Aug.25 (GMM) Frederic Vasseur admits Lewis Hamilton’s difficult start at Ferrari has been harder than expected. “When he came to Ferrari, we naively thought he’d have everything under control,” the Frenchman told Auto Motor und Sport. “He’s not like Carlos Sainz, who changes teams every few years and is familiar with the process. It took […]
Month: August 2025
Verstappen, Wolff share Sardinia yacht break – again
Aug.14 (GMM) Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff have been spotted holidaying together on the Mercedes boss’s yacht in Sardinia – their second such sighting this summer. According to Italy’s Autosprint, the Red Bull driver was “a welcome and amused guest” aboard Wolff’s Mangusta vessel in Cala di Volpe on the Costa Smeralda – while Charles […]
Sargeant returns with driver management deal
Aug.14 (GMM) Just months after appearing to walk away from motorsport altogether, Logan Sargeant has signed with Oliver Gavin Motorsport Management (OGMM) to target a future in sportscar racing. The 24-year-old American lost his Williams Formula 1 seat to Franco Colapinto mid-way through 2024, then pulled out of a planned 2025 European Le Mans Series […]
Schumacher tipped for Cadillac reserve role
Aug.14 (GMM) Mick Schumacher’s long-running Formula 1 comeback bid now appears to hinge on a potential reserve seat with Cadillac rather than a full-time 2026 drive. The 26-year-old son of Michael Schumacher has made clear that “Formula 1 is my absolute priority – this dream lives on, and if there’s an opportunity, I will definitely […]
Hamilton still worth 70m eur to Ferrari despite slump
Aug.14 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton’s first half-season in red has been a sporting disappointment – but a commercial success for Ferrari. The 40-year-old seven-time world champion has clearly underperformed so far in 2025, with only a sprint race win in China to show for his efforts. His recent “useless” remark in Hungary reignited speculation about retirement […]
Tombazis defends ’26 F1 rules amid driver backlash
Aug.14 (GMM) FIA single-seater boss Nikolas Tombazis insists Formula 1’s radical 2026 regulations are still being refined, as leading drivers voice alarm about slower cars and extreme energy management. Several stars have criticised the current simulator models – saying the new hybrids run out of electrical power halfway down the straights, forcing constant pace management […]
Drivers not Cadillac’s top priority – Schumacher
Aug.13 (GMM) With Formula 1’s August shutdown in full swing, one of the few emerging headlines is that Cadillac has apparently settled on Sergio Perez as one of its 2026 race drivers – with an announcement expected shortly after the summer break. The new American team has also been strongly linked to Valtteri Bottas, despite […]
Monza sold out as Italian GP eyes new record
Aug.13 (GMM) The 2025 Italian GP at Monza is already sold out for race day – and organisers say the event is now on course to break last year’s attendance record. ACI commissioner Tullio Del Sette confirmed the news less than a month before lights out on September 7. “The large expected turnout, which will […]
Leclerc loyal but in career crisis – Danner
Aug.13 (GMM) As Ferrari’s focus this season has often been on Lewis Hamilton’s difficult transition, Christian Danner believes the team’s consistent top performer – Charles Leclerc – could himself be in the midst of a career crisis. Danner, a former F1 driver turned German television pundit, told motorsport-magazin.com: “Of course, Leclerc is thinking about whether […]
Hamilton denies issuing ‘orders’ in Ferrari papers
Aug.12 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton insists his detailed written feedback to Ferrari was not a set of instructions, as speculation about his future intensifies. “There were no orders for the team in those documents,” the seven-time world champion said. “There were just ideas like: ‘What if we did this?’, ‘Have we already tried this?’, ‘With this […]
British F1 media bias debate reignites after Bortoleto snub
Aug.12 (GMM) Claims of obvious bias in the British Formula 1 media have resurfaced after rookie Gabriel Bortoleto’s standout performances received limited coverage in the UK broadcast of recent grands prix. Fernando Alonso, whose company manages Bortoleto, praised the Sauber rookie’s run to sixth in Hungary – but also noted the media imbalance. “If he […]
Albers questions ‘friendly’ atmosphere among F1 drivers
Aug.12 (GMM) Christijan Albers says he struggles to relate to the unusually harmonious relationships between today’s Formula 1 drivers. Speaking on De Telegraaf’s F1 podcast, the former Minardi and Midland driver contrasted the current scene – where rivals often travel, train and socialise together – with his own era, when most drivers barely spoke and […]
McLaren keeps pressure on over ‘A-B team’ model
Aug.12 (GMM) McLaren is continuing to question the fairness of the A-B team model in Formula 1 – a structure most prominently seen in Red Bull’s ownership of both Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls. The issue has long been a flashpoint between McLaren CEO Zak Brown and former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. […]
Antonelli concedes quali weakness in rookie year
Aug.12 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli admits he is still struggling to extract the maximum from his Mercedes over a single lap in his debut Formula 1 season. Literal tears flowed during the 18-year-old’s first Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps due to a weekend of poor pace, prompting Mercedes to revert to an older rear suspension specification for […]
Albon commits to Williams project amid strong 2025 form
Aug.11 (GMM) Alex Albon says his focus remains firmly on Williams despite his rising stock in Formula 1 this year. “I feel like I’ve put so much time, energy and soul into moving this car up the rankings,” the Thai-British driver is quoted as saying by France’s Auto Hebdo. “It’s clear that my stock has […]
F1 racing ‘over’ but other roles possible – Vettel
Aug.11 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel has firmly closed the door on returning to Formula 1 as a driver – but is still open to other roles in the sport. Speaking to ZDF Sportstudio alongside members of the Germany SailGP team he co-owns, the four-time world champion said: “The kids are incredibly fun at home, the tractor […]
Paddock split as Horner’s future rumours swirl
Aug.11 (GMM) The fallout from Christian Horner’s Red Bull exit continues to divide the Formula 1 paddock – and fuel speculation about his next move. McLaren CEO Zak Brown caused a stir prior to the August break when he declared publicly that F1 is better off without the former Red Bull boss. Dutch pundit Allard […]
Spa hints at extra F1 races beyond new rotation deal
Aug.11 (GMM) Spa-Francorchamps could host Formula 1 beyond its guaranteed years under the sport’s new rotation system, according to circuit chairman Melchior Wathelet. Earlier this year, following a period of uncertainty, F1 and the iconic venue agreed a new six-year deal running to 2031, with the Belgian GP confirmed for 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2031 […]
Ferrari stuck with Hamilton despite retirement storm
Aug.11 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton’s explosive remarks before the August break have triggered fresh speculation about his future – but reports suggest Ferrari has little choice but to keep the seven-time world champion. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the 40-year-old, who called himself “useless” in Hungary and dared Ferrari to replace him, is on a fixed […]
Pirelli doubts wet tyres will see action again in ’25
Aug.8 (GMM) Pirelli boss Mario Isola has admitted that Formula 1 may not see a single full wet tyre used for the rest of the 2025 season – even if it rains. Speaking to Spain’s Diario Sport, Isola said the combination of high-spray ground effect cars – coupled with obvious extreme race director caution – […]