Oct.8 (GMM) Laurent Mekies insists he is not the architect of Red Bull’s dramatic turnaround since taking over from ousted boss Christian Horner. The French engineer, promoted from sister team Racing Bulls earlier this year, has been widely credited – by both Max Verstappen and Dr Helmut Marko – for reshaping Red Bull’s structure and […]
Month: October 2025
2025 title push could hurt Red Bull next year – boss
Oct.7 (GMM) Red Bull has decided to keep upgrading its 2025 car as Max Verstappen’s slim championship hopes remain alive – even if it means compromising the team’s 2026 project. Team boss Laurent Mekies confirmed in Singapore that Red Bull will continue refining the RB21 through the remaining races, while rivals like McLaren have already […]
Gasly slams Alpine car after ‘boring’ Singapore
Oct.7 (GMM) Pierre Gasly left Singapore deeply frustrated after a dismal weekend for Alpine, describing his race as “boring” and admitting that driving the team’s car is “just not fun at the moment.” The Frenchman, who started from the pitlane after a qualifying failure and finished second to last, told Krone Zeitung that the lack […]
Piastri-Ferrari rumours swirl as McLaren tensions explode
Oct.7 (GMM) McLaren may have sealed the 2025 Constructors’ Championship in Singapore – but inside the team, the fight between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris is threatening to boil over. Swiss newspaper Blick reports that while Piastri is cemented into McLaren at least for 2026, the Australian “has already set his sights on Ferrari for […]
F1 likely to reject Horner-led twelfth team
Oct.7 (GMM) Christian Horner’s long-running legal battle with the ex-Red Bull staffer who accused him of misconduct has been settled, clearing the final obstacle to his expected Formula 1 comeback. According to De Telegraaf, the case has been withdrawn following a multi-million-euro settlement between the former Red Bull team boss and the woman whose complaint […]
Alonso lashes out at F1 after Singapore
Oct.7 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has taken aim at Formula 1 following a fiery Singapore weekend that saw him clash with both Lewis Hamilton and the sport itself. The veteran of the grid erupted on radio after old nemesis Hamilton – suffering brake issues – cut corners and drove slowly through parts of the circuit. “I […]
Hamilton defends Ferrari as pressure mounts on Vasseur
Oct.7 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has hit back at “media headlines” over Ferrari’s worsening slump, insisting he still believes the struggling Italian team can turn things around. After another difficult weekend in Singapore – where Hamilton was penalised for driving off-track with brake failure and slammed by Fernando Alonso – the seven-time world champion posted a […]
Hakkinen tips daughter Ella for F1 within five years
Oct.7 (GMM) Mika Hakkinen believes his 14-year-old daughter Ella could reach Formula 1 within five years – and predicts female drivers will break into the sport by 2030. The two-time world champion, who was in Singapore last weekend, told Ilta-Sanomat that Ella, who competes in the Champions of the Future karting series, is showing the […]
Tsunoda form collapses as Red Bull future fades
Oct.6 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull future looks increasingly bleak after a disastrous Singapore weekend left the Japanese driver outside the points and lapped by his teammate. Tsunoda, who had shown mild improvement since Monza, slumped to P12 after also qualifying outside the top 10 in what he admitted was a nightmare start. “That was […]
Wolff says Russell deal ‘confirmed’ after Singapore win
Oct.6 (GMM) Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has effectively confirmed that Singapore GP winner George Russell will stay with the team for 2026 – ending weeks of speculation over contract delays. Russell’s dominant lights-to-flag victory from pole appears to have settled the matter after a tense period of talks about salary, sponsor duties, and contract length. […]
Ferrari missing leadership amid slump – Benetton
Oct.6 (GMM) Former Formula 1 personality Alessandro Benetton says Ferrari’s continued struggles are rooted in leadership – as frustration again boiled over in Singapore. Ferrari endured another poor weekend, with Fernando Alonso – once a Ferrari driver himself – venting repeatedly over team radio after clashing with old rival Lewis Hamilton. “I cannot f*cking believe […]
Verstappen thinks fifth title still not likely
Oct.6 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s P2 in Singapore kept his faint title hopes alive – and confirmed that Red Bull’s post-Christian Horner resurgence now extends beyond low-downforce tracks. Although the Dutchman’s streak of poles and wins at Baku and Monza came to an end, finishing ahead of both McLaren drivers was seen as another step forward. […]
McLaren clinch title amid Norris-Piastri clash drama
Oct.6 (GMM) McLaren sealed the 2025 Constructors’ Championship in Singapore – but the celebrations were overshadowed by a fiery first-lap clash between teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The incident came as Norris moved to pass his championship-leading teammate, with the contact sending Australian-born tempers flaring on team radio. “Yeah, I mean that wasn’t very […]
Verstappen, Hamilton slam plan to mandate cooling vest
Oct.5 (GMM) Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have both criticised moves by the FIA to make the cockpit cooling vest compulsory in Formula 1’s new “heat hazard” races. This weekend’s Singapore GP is the first to receive the official heat classification, allowing the FIA to require specific cooling measures. For 2025 the vest remains optional, […]
Verstappen to lose chief mechanic to Audi
Oct.5 (GMM) Max Verstappen will have a new chief mechanic at Red Bull next season. Well-connected Dutch journalist Erik van Haren of De Telegraaf reports that “multiple sources” have confirmed the news, with Matt Caller set to leave the team at the end of 2025. “Max Verstappen will have a different chief mechanic at Red […]
Vasseur plays down another poor Ferrari weekend
Oct.5 (GMM) Ferrari’s ongoing sluggish form has triggered a new wave of criticism in Italy, with the team enduring another bruising weekend in Singapore. Sky Italia’s Leo Turrini summed up the mood bluntly: “Zero prospects and zero titles.” Lewis Hamilton has obviously endured a harder transition to life in red than anyone expected. “I felt […]
Russell shines amid ongoing 2026 contract tension
Oct.5 (GMM) George Russell’s stunning pole in Singapore came amid ongoing uncertainty about his future at Mercedes. Italian journalist Leo Turrini told Sky Italia that Russell’s qualifying form may have been fuelled by the situation. “Not having a job guarantee has launched George towards a sensational qualifying session,” he said. “His contract hasn’t been signed […]
Red Bull resurgence leaves McLaren scrambling
Oct.5 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s post-Christian Horner revival continued in Singapore, as Red Bull’s title chase suddenly looks alive again. Although 69 points still separate him from championship leader Oscar Piastri, Verstappen is now on a three-race surge that has dragged Red Bull back into the fight. Former F1 driver Giedo van der Garde told Viaplay […]
Red Bull fumes, McLaren hits back as title race heats up
Oct.5 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s championship chase took a tense turn in Singapore after the Red Bull driver accused Lando Norris of costing him pole position. On team radio, the Red Bull engineer quipped that he can “thank” his “friend” for missing out on top spot – a clear reference to the McLaren driver. Verstappen later […]
Verstappen, McLarens head title focus as Alonso shocks
Oct.4 (GMM) Fernando Alonso stunned the paddock on Friday in Singapore, topping the first session and staying inside the top four all day for Aston Martin. Red Bullâs Dr Helmut Marko admitted the Spaniardâs pace caught his attention. “We have to watch out for him. He was consistently fast all day,” said the Austrian. Still, […]