Nov.6 (GMM) Carlos Sainz admits he is not yet convinced Williams has solved the problems that ruined its 2026 season. Speaking in Brazil, the Spaniard identified three major failures this year – getting the car ready on time, reducing weight and choosing the correct aerodynamic concept. “I’m confident we’ll solve the first two problems next […]
Hamilton says talks still waiting on Leclerc
Nov.6 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari’s showdown talks after the Mexican GP have still not happened, with Charles Leclerc en route to Brazil following the birth of his daughter. “We’ll have a meeting,” Hamilton said at Interlagos. “I don’t think everything will be resolved in just one meeting. But it’s important.” Hamilton said he understood […]
Schumacher warns Hadjar is risking F1 career
Nov.6 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has warned Isack Hadjar that his increasingly volatile behaviour could cost him his Formula 1 career. The Sky Deutschland pundit was reacting to Hadjar’s Mexico paddock incident, where the Red Bull driver shoved away a fan who had approached him for a photo. Schumacher said he could understand the circumstances. “I […]
Aston admits concern, F1 admits Qatar ‘contingency’ plan
Nov.6 (GMM) Formula 1 is still publicly planning to race in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, but the scale of its contingency preparations is becoming increasingly clear. Speaking to investors, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said the championship remains on course to complete the season in the Gulf. “This year, we currently remain on schedule to complete […]
Verstappen, Alonso refuse to join Wolff debate
Nov.6 (GMM) Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso have refused to be drawn into Toto Wolff’s claim that Formula 1’s era of ruthless, win-at-all-costs drivers is over. After Kimi Antonelli sealed the world championship in Mexico, Wolff said the Italian’s success showed that “nice guys” can win at the highest level. “This notion of win at […]
Ecclestone says Antonelli will join Ferrari
Nov.6 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone believes newly crowned world champion Kimi Antonelli will eventually leave Mercedes for Ferrari. Speaking to f1-insider.com, the former Formula 1 supremo – at Interlagos this weekend at the age of 96 – said Ferrari would have little choice if it wants to return to winning drivers’ championships. “Ferrari has no choice, […]
Upgrades could make McLaren ‘harder’ to drive
Nov.6 (GMM) McLaren has brought another upgrade package to Brazil as Lando Norris admits the team may still be paying the price for pushing so hard to win both titles last season. The 2026 car has fallen away badly since its mid-season surge, with Norris and Oscar Piastri repeatedly complaining about how difficult the car […]
Perez coy over reported $100m Cadillac deal
Nov.6 (GMM) Sergio Perez has stopped short of denying reports that his new three-year Cadillac contract is worth around $100 million. The figure, reported around the Mexico and Interlagos paddocks, would make the Mexican one of Formula 1’s five or six highest-paid drivers. According to DAZN, Perez was asked about the scale of the deal […]
Lawson, Bottas face nervous wait over 2027 seats
Nov.6 (GMM) Liam Lawson and Valtteri Bottas are both heading into the final phase of the season with their Formula 1 futures still unresolved. Lawson increasingly sounds like a driver who fears Racing Bulls may already have decided to move on. Asked in Brazil whether his recent run of strong results should be enough to […]
Alan Jones dies aged 80 after short illness
Nov.6 (GMM) 1980 world champion Alan Jones has died aged 80 following a short illness. His family announced the news on Thursday in a statement issued on behalf of his wife Amanda Butler-Davis. “He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by those closest to him, as well as the many fans whose support he […]
Camara may stay in Haas seat for rest of 2026
Nov.6 (GMM) Rafael Camara has refused to rule out staying in Formula 1 for the rest of the season despite leading the Formula 2 championship. The 21-year-old makes his Haas debut at Interlagos this weekend after Esteban Ocon was dropped permanently, and there are already rumours that Camara will not return to F2. His Invicta […]
F1 urges silence over Middle East safety fears
Nov.5 (GMM) Formula 1 has reportedly told teams and drivers to avoid publicly criticising the safety situation surrounding the upcoming Qatar and Abu Dhabi grands prix. Austria’s Osterreich newspaper reports that F1 and the FIA have written to all teams urging a united public position while the situation in the Middle East remains uncertain. “Reports […]
$3bn bidder for Cadillac F1 team emerges
Nov.5 (GMM) The reported sale process surrounding Cadillac’s Formula 1 team has gathered further momentum, with the Wall Street Journal naming Fenway Sports Group as one of the parties in talks. Sportico reported earlier this week that Mark Walter is shopping his Cadillac stake at a valuation of at least $3 billion, despite TWG Global […]
Alonso confirms all-new Honda already on dyno
Nov.5 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says Honda’s completely new 2027 Formula 1 engine is already running on the dyno as Aston Martin looks beyond another difficult weekend in Mexico. “The engine department is aware of the problems and difficulties,” the two-time world champion told Spanish media. “They are testing a completely new engine on the dynamometer […]
Schumacher questions Russell’s long-term F1 future
Nov.5 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has delivered a harsh assessment of George Russell’s season, questioning whether the Mercedes driver will remain in Formula 1 anywhere near as long as Lewis Hamilton. Speaking to Sky Deutschland, the former F1 driver said Russell’s 2026 campaign has unravelled badly alongside new champion-elect Kimi Antonelli. “George is making too many […]
New Dad Leclerc skips media amid Ferrari turmoil
Nov.5 (GMM) Charles Leclerc will miss Thursday’s media duties at Interlagos after rushing back to Monaco following the Mexican GP for the birth of his daughter Bianca. Leclerc and partner Alexandra announced the birth on Instagram, with the Ferrari driver now travelling back to Brazil in time for the race weekend. La Repubblica reports that […]
Leaked photos point to Red Bull-Adidas deal
Nov.4 (GMM) Leaked photographs of Max Verstappen appear to confirm reports that Adidas will replace Castore as Red Bull’s Formula 1 apparel partner from 2027. Bild reported in March that Red Bull was linked with a three-year Adidas agreement worth around EUR 27 million per season. At the time, neither side confirmed the deal, with […]
Pundits slam Ferrari over Hamilton-Leclerc feud
Nov.4 (GMM) Ferrari is facing mounting criticism after Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc’s Mexico clash cost the team a likely 1-2 and exposed an increasingly difficult internal rivalry. Jean Alesi, writing in Corriere della Sera, said both drivers appeared to be racing for “personal gain” rather than the Maranello based giant. “All of this seemed […]
Verstappen explains GT teammates’ F1 visit
Nov.4 (GMM) Max Verstappen has explained why Jules Gounon and Dani Juncadella were guests inside the Red Bull garage during the Mexican GP weekend. The duo raced as teammates to Verstappen at the Nurburgring 24 Hours earlier this year. “Jules and Dani asked if they could come to a Grand Prix where it would also […]
Keeping Senna’s number way to ‘stay focused’ – Kimi
Nov.4 (GMM) Champion elect Kimi Antonelli has confirmed he will not switch to number 1 next season, instead keeping the number 12 that carried him to the 2026 title. Blick newspaper had already revealed the decision last week, and Antonelli has now confirmed it directly to Sky Italia. “It’s a way for me to keep […]