Apr.13 (GMM) MotoGP legend Mick Doohan has criticised Alpine over the way his son Jack’s Formula 1 career unravelled, calling the situation “unfair”. Speaking to Marca at Barcelona – where Jack Doohan began his 2026 European Le Mans Series campaign – the five-time 500cc world champion did not hold back, despite acknowledging the sensitivity of […]
Stroll’s GT outing ends in disappointment amid Aston horror
Apr.13 (GMM) Lance Stroll’s bid to reset his difficult 2026 season during Formula 1’s enforced April break ended in frustration at Paul Ricard. With Aston Martin-Honda enduring a disastrous start to the year, the Canadian used the gap in the calendar to make his debut in the GT World Challenge Europe – and arrived with […]
Drivers drawn into F1 rules talks, FIA plays down crisis
Apr.13 (GMM) Formula 1 drivers are being formally drawn into discussions about the controversial 2026 regulations ahead of a key decision meeting on April 20. The FIA is set to hold an online meeting with drivers before that date – a notable shift given long-standing complaints that competitors have little influence over rule-making. GPDA chairman […]
Marko admits ‘GP’ exit known as Verstappen doubts grow
Apr.13 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has admitted he already knew about Gianpiero Lambiase’s planned departure – as speculation intensifies about Max Verstappen’s own future. “I’ve known for some time that ‘GP’ would be moving to McLaren,” Marko, the former team advisor, told Krone newspaper in Vienna. “He’s an important employee, and of course, he’s subject […]
Monza upgrades approved to secure F1 future
Apr.13 (GMM) Key upgrades at Monza have taken a major step forward after local authorities approved a series of renovation plans aimed at keeping the historic venue on the Formula 1 calendar. Monza’s City Council has given near-unanimous backing to three strategic resolutions, including a permanent roof over the pit building, a new race control […]
More F1 calendar changes likely amid Saudi pressure
Apr.13 (GMM) Former Formula 1 driver Robert Doornbos believes the cancellation of April’s Middle East races may not be the end of the story, with fresh calendar changes now being actively discussed. Speaking on Ziggo Sport’s De Stamtafel program, the Dutchman – who is closely involved with the Abu Dhabi GP – said pressure is […]
Lambiase exit, ’26 rules, won’t push Max out of F1 – Jos
Apr.10 (GMM) Jos Verstappen does not think the impending departure of Gianpiero Lambiase will trigger Max Verstappen’s exit from Formula 1 – and even expects his son to stay despite ongoing frustration with the 2026 rules. Reacting for the first time to the confirmed move to McLaren, the Dutchman made clear the Verstappen camp had […]
Piastri plays down Webber ‘distance’ talk after tough start
Apr.10 (GMM) Oscar Piastri has played down suggestions he has distanced himself from mentor and manager Mark Webber, insisting their evolving relationship is simply a “natural evolution” of his growing experience in Formula 1. After a disastrous start to 2026 – failing to even begin the opening two grands prix – the Australian bounced back […]
Schumacher warns Leclerc off Red Bull move amid ‘chaos’
Apr.10 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has warned Charles Leclerc against any temptation to jump ship to Red Bull, amid growing speculation the team could target the Ferrari driver if Max Verstappen departs. Rumours have suggested Leclerc may be growing weary of his long title wait at Ferrari, with Red Bull monitoring the situation closely. But Schumacher […]
FIA plans 2026 rules ‘tweaks’, Marko sceptical
Apr.10 (GMM) Formula 1’s first April crisis talks over the controversial 2026 regulations have concluded with the FIA promising only “tweaks” for now – but a broader push for change is clearly building. “The first of a series of meetings to discuss potential changes to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations was convened today by the […]
Lambiase exit a ‘significant loss’ for Red Bull – Marko
Apr.10 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko admits Red Bull is facing a “significant loss” after confirming that Max Verstappen’s long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will leave for McLaren. “GP is a crucial factor in car development and setup, who went his own way – not always in agreement with the rest of the technical crew,” the […]
Verstappen’s race engineer to be new McLaren team boss
Apr.9 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s long-time race engineer Gianpiero ‘GP’ Lambiase is set to leave Red Bull for McLaren, according to authoritative reports in the Netherlands and Belgium. De Limburger first broke the news, stating that the intention of the move is for Lambiase “to eventually replace Andrea Stella as team principal”. The report has since […]
Perez’s father dreams of becoming Mexico president
Apr.9 (GMM) Sergio Perez’s father has revealed he harbours ambitions far beyond motorsport – including a run for the presidency of Mexico. Antonio Perez Garibay, who is already active in politics, admitted the goal during an interview with Mexican media including El Siglo de Torreon. “You should never say no, but it is my dream. […]
Madrid insists F1 project ‘on schedule’ despite criticism
Apr.9 (GMM) Madrid’s new Formula 1 circuit remains on track for its September debut despite new reports suggesting construction is lagging behind schedule. Earlier this week, The Sun cited social media images showing a site “resembling a sand pit more than a racing track”, fuelling doubts about progress at the IFEMA-based venue. But project chief […]
Second key meeting set as F1 rules row intensifies
Apr.9 (GMM) Formula 1’s escalating rules controversy is heading toward a decisive vote on April 20, as pressure mounts from drivers and safety concerns begin to outweigh resistance from leading teams. An initial online meeting involving FIA officials, teams and power unit manufacturers is taking place on Thursday (April 9), but it is understood to […]
Hakkinen’s daughter Ella to debut in Formula 4
Apr.9 (GMM) Ella Hakkinen, the daughter of two-time Formula 1 world champion Mika Hakkinen, will make her single-seater debut in the Central European Formula 4 series this season. The 15-year-old, already part of McLaren’s junior program, will race for Jenzer Motorsport, with her first event taking place at the Red Bull Ring this weekend. Her […]
Verstappen fuels German boom as F1 returns
Apr.9 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s growing presence at the Nurburgring is triggering a surge of interest in Germany – just as Formula 1 quietly returns to the iconic circuit due to calendar disruptions. According to Auto Motor und Sport, organisers of the Nurburgring 24 Hours have been forced to turn entries away for the first time […]
Albers calls Russell ‘soft’ amid Antonelli surge
Apr.9 (GMM) Christijan Albers has branded George Russell “soft” amid growing debate about whether the experienced Mercedes driver can withstand the challenge of championship leader and teenaged teammate Kimi Antonelli. Although Russell is widely tipped to assert himself over the course of the season due to his experience, the early phase of 2026 has seen […]
Contract limiting Ferrari’s control over Hamilton
Apr.8 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher believes Lewis Hamilton’s contract could be limiting Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur’s ability to control the increasingly fierce on-track battles with Charles Leclerc. The Ferrari pair have raced wheel-to-wheel aggressively in the opening rounds of 2026, including a particularly close duel in Suzuka where Leclerc overtook Hamilton around the outside of Turn […]
Russell will reclaim upper hand over Antonelli – Danner
Apr.8 (GMM) Christian Danner believes George Russell will ultimately get the upper hand over championship leader Kimi Antonelli as the 2026 season unfolds. The 19-year-old Italian has taken Formula 1 by storm with back-to-back wins and now leads the standings after three races, sparking talk in his native country of an ultra-rare Italian world champion. […]