Sep.19 (GMM) Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have fronted the media in Baku after their Monza team orders storm. Norris, who was booed on the podium, hit back at the negativity. “In the world that we live in nowadays, all people want to do, you know, is be negative and talk badly about others,” he […]
Month: September 2025
Capito warns F1 not to lose purity for ‘show’
Sep.18 (GMM) Former Williams boss Jost Capito has urged Formula 1 not to go too far with plans to add more entertainment-driven elements. With Liberty Media pushing for more sprint events beyond 2026 – and even floating ideas like shorter grands prix or reversed grids – Capito told Sky Deutschland the sport must protect its […]
Madrid F1 track ahead of schedule amid protests
Sep.18 (GMM) Work on Madrid’s new Formula 1 street circuit is progressing faster than expected, even as local opposition continues. EFE news agency reports that 20 percent of the semi-urban layout in the Valdebebas area is already complete, with earthworks more than 85 percent finished and running five weeks ahead of schedule. Ifema Madrid operations […]
Montezemolo understands Leclerc’s Ferrari frustration
Sep.18 (GMM) Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says he sympathises with Charles Leclerc’s growing frustration at failing to mount a title challenge in red. Although the 27-year-old Monegasque has repeatedly declared his loyalty to Ferrari – and remains on a long-term contract – Italian media has noted visible signs of anger and impatience in […]
FIA warns against loophole tricks for 2026 rules
Sep.18 (GMM) FIA single-seater chief Nikolas Tombazis has warned Formula 1 teams not to gamble on regulatory loopholes as the sport prepares for sweeping changes in 2026. Drawing parallels with the infamous ‘double diffuser’ saga of 2009, Tombazis told Formula Passion the governing body will adopt a stricter approach this time. “In that case, there […]
Vasseur targets podiums as Hamilton stays cautious
Sep.18 (GMM) Fred Vasseur insists Ferrari can still fight for podiums before the end of 2025 – but Lewis Hamilton is not convinced. The seven-time world champion has endured a tough first season in red so far, with both his own form and Ferrari’s performance falling short of expectations. Flavio Briatore, now running Alpine, urged […]
Formula 1 still ‘love of my life’ – Hamilton
Sep.18 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has rejected speculation that his difficult first year with Ferrari could push him into retirement. In a rare interview away from the race weekend paddock, the seven-time world champion told L’Equipe he has no plans to leave Formula 1. “My priorities stem from my love for Formula 1,” said the 40-year-old. […]
Marko sets year-end deadline for Red Bull 2026 lineups
Sep.18 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull will finalise its 2026 driver rosters no later than the end of this year. “We want to have a guideline in place after Mexico,” the 82-year-old F1 advisor to the famous energy drink brand told RTL. “The end of the year is the very last date for […]
Marko clears Verstappen for 2026 Nurburgring 24h
Sep.18 (GMM) Max Verstappen has been given the green light by Dr Helmut Marko to contest the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours – but not Le Mans. The four-time Formula 1 world champion last weekend went through Germany’s strict permit system by completing mandatory laps in a power-limited GT4 Porsche, allowing him to now graduate to […]
Piastri ‘mentally ahead’ of Norris for title – Ralf
Sep.17 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has tipped Oscar Piastri as the stronger McLaren contender in this year’s world championship battle. The German told T-Online that the 24-year-old Australian is showing “an extremely strong, extremely consistent year” with hardly any mistakes. “Mentally, he also seems to be ahead at the moment,” Schumacher said. “Especially considering that this […]
Verstappen tipped to struggle at Baku GP
Sep.17 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher doubts Max Verstappen can recover to fight for the 2025 world championship, despite his pole and victory at Monza. “Yes,” he told Formel1.de when asked if the Dutchman is still out of the running. Looking ahead to this weekend’s race in Baku, Schumacher said: “He could put a smaller wing on […]
Pirelli trials 2026 aero concept in tyre testing
Sep.17 (GMM) Pirelli has continued to gather data for Formula 1’s next technical era by simulating active-aero systems during recent tyre tests in Hungary and Italy. Pirelli F1 boss Mario Isola told Italy’s Formula Passion that the modified cars used in the sessions delivered “extremely useful” information for both tyre development and understanding of the […]
Williams boss Vowles tries hands on wheel in GT3 test
Sep.17 (GMM) Williams team principal James Vowles spent the weekend behind the wheel of a GT3 car, taking time away from his usual engineering and leadership duties. Vowles took part in a two-day test in Spain at the Circuito de Navarra driving a McLaren 720S GT3 Evo with Garage59. He called it a “fantastic two […]
Ralf doubts Germany’s ability to return to F1 calendar
Sep.17 (GMM) Despite talk of Germany rejoining the Formula 1 calendar, Ralf Schumacher says the country faces too many obstacles to make a comeback any time soon. F1 has already confirmed the 2026 calendar with 24 races, and now six newly-confirmed sprint events as well – including new sprint hosts Canada, Zandvoort and Singapore. Germany […]
Rumours grow over Russell, Hamilton and 2026 market
Sep.17 (GMM) Questions are mounting in the paddock about whether Mercedes’ apparent indecision over its 2026 lineup could trigger wider driver-market movement. Veteran Swiss journalist Roger Benoit wrote in Blick that he and other insiders are “surprised” team boss Toto Wolff has yet to finalise George Russell’s contract extension. “Why is he hesitating with Russell?” […]
Hadjar admits nerves over Verstappen Red Bull pairing
Sep.17 (GMM) Isack Hadjar says the prospect of partnering Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026 is both daunting and thrilling. The 20-year-old Frenchman, amid a breakthrough rookie season with Racing Bulls, is now seen as the clear favourite to replace Yuki Tsunoda alongside the reigning world champion. “Can I see myself working with Max? […]
Briatore rules out Mick as Alpine seat hunt narrows
Sep.17 (GMM) Flavio Briatore has confirmed Mick Schumacher is not in contention for Alpine’s final open seat on the 2026 Formula 1 grid. The situation at Red Bull and Racing Bulls now appears set, with Yuki Tsunoda almost certainly set to depart, Isack Hadjar promoted to partner Max Verstappen, and teenager Arvid Lindblad joining Liam […]
FIA shuts down Wolff’s 400kph claim
Sep.16 (GMM) FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis has dismissed talk that Formula 1’s next-generation cars could approach 400 kilometres per hour. Toto Wolff recently joked that under the 2026 rules, deploying all available hybrid power on a long straight might theoretically send cars to unprecedented speeds. But Tombazis is quoted as saying by Auto Bild […]
Tost hails Honda legacy as Red Bull era ends
Sep.16 (GMM) Franz Tost has paid tribute to Honda as the Japanese manufacturer’s ultra-successful partnership with Red Bull races towards the finish line. After powering Max Verstappen and Red Bull to multiple world championships, Honda will move to Aston Martin from 2026 while Red Bull develops its own power unit with Ford. Tost, who retired […]
Russell contract talks holding up 2026 plan
Sep.16 (GMM) Mercedes’ confirmation of its 2026 driver lineup is being delayed by George Russell’s ongoing contract negotiations, according to reports. Although it is almost certain that Russell will continue alongside teenage protege Andrea Kimi Antonelli – after Toto Wolff failed to lure Max Verstappen – the announcement has not yet come. Despite Antonelli’s inconsistent […]