Sep.7 (GMM) George Russell has effectively conceded that Kimi Antonelli now controls Mercedes’ 2026 title fight after the Italian sensationally charged from the back of the grid to win at Monza. Antonelli’s home victory stretched his championship lead over Russell to 66 points, and Russell no longer sounds like a driver expecting to overturn it. […]
Raikkonen’s son to join Red Bull junior program
Sep.7 (GMM) Kimi Raikkonen’s 11-year-old son Robin is reportedly set to join Red Bull’s famous driver development programme, with an official announcement expected soon. Formula.hu reports that the deal is now effectively agreed after the Raikkonen family appeared in the Red Bull garage at Monza on Sunday. Robin, nicknamed ‘Ace’, was even pictured sitting in […]
Ferrari implodes at Monza as Leclerc faces Madrid checks
Sep.7 (GMM) Ferrari’s home race descended into disaster at Monza, with Charles Leclerc requiring further medical checks after a 50g crash while Lewis Hamilton openly criticised the team’s lack of clear rules for racing each other. Leclerc and Hamilton had already clashed on the opening lap before the Monegasque suffered an enormous accident at Parabolica. […]
Hadjar still uncertain for Madrid return
Sep.7 (GMM) Isack Hadjar’s return for the Madrid GP remains uncertain, with Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies insisting the team will not rush him back into the car. Hadjar has already missed Zandvoort and Monza with his wrist injury, and Mekies said another medical assessment will determine whether Madrid comes too soon. “We’ll see in […]
Vettel admits Schumacher absence still deeply felt
Sep.7 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel delivered an unusually emotional tribute to Michael Schumacher after driving the seven time champion’s 2002 Ferrari at Monza. For Vettel, the demonstration was far more personal than a historic-car run. “First and foremost, it’s about my friend and remembering him, which is very emotional,” the German admitted. “He was my childhood […]
Gasly satisfied despite slipping from pole to seventh
Sep.7 (GMM) Pierre Gasly says Alpine’s surprise Monza weekend remains a major positive despite falling from pole position to P7 at the chequer. Flavio Briatore had openly targeted victory after Gasly’s shock qualifying result, but the Frenchman admitted Alpine always knew holding off the leading teams over a full race would be difficult. “When you […]
Sainz unsure about Madrid ‘car killer’ status
Sep.7 (GMM) Carlos Sainz says Madrid’s new Formula 1 circuit will be difficult and spectacular, but is not yet ready to accept James Vowles’ description of it as a potential “car killer”. The Williams boss made the remark after the recent Formula 3 test produced 19 red flags, three broken chassis and six suspension failures. […]
FIA court hits back at Briatore judge attack
Sep.6 (GMM) The FIA’s International Court of Appeal has issued a pointed defence of its judges after Flavio Briatore publicly questioned the independence of Filippo Marchino over Alpine’s Monaco case. Briatore caused a major stir in Friday’s FIA press conference at Monza when, reading from and waving a piece of paper, he named Marchino and […]
Gasly won’t win Monza from pole – Schumacher
Sep.6 (GMM) Pierre Gasly has produced one of the shocks of the 2026 season by taking pole at Monza, although Ralf Schumacher doubts Alpine can convert it into victory. Gasly’s result was particularly unexpected given Alpine had not been regarded as a “serious contender” before qualifying, Schumacher said on Sky Deutschland. “Gasly did something incredible. […]
Russell admits Antonelli relationship has ‘changed’
Sep.6 (GMM) George Russell admits his relationship with championship-leading Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli has changed significantly as their title fight has intensified. Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport at Monza, Russell said the pair still get along, but the dynamic is inevitably different now that they are direct rivals. “Honestly, I think things have changed […]
Schumacher becomes an official Russian word
Sep.6 (GMM) Michael Schumacher’s extraordinary cultural reach has been underlined in Russia, where his surname has now officially entered an academic dictionary as a generic word for a racer or daredevil driver. Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported that the Vinogradov Russian Language Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences has added the Russian […]
F2 unveils new car for 2027
Sep.6 (GMM) Formula 2 has unveiled the car that will be used from 2027 to 2029, with revised aerodynamics intended to improve racing and bring its driving characteristics closer to Formula 1. The new machine retains the current Dallara chassis and 3.4-litre turbo Mecachrome engine, but features redesigned front and rear wings aimed at allowing […]
Verstappen admits easing off as Red Bull problems mount
Sep.6 (GMM) Max Verstappen says repeated technical problems with Red Bull’s RB22 have reached the point where he has sometimes deliberately backed off rather than take unnecessary risks while fighting for minor positions. Speaking to Dutch media at Monza after qualifying, Verstappen explained his sarcastic radio complaint that “the car is made of paper”. “Sometimes […]
Alonso looking to 2027 as Honda weakness persists
Sep.6 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says his focus is already firmly on 2027 as Aston Martin’s improved chassis continues to be undermined by its Honda power unit. Although no new deal has yet been announced and team official Mike Krack has said there is no urgency over Alonso’s future, the 45-year-old Spaniard spoke openly at Monza […]
Ocon’s problems return as seat pressure grows
Sep.6 (GMM) Esteban Ocon says the long-running differences between his Haas and Oliver Bearman’s car have resurfaced at Monza, at a particularly awkward moment as four other drivers fight to take his seat for 2027. Ocon qualified only 16th and is already running Ferrari’s older power-unit specification after Haas gave its sole new ADUO engine […]
Gasly says Monaco fight ‘isn’t going to end here’
Sep.5 (GMM) Pierre Gasly and Flavio Briatore have both hinted that Alpine may not be finished with the legal fallout from the Monaco GP, despite the FIA International Court of Appeal reinstating Gasly’s penalties and stripping him of third place. Gasly told Canal Plus at Monza: “We got robbed. I think this isn’t going to […]
Piastri relaxed over future amid longer F1 deals
Sep.5 (GMM) Oscar Piastri says the trend towards longer Formula 1 contracts does not change how he views his own future, despite growing certainty around several of his rivals. Max Verstappen is tied long-term to Red Bull, while Piastri’s own teammate Lando Norris has also now committed to McLaren until 2030. Piastri, whose own deal […]
Sainz already using 2026 pain for Williams future
Sep.5 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has turned part of his Monza weekend into preparation for 2027 as Williams accepts that its troubled current car will not be transformed by the coming Baku upgrade. The Spaniard, now confirmed to remain with Williams next season, said Friday practice was deliberately used to experiment with ideas for the next […]
Vowles warns Madring could be ‘car-wrecking’
Sep.5 (GMM) James Vowles has added to concerns about Madrid’s new Formula 1 circuit, after Carlos Sainz warned that overtaking could be difficult and urged patience with the venue. With the inaugural race now less than a week away, the Williams boss said data from the recent Formula 3 test had caught his attention. “We […]
Cardile backs Honda despite Aston’s Monza struggles
Sep.5 (GMM) Aston Martin technical chief Enrico Cardile insists the team has no regrets over its works Honda partnership, despite another difficult weekend fully exposing the weakness of the current power unit. Honda’s Spec 2 upgrade has improved some areas, but Aston Martin is still struggling badly at power-sensitive Monza – hot on the heels […]