Nov.28 (GMM) Formula 1’s highly anticipated GPDA-FIA meeting finally took place in Qatar, with drivers again urging the federation to scrap the controversial “driving guidelines” and move toward a system built on permanent, expert stewards. It follows months of frustration over inconsistent penalties and unpopular interpretations – with many drivers publicly questioning whether the current […]
Month: November 2025
Shock as Newey becomes Aston Martin team boss
Nov.27 (GMM) Aston Martin has stunned the paddock by announcing that Adrian Newey will take over as team principal from 2026, with Andy Cowell moved into a new strategy role. The upheaval follows weeks of internal tension and high-profile departures inside the Silverstone outfit. Auto Motor und Sport’s Tobias Gruner reported that “seven key engineers” […]
Sacked race director slams FIA over marshal incidents
Nov.27 (GMM) Former Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has publicly criticised the current race management after a second marshal-on-track scare in just a few weeks – this time during the Las Vegas GP. Footage from Turn 1 in Vegas showed marshals running across the run-off area while drivers were arriving at full speed. Speaking […]
Vowles returns to racing in Abu Dhabi
Nov.27 (GMM) Williams boss James Vowles will return to competitive racing next month in the Gulf 12 Hours, driving a McLaren GT3 Evo for Garage 59. The 46-year-old last raced for the team in the 2022 Asian Le Mans Series and has carried out testing this year to prepare for his comeback – including a […]
FIA warns over plank wear as title battle tightens
Nov.27 (GMM) The FIA has reportedly issued an “official warning” to teams about plank wear ahead of this weekend’s Qatar GP, following McLaren’s double disqualification in Las Vegas. Austria’s Osterreich newspaper claims the governing body will “closely monitor” the race pace and ride-height behaviour of both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after their breached skid […]
Norris under more pressure than Verstappen – Arnoux
Nov.27 (GMM) Former Ferrari driver Rene Arnoux believes Max Verstappen remains a real threat in the 2025 title fight, arguing the Dutchman enters the Qatar-Abu Dhabi finale with “nothing to lose” – while Lando Norris carries the weight of expectation. Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Arnoux said only Verstappen could overturn a 24-point deficit […]
Ferrari scraps Hamilton-linked ‘F44’ project amid tension
Nov.27 (GMM) Fresh tension has emerged at Ferrari as reports in Italy claim the team has scrapped a special road-car project linked to Lewis Hamilton – the so-called “F44”. According to the Terruzzi Racconta podcast, Hamilton privately requested a bespoke special-edition model that was initially approved before being quietly abandoned. Giorgio Terruzzi, a well known […]
Marko confident Red Bull engine will surprise
Nov.27 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull is satisfied with progress on its all-new 2026 Red Bull-Ford power unit, despite long-running expectations that the team will struggle in its first year as a full works engine manufacturer. “Internally, we’re satisfied,” Marko told reporters. “But like the others, we don’t know our competitors’ data. It’s […]
Lawson unsure of future after whirlwind season
Nov.27 (GMM) Liam Lawson says he has “absolutely no idea” whether he will remain in Formula 1 next season. It’s been a whirlwind first full season on the grid for the New Zealander, starting with his ill-fated stint alongside Max Verstappen, complaints from rivals over his aggression, and now a painstaking wait to hear if […]
Bottas admits Mercedes limiting Cadillac preparations
Nov.27 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas says his unfamiliar year as Mercedes reserve has given him valuable insight for Cadillac’s 2026 Formula 1 debut – but admits it would have been better if he had been free to integrate earlier. Speaking to Goodwood.com, Bottas said his season out of racing has been useful but also restrictive. “If […]
Verstappen under ‘least pressure’ for title showdown
Nov.26 (GMM) Formula 1 heads into the final two grands prix – including a sprint in Qatar this weekend – with the championship suddenly wide open and tension rising sharply inside McLaren after Max Verstappen’s Vegas win and the team’s costly double disqualification. With the Losail circuit expected to suit Red Bull, Mercedes’ George Russell […]
Norris fined for post-race F-bomb after Vegas GP
Nov.26 (GMM) Championship leader Lando Norris has been fined for swearing in his immediate post-race interview after the Las Vegas GP. Speaking to David Coulthard and Australian actor Sam Worthington after losing the lead to Max Verstappen at Turn 1 – a moment that ultimately decided the race – Norris joked that he had “let […]
Madrid officials dismiss rumours 2026 debut at risk
Nov.26 (GMM) Madrid authorities have moved quickly to deny Italian reports that the Spanish capital’s new ‘Madring’ Formula 1 circuit may not be ready in time for its scheduled 2026 debut – with Imola rumoured as a possible replacement. The speculation was triggered by RMC Motori, whose reporters visited the construction site and described “idle […]
Schumacher embraces IndyCar despite family concerns
Nov.26 (GMM) Mick Schumacher says he is “really happy” to be returning to single-seater racing after his 2026 IndyCar switch was confirmed – a day earlier than intended, after his new team accidentally published the press release before deleting it. “That was a bit exciting,” Schumacher smiled when speaking to media. The step marks a […]
MotoGP open to racing on F1 street circuits
Nov.26 (GMM) MotoGP boss Carmelo Ezpeleta says the motorcycle championship could one day race on certain Formula 1 street circuits – but Las Vegas is not one of them. Ezpeleta attended last weekend’s Las Vegas GP, the flagship event promoted directly by Formula 1 and Liberty Media, which earlier this year acquired MotoGP’s commercial rights […]
2026 could be ‘end of Hamilton’s career’ – Petrov
Nov.25 (GMM) Ferrari is facing renewed pressure after another bleak weekend and increasingly downbeat comments from Lewis Hamilton, amid reports that the marque has abandoned development of the planned F44 sports car. The story was reported by well-connected Italian journalist Giorgio Terruzzi, adding to what has become a turbulent period at Maranello after chairman John […]
Red Bull to confirm 2026 lineup after Qatar, not Abu Dhabi
Nov.25 (GMM) Red Bull’s long-awaited driver decision will arrive sooner than expected, with Laurent Mekies revealing the team will announce its 2026 lineup immediately after this weekend’s Qatar GP. Dr Helmut Marko had previously indicated the call would be made only after Abu Dhabi, but Mekies told reporters in Las Vegas: “We will announce our […]
Alonso slams Vegas and calendar, F1 CEO defends event
Nov.24 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has launched into a strong criticism of Formula 1’s Las Vegas GP, attacking both the track surface and its position on the calendar – coinciding with a firm but diplomatic rejoinder from F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. Speaking to Spain’s AS, Alonso said the 6.2km ‘Strip Circuit’ remains fundamentally flawed despite its […]
Aston Martin quiet on rumours Cowell to be sacked
Nov.24 (GMM) Aston Martin is refusing to deny growing speculation that team principal Andy Cowell’s position has become uncertain following a turbulent period inside the technical department. An Aston Martin spokesperson said: “The team will not be engaging in rumour or speculation. “The focus is on maximising performance in the remaining races and preparing for […]
McLaren to get ‘more nervous’ for title showdown – Jos
Nov.24 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s father and co-manager says the dramatic Las Vegas disqualifications have given his son a sudden surge of momentum – and he believes McLaren will now feel the pressure in the final two race weekends. “The title race isn’t completely open yet, but it is a bit more open,” Jos Verstappen told […]