Oct.31 (GMM) Former Formula 1 driver Christijan Albers has questioned whether McLaren’s title-contending pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris truly belong among the sport’s elite, suggesting both are still short of the “absolute top” level. Speaking to De Telegraaf, the Dutch pundit said he ranks Max Verstappen, George Russell, and Charles Leclerc as the standout […]
Month: October 2025
Tsunoda linked to Honda-backed IndyCar move
Oct.31 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda’s Formula 1 future remains unclear – and fresh rumours suggest the Japanese driver could be headed to IndyCar if Red Bull decides not to retain him for 2026. Red Bull has yet to finalise whether Tsunoda will stay within the main team, return to Racing Bulls, or lose his seat altogether. […]
Mexican officials blame Lawson for marshal near-miss
Oct.31 (GMM) Mexico’s motorsport authority has blamed Liam Lawson for the frightening moment when two marshals ran across the track in front of his car during Sunday’s Mexican GP. The Racing Bulls driver had reacted with disbelief after narrowly avoiding the officials. “I honestly couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” Lawson said after the race. […]
FIA sued by presidential candidate over voting rules
Oct.30 (GMM) The FIA has been hit by a major legal challenge ahead of December’s presidential election, with Swiss-French driver and entrepreneur Laura Villars filing a lawsuit in France claiming the organisation’s new voting system unfairly blocks challengers to incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Villars, 28, has asked the Paris High Court to suspend the election […]
Sainz says Perez ‘earned’ rare second F1 chance
Oct.30 (GMM) Carlos Sainz says Sergio Perez fully deserves his Formula 1 comeback with Cadillac, calling the Mexican one of the few drivers to have truly earned a second chance in the sport. Speaking to El Heraldo de Mexico, the Williams driver praised Perez’s resilience after securing a deal with the new American team, which […]
Massa’s $90m ‘crashgate’ lawsuit opens in London court
Oct.30 (GMM) Felipe Massa’s long-awaited legal action against Bernie Ecclestone, the FIA, and Formula One Management (FOM) officially began this week at London’s Royal Courts of Justice – coincidentally on Ecclestone’s 95th birthday. The 44-year-old Brazilian is seeking recognition as the rightful 2008 world champion and tens of millions in damages for lost earnings, arguing […]
F1 owner confirms leadership change ahead of 2026
Oct.30 (GMM) Formula 1’s parent company Liberty Media has announced a major leadership change, with long-time chairman John C. Malone stepping down from the board at the end of the year. Malone, who founded Liberty Media and oversaw its acquisition of Formula 1 in 2017, will transition to the role of Chairman Emeritus from January […]
Reports declare Colapinto’s 2026 deal ‘done’
Oct.29 (GMM) Franco Colapinto’s Formula 1 future appears secure, with multiple sources now reporting that the Argentine has finalised a new deal to remain with Alpine for the 2026 season. According to the latest rumours, the announcement had been delayed following Colapinto’s defiance of team orders during the US GP at Austin just prior to […]
Marti ‘didn’t deserve’ F1 chance with Red Bull
Oct.29 (GMM) Red Bull has confirmed the departure of Spanish junior Pepe Marti, with the 20-year-old now set to continue his career in Formula E. Managed by Fernando Alonso, Marti spent two years in the Red Bull Junior Team but failed to secure a Formula 1 test despite currenting sitting ahead of several peers in […]
Piastri conspiracy theories rage after Mexico
Oct.29 (GMM) Online conspiracy theories about McLaren favouring Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri are spreading again – with the two drivers now separated by just a single point in the championship. Dutch commentator Olav Mol threw fuel on the debate after suggesting team boss Andrea Stella’s recent comments about Piastri’s slumping form were “not very […]
No U-turn as FOM sticks with racing-first coverage
Oct.29 (GMM) Formula 1’s television coverage has undergone a noticeable shift in recent races – with the Mexico GP confirming that FOM has dramatically reduced its once-controversial focus on celebrity guests and drivers’ partners. Following fierce criticism after Singapore – led by Carlos Sainz, who blasted the number of “girlfriend” shots shown during live races […]
FIA clears all teams as budget cap rumours collapse
Oct.29 (GMM) The FIA has officially closed its 2024 cost cap review – confirming that all ten Formula 1 teams stayed within the financial limit, ending intense speculation about alleged overspending by McLaren and Mercedes. In a lengthy statement, the governing body said the review was “a very thorough and intensive process spanning seven months” […]
Crawford named Aston reserve as Tsunoda options narrow
Oct.29 (GMM) Aston Martin has confirmed young American Jak Crawford as its third and reserve driver for 2026 – a move that may indirectly shape Yuki Tsunoda’s Formula 1 future. The Silverstone-based team announced that the 20-year-old, currently second in the Formula 2 standings, will step up to the reserve role next season after two […]
FIA ‘not good enough’ for F1 – Albers
Oct.28 (GMM) Formula 1’s governing body is facing heavy criticism following a chaotic Mexican GP – with drivers, team bosses, and pundits slamming inconsistent officiating and a near-miss involving marshals on track. The most alarming moment came when Liam Lawson narrowly avoided hitting marshals who ran across the circuit. “Oh my God, are you kidding […]
Ecclestone says Briatore is his only friend
Oct.28 (GMM) As Bernie Ecclestone celebrates his 95th birthday, the former Formula 1 supremo says that at this stage of life, just one person still qualifies as a true friend – Flavio Briatore. Speaking to Bild in Gstaad, where he had invited German journalist Helmut Uhl, 74, and former Formula 1 Management colleague Hannah Gude, […]
Red Bull rejects 2026 theory amid McLaren resurgence
Oct.28 (GMM) Red Bull insists its late-season development push has nothing to do with concerns about the 2026 engine regulations – despite McLaren’s claim that the reigning champions are sacrificing long-term progress to chase Max Verstappen’s outside hopes of the title. McLaren boss Andrea Stella suggested in Mexico that Red Bull’s decision to keep developing […]
Mercedes and McLaren under budget cap investigation – report
Oct.27 (GMM) Explosive controversy may be brewing over Formula 1’s financial regulations, with Sky Italia now claiming that both Mercedes and McLaren are the two teams suspected of significant budget cap irregularities. According to rumours, the FIA’s Cost Cap Administration is quietly managing the situation behind the scenes in the exciting tail end of the […]
Russell reveals ‘automatic’ Mercedes deal details
Oct.27 (GMM) George Russell has finally shed light on the details of his freshly-signed Mercedes contract – and even hinted at the conditions that could one day make him Max Verstappen’s teammate. The 27-year-old Briton recently extended his deal with Mercedes, but confusion persisted about its length and structure – with speculation ranging from a […]
Tsunoda still in contention as decision delayed
Oct.27 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda’s Formula 1 future remains uncertain – but the Japanese driver has been handed a crucial reprieve. After weeks of speculation, Dr Helmut Marko has now confirmed that Red Bull’s final 2026 driver decision has been delayed until the end of the season – possibly Abu Dhabi. “We discussed it internally and […]
Colapinto unfazed by Alpine ‘silence’ on 2026 seat
Oct.27 (GMM) Franco Colapinto insists he is unconcerned by rising speculation about his Alpine future – saying the absence of rumours of a potential team shakeup is not proof of anything. The 22-year-old Argentine rookie has spent much of the last month at the centre of intrigue – from his defiance of team orders in […]