Jul.23 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel says it would be “unprofessional” to commit to the idea of becoming FIA president, despite Ross Brawn previously tipping the retired four-time world champion as a future candidate. “I don’t know enough about the responsibilities of an FIA president,” Vettel told Auto Motor und Sport. “From a Formula 1 perspective, you […]
Month: July 2025
Zandvoort denies track damage ahead of Dutch GP
Jul.23 (GMM) Dutch Grand Prix organisers have dismissed reports that the Zandvoort Formula 1 circuit was damaged by severe flooding this week. On Monday, torrential rain hit the town of Zandvoort, with water levels reaching up to 50 centimetres in some areas. Images quickly circulated online showing flooded access roads and water accumulating near the […]
Stroll slams 2026 F1 rules as Aston junior pushes back
Jul.23 (GMM) Lance Stroll has joined the list of Formula 1 drivers expressing disappointment with the 2026 regulations – but his own team’s simulator drivers suggest the reality may be improving. “I’ve driven it in the simulator, and that’s why I’m a bit sad,” the Canadian told AS. “It’s a shame that in Formula 1 […]
Mekies may keep Verstappen at Red Bull – Schumacher
Jul.23 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher believes Red Bull’s shock leadership shake-up has significantly improved the chances of Max Verstappen staying with the team beyond 2025. Speaking on Sky Deutschland’s Backstage Boxengasse, Schumacher praised Red Bull’s new direction following Christian Horner’s abrupt sacking and the installation of Laurent Mekies as team principal. “Red Bull made a brilliant […]
Vasseur set for new Ferrari deal amid Spa upgrades
Jul.23 (GMM) Amid swirling speculation about his long-term future, Frederic Vasseur is reportedly set to be offered at least a one-year contract extension to stay on as Ferrari team principal in 2026. Italy’s Autosprint claims top Ferrari management has decided to back Vasseur despite earlier rumours that the team might overhaul its structure, adopting a […]
Allison admits Mercedes lacks tyre mastery in 2025
Jul.23 (GMM) James Allison has pinpointed tyre management as the key weakness behind Mercedes’ erratic 2025 form – and the area where dominant McLaren has a clear edge. “We’re in a yo-yo effect between winning on our own merits and having bad weekends like we had in Austria and England,” the Mercedes technical director told […]
F1 ponders protest fees after Red Bull-McLaren row
Jul.23 (GMM) Moves are underway in Formula 1 to potentially introduce new fees for investigations and raise the cost of protests, appeals and reviews. The development follows recent tensions between Red Bull and McLaren, with the latter reportedly upset by suggestions from Red Bull that McLaren had engaged in technical cheating – including claims of […]
Colapinto hype spurs unexpected F1 revival in Argentina
Jul.22 (GMM) Days ago, rumours swirled that Franco Colapinto’s F1 future with Alpine was in doubt, but corporate Argentina is rallying around him and a major motorsport renaissance could be underway. The familiar Autodromo Oscar y Juan Galvez in Buenos Aires will undergo a massive renovation, ultimately aiming for a return to the Formula 1 […]
Piquet Jr backtracks on Mercedes-Verstappen claim
Jul.22 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s future remains under intense scrutiny ahead of this weekend’s Belgian GP, as performance concerns and political turmoil swirl around the team following Christian Horner’s shock mid-season sacking. Nelson Piquet Jr – former F1 driver, son of triple world champion Nelson Piquet, and brother of Verstappen’s girlfriend Kelly – had stirred headlines […]
Zandvoort track damaged ahead of Dutch GP
Jul.22 (GMM) Severe weather in the Netherlands has caused flooding and damage in Zandvoort, including to the town’s Formula 1 circuit just five weeks before the scheduled Dutch GP. Starting Sunday night, torrential rains battered the municipality, with water levels reaching 40 to 50 centimeters in some areas after a nearby watershed overflowed. “This Monday […]
