Jul.23 (GMM) Red Bull is now feeling the effects of recent high-profile departures, according to former Formula 1 driver Christijan Albers. Dan Fallows left for Aston Martin, Rob Marshall went to McLaren, and now the fact that Adrian Newey is steadily departing has all hurt the team’s performance, the Dutchman argues. “I’ve kept hearing for […]
Month: July 2024
Verstappen’s new ‘bad boy’ moment ‘will pass’
Jul.23 (GMM) Just as Red Bull’s internal leadership power struggle and internal conflict looked settled, Max Verstappen has thrown a big spanner in the gears. The triple world champion’s foul and ever-worsening mood over the Hungarian GP weekend was conspicuous, amid persistent rumours that he’s not even definitely committed to the team beyond 2025. Dutch […]
Team change could revive ‘normal, really good’ Perez
Jul.23 (GMM) Sergio Perez’s immediate future at Red Bull is still on shaky ground, despite a solid recovery drive in Hungary following his Q1 crash. After the crash, the latest in a series of mistakes and poor performances for the Mexican, the patience of bosses Christian Horner and Dr Helmut Marko appeared to have run […]
Sainz admits choosing a team for 2025 ‘not easy’
Jul.23 (GMM) Carlos Sainz admits deciding about his next move in Formula 1 is “not easy”. The Spaniard says he was initially upset about being excluded from Ferrari’s plans for 2025 and beyond, adding: “But I obviously understand the decision. “The opportunity to sign a seven-time world champion and what that can entail is attractive […]
Aston Martin figures drop big Adrian Newey hint
Jul.22 (GMM) Two prominent figures at Aston Martin’s Formula 1 team may have dropped a big hint about a massive forthcoming announcement. Adrian Newey is currently winding down his involvement at Red Bull and taking lucrative offers from rival teams about his next move in pitlane. The latest reports suggest Ferrari has now rejected the […]
F1 divided after McLaren’s controversial 1-2
Jul.22 (GMM) A milestone 1-2 victory for McLaren in Hungary ended in high controversy, after Lando Norris admits almost rejecting a repeated team order to let Oscar Piastri take the chequered flag first. The order came because McLaren had pitted pole-sitter Norris first – even though Piastri, who after the pitstop was behind his teammate, […]
Red Bull ‘urgently’ needs F1’s summer break
Jul.22 (GMM) Red Bull “urgently” needs Formula 1’s looming summer break to arrive, advisor Dr Helmut Marko admitted on Sunday. Max Verstappen was visibly and audibly frustrated throughout the weekend in Hungary, but his anger spilled over into fury during and after the race. McLaren dominated on Sunday, leaving Verstappen complaining loudly and bitterly about […]
Marko says Verstappen contract clause news ‘not true’
Jul.22 (GMM) As Red Bull reaches a decisive turning-point in its extended leadership power struggle, Max Verstappen’s public anger boiled over spectacularly in Hungary. Before the race, with the triple world champion already letting his frustration show about declining car performance, a key meeting of the team and brand’s most powerful figures met for lunch. […]
Alpine now only 2025 cockpit left for Sainz
Jul.22 (GMM) The crisis-struck Alpine team has emerged as the clear frontrunner to secure Carlos Sainz’s signature for the 2025 season. The Spaniard, still yet to officially decide on his post-Ferrari destination, is believed to have ruled out Audi-owned Sauber – while Williams now looks set to ink a deal with former team driver Valtteri […]
Hamilton hits out at F1’s air conditioning plan
Jul.22 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has hit out at the plan to install a kind of air conditioning system in Formula 1 cars. “The fastest air conditioner in the world,” proclaimed the Italian newspaper La Repubblica. The reports suggest the idea is to safeguard drivers from the kind of extreme heat exposure that led to multiple […]
Williams wants to sign Albon’s teammate in ‘two weeks’
Jul.21 (GMM) Williams appears poised to stop waiting for Carlos Sainz and finalise its 2025 driver lineup before Formula 1’s looming summer break. Sainz has pushed the patience of multiple teams he is considering for his post-Ferrari career, and also frustrated plenty of other drivers who are always waiting for his decision. “Of course it’s […]
Sainz defends ‘very fast’ teammate Leclerc
Jul.21 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has jumped to the defence of his teammate Charles Leclerc, as some in Formula 1 wonder if Ferrari decided to oust the wrong driver for 2025. It is Sainz, rather than Leclerc, who is being shunted out of the Maranello based team to make room for Lewis Hamilton next year – […]
Alonso could have more titles than Hamilton – Verstappen
Jul.21 (GMM) Max Verstappen thinks there is a driver on the Formula 1 grid this year who could have even more titles than seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton. Recently, the Red Bull driver – already a triple world champion at the age of 26 – named Fernando Alonso among his personal greatest five drivers […]
Marko admits Red Bull could axe Perez ‘after Spa’
Jul.21 (GMM) The Belgian GP next weekend could be Sergio Perez’s last at the wheel of a Red Bull. Just when the pressure on his struggling shoulders could hardly be higher, the Mexican crashed out of Q1 in Hungary. “This has to end. I’m sorry,” former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher commented on Sky Deutschland. “He […]
Verstappen tells flailing Red Bull team to ‘wake up’
Jul.21 (GMM) A clearly angry Max Verstappen on Saturday said some of his fellow Red Bull colleagues need to “wake up” to the team’s declining performance. The Dutchman banged his fists on the steering wheel after both McLarens – unchanged since Silverstone – qualified ahead of Verstappen’s heavily updated car at the Hungaroring. “That is […]
Norris denies Hungary a ‘must win’ race
Jul.21 (GMM) Lando Norris is trying to play down the mounting pressure on his shoulders to start racking up grand prix wins. Amid McLaren’s resurgent pace at present, the 24-year-old has established himself as consistently quicker than his impressive younger teammate Oscar Piastri this year. But despite breaking through for his maiden win in Miami, […]
Ocon admits visiting Williams factory
Jul.20 (GMM) Esteban Ocon admits he recently visited Williams’ F1 factory in Grove for a seat fitting. However, Canal Plus reports that the departing Alpine driver is definitely poised to sign a contract for 2025 and beyond with Haas – with a deal set to be announced ahead of the Belgian GP. Rumours emerged in […]
Monza facing critical deadline for F1 future
Jul.20 (GMM) Monza is in a race against time to prepare the historic circuit for a crucial FIA inspection. As part of its push for a new Formula 1 race contract, the circuit agreed to an ambitious renovation plan – part of which must be ready for the Italian GP at the end of August. […]
Technical spats could change F1 pecking order
Jul.20 (GMM) The pecking order in Formula 1 could be set to shift again, as the FIA clamps down on flexible front wings. Red Bull recently admitted it may be rethinking its current approach to the routine bodywork flexing tests, given the images emerging from the front wings of improving rivals McLaren, Mercedes, Ferrari and […]
No Haas reserve role for Magnussen in 2025
Jul.20 (GMM) Kevin Magnussen says he’s not interested in staying in Formula 1 next year as a reserve driver. The 31-year-old’s second stint at Haas will come to an end this year, amid strengthening rumours that Esteban Ocon’s new deal will be announced ahead of the Belgian GP next week. Haas boss Ayao Komatsu has […]