Oct.13 (GMM) The political tension surrounding Oscar Piastri’s McLaren career is escalating, as fresh revelations and paddock whispers question both his past signing and his long-term future with the team. In the London High Court last week, Indycar champion Alex Palou alleged that McLaren CEO Zak Brown privately admitted he had not wanted Piastri in […]
Month: October 2025
Drivers mixed on cooling vest after hot Singapore debut
Oct.13 (GMM) Formula 1 drivers have given mixed reviews after the first official ‘heat hazard’ event for the FIA’s new cockpit cooling vest in Singapore. The controversial device is optional for now, with drivers not wearing it forced to carry compensatory ballast – though the FIA plans to make it mandatory from 2026 despite opposition […]
Haas drivers not yet using 2026 simulator
Oct.10 (GMM) Haas boss Ayao Komatsu says the team has deliberately held off giving its drivers early simulator time with the 2026 Formula 1 car concept. According to the Japanese team principal, Haas’s upcoming car is still evolving too quickly for meaningful driver input. “We’re making progress in development, but the concept is constantly evolving,” […]
Piastri deal triggered Palou’s McLaren split
Oct.10 (GMM) Oscar Piastri’s arrival at McLaren was the key factor that ended Alex Palou’s relationship with the team, according to testimony reported by Sky Deutschland. In London’s High Court this week, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown appeared as part of the ongoing $20.7 million damages case against the four-time Indycar champion. Palou is accused […]
Elkann, Vigna break silence as Horner link emerges
Oct.10 (GMM) Ferrari’s senior leadership has publicly intervened amid mounting turmoil inside Maranello – as fresh rumours connect ousted Red Bull boss Christian Horner to a future move to the Italian team. After reports of emergency crisis talks between Ferrari chairman John Elkann, CEO Benedetto Vigna and team principal Frederic Vasseur, both Elkann and Vigna […]
Cadillac and Ferrari confirm joint test plan for 2025
Oct.10 (GMM) Cadillac’s first on-track running before its 2026 Formula 1 entry has been confirmed – with Ferrari providing both the car and technical support. Team principal Graham Lowdon told Japan’s AS-Web in Singapore that the new American outfit will “definitely be testing” before the end of the year, marking Cadillac’s first live systems check […]
Piastri ‘inner circle’ met with McLaren – reports
Oct.10 (GMM) Relations inside the McLaren camp appear to be at breaking point following the explosive clash between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Singapore. According to Australia’s Sydney Morning Herald, members of Piastri’s inner circle – led by manager Mark Webber – have now met with senior McLaren figures to “clear the air” – […]
Rovanpera says Toyota backing his F1 dream
Oct.10 (GMM) Two-time world rally champion Kalle Rovanpera has stunned the motorsport world by announcing his departure from the World Rally Championship to begin a Toyota-supported campaign aimed squarely at Formula 1. The 25-year-old Finn, often dubbed the ‘Max Verstappen of rallying’, confirmed he will switch to Japan’s Super Formula series next year as the […]
Sainz names Leclerc ‘fastest man over one lap’
Oct.9 (GMM) Carlos Sainz believes his former Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc is the fastest driver in Formula 1 when it comes to pure qualifying pace – even ahead of Max Verstappen. Speaking to Spanish radio El Partidazo de COPE, the Williams driver was asked who he rates as the outright quickest on the current grid. […]
Brown denies ‘stringing along’ Alex Palou in court
Oct.9 (GMM) Zak Brown has denied claims he misled dominant Indycar champion Alex Palou with suggestions of a future Formula 1 seat in order to secure his signature for McLaren’s American program. Fresh from celebrating the back-to-back constructors’ crown in Singapore, Brown appeared this week at London’s High Court as part of McLaren’s $20 million […]
Wolff and Brown say F1 ‘misses’ ousted Horner
Oct.9 (GMM) Two of Christian Horner’s former paddock enemies – Toto Wolff and Zak Brown – have both admitted that Formula 1 feels different without the ousted Red Bull boss. Mercedes chief Wolff, speaking to Sport Bild, sounded almost sincere about Horner’s absence. “He’s definitely missing,” Wolff said. “It’s good for Formula 1 to have […]
Ben Sulayem accused of locking rivals out of FIA election
Oct.9 (GMM) Mohammed Ben Sulayem is being accused of making it almost impossible for any rival to stand against him in this December’s FIA presidential election. Three figures – American Tim Mayer and Europeans Laura Villars and Virginie Philipott – have announced their intention to challenge the incumbent. However, Spain’s Soy Motor reports that “it’s […]
Verstappen admits Mercedes likely to lead under 2026 rules
Oct.9 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he expects Mercedes to have the upper hand when Formula 1’s all-new regulations arrive next year. Although Toto Wolff was known to have made a strong approach to lure the four-time world champion, Verstappen ultimately chose to stay at Red Bull despite Christian Horner’s departure and the uncertainty around the […]
Mercedes deny ‘flexi wing’ advantage after Singapore
Oct.9 (GMM) Mercedes have dismissed suggestions that their surprise Singapore victory was aided by a flexing front wing design – despite renewed scrutiny this year over the legality of such systems. The FIA tightened front-wing flex tests earlier this year, but onboard footage from George Russell’s pole and race-winning car caught the attention of observers, […]
Stroll shuts door on Horner F1 return – report
Oct.8 (GMM) Christian Horner’s efforts to secure a new Formula 1 role appear to have hit a wall, with Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll said to have ruled out any future involvement for the former Red Bull chief. Japanese outlet AS-Web reports that Horner, who left Red Bull earlier this year amid ongoing turmoil, […]
Sainz says 2026 cars accelerate faster
Oct.8 (GMM) Carlos Sainz admits he’s uncertain about Formula 1’s 2026 rules overhaul, warning that the new hybrid systems could make cars feel strange to drive despite quicker acceleration. Speaking on Spain’s Partidazo de COPE, the Williams driver said the upcoming generation of cars will launch harder off the line but suffer from rapid energy […]
Sainz joins Alonso by slamming F1’s ‘celebrity obsession’
Oct.8 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has echoed Fernando Alonso’s criticism of Formula 1’s television coverage, accusing the sport of prioritising celebrity reactions over on-track action. Speaking to Spanish radio program El Partidazo de COPE, the Williams driver said F1 has gone too far with its focus on glamour shots and paddock guests rather than showing key […]
Hamilton tells Piastri ‘don’t give up positions’
Oct.8 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has offered a few pointed words of advice to Oscar Piastri as the Australian’s rivalry with McLaren teammate Lando Norris continues to escalate. The seven-time world champion, who knows McLaren politics well from his explosive 2007 season alongside Fernando Alonso, smiled when asked what guidance he’d give the current title contender. […]
Emergency meeting as Ferrari bigwigs intervene
Oct.8 (GMM) Ferrari’s internal tensions appear to be worsening, with reports of a heated argument between team boss Frederic Vasseur and a senior engineer following qualifying in Singapore. According to Corriere dello Sport, sources inside Maranello claim the exchange involved Matteo Togninalli, Ferrari’s respected head of track engineering. The confrontation is said to have reflected […]
Leclerc manager predicts ‘very hot’ 2027 driver market
Oct.8 (GMM) Charles Leclerc’s manager Nicolas Todt believes Formula 1’s 2027 driver market will be “very hot” – comments that come just as speculation grows about Oscar Piastri’s long-term future and Ferrari’s next move. Leclerc has remained publicly loyal – although obviously frustrated – through Ferrari’s latest struggles, but Todt hinted that all top drivers, […]