Oct.15 (GMM) George Russell is expected to take another grid penalty later this season, with Mercedes now targeting Las Vegas for an upgraded power unit component. Russell told Sky Deutschland that the new part had originally been considered for Austin, but plans changed after his Malaysia engine failure and subsequent Singapore replacement. “It will probably […]
Schumacher sees Hamilton-Ferrari ‘power struggle’
Oct.15 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher believes Lewis Hamilton’s relationship with Ferrari is becoming increasingly tense, describing signs of an internal power struggle around the seven time world champion. “I think things aren’t going quite smoothly between him and the team,” Schumacher said on Sky Deutschland. “There’s a bit of an internal power struggle going on. There’s […]
Spa fears Rwanda could squeeze out Belgian GP
Oct.15 (GMM) Rwanda’s arrival on the Formula 1 calendar has renewed fears that Spa-Francorchamps could eventually lose its place. Belgian broadcaster VRT notes that Spa is already set to rotate with Barcelona from 2028, while Rwanda has now secured a 10-year deal from the early 2030s. Play Sports commentator Gert Vermersch said the pressure on […]
Rosberg still rates Verstappen above Antonelli
Oct.15 (GMM) Nico Rosberg says Max Verstappen remains Formula 1’s best driver despite Kimi Antonelli standing on the brink of the world championship. “Max Verstappen is still the best driver in the sport,” the 2016 champion told RTL. Rosberg, the 2016 world champion, called the Red Bull driver “a phenomenon” after back-to-back wins, but said […]
Imola still ready as Middle East uncertainty returns
Oct.15 (GMM) Imola remains Formula 1’s emergency fallback despite Stefano Domenicali recently saying Qatar and Abu Dhabi will go ahead, as the security situation in the Middle East worsens again. Domenicali told the Financial Times that the decision had been made to retain both races, but added: “Imola is the venue that, in the event […]
Rossi relishes chance to race Verstappen
Oct.15 (GMM) Valentino Rossi says he never expected to line up against Max Verstappen, but is relishing the chance when the Formula 1 star uses his only free weekend for the GT World Challenge finale at Portimao. Rossi, who races for Team WRT in a BMW alongside Max Hesse, told Sky Italia that Verstappen’s presence […]
Ralf questions whether Norris can match Verstappen
Oct.15 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has continued his criticism of Lando Norris, saying the McLaren driver must prove on track that he really belongs at Max Verstappen’s level. The McLaren driver has become noticeably more assertive since winning the world championship, including comments suggesting he should be paid like Formula 1’s biggest stars and that he […]
Horner reveals moves for Alonso, Leclerc, Sainz
Oct.15 (GMM) Christian Horner has revealed that, before his departure, Red Bull considered Fernando Alonso, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz as possible teammates for Max Verstappen. In his forthcoming book Drive, Horner says Alonso directly expressed interest during the 2024 Japanese GP. “Fernando even told me that he really wanted to drive alongside Max the […]
Las Vegas F1 flooding cleared weeks before race
Oct.15 (GMM) Flooding that briefly affected part of the Las Vegas GP circuit has largely been cleared, with local preparations continuing normally more than a month before Formula 1 arrives. FOX5 Las Vegas reported that heavy rain from post-tropical cyclone Rachel forced temporary closures on roads including Koval Lane and Winnick Avenue, with mud, debris […]
Tsunoda set for IndyCar test
Oct.15 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda is expected to test an IndyCar with Meyer Shank Racing later this month as he explores a possible future in the series. Racer magazine’s Marshall Pruett reports that the current Red Bull F1 reserve is in line to take part in the October 26 evaluation test at Barber Motorsports Park. It […]
Colapinto tells fans they are hurting his ‘future’
Oct.15 (GMM) Franco Colapinto has made a direct appeal to his own supporters, warning that attacks on other drivers and Alpine personnel are now harming his Formula 1 career. “Sometimes we cross the line,” the Argentine said in a lengthy Instagram message in Spanish. “Instead of supporting me, we end up criticising, we end up […]
FIA bans Red Bull sidepod loophole for 2027
Oct.15 (GMM) The FIA has moved to close an aerodynamic loophole used by Red Bull and later copied by Audi, just as Max Verstappen and Red Bull have returned to winning form. Auto Motor und Sport reports that Red Bull first exploited an exemption around the floor stays, which are thin structural supports used to […]
Mekies rewarded with new deal through 2031
Oct.15 (GMM) Laurent Mekies has been handed a long-term Red Bull contract through 2031 after overseeing the team’s recent return to winning form. Shareholder Mark Mateschitz announced the extension during a team debrief at Milton Keynes following Max Verstappen’s back-to-back victories in Malaysia and Singapore. “This extension reflects our confidence in his leadership and our […]
Rovanpera opens talks over WRC return
Oct.14 (GMM) Kalle Rovanpera appears to be turning back towards rallying after his attempt to pursue a path towards Formula 1 effectively collapsed. The two-time WRC champion stepped away from rallying to focus on circuit racing, but his early results in junior categories were difficult and the program was later halted amid problems with dizziness. […]
Hadjar told to adapt to Verstappen’s Red Bull
Oct.14 (GMM) Dutch motorsport figure Tom Coronel says Red Bull’s recent breakthrough may be exposing a familiar pattern around Max Verstappen – when the car becomes faster, the second driver can suddenly look further away. Toto Wolff made a similar observation in Singapore, noting that as Red Bull has found a stronger operating window for […]
Binotto says Audi progress bigger than results show
Oct.14 (GMM) Mattia Binotto says Audi’s first Formula 1 season has been more successful behind the scenes than the results alone suggest. Audi struggled badly early in its debut works season but has become a much more regular points contender since the summer, with Nico Hulkenberg scoring again in Singapore. “I’m happy, but on the […]
Alesi says Hamilton-Ferrari clash ‘bound to happen’
Oct.14 (GMM) Jean Alesi says Lewis Hamilton’s decision to ignore Ferrari’s strategy call in Singapore was “bound to happen” after months of tension over the team’s decisions. Hamilton stayed out when Ferrari wanted him to pit – a call he later admitted cost him a potential podium. “It’s a shame Hamilton didn’t listen to the […]
Lawson laughs off 2027 Racing Bulls uncertainty
Oct.14 (GMM) Liam Lawson says he is ignoring the uncertainty around Racing Bulls’ 2027 lineup after another strong weekend strengthened his case to stay. The New Zealander finished P5 in the Singapore Sprint and seventh in the Grand Prix, continuing a solid run of points for the team. “I’m really happy and very proud of […]
Lobato refuses role in 2007 BBC McLaren documentary
Oct.14 (GMM) The BBC is preparing a documentary about the explosive 2007 McLaren season, but one of the most prominent Spanish voices from that era has refused to take part. Antonio Lobato, who was central to Formula 1 television coverage in Spain during Fernando Alonso’s first McLaren spell, told Soy Motor that he had been […]
F1 could have two ‘or more’ African GPs after Rwanda deal
Oct.14 (GMM) Formula 1’s confirmed return to Africa with Rwanda may not be the continent’s only grand prix for long. F1 and the FIA have announced a 10-year agreement for Rwanda to join the calendar in the early 2030s, with a new permanent circuit to be built at Bugesera, around 40 kilometres south of Kigali. […]