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 […]
Lawson wants new deal now as silly season gathers pace
Jun.6 (GMM) Liam Lawson says he would sign a new Racing Bulls contract immediately if the decision were up to him. As Formula 1’s 2027 driver market begins to stir in Monaco, the New Zealander remains one of several drivers without clarity beyond the current season. Lawson’s contract expires at the end of 2026, and […]
Villeneuve backs ambitious Croatian F1 circuit project
Jun.6 (GMM) Croatia has moved a significant step closer to Formula 1 after a proposed new circuit cleared a major environmental hurdle. The planned ‘Croatia Ring’ near the town of Slunj has been told by Croatia’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transformation that a full environmental impact assessment will not be required, although existing […]
Cadillac doubles down on Bottas backing amid rumours
Jun.6 (GMM) Cadillac has again moved to dismiss speculation that Valtteri Bottas could lose his seat despite the Finn’s difficult start to the season alongside Sergio Perez. Rumours circulating in Montreal suggested Bottas was under pressure after being consistently outpaced by Perez, with some reports even claiming Cadillac could consider replacing him before the end […]
Battery mystery hangs over dominant Mercedes campaign
Jun.6 (GMM) Mercedes may have a hidden weakness lurking beneath its dominant start to the 2026 season. George Russell’s retirement while leading in Canada was caused by a battery failure, and the team still does not know exactly what went wrong. According to Austria newspaper Osterreich, the damaged battery was so severely compromised that it […]
One-year sentence handed down in Doornbos case
Jun.6 (GMM) A man convicted over the violent robbery of former Formula 1 driver Robert Doornbos has been sentenced to one year in prison. The attack took place outside Doornbos’ home in Amsterdam in March 2023, when the former Red Bull driver was struck with a club and robbed of his Rolex watch and mobile […]