Alpine admits Renault engine still a weakness
Jul.21 (GMM) Alpine’s technical director says Renault’s underpowered engine continues to drag the team down in its final season as a works operation in Formula 1. “In terms of hybrid efficiency and maximum combustion power, we are behind our direct rivals,” David Sanchez told Auto Motor und Sport, as Alpine languishes last in the constructors’ […]
Bearman backs Verstappen in FIA clampdown row
Jul.21 (GMM) Oliver Bearman has sided with Max Verstappen in criticism of Formula 1’s increasingly strict and inconsistent crackdown on driver conduct – both on and off the track. The reigning world champion has recently slammed the FIA’s growing list of behavioural and racing restrictions, arguing that they interfere with natural instinct. “In some battles, […]
Wheatley-guided Sauber pitstops now among F1’s best
Jul.21 (GMM) Sauber has quietly transformed its pitstop performance in 2025, rising from last year’s struggles to become one of the fastest crews in Formula 1. Earlier this season, the Swiss based outfit even held third in the official fastest pitstop rankings behind Ferrari and McLaren. A rare hiccup at Silverstone – a jammed left-front […]
Antonelli was ‘disappointed’ with first F1 podium
Jul.21 (GMM) A rumoured loan deal with Alpine would be a step back in Kimi Antonelli’s “dream”. With Max Verstappen said to have met with Toto Wolff while holidaying in Sardinia after Silverstone, rumours suggest the Mercedes boss could be planning a Verstappen-George Russell lineup for 2026. That would explain why Wolff admits to meeting […]
McLaren boss smashed winning British GP trophy
Jul.21 (GMM) McLaren’s technical director smashed the team’s winning constructors’ trophy in the moments after the recent British GP. Poking fun at Nico Hulkenberg, championship leader Oscar Piastri mocked the 37-year-old German for receiving a trophy made of Lego on the Silverstone podium. “How does it feel to finally stand on the podium after 15 […]
Marko not bothered by Max’s Mercedes meeting
Jul.21 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko sounded unfazed or evasive when asked about raging rumours about Max Verstappen’s future. Germany’s Sport Bild believes 82-year-old Marko, originally the right-hand man of the now late Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz, is once again fully empowered at the brand’s Formula 1 empire. It follows a long power struggle and […]
Struggling Renault tipped to offload Alpine F1 team
Jul.18 (GMM) Staff and fans of Renault’s Formula 1 team Alpine may be feeling nervous ahead of the Belgian GP next weekend. Recently, Renault CEO Luca de Meo suddenly resigned – and now devastating financial results have compounded the French carmaker’s misery. “Yesterday, Renault Group shares collapsed,” said Elmir Valeev, a Formula 1 commentator for […]
Honda says Tsunoda can race for Cadillac or Haas
Jul.18 (GMM) Honda would not stop Yuki Tsunoda from racing for a non-Honda affiliated Formula 1 team next year. Especially without Honda’s backing and sponsorship at Red Bull in 2026 and beyond, it seems increasingly likely that the struggling Japanese driver will be retained by the energy drink brand next year. His backer, Honda, is […]
Indycar star scoffs at Cadillac F1 rumours
Jul.18 (GMM) Indycar star Pato O’Ward has scoffed at speculation he is high on Cadillac’s list for its new-in-2026 Formula 1 team. Team bosses Graeme Lowdon and Dan Towriss have been open about their recent talks with drivers including Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Perez, and others. Rumours of American stars, however, have subsided. “I don’t think […]
Horner responsible for own Red Bull demise – Schumacher
Jul.18 (GMM) Christian Horner was responsible for his own demise at the top of Red Bull’s Formula 1 operations. That’s the clear view of former F1 driver and regular Horner critic Ralf Schumacher, just over a week after the energy drink’s CEO told the 51-year-old the bad news. Horner’s long-time friend and ally Bernie Ecclestone […]