Jul.26 (GMM) Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says Liberty Media’s takeover of MotoGP won’t pit the two championships against each other, but instead allow both to benefit from shared technology and expertise. Speaking to Corriere della Sera from Spa-Francorchamps, Domenicali offered insight into Liberty’s post-merger plans after the European Commission cleared its 4.2 billion euro […]
Month: July 2025
McLaren driver equality won’t last forever – Domenicali
Jul.26 (GMM) Oscar Piastri is tightening his hold on the 2025 world championship after dismantling teammate Lando Norris in Friday’s running at Spa. The McLaren driver topped both sole practice and sprint qualifying, prompting Auto Motor und Sport to declare that Piastri “dismantled Norris” in Belgium so far. It’s a strong start to the weekend […]
Jos in the paddock as Red Bull begins new post-Horner era
Jul.26 (GMM) With Jos Verstappen back in the Spa-Francorchamps paddock and speculation still swirling, Red Bull is stepping into a new chapter following Christian Horner’s shock sacking. Red Bull has remained largely silent on the details behind the dramatic ousting of Horner, who led the team for 20 years. But key figures like F1 CEO […]
Domenicali defends Ferrari stability as McLaren structure hailed
Jul.26 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali has urged Ferrari to avoid rash decisions as pressure continues to swirl around team boss Frederic Vasseur. Although speculation has suggested Ferrari may soon part ways with Vasseur amid another title-less campaign, recent signs point to his stay – possibly with the team adopting a new leadership model similar to McLaren’s. […]
Ralf slams Bottas links as Cadillac driver race intensifies
Jul.25 (GMM) Reports from multiple sources suggest that Valtteri Bottas is now the leading candidate for a 2026 race seat with Cadillac – as the new American works team works on its debut lineup. Swiss newspaper Blick, ahead of the Belgian GP, claims Bottas will leave his Mercedes reserve role to anchor Cadillac’s first F1 […]
Piastri, FIA clear air over Silverstone braking penalty
Jul.25 (GMM) Oscar Piastri says he has put his Silverstone penalty behind him following talks with the FIA – though the McLaren driver admits he was left “frustrated” in the immediate aftermath of the race. Piastri lost a potential win at the British GP after being penalised for braking heavily behind the safety car, a […]
FIA targets A-B team alliances with new clampdown for 2026
Jul.25 (GMM) The FIA is preparing a regulatory crackdown on ‘A’ and ‘B’ team alliances in Formula 1, as concerns grow about competitive fairness and inter-team cooperation – a move that could directly impact Red Bull’s close relationship with sister team Racing Bulls. Speaking ahead of the Belgian GP, Nikolas Tombazis, FIA Single-Seater Director, told […]
Tsunoda under pressure as Red Bull weighs ’26 replacement
Jul.25 (GMM) With Max Verstappen increasingly likely to remain at Red Bull in 2026, attention is now turning to who will partner him – and whether Yuki Tsunoda has a realistic shot at keeping his seat. Tsunoda, 25, has struggled through 2025 and is again trailing Verstappen both in results and development priority. While the […]
Verstappen stays cool as Red Bull resets under Mekies
Jul.25 (GMM) Max Verstappen says Christian Horner’s shock dismissal will not affect his future – insisting Red Bull must now focus on performance and “looking ahead” under new team boss Laurent Mekies. Speaking at Spa-Francorchamps on Thursday, Verstappen addressed the long-rumoured power struggle that culminated in Horner’s ousting – a move reportedly driven by Red […]
Hamilton takes control as Spa upgrade signals fresh push
Jul.25 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton says he is determined not to repeat the failures of Ferrari’s past prominent drivers – as the team rolls out a major upgrade package this weekend at Spa. Ferrari has brought a new rear suspension and revised rear wing to Belgium, developed under the guidance of Loic Serra, Hamilton’s former Mercedes […]
Mercedes duo speak out as Verstappen rumours fade
Jul.25 (GMM) George Russell and Kimi Antonelli both addressed their contract status on Thursday at Spa, with both drivers expressing confidence they’ll remain at Mercedes in 2026 – even amid earlier speculation linking the seat to Max Verstappen. “That’s the one million-dollar question,” Antonelli smiled when asked about his prospects beyond this season. “I’ve never […]
Norris fears F1 becoming ‘too fake’ under new rules
Jul.25 (GMM) F1 drivers say the incoming 2026 regulations will demand a major mental adjustment – with some openly questioning the cost to spectacle and driving purity. At Spa on Thursday, several top names addressed the shift toward more electrification, leaner chassis, and intricate energy management systems – a technical direction Lance Stroll recently described […]
Aston upgrade arrives but focus already on ’26 – Alonso
Jul.25 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin’s focus has shifted heavily to 2026 – even as the team rolls out what could be its final major upgrade of the current season. At Spa-Francorchamps, Aston has introduced new parts despite the compressed Sprint weekend format and forecasts of rain, both of which limit track time. The […]
Argentina F1 hopes rise, but Colapinto faces tough road
Jul.25 (GMM) Franco Colapinto has welcomed Argentina’s growing push for a return to Formula 1 – but admits the sport’s elite level is more demanding than he expected. The 21-year-old Alpine driver was speaking Thursday at Spa, where he praised plans to bring MotoGP back to Buenos Aires in 2027 via a two-phase overhaul of […]
Vasseur backed for 2026 as Ferrari rolls out key Spa upgrades
Jul.24 (GMM) Frederic Vasseur looks set to stay on as Ferrari team principal into 2026 – even as rumours swirl about alternative candidates like ousted Red Bull boss Christian Horner. While Auto Bild has linked Horner with a possible F1 return via Cadillac, Eurosport Italia reports there are no negotiations underway between Ferrari and Horner. […]
Title back on as Red Bull regroups under Mekies
Jul.24 (GMM) Max Verstappen may be back in World Championship contention – mere weeks after Red Bull insiders declared his title hopes over. With McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris sitting 69 and 61 points ahead of Verstappen respectively, Helmut Marko had previously sounded resigned. But ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, the […]
Wolff shrugs off Verstappen rumours after Sardinia sightings
Jul.24 (GMM) Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has poured cold water on immediate speculation linking Max Verstappen to the Brackley-based team. Speaking to Austrian broadcaster ORF ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, Wolff dismissed online chatter sparked by vacation photos showing both him and Verstappen holidaying in Sardinia. “What’s new is that people are making […]
Carlos Sainz hints at Red Bull reunion with Verstappen
Jul.24 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has put himself back on Red Bull’s radar, insisting he and Max Verstappen would make a “very strong pairing” as the energy drink team considers options for 2026. Sainz, who was dropped by Ferrari for 2025 in favour of Lewis Hamilton, ended up at Williams after no front-running seat materialised. But […]
Fans must adapt to strange 2026 F1 engine sound
Jul.24 (GMM) Mercedes engine boss Hywel Thomas says Formula 1 fans will need to get used to a “completely new soundscape” when the next-generation power units debut in 2026. While the new engines will retain the 1.6-litre V6 format and drop the MGU-H, the most noticeable change from trackside may be how the cars sound […]
Barcelona closes in on post-2026 F1 future
Jul.23 (GMM) Barcelona has taken a key step towards securing its place on the Formula 1 calendar beyond 2026, as Madrid prepares to take over the title of Spanish Grand Prix from next year. The Catalan Government confirmed on Tuesday that it has formally authorised Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya’s operators to intensify negotiations with Formula One […]