Sep.8 (GMM) Just days after Red Bull resigned itself to being always outclassed by McLaren in 2025, Max Verstappen silenced the doubters with a crushing 20-second win at Monza. “It was 19, no?” runner-up Lando Norris smirked. “I just don’t want any misinformation.” Yet the scale of Verstappen’s dominance stunned the paddock. “Today, one driver […]
Month: September 2025
Booed Norris denies team order was ‘Papaya rules’
Sep.8 (GMM) Max Verstappen stormed to a dominant victory from pole at Monza, but the spotlight quickly shifted to McLaren’s handling of its two title contenders. The Dutchman, no longer a serious factor in the championship beyond mathematics, ended McLaren’s recent winning streak with a commanding drive. But behind him, Lando Norris triggered boos from […]
Hamilton denies ‘tow’ as Leclerc rues missed chance
Sep.7 (GMM) Ferrari’s home Italian GP produced fresh debate after Lewis Hamilton dismissed talk of giving Charles Leclerc a slipstream for pole at Monza. The seven-time world champion, competing in Ferrari red at Monza for the first time, admitted on Thursday he would be open to helping his teammate if asked. “It’s not been discussed,” […]
Domenicali pushes back on Ben Sulayem’s 12th team idea
Sep.7 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali has poured cold water on FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s suggestion that Formula 1’s grid could expand to 24 cars. In July, Ben Sulayem – who is campaigning for re-election against challenger Tim Mayer – argued that with Cadillac joining as the eleventh entrant in 2026, the championship could cope with […]
Briatore, Marko back Domenicali’s push for F1 showbiz
Sep.7 (GMM) Two of Formula 1’s longest-serving figures – Flavio Briatore and Helmut Marko – have thrown their support behind Stefano Domenicali’s vision to shake up race weekends. Purists are sceptical of ideas like more sprint races, reverse grids and shorter grands prix, but Alpine advisor Briatore told La Gazzetta dello Sport that he agrees […]
Patience needed for Colapinto struggle – Briatore
Sep.7 (GMM) Franco Colapinto’s Formula 1 future remains uncertain as Alpine secures teammate Pierre Gasly on a new deal through 2028. Once touted as Flavio Briatore’s golden boy, 22-year-old Argentine Colapinto has endured a difficult stint at Alpine and is now fighting to convince the team to keep faith for 2026. “It’s incredibly difficult for […]
Red Bull eyes McLaren junior Dunne amid Tsunoda scrutiny
Sep.7 (GMM) Rumours are swirling at Monza that Red Bull could be circling young Irish talent Alex Dunne. The 19-year-old, currently a McLaren development driver and racing in Formula 2 this year, impressed again by appearing for the Woking-based team in Friday practice. But with Yuki Tsunoda’s future in doubt and Isack Hadjar tipped for […]
Alonso jokes about 28-0 qualifying record over Stroll
Sep.7 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has highlighted the irony of his perfect qualifying record against Aston Martin teammate Lance Stroll – now 28-0 after Monza. Asked by Mundo Deportivo about the streak, the 44-year-old Spaniard turned the focus back to his Sunday struggles. “What does it mean? That I’ve had very bad luck in the races,” […]
Verstappen really can win at Monza – Marko
Sep.7 (GMM) Max Verstappen unexpectedly shattered McLaren’s aura of dominance at Monza by storming to pole position with the fastest lap in Formula 1 history. The quadruple world champion clocked an average speed of 264.682kph, eclipsing Lewis Hamilton’s five-year-old record. Yet Verstappen, who has struggled with Red Bull’s 2025 car, thinks it’s not the fastest […]
F1 engine summit cancelled amid fierce V8 dispute
Sep.6 (GMM) Formula 1’s next big step beyond the radical 2026 power unit rules has been thrown into fresh turmoil, after a major summit scheduled for next week in London was abruptly postponed. “The engine summit scheduled for next week in London has been postponed indefinitely,” Auto Motor und Sport correspondent Michael Schmidt reported. “The […]
Wolff hints at short Russell deal as Antonelli struggles
Sep.6 (GMM) George Russell looks set to accept only a short contract extension with Mercedes, as Toto Wolff keeps the door open for Max Verstappen in 2027. Rumours of a standoff over contract length have swirled for weeks, with Russell preferring at least two years with an option while Wolff pushed for just another one-plus-one. […]
Steiner resurfaces as new MotoGP team owner
Sep.6 (GMM) Former Haas boss Guenther Steiner has officially returned to frontline motorsport – but this time not in Formula 1. MotoGP has confirmed that Steiner and business partner Richard Coleman will acquire full ownership of the long-standing Tech3 team, including its Moto3 operation, from 2026. Steiner, 60, will become CEO while Coleman assumes the […]
South Africa clears gov’t hurdle for 2027 F1 return
Sep.6 (GMM) Africa has taken another decisive step toward returning to the Formula 1 calendar. South Africa’s cabinet this week approved the application of the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture to host a grand prix at Kyalami from 2027. “South Africa will seek to host Formula 1 at Kyalami in 2027,” minister Kumbudzo Ntshaweni […]
Piastri ‘more solid’ than Norris in title duel
Sep.6 (GMM) Former F1 driver David Coulthard has weighed in on the only real championship battle left in 2025 – the intra-McLaren duel between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Norris’ mechanical retirement at Zandvoort blew the gap out to 34 points, leaving Piastri – cool, calm, and less experienced – as the new favourite. “Lando […]
Horner ‘sexting’ scandal woman resurfaces at Monza
Sep.6 (GMM) Fiona Hewitson – once the executive assistant at the centre of Christian Horner’s downfall – has reappeared in the Formula 1 paddock. Until now, British media in particular have avoided naming her. But Bild newspaper has not only published her name, but also photographs of Hewitson in Cadillac F1 team kit at Monza. […]
Jos Verstappen slams Perez’s father over comments
Sep.6 (GMM) Jos Verstappen has hit back after Sergio Perez’s father credited his own son for Max Verstappen’s title successes at Red Bull. Perez, 35, will return to Formula 1 next year with Cadillac after sitting out 2025 following his ousting from Red Bull Racing. But his outspoken father Antonio Perez Garibay reignited the debate […]
Lawson concedes Hadjar ‘ready’ for Red Bull step
Sep.6 (GMM) Liam Lawson has admitted that his Racing Bulls teammate Isack Hadjar is first in line to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing in 2026. It is an awkward reality for the New Zealander, who began the season as Verstappen’s teammate but was ousted after just two grands prix and demoted to Red […]
McLaren dominance under threat as Monza surprises rivals
Sep.6 (GMM) McLaren’s aura of untouchability may finally be cracking, after a more competitive start to the Italian GP weekend at Monza. Lando Norris, chasing teammate Oscar Piastri in the title fight after his Zandvoort setback, admitted Friday practice was tighter than expected. “For my taste, the opponents are too close to us,” the Briton […]
Liberty chief Malone open to F1 sale at right price
Sep.5 (GMM) Liberty Media chairman John Malone admits he would be willing to sell Formula 1 – but only if the offer outweighed the sport’s surging value. Speaking to Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast, the 84-year-old billionaire said F1 remains one of Liberty’s standout assets. “I think the […]
Piastri should be further ahead in title race – Webber
Sep.5 (GMM) Lando Norris insists he will not let questions about his mentality derail his championship fight with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. Norris’ Zandvoort retirement left him 34 points behind, with Piastri starting from pole and leading before securing the victory. Piastri’s manager, former F1 driver Mark Webber, believes the Australian’s consistency has been his […]