Oct.27 (GMM) Gianpiero Lambiase will return as Max Verstappen’s race engineer in Mexico after Tom Hart’s first full weekend in the role in Austin. The switch, however, is not a reaction to Verstappen’s winning streak ending with P3 in Texas, nor to several minor radio misunderstandings involving Hart. Red Bull had already planned to alternate […]
Antonelli to keep number 12 as Wolff defends Russell
Oct.27 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli says he intends to keep racing with number 12 even if he becomes F1’s youngest ever world champion in Mexico. The Mercedes driver told Blick that he does not plan to switch to number 1, unlike Max Verstappen in recent years and current champion Lando Norris. “First I have to do […]
Cadillac admits Herta could replace Bottas
Oct.27 (GMM) Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss has admitted Colton Herta still has a chance of landing a race seat in 2027 as questions intensify around Valtteri Bottas’ form. New team principal Marcin Budkowski had already refused in Austin to confirm Cadillac’s 2027 driver lineup, despite Bottas and Sergio Perez previously being presented as long-term signings. […]
Alonso went too far with Albon attack – Capelli
Oct.27 (GMM) Former Formula 1 driver Ivan Capelli says Fernando Alonso “exaggerated” with his attack on Alex Albon after their clash in Austin. Alonso had said “the quality of the drivers in the bottom third of the field is quite low” after contact with the Williams driver damaged his Aston Martin. Speaking to La Gazzetta […]
Dakar move keeps spotlight on F1’s Gulf finale
Oct.27 (GMM) The confirmed relocation of the 2027 Dakar Rally from Saudi Arabia has put fresh attention on Formula 1’s determination to finish its season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The FIA and Dakar organiser ASO have confirmed that January’s rally will leave Saudi Arabia because of “recent developments in the region”, although it is […]
Mexico altitude poses new test for 2026 engines
Oct.27 (GMM) Formula 1 teams are heading into Mexico with genuine uncertainty over how the new-generation power units will cope with the circuit’s extreme altitude. Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur said the combination of reduced air density, cooling demands and the very different 2026 aerodynamic package makes predictions difficult. “No one knows how these new cars […]
Hadjar told to ‘take it down a notch’
Oct.27 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has told Isack Hadjar to calm down after another weekend of angry radio outbursts in Austin. The Red Bull driver repeatedly vented his frustration over the car before apologising after qualifying. “I owe the team an apology because I was very rough with the engineers,” Hadjar admitted. But the frustration was […]
Red Bull-Ford not ready for customer teams – Mekies
Oct.27 (GMM) Red Bull says its new Ford-backed power unit program is not yet ready to supply customer teams, despite apparent interest from elsewhere on the grid. Laurent Mekies said Red Bull Powertrains has attracted widespread attention after a stronger-than-expected first season under the complex new regulations. “We have received a lot of unsolicited positive […]
Leadership change not response to poor season – Honda
Oct.27 (GMM) Honda insists its major leadership change is not a reaction to the manufacturer’s difficult 2026 Formula 1 season. Koji Watanabe is stepping down as HRC president from January 1, with Keiichi Yasuda taking over, amid a wider reshuffle that has also affected Honda’s F1 power unit operation. But Watanabe told as-web.jp that the […]
Alonso slams ‘quality of drivers’ after Albon clash
Oct.26 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has launched a surprisingly harsh attack on Alex Albon after first-lap contact ruined what he felt was Aston Martin’s strongest race of the season. The pair touched at Turn 11, leaving Alonso with heavy floor and sidepod damage, although the stewards took no action against Albon. Alonso nevertheless made his feelings […]
Bottas dismisses latest Cadillac exit rumours
Oct.26 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas says he is not concerned by growing speculation that Cadillac could replace him for 2027. The Finn has recently been linked with losing his seat as names including Colton Herta, Esteban Ocon and Yuki Tsunoda emerge around the new American team. New Cadillac boss Marcin Budkowski has also declined to publicly […]
New engineer praised despite Verstappen problems
Oct.26 (GMM) Tom Hart’s first full race weekend as Max Verstappen’s planned next race engineer ended with praise from Red Bull – despite more radio trouble and a few closely watched mistakes. Hart, who has worked at Red Bull since 2012 and has been part of Verstappen’s engineering group since 2020, is being prepared to […]
Antonelli on verge of EUR 10m title bonus
Oct.26 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli is now within touching distance of becoming the youngest Formula 1 world champion in history after converting pole into victory in Austin. The Mercedes driver only narrowly missed sealing the championship in Texas, with George Russell finishing eighth – one place too high for Antonelli to clinch the title. Antonelli now […]
Herta emerges as contender for Bottas’ seat
Oct.25 (GMM) Colton Herta has emerged as a serious candidate to replace Valtteri Bottas at Cadillac in 2027, despite his difficult Formula 2 season and the fact he still lacks a Formula 1 super licence. Paddock reports in Austin suggest Cadillac is considering giving Herta an additional FP1 appearance before the end of the season […]
Mekies backs Vasseur amid renewed Ferrari speculation
Oct.25 (GMM) Laurent Mekies has backed Frederic Vasseur as renewed speculation continues around the Ferrari team principal’s future. Vasseur has again faced questions over whether he could be replaced, while Ralf Schumacher even suggested the strain on his health could prompt him to step away from F1. Mekies, who worked alongside Vasseur at Ferrari during […]
Ford wants Verstappen for future GT program
Oct.25 (GMM) Ford wants to bring Max Verstappen into its GT racing activities in the future, extending a relationship that already exists through Red Bull’s Formula 1 power unit project. Verstappen currently races in GT3 machinery through Verstappen.com Racing, using Mercedes-AMG cars and support. Ford Racing global director Mark Rushbrook told De Telegraaf that the […]
Alonso invited to join Barcelona IndyCar race
Oct.25 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has emerged as the obvious candidate for a possible guest entry when IndyCar races in Barcelona next year. Spanish reports say Penske Entertainment is considering whether to relax its normal 25-car limit for the Barcelona round and allow an additional local guest driver. IndyCar president Doug Boles was quoted by Spanish […]
Verstappen joins Marko in defending Rwanda race
Oct.25 (GMM) Max Verstappen has become the latest prominent Formula 1 figure to defend the sport’s controversial decision to race in Rwanda. Dr Helmut Marko last week argued that a world championship should include all regions and that criticism of Rwanda should be viewed in the context of other countries already on the calendar. Verstappen […]
Wolff relieved after son’s frightening kart crash
Oct.25 (GMM) Toto Wolff says his nine-year-old son Jack is unharmed after a frightening karting accident in Italy. The Mercedes team principal was in Austin when footage emerged of the crash at the IAME Warriors Final in Viterbo. Jack Wolff was fighting for the lead late in the race when contact triggered a multi-kart accident […]
Verstappen hits back at COTA boss over bumps
Oct.25 (GMM) Max Verstappen has hit back at Circuit of The Americas boss Bobby Epstein after the US GP promoter played down concerns about Austin’s extreme bumps. Epstein told ESPN that the track was generally in “really good shape” apart from one dip near Turn 1, and suggested Verstappen might be pleasantly surprised once he […]