Nov.3 (GMM) Liam Lawson’s Formula 1 future appears increasingly uncertain after Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer stopped short of backing the New Zealander for 2027. Speaking on ORF, Bayer instead praised Nikola Tsolov’s Mexico FP1 appearance and stressed Racing Bulls’ role as a development team. “To be honest, Nikola performed brilliantly on Friday,” he said. […]
F1 demands $104m from axed Russian GP promoter
Nov.3 (GMM) Formula 1 is demanding more than $100 million from the former Russian GP promoter for races that never took place, as an increasingly bitter High Court dispute escalates. The case was originally initiated by promoter ANO Rosgonki, which sued F1 in the High Court of England and Wales in August 2025 after F1 […]
Verstappen expects F1 unity despite MotoGP Qatar crisis
Nov.3 (GMM) Max Verstappen does not expect Formula 1 teams to fracture over the Gulf security crisis in the same way MotoGP has after Yamaha’s decision to boycott this weekend’s Qatar race. Both championships are now controlled by Liberty Media, making Yamaha’s refusal to travel to Lusail particularly awkward as Formula 1 prepares for its […]
Krack insists Aston, Alonso motivation remains intact
Nov.3 (GMM) Mike Krack insists Aston Martin’s motivation has not collapsed despite a miserable end to the 2026 season and another particularly difficult weekend in Mexico. Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll both retired early in Mexico, with two-time champion Alonso again pointing directly to the Honda power unit as the limiting factor. Krack admitted it […]
Verstappen reveals routine after Mexico illnesses
Nov.3 (GMM) Max Verstappen has explained the strict precautions he takes to avoid illness at races such as Mexico, where several drivers were hit by stomach problems during the weekend. Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Perez and newly crowned champion Kimi Antonelli were among those affected, with Bottas having posted a photo of himself eating an authentic […]
Mick admits Ferrari ‘no’ was a mistake
Nov.3 (GMM) Mick Schumacher has revealed new details about the tough lessons imposed by his father Michael – and admitted that turning down an early Ferrari opportunity may have hurt his Formula 1 career. Speaking in Alfred Weinzierl’s new book, ‘Uber Michael Schumacher und die deutsche Ara in der Formel 1’, the 27-year-old described his […]
Ferrari already dreaming of Antonelli
Nov.3 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli’s first Formula 1 title has immediately reignited talk of an eventual move to Ferrari – with several prominent Italian figures openly saying they want to see the 20-year-old in red. La Gazzetta dello Sport put Antonelli on its front page with a provocative line: “Kimi Antonelli is champion, thanks to his […]
Cadillac F1 team for sale despite recent denial – report
Nov.3 (GMM) Cadillac’s Formula 1 team is reportedly being shopped to potential buyers despite owner TWG Global explicitly denying only last month that it was considering a sale. Sportico reports, citing three people familiar with the process, that Mark Walter is seeking at least $3 billion for the team and that at least seven interested […]
Russell breaks silence after Mexico media snub
Nov.3 (GMM) George Russell has broken his silence after walking away from mandatory media duties in Mexico, where teammate Kimi Antonelli sealed the world championship. Russell was fined EUR 5000 after failing to complete his post-race media obligations, although Mercedes has accepted responsibility for the penalty. The Briton congratulated Antonelli immediately after the race, but […]
Bottas confident Cadillac contract will be approved
Nov.2 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas says he remains confident he will stay with Cadillac in 2027 despite the team’s increasingly public evaluation of alternatives. When asked in Mexico whether he expected to drive for Cadillac next season, the Finn said: “I think it would make sense. That’s what it says on paper, and that’s why I’m […]
Verstappen backs Hadjar after paddock shove
Nov.2 (GMM) Max Verstappen has defended Isack Hadjar after the Red Bull driver was formally warned for shoving a fan in the Mexico paddock. Hadjar had been approached by an adult male guest who tried to put an arm around him for a selfie while he was hurrying towards the garage. The FIA accepted that […]
Yamaha boycott deepens Liberty’s F1 Gulf crisis
Nov.2 (GMM) Liberty Media’s Middle East headache has deepened after Yamaha confirmed it will boycott this weekend’s MotoGP race in Qatar. MotoGP, now also under Liberty ownership, insists the November 6-8 race at Lusail will go ahead after receiving fresh assurances from Qatar, embassies and independent safety advisers. Yamaha, however, said its own assessment had […]
Hamilton slams Leclerc ‘mentality’ after clash
Nov.2 (GMM) Ferrari’s simmering driver tension exploded in Mexico, with Lewis Hamilton accusing Charles Leclerc of working against the team and Frederic Vasseur furious after Max Verstappen snatched a race the Scuderia appeared capable of dominating. Hamilton started from his first Ferrari pole and initially led, but the two red cars fought aggressively through the […]
Bild details alleged Ocon-Komatsu confrontation
Nov.2 (GMM) New details have emerged about the confrontation between Esteban Ocon and Haas boss Ayao Komatsu that preceded the Frenchman’s removal from the Mexican GP weekend. Ocon has already categorically denied that any physical violence took place, but Bild now reports that the dispute escalated after he sought out Komatsu to apologise and discuss […]
Toyoda hails Hirakawa as Toyota F1 dream revived
Nov.2 (GMM) Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda has personally celebrated Ryo Hirakawa’s Formula 1 debut with Haas, underlining how strongly the manufacturer still wants to see its own drivers back on the grid. Team reserve and WEC Toyota driver Hirakawa, 32, was drafted in at short notice in Mexico after Esteban Ocon was removed from the […]
Alonso’s Honda frustration boils over in Mexico
Nov.2 (GMM) Fernando Alonso’s frustration with Honda reached a new level in Mexico, after a weekend that ended with both Aston Martins retiring within seven laps. Honda had warned before the weekend that Mexico City’s altitude could worsen the power unit’s limitations, and Alonso’s mood deteriorated as those fears materialised. At one point during the […]
Parents reveal champion Antonelli gets pocket money
Nov.2 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli has become Formula 1 world champion at the age of 20 – while his parents reveal that the Mercedes star still lives on a monthly allowance. Antonelli sealed the 2026 title with third place in Mexico, becoming the first Italian world champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953 and the youngest ever […]
FIA warns Hadjar but backs him over paddock shove
Nov.1 (GMM) Isack Hadjar has escaped with a formal warning after shoving a paddock guest in Mexico, with the FIA agreeing that the fan had invaded his personal space in an “aggressive” way. The Red Bull driver was summoned after viral footage showed him pushing away an adult man who had put an arm around […]
Peter Sauber shocked by Zehnder exit
Nov.1 (GMM) Peter Sauber has admitted he was stunned by Audi’s decision to part ways with Beat Zehnder after 39 years with the Hinwil operation. Audi announced in Mexico that Zehnder will leave at the end of December as part of a restructuring ahead of 2027. But for team founder Peter Sauber, who first brought […]
2027 decision coming ‘soon’ after Lawson apology
Nov.1 (GMM) Liam Lawson says he has apologised to Max Verstappen after their practice clash in Mexico, as pressure continues over the Racing Bulls driver’s 2027 future. Both Red Bull-backed drivers were handed one-place grid penalties after making contact in FP2. “I’ve apologised to Max for Friday’s incident,” Lawson said on Saturday. “I’ll learn from […]