Mar.20 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone has cast doubt on reports that Aston Martin is set to install Jonathan Wheatley as team principal amid its ongoing Honda-era disaster. “That’s practically impossible,” the former F1 supremo told Blick of the reported move. “It would only make sense if he didn’t like it in Switzerland and wanted to return […]
Famin exit signals deeper Alpine retreat amid F1 sale talk
Mar.20 (GMM) The departure of former F1 team boss Bruno Famin is the latest sign Renault is accelerating its withdrawal from top-level motorsport amid ongoing talks to sell a stake in Alpine. According to Ouest-France newspaper, Famin has now officially left the Renault group, marking “a new stage in the profound reorganisation” of Alpine’s sporting […]
Verstappen escapes F1 agony with Nordschleife switch
Mar.20 (GMM) Max Verstappen has headed to the Nordschleife in search of “fun” as his frustration with Formula 1’s new era continues to grow. The Red Bull driver, who has been openly scathing of the 2026 regulations, admitted before leaving Shanghai that he is no longer enjoying himself in F1 – and was only looking […]
Adelaide pitched as shock F1 stand-in
Mar.19 (GMM) South Australia’s premier has revealed he made a bold pitch to Formula 1 to bring a race back to the streets of Adelaide following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix. Peter Malinauskas, who recently confirmed a deal with Liberty Media-owned MotoGP to bring international racing back to the capital, […]
FIA set to fast-track engine ‘catch-up’ rules
Mar.19 (GMM) Formula 1’s governing body is poised to accelerate plans to help struggling engine manufacturers close the gap to dominant Mercedes. According to motorsport-magazin.com, the FIA will propose bringing forward the first assessment under the new ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunity) system, in part due to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi […]
Massa doubts Alonso enjoying F1 amid Aston struggle
Mar.19 (GMM) Felipe Massa has cast doubt on whether Fernando Alonso is still enjoying Formula 1 amid Aston Martin’s disastrous start to the 2026 season. The Spaniard has endured a horror opening phase of the year, including a retirement in China after struggling to cope with severe vibrations from the team’s woeful Honda-powered machine. Massa, […]
Verstappen drove ‘at half throttle’ amid Red Bull confusion
Mar.19 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s difficult start to the 2026 season has taken a new twist, with a report revealing the Dutchman effectively drove half of the Chinese GP at reduced pace due to a team communication error. According to Auto Motor und Sport, a misunderstanding between Verstappen and race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase – not highlighted […]
Massa to keep fighting after Crashgate breakthrough
Mar.19 (GMM) Felipe Massa says he will continue his fight to be recognised as 2008 world champion despite securing an initial legal breakthrough in the long-running ‘Crashgate’ case. A court recently ordered FOM, the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone to cover part of the Brazilian’s legal costs – but Massa insists the case is about far […]
Antonelli laughs off ‘Raikkonen’ mix-up after China win
Mar.19 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli has admitted he was left confused – and amused – after being mistakenly announced as Kimi Raikkonen on the podium following his breakthrough win in China. The 19-year-old Italian, whose victory has already sparked huge excitement in his homeland, said he momentarily did not know how to react when veteran F1 […]
RTL blocked from China GP broadcast amid rights row
Mar.19 (GMM) German broadcaster RTL’s planned free-to-air coverage of the Chinese GP was scrapped at short notice amid a growing rights dispute involving Formula 1 and Austrian television networks. RTL had initially scheduled the Shanghai race for broadcast and even prepared to send a crew to the paddock, but pulled out just days before the […]
Villeneuve defends 2026 rules as backlash grows
Mar.18 (GMM) Jacques Villeneuve has defended Formula 1’s controversial 2026 regulations – even as criticism from current drivers continues to intensify. Amid fresh complaints from the likes of Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris, the 1997 world champion insists the new era is still producing entertaining racing. “It’s different racing, but it’s fun,” Villeneuve told Sky […]
De la Rosa calls for unity amid Aston-Honda crisis
Mar.18 (GMM) Adrian Newey’s absence in Shanghai last weekend intensified speculation about his role at Aston Martin as the team’s disastrous Honda-powered era continues. The design guru, who now unusually combines technical leadership with the team principal role, did not attend the Chinese GP – adding fuel to rumours that owner Lawrence Stroll could soon […]
Montezemolo regrets Montezemolo ‘in a Mercedes’
Mar.18 (GMM) Luca di Montezemolo admits he would have preferred to see Italy’s new Formula 1 sensation Kimi Antonelli in red rather than silver. The former Ferrari president was among many in Italy celebrating after the 19-year-old’s breakthrough win from pole in Shanghai – a result that has triggered intense media hype and immediate links […]
F1 movie wins Oscar for Best Sound
Mar.17 (GMM) The Hollywood production F1 The Movie has claimed an Academy Award, winning the Oscar for Best Sound at Sunday night’s ceremony. The high-profile Formula 1 film, starring Brad Pitt, had been nominated in four categories – Best Picture, Visual Effects, Best Sound and Film Editing. However, not all commentary around the film has […]
Wolff warns against ‘hype’ after Antonelli breakthrough
Mar.17 (GMM) Toto Wolff has urged Formula 1 not to get carried away with his protege Kimi Antonelli after the teenage Mercedes driver stormed to a breakthrough victory from pole in China. The 19-year-old Italian’s win in Shanghai – just his second season in Formula 1 – has already triggered huge excitement in his homeland. […]
Ferrari pushing innovation amid early Mercedes deficit
Mar.17 (GMM) Ferrari may have emerged as the clear second force behind dominant Mercedes in the early weeks of the 2026 Formula 1 season – but the Maranello team is not standing still. After two rounds, the Italian outfit appears comfortably ahead of ‘big four’ rivals McLaren and Red Bull, but still lacking the outright […]
Newey may step back as Aston boss amid Honda crisis
Mar.17 (GMM) Adrian Newey may soon relinquish his new role as Aston Martin team boss amid the team’s horrific start to the 2026 season. That is the view of well-known Spanish Formula 1 journalist Antonio Lobato, who says tensions are rising at the Silverstone-based outfit following a disastrous opening to the new Honda-powered era. “There’s […]
No rush to change 2026 rules before Suzuka
Mar.17 (GMM) Formula 1 will not rush into rule changes despite growing criticism of the controversial 2026 regulations. Concerns emerged already during winter testing that the new cars – heavily dependent on energy management – might produce unpopular racing, prompting F1, the FIA and the teams to schedule a special meeting after the first two […]
Hamilton credits Ferrari ‘listening’ for ’26 revival
Mar.16 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton says he is back to his best after claiming P3 in China on Sunday, heading home teammate Charles Leclerc in a Ferrari battle that had team principal Fred Vasseur checking his pulse on the pitwall. “I definitely feel like I’m back to my best,” the seven-time world champion said. “I still […]
Gulf axe brings mixed blessing for struggling teams
Mar.16 (GMM) The cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian rounds may prove a quiet relief for some Formula 1 teams – though Aston Martin’s Pedro de la Rosa warns the calendar gap will not be the lifeline some might assume. Fernando Alonso retired from the Chinese GP unable to feel his hands and feet, […]