Sep.5 (GMM) Both Barcelona and Hockenheim have confirmed they are in active discussions with Formula 1 about securing places on the evolving calendar. This week, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali revealed that Spain’s Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and Germany’s Hockenheimring are both in the frame – most likely under a new rotation model. Speaking at the MotoGP […]
Month: September 2025
Gasly secure as Alpine bets everything on 2026
Sep.5 (GMM) Pierre Gasly says he is optimistic about Alpine’s future, despite enduring a torrid 2025 season at the back of the grid. Last week at Zandvoort, Alpine’s executive advisor and de-facto team boss Flavio Briatore made clear that the Frenchman’s seat is guaranteed into Formula 1’s new rules era. “We put a lot of […]
Herta confirms F2 move in ‘bold’ step towards F1
Sep.5 (GMM) Colton Herta has admitted he is taking a major risk by leaving Indycar to chase his Formula 1 dream with Cadillac. The 25-year-old American, already announced as Cadillac’s test driver for its 2026 F1 debut, will spend next season in Formula 2 to collect the Super License points he still lacks. According to […]
Verstappen plays down Ferrari rumours at Monza
Sep.5 (GMM) Max Verstappen has responded directly to fresh speculation linking him with Ferrari for 2027. The quadruple world champion’s future was thrust back into the headlines after his father and co-manager Jos suggested Ferrari had joined Mercedes and Red Bull in recent discussions about the Dutchman post-2026. At Monza, Verstappen acknowledged Ferrari’s allure but […]
Hadjar can ‘hold his own’ against Verstappen – Marko
Sep.5 (GMM) Isack Hadjar’s path to join Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026 looks increasingly clear after fresh comments from both Helmut Marko and the French rookie himself at Monza. The 20-year-old stunned with a debut podium at Zandvoort for Racing Bulls, and Red Bull’s top advisor is barely concealing his intentions. “He certainly […]
Stroll dismisses quit rumours as Aston eyes Newey boost
Sep.5 (GMM) Lance Stroll has laughed off speculation that he asked his billionaire father Lawrence for permission to quit Formula 1. A respected Brazilian pundit recently claimed the Canadian made the request both last year and again this season, amid ongoing errors and questions about his motivation and results. “I’m not sure where that came […]
Sainz, Williams push FIA on stewarding consistency
Sep.5 (GMM) Carlos Sainz says even the FIA privately acknowledged its stewards may have erred in penalising him at Zandvoort. The Williams driver clashed with Liam Lawson at Zandvoort, expressing his fury not only with his Racing Bulls rival afterwards, but also hitting out at the stewards. Williams has now formally requested a ‘right of […]
Drivers push back on F1’s sprint and short-race vision
Sep.5 (GMM) Formula 1 drivers are pushing back against Stefano Domenicali’s suggestion that grands prix may be shortened while more sprint races are added to satisfy new audiences. The F1 CEO claimed prior to the Italian GP this week that 18 of the 20 drivers are supportive of the shift – with even Max Verstappen […]
Audi promises ‘concrete preview’ of F1 project
Sep.4 (GMM) Audi says fans will soon get their first real glimpse of the marque’s preparations for its 2026 Formula 1 debut. The German carmaker, which is taking over Sauber to create a full works entry, made the pledge alongside the unveiling of its radical new ‘Concept C’ all-electric sports car in Milan. “Preparations for […]
Domenicali even floats shorter grands prix
Sep.4 (GMM) A day after hinting at more sprint races and even reverse grids, it emerges that F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali went even further than that – suggesting the length of grands prix themselves could be cut. In his sit-down with select media ahead of the Italian GP at Monza, Domenicali argued the sport must […]
Massa prepares for key ‘crashgate’ hearings
Sep.4 (GMM) Felipe Massa has revealed new details about his ongoing legal battle over the 2008 “Crashgate” scandal, describing it as a fight for justice that goes beyond sport. The former Ferrari driver spoke on Brazilian podcast Na Ponta dos Dedos, confirming that four days of hearings are scheduled in London at the end of […]
Ralf Schumacher moved by first Maranello visit
Sep.4 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has described his first visit to Ferrari’s Maranello heartland as a deeply emotional experience. Ahead of this weekend’s Italian GP, the 50-year-old travelled to the town most associated with his brother Michael’s success. “I know a few teams, but this was something very special,” he told Sky Deutschland. “It was wonderful […]
Schumacher’s Cadillac collapse leaves future unclear
Sep.4 (GMM) Mick Schumacher’s hoped-for future with Cadillac has evaporated – leaving his motorsport career at another crossroads. The former Haas driver, who moved from Formula 1 into Alpine’s World Endurance Championship team, was set to join Cadillac’s WEC program and serve as reserve driver for its 2026 F1 entry. But according to Auto Motor […]
Herta to Cadillac, F2 move on the cards
Sep.4 (GMM) Colton Herta’s long-speculated Formula 1 switch with Cadillac has now been confirmed. The 25-year-old American, son of former fellow US-based driver Bryan Herta, has been named test driver for Cadillac’s 2026 debut season. But the official announcement omitted one key detail – Herta is almost certainly set to leave Indycar to contest Formula […]
Dutch royal linked to FIA presidential bid
Sep.3 (GMM) The next FIA president could be backed by a member of the Dutch royal family. Prince Bernhard van Oranje-Nassau, cousin of King Willem-Alexander and co-owner of Zandvoort, has been approached to become a strategic advisor to Tim Mayer – the American official preparing to challenge incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem in December’s election. Mayer, […]
Even Verstappen podium unlikely at Monza – Marko
Sep.3 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has warned that Red Bull may struggle even to reach the podium at Monza this weekend, despite the circuit’s layout appearing more favourable than Zandvoort. Max Verstappen salvaged second place at his home race, but both he and team advisor Marko now unanimously admit the championship fight is over. “Up […]
Domenicali admits fans confused as next V8 era looms
Sep.3 (GMM) Formula 1 is under pressure to sell its radical 2026 engine regulations to sceptical fans – even as talks already turn to the next set of rules beyond that. The 2026 power units will feature a huge jump in electric power and highly complex energy management. Some in the paddock fear the spectacle […]
Bosses laugh off Verstappen swap to Racing Bulls
Sep.3 (GMM) Fernando Alonso joked after Zandvoort that if Max Verstappen had been driving a Racing Bulls, he might already be world champion again. The quip followed Isack Hadjar’s breakthrough podium – achieved in the junior Red Bull-owned team’s car also piloted by Liam Lawson. Verstappen himself admitted after finishing second that the senior squad’s […]
Marko tips Hadjar for Red Bull alongside Verstappen
Sep.3 (GMM) Isack Hadjar looks increasingly destined to line up alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026. The 20-year-old French rookie stunned with his Zandvoort podium in the junior Racing Bulls car, becoming the nation’s youngest-ever driver on a Formula 1 rostrum – while Yuki Tsunoda continues to struggle at the senior team. Dr […]
No ‘formal announcement’ needed for 2026 – Wolff
Sep.3 (GMM) Toto Wolff has moved to finally end speculation about Mercedes’ 2026 lineup, insisting both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will remain in silver. With Max Verstappen definitely set to stay at Red Bull at least through 2026, the uncertainty around Brackley’s cockpits appears to have faded. But Russell has been linked with holding […]