Mar.3 (GMM) Aston Martin could take the extraordinary step of completing only the formation lap at the Australian Grand Prix before retiring both cars, amid deepening concerns about its new Honda power unit. Italian reports claim the Silverstone-based team has even discussed not starting the race at all, although contractual obligations and fines would likely […]
Month: March 2026
Berger uneasy as F1 enters ‘Formula E on steroids’ era
Mar.3 (GMM) Formula 1 legend Gerhard Berger admits the 2026 rules feel less like evolution – and more like a farewell to classic motorsport. “Up until now, the parameters were similar to those in my day,” the ten-time grand prix winner told Salzburger Nachrichten. “But this is such a quantum leap that I’m struggling to […]
Middle East conflict hits F1 travel as season looms
Mar.2 (GMM) Formula 1 is scrambling to protect the start of its 2026 season after fresh military escalation in the Middle East disrupted air travel just days before the Australian GP. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory missile attacks targeting US and allied facilities in Qatar, […]
Honda explains Aston crisis as battery flaw exposed
Mar.2 (GMM) Honda has broken its silence over Aston Martin’s troubled start to 2026, admitting serious vibration issues with its new power unit after calls from critics – including Ralf Schumacher – for the Japanese manufacturer to “take responsibility and avoid further speculation”. Following a disappointing pre-season, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) convened a short-notice press […]
Verstappen, Hamilton, Alonso snub Netflix interviews
Mar.2 (GMM) Three of Formula 1’s biggest names – Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso – declined to sit down for dedicated interviews in the new season of Netflix’s Drive to Survive, reports reveal. All three world champions appear only via previously recorded press conference or broadcast footage, with no exclusive one-on-one segments filmed […]
Alpine takes ‘folding wing’ gamble under new aero rules
Mar.2 (GMM) Alpine is pursuing a noticeably different solution to Formula 1’s new active rear wing regulations – a bold move following the team’s disastrous 2025 campaign. While most of the grid has adopted a conventional system that simply “opens” rear wing elements on the straights to reduce drag, Alpine’s AMR26 instead uses a folding […]
Schumacher crashes out of IndyCar debut
Mar.2 (GMM) Mick Schumacher’s new IndyCar adventure got off to a difficult start, with the German crashing out on the opening lap of the season opener in St Petersburg. The 26-year-old qualified 21st out of 25 cars on the tight Florida street circuit, roughly a second off the outright pace in practice as he adapted […]
Pourchaire eyes FP1 outing in new Mercedes F1 role
Mar.2 (GMM) Newly appointed Mercedes development driver Theo Pourchaire says he would “really like” to take part in a Formula 1 free practice session as part of his new role with the Brackley based team. Mercedes announced a week ago that the 2023 Formula 2 champion has joined the team as a development driver, adding […]
‘Safe’ tip for 2026 champion is Russell – Hadjar
Mar.2 (GMM) The FIA has officially confirmed that new engine compression ratio controls will be introduced earlier than planned, fast-tracked to June 1 amid the ongoing Mercedes engine controversy. The governing body said a “significant effort” had gone into resolving the matter, which centres on the 16:1 compression ratio limit written into the 2026 regulations. […]