Sep.9 (GMM) Imola is now reportedly set to replace Abu Dhabi as the final race of the 2026 season, despite Formula 1 continuing to insist publicly that the existing calendar remains unchanged. Corriere dello Sport journalist Fulvio Solms says the long-rumoured switch is effectively complete. “Imola is now fully committed to organising a GP that’s […]
Domenicali hopes Alonso stays in F1
Sep.9 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali says he will personally try to convince Fernando Alonso to remain in Formula 1 beyond 2026, as uncertainty continues over the Spaniard’s future. Alonso was asked after Monza whether an announcement about 2027 might come at his home race in Madrid this weekend, and answered simply: “No.” Aston Martin has also […]
Domenicali urges Madrid patience as debut sells out
Sep.9 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali has urged some patience ahead of Formula 1’s first race at Madring, while revealing the inaugural Madrid GP is now sold out and even suggesting the circuit could host pre-season testing in 2027. Speaking to Spanish media in Madrid, the F1 CEO acknowledged the first edition will inevitably have imperfections. “The […]
Vasseur under pressure after Monza disaster
Sep.9 (GMM) Italian speculation over Fred Vasseur’s future has returned again after Ferrari’s disastrous home race at Monza exposed both poor performance and growing tension between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Corriere della Sera’s Daniele Dallera wrote that Vasseur’s renewed contract has not removed the pressure from above. “His future as boss is unclear,” the […]
Giovinazzi on standby amid Leclerc fitness check
Sep.9 (GMM) Reserve driver Antonio Giovinazzi has reportedly been sent to Madrid as Ferrari waits for Charles Leclerc to receive final medical clearance following his huge Monza crash. Leclerc suffered vision problems after the impact and has undergone further checks this week, although his own message to fans sounded reassuring. “Thanks for all the messages,” […]
Bottas future still uncertain despite Cadillac contract
Sep.9 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas’ Cadillac future is again under scrutiny despite the Finn reportedly being contracted through at least the end of 2027. Both Bottas and Sergio Perez signed multi-year deals when Cadillac entered Formula 1, with contemporary reporting putting both under contract for next season. But brand new team boss Marcin Budkowski has notably […]
Ecclestone denies arrest after shotgun incident
Sep.8 (GMM) Former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has denied reports that he was arrested in Portugal after arriving at an airport with a shotgun. Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha first reported that the 95-year-old had been detained during a routine operation at Tires Aerodrome in Cascais after arriving by private jet from Switzerland. Bild […]
Hadjar ruled out of Madrid GP
Sep.8 (GMM) Isack Hadjar will miss a third consecutive race this weekend, with Red Bull confirming Liam Lawson will again partner Max Verstappen in Madrid. The Frenchman has already sat out Zandvoort and Monza with a wrist injury. “Isack’s recovery continues to progress positively,” Red Bull said. “While he is not yet ready to return […]
Honda rules out further 2026 engine upgrade
Sep.8 (GMM) Honda says Aston Martin will have to wait until 2027 for its next major power unit step, despite Monza again exposing a substantial straight-line deficit with the new ‘Spec 2’ unit. Honda race chief Shintaro Orihara said the development roadmap is now focused on the opening race of next season. “We have a […]
Rosberg mocks Hamilton’s Ferrari claim
Sep.8 (GMM) Nico Rosberg has poured cold water on former teammate Lewis Hamilton’s claim that Ferrari had long been in the back of his mind during his dominant Mercedes years. Hamilton recently recalled that Sebastian Vettel’s 2017 Ferrari contract extension made him realise he had quietly hoped a move to Maranello might become possible. “Ferrari […]
Verstappen not interested in Norris-style team
Sep.8 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he has no interest in following Lando Norris into running a full single-seater junior team, preferring to keep his own motorsport projects centred on endurance racing. Norris recently launched LN4 Fusion, with plans spanning Formula 4, Formula 3 and even Formula 2. But Verstappen told Viaplay that his ambitions are […]
Booing Russell ‘has no place in sport’ – Schumacher
Sep.8 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has criticised sections of the Monza crowd for booing George Russell after Kimi Antonelli’s spectacular home victory. Antonelli has rapidly become a national hero in Italy, and the traditionally Ferrari-dominated tifosi celebrated his Mercedes victory like a success by the Maranello based team. But some also turned against Russell, Antonelli’s teammate […]
Vettel rules out F1 driving comeback
Sep.8 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel says his emotional return to the cockpit at Monza reminded him how much he misses racing, but insists he has no intention of returning to Formula 1 as a driver. The 39-year-old drove Michael Schumacher’s 2002 Ferrari during the Italian GP weekend and admitted the experience brought those feelings back strongly. […]
Leclerc needs medical clearance for Madrid – doctor
Sep.8 (GMM) Charles Leclerc must undergo new medical checks before being cleared to race in Madrid, as Ferrari moves to calm the growing tension between him and Lewis Hamilton. Leclerc complained of blurred vision in his right eye following his enormous Monza crash and underwent further imaging in Monaco on Monday. Dr Isabel Ornaque, who […]
Raikkonen-Red Bull link ‘win-win’ – Kohtala
Sep.8 (GMM) Finnish karting figure Jussi Kohtala says Robin Raikkonen’s expected move into Red Bull’s junior program would make obvious sense for both sides. Reports emerged at Monza that Kimi Raikkonen’s 11-year-old son, nicknamed ‘Ace’, is set to join Red Bull’s famed academy, with an official announcement expected soon. Kohtala, a former kart racer who […]
Tost defends 2026 rules despite driver criticism
Sep.8 (GMM) Former Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost has defended Formula 1’s widely criticised 2026 regulations, arguing that the controversial energy-management racing was always foreseeable. Tost, who remains a Red Bull consultant, made the comments to Speed Week while attending the ADAC GT Masters at the Salzburgring. “What would happen with the new regulations was […]
‘Number 2’ Russell all but concedes title
Sep.7 (GMM) George Russell has effectively conceded that Kimi Antonelli now controls Mercedes’ 2026 title fight after the Italian sensationally charged from the back of the grid to win at Monza. Antonelli’s home victory stretched his championship lead over Russell to 66 points, and Russell no longer sounds like a driver expecting to overturn it. […]
Raikkonen’s son to join Red Bull junior program
Sep.7 (GMM) Kimi Raikkonen’s 11-year-old son Robin is reportedly set to join Red Bull’s famous driver development programme, with an official announcement expected soon. Formula.hu reports that the deal is now effectively agreed after the Raikkonen family appeared in the Red Bull garage at Monza on Sunday. Robin, nicknamed ‘Ace’, was even pictured sitting in […]
Ferrari implodes at Monza as Leclerc faces Madrid checks
Sep.7 (GMM) Ferrari’s home race descended into disaster at Monza, with Charles Leclerc requiring further medical checks after a 50g crash while Lewis Hamilton openly criticised the team’s lack of clear rules for racing each other. Leclerc and Hamilton had already clashed on the opening lap before the Monegasque suffered an enormous accident at Parabolica. […]
Hadjar still uncertain for Madrid return
Sep.7 (GMM) Isack Hadjar’s return for the Madrid GP remains uncertain, with Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies insisting the team will not rush him back into the car. Hadjar has already missed Zandvoort and Monza with his wrist injury, and Mekies said another medical assessment will determine whether Madrid comes too soon. “We’ll see in […]