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 […]
McLaren ‘needs to sort issues’ says Piastri’s manager
Jun.9 (GMM) McLaren’s title defence is showing increasing signs of strain, according to Oscar Piastri’s manager Mark Webber. The former Formula 1 driver is concerned by a growing list of reliability problems, with Lando Norris retiring in Monaco after a second consecutive race weekend marred by technical trouble. “China, Montreal, and now Monaco,” Webber said. […]
Leclerc brake drama more complex than Brembo blame
Jun.9 (GMM) Charles Leclerc’s furious Monaco outburst may have unfairly placed all the blame on Brembo, according to fresh analysis from Italy. The Ferrari driver exploded after crashing out of a podium position in Monaco, insisting he would not “take the f*cking blame” for what he described as severe and ongoing brake problems. The controversy […]
ADUO engine ruling sparks fresh political row in F1
Jun.9 (GMM) Formula 1’s controversial ADUO engine assistance system is already sparking accusations of political manoeuvring before the FIA has even formally explained its decision. The governing body is expected to outline the details this week, but leaked information suggests Mercedes and Ferrari will receive development concessions while Red Bull-Ford will not. The ADUO system […]
Wolff pours cold water on Verstappen-Mercedes speculation
Jun.9 (GMM) Toto Wolff has offered perhaps the clearest sign yet that Mercedes may no longer be actively pursuing Max Verstappen. While Verstappen continues to be linked with a future move away from Red Bull, Mercedes’ dominant start to 2026 has been driven by the stunning rise of runaway championship leader Kimi Antonelli. After the […]
Bottas insists he is staying at Cadillac for 2027
Jun.9 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas has moved once again to shut down speculation about his Cadillac future by insisting he will still be on the Formula 1 grid in 2027. The Finn has come under growing scrutiny as teammate Sergio Perez continues to outperform him, while rumours persist that Cadillac-backed IndyCar star Colton Herta – being […]
Provost insists Renault in F1 ‘for a long time’
Jun.9 (GMM) Renault CEO Francois Provost has moved to reassure Formula 1 about the carmaker’s long-term commitment to the sport amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the team’s ownership structure. The Enstone-based outfit has been at the centre of speculation in recent weeks and months, with negotiations over Otro Capital’s 24 percent stake collapsing with Mercedes, and […]
Brembo ‘surprised’ by Leclerc’s public brake attack
Jun.8 (GMM) Charles Leclerc has finally run out of patience with the brake problems that have plagued his Ferrari in recent races. After crashing out of a likely podium finish in Monaco, the newly re-signed Ferrari driver exploded over team radio. “I’m not going to take the fuc*ing blame!” Leclerc snapped. The Monegasque then made […]
Aston Martin sees light at end of tunnel – Alonso
Jun.8 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin’s miserable start to 2026 does not mean the season is already lost. The Spaniard finally scored his – and the Honda-powered team’s – first point of the year in Monaco, although he freely admitted it came thanks more to the chaos around him than genuine pace. “We got […]
Ferrari set for ADUO boost as Hamilton reveals ranking
Jun.8 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has revealed that Ferrari has already been told it will qualify for Formula 1’s new ADUO power-unit assistance program. The FIA is expected to formally announce the first beneficiaries of the system in the coming days, but Hamilton says Ferrari already knows where it stands. And contrary to widespread expectations, Mercedes […]
Verstappen already knows preferred Lambiase successor
Jun.7 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he already knows who he wants to replace long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase when the Briton eventually moves on. Lambiase is set to leave the pitwall and join McLaren in a senior leadership role, with widespread speculation suggesting he could ultimately become either co-team principal alongside Andrea Stella or even […]
Antonelli surge fuels freshest Verstappen rumours
Jun.7 (GMM) George Russell’s struggles against championship leader Kimi Antonelli are adding fresh fuel to Formula 1’s already simmering silly season. After Antonelli claimed pole position in Monaco, with his championship lead already 43 points, speculation in the paddock was intensifying about Mercedes’ long-term plans – and whether Max Verstappen could yet become part of […]
Absent Vasseur ‘doing well’ as first updates emerge
Jun.7 (GMM) Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur missed Monaco qualifying after being admitted to hospital for medical checks. The Italian team confirmed shortly before qualifying that the 58-year-old Frenchman would not be present at the circuit, saying he was undergoing local examinations and would remain under observation. Ferrari did not disclose the nature of the […]
Even Verstappen enjoying Monaco as F1 criticism continues
Jun.7 (GMM) Even Max Verstappen found himself praising Formula 1’s controversial 2026 cars in Monaco. The Dutchman and his father Jos have both been among the strongest critics of the new regulations, which have been widely mocked for their heavy reliance on energy management. But Monaco’s unique layout largely removed those issues, allowing drivers to […]
More F1 talks for BYD as Horner links refuse to disappear
Jun.6 (GMM) Chinese automotive giant BYD has stepped up its Formula 1 ambitions with senior executives holding talks in Monaco, while Christian Horner continues to be linked with both the manufacturer and Alpine’s ownership situation. According to Japan’s as.web.jp, BYD executive vice president Stella Li is in Monaco for meetings with Formula 1, the FIA […]
Audi CEO defends F1 stance as engine talks continue
Jun.6 (GMM) Audi CEO Gernot Dollner has defended the German marque’s position in Formula 1’s increasingly heated engine debate, insisting the company is not standing in the way of a compromise over the controversial 2027 regulations. The issue is dominating discussions behind the scenes in Monaco, where Formula 1, the FIA and manufacturers continue working […]