May 19 (GMM) Canadian GP organisers admit this year’s Montreal event is not fully sold out despite the addition of Formula 2, F1 Academy and the renovated circuit’s first-ever sprint format. According to Le Journal de Montreal, numerous terrace, suite and grandstand packages remain available just days before Formula 1 arrives at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. […]
Schumacher slams Audi communication and Hulkenberg
May 19 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher says Audi’s difficult start to life in Formula 1 goes beyond poor performance, calling the organisation’s internal communication “a disaster”. Audi’s first full season under the new regulations has already been hit by repeated technical failures, operational mistakes and disappointing competitiveness. The German manufacturer currently sits near the bottom of […]
Asphalt down at Madrid as Sainz reveals tunnel sections
May 19 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has completed the first laps of Formula 1’s new Madrid circuit, with the layout’s dramatic banking and motorway tunnels now emerging as defining features of the 2026 SP venue. Amid repeated speculation about construction delays and whether the ‘Madring’ project would be ready in time, the first full asphalt layer […]
Honda insists F1 project safe despite historic company losses
May 19 (GMM) Honda insists its Formula 1 program remains secure despite the carmaker announcing historic financial losses and a major strategic retreat from electric vehicles. The Japanese giant confirmed sweeping changes to its future direction after reporting massive EV-related losses for the fiscal year ending March 2026. The company admitted global EV demand has […]
Marko reveals Horner opposed Verstappen’s early promotion
May 19 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has revealed that former Red Bull boss Christian Horner opposed the decision to promote Max Verstappen to the senior team back in 2016. The comments come as Horner continues to be linked with a Formula 1 comeback following his Red Bull exit, amid rumours involving both a possible Alpine […]
Glock says Germany must ‘kneel’ before Verstappen
May 19 (GMM) Former Formula 1 driver Timo Glock says Max Verstappen has single-handedly reignited interest in German motorsport following the Dutchman’s sensational appearance at the sold-out 24 Hours Nurburgring. Germany has not hosted a Formula 1 grand prix since 2020 and currently has only one driver on the grid – Nico Hulkenberg. Glock says […]
Journalist sparks fresh doubts about Ocon’s Haas future
May 18 (GMM) Fresh speculation about Esteban Ocon’s future at Haas erupted after Brazilian journalist Julianne Cerasoli claimed the Frenchman may not even finish the 2026 season. Ocon has already come under increasing scrutiny amid comparisons with his much younger teammate Oliver Bearman, who many inside the paddock now see as the clear lead driver […]
Ben Sulayem sides against Mercedes in Alpine stake battle
May 18 (GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has publicly questioned the idea of multi-team ownership in Formula 1 just as Zak Brown reportedly escalated the issue formally with a written complaint. According to reports, Brown has now sent a six-page letter to Ben Sulayem outlining concerns over common ownership structures inside Formula 1. The […]
Valsecchi says Antonelli ‘massacring’ Russell at Mercedes
May 18 (GMM) Former GP2 champion Davide Valsecchi says Kimi Antonelli is doing far more than merely handling the pressure of Formula 1 – he is destroying George Russell at Mercedes. Antonelli’s extraordinary start to 2026 has already turned the internal Mercedes hierarchy upside down, with the 19-year-old now leading Russell comfortably in the championship […]
Marko says 2026 rules have killed qualifying appeal
May 18 (GMM) Former Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says Formula 1 qualifying has lost its essence under the controversial 2026 regulations. The 83-year-old Austrian remains one of the loudest critics of the new hybrid era despite the FIA already introducing emergency tweaks after only a handful of races. “It was clear that a […]
Schumacher doubts Leclerc can ever win Ferrari title
May 18 (GMM) Charles Leclerc could become world champion in the right car – but probably not at Ferrari, according to former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher. Speaking to Sky Deutschland, Schumacher said Leclerc unquestionably has championship-level talent, but doubts the current Ferrari environment can deliver a title. “In a McLaren, definitely – just like […]
Nurburgring return ‘definitely’ on for Verstappen
May 18 (GMM) Max Verstappen may have lost victory at the Nurburgring 24 Hours to a driveshaft failure, but the Dutchman’s sensational outing has already transformed the event. Verstappen and his Mercedes-AMG GT3 crew looked firmly on course for victory before mechanical failure struck late in the race. But the four-time Formula 1 world champion […]
FIA chief shrugs off critics: ‘We don’t need fans’
May 15 (GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says he does not care about popularity as criticism of his leadership continues following his re-election for a second term. The controversial Emirati has faced sustained backlash during his presidency over governance disputes, political tensions inside the FIA and repeated clashes with Formula 1 stakeholders. But speaking […]
Marko shrugs off Verstappen exit threat amid Nurburgring buzz
May 15 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says Formula 1 would simply embrace another superstar if Max Verstappen eventually walks away from the sport. The comments come as Verstappen prepares for his first full assault on the Nurburgring 24 Hours, where the four-time world champion immediately impressed during wet nighttime GT3 running in Germany. Verstappen has […]
Costa says Aston Martin made major Newey mistake
May 15 (GMM) Former Ferrari and Mercedes engineering chief Aldo Costa believes Aston Martin made a major error in how it structured the arrival of legendary designer Adrian Newey. The comments come amid Aston Martin’s disastrous start to the 2026 season with new partner Honda, following months of vibration, reliability and drivability problems. Costa also […]
Piquet Jr says Hamilton now Ferrari’s clear number 2
May 15 (GMM) Former Formula 1 driver Nelson Piquet Jr. believes Lewis Hamilton has already slipped firmly into a supporting role at Ferrari behind Charles Leclerc. The comments come amid growing scrutiny of Hamilton’s form after a difficult Miami weekend in which Leclerc again comfortably outpaced his seven-time world champion teammate. “Are they equal in […]
F1 update war explodes as teams copy Ferrari trick
May 15 (GMM) Formula 1’s 2026 development race is escalating rapidly, with rival teams already copying Ferrari innovations while McLaren could soon introduce its own version of the innovative ‘Macarena’ rear wing concept. The speed of development only a handful of races into the radically new regulations underlines how quickly teams are converging on breakthrough […]
Piastri linked with Red Bull amid Verstappen rumours
May 14 (GMM) Fresh rumours of a sensational driver-market shakeup are swirling through Formula 1, with reports now linking Oscar Piastri to Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen to McLaren. According to Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport, with Verstappen now heading to the Nurburgring for his 24 hour GT3 adventure, the Dutchman’s future is once […]
F1 CEO hits back at ‘purists’ amid 2026 rules backlash
May 13 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali has hit back at growing criticism of Formula 1’s controversial new-era regulations, accusing “purists” and struggling teams of exaggerating the problems. Speaking to Radio 24, the Formula One Group CEO said the backlash did not surprise him. “I can now call myself a veteran of this sport, having been involved […]
Tombazis explains F1’s emergency fix for ‘yo-yo’ racing
May 13 (GMM) Nikolas Tombazis says Formula 1’s planned 2027 regulation refinements are aimed at preventing the ‘yo-yo’ racing effect that emerged under the controversial new hybrid rules. Amid intense criticism of the 2026 engine regulations – and emergency tweaks already introduced in Miami – the FIA has now agreed in principle to increase combustion-engine […]