at McLaren would be as a team principal. […]
Hamilton, Leclerc defend Ferrari’s electric Luce
May 29 (GMM) Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have publicly backed the company’s controversial new electric Luce model, despite fierce criticism that wiped billions from Ferrari’s market value and triggered ridicule across the media. The launch of Ferrari’s first fully electric production car has divided opinion, with former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo […]
Vowles confident Sainz and Albon will stay at Williams
May 29 (GMM) Williams boss James Vowles has played down growing driver market speculation, insisting both Carlos Sainz and Alexander Albon remain committed to the team’s long-term project. With both drivers reportedly in the final year of their current deals and Formula 1’s silly season already gathering momentum, questions are being asked about whether either […]
Gucci confirmed as Alpine title sponsor
May 28 (GMM) Gucci has officially entered Formula 1 as title sponsor of Alpine from 2027 – confirming weeks of growing speculation linking the luxury giant with the Enstone-based squad. The team announced on Wednesday it will compete under the name ‘Gucci Racing Alpine Formula 1 Team’ from next season. The partnership will also end […]
F1 has backup plan ready if Qatar, Abu Dhabi cancelled
May 28 (GMM) Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says the sport already has contingency plans prepared in case escalating Middle East tensions force the cancellation of the season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The comments come as uncertainty continues surrounding the geopolitical situation in the Gulf region despite repeated suggestions from US president Donald […]
Audi digs in as F1 civil war over engines intensifies
May 28 (GMM) Audi has emerged as the key obstacle in Formula 1’s growing civil war over its controversial engine rules – as CEO Stefano Domenicali openly backs a return to V8 power. The sport is currently split over proposed 2027 regulation changes designed to reduce the extreme electrical dependency introduced under the controversial 2026 […]
Verstappen ‘deliberately let Red Bull hit the wall’
May 28 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher believes Max Verstappen intentionally allowed tensions to rise inside Red Bull during the Canadian GP weekend in order to force the team to confront its ongoing car problems. Although Verstappen finished on the podium in Montreal, the Dutchman was angry after qualifying following another failed setup experiment on the RB22. […]
Ross Brawn returns in MotoGP role
May 27 (GMM) Ross Brawn is returning to frontline motorsport in a surprise move to MotoGP. The former Mercedes boss and ex-Formula 1 managing director has joined the board of directors of Pramac Racing, the Yamaha-supported MotoGP operation now competing in Liberty Media’s newly acquired championship. In an official statement, Pramac confirmed the 71-year-old, whose […]
Ferrari loses billions as electric launch sparks backlash
May 27 (GMM) Ferrari has been hit by a wave of criticism – and a major stock market selloff – following the launch of its controversial new electric luxury model, the Ferrari Luce. The all-electric four-door Ferrari, designed with input from former Apple designer Jony Ive, was unveiled by the marque’s Formula 1 stars Lewis […]
Raikkonen finally speaks about ‘the other Kimi’
May 27 (GMM) Kimi Raikkonen has publicly commented for the first time on Formula 1’s newest sensation – championship leader Andrea ‘Kimi’ Antonelli. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver now leads the 2026 world championship by 43 points after four consecutive victories. And while Antonelli’s family insists his ‘Kimi’ nickname was not inspired by the 2007 Ferrari […]
Bearman calm over Ferrari future as Hamilton stays
May 27 (GMM) Oliver Bearman says he is in no rush to resolve his Formula 1 future despite growing interest around the 21-year-old amid the sport’s bubbling 2027 driver market. The highly rated Haas driver has emerged as one of the standout performers of the past couple of seasons, now consistently outperforming experienced teammate Esteban […]
Montoya doubles down after Verstappen clash escalates
May 27 (GMM) Juan Pablo Montoya has hit back again at Max Verstappen after their public war of words escalated during the Canadian GP weekend. The latest clash began after Montoya suggested the quadruple world champion should face penalties – even race bans – for publicly criticising the sport over the controversial 2026 regulations. The […]
Thai police investigate bizarre Mika Salo Bangkok injury
May 27 (GMM) Mika Salo says he does not believe he was deliberately attacked in Bangkok despite initially fearing he may have been stabbed. The former Formula 1 driver suffered a deep leg wound requiring 28 stitches after feeling what he described as a “small bump” while crossing a road some days ago. The incident […]
McLaren could build own F1 engine under V8 revival plan
May 27 (GMM) McLaren could eventually follow Red Bull into becoming a full Formula 1 engine manufacturer – but only if the sport returns to simpler V8-style power units. That possibility emerged after FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem publicly made the suggestion when discussing the governing body’s proposed future regulations for 2030 or 2031. The […]
Verstappen says F1 future decision not due for ‘weeks’
May 26 (GMM) Max Verstappen says it may take “weeks” before his Formula 1 future becomes clear again after fresh political resistance emerged against planned 2027 rule changes. The Red Bull driver had appeared ready in Montreal to commit himself to staying in Formula 1 beyond 2026 after the FIA and stakeholders backed proposals to […]
Ferrari suddenly Monaco favourites amid Hamilton surge
May 26 (GMM) Ferrari has emerged as a surprise favourite for Monaco despite an inconsistent start to 2026 – with even rivals now openly admitting the Italian team may have the fastest car for the streets of Monte Carlo. The prediction gathered momentum after the Canadian GP, where Lewis Hamilton delivered a strong P2 despite […]
Alonso’s hidden inflatable seat system revealed
May 26 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has been racing with a hidden inflatable lumbar support system inside his Aston Martin cockpit – and it may have failed during the Canadian GP weekend. Spanish sports newspaper Marca revealed fresh technical details about Alonso’s unusual seat setup after the two-time world champion retired in Montreal complaining of severe […]
Russell apologises twice as Canada misery deepens
May 26 (GMM) George Russell has apologised twice after a frustrated outburst at the end of the Canadian GP weekend earned him an FIA penalty – capping a disastrous turn in his title fight with Kimi Antonelli. The Mercedes driver arrived in Montreal under pressure but responded strongly, taking sprint victory, pole position, and ultimately […]