May 8 (GMM) Cadillac is still waiting for its first points in Formula 1, but the new American team insists it remains firmly on the right path. Miami marked the team’s first home race since the FIA and F1 formally approved the American team’s entry just over a year ago, ending the long Andretti-linked political […]
Month: May 2026
Verstappen embracing GT3 amid fresh future rumours
May 8 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he wants to race “as much as possible” outside Formula 1 as the four-time world champion prepares for his first Nurburgring 24 Hours next weekend. The Dutchman’s growing GT3 program continues to fuel speculation about both his long-term Formula 1 future and his frustration with the controversial 2026 regulations. […]
Fresh rules talks on Friday amid ongoing 2026 concerns
May 8 (GMM) Formula 1’s controversial 2026 regulations are heading back into discussion on Friday, with the FIA, teams and FOM set to review whether the Miami tweaks actually improved the racing. The meeting follows the first race weekend using the revised rules package introduced during the five-week break caused by the cancelled Bahrain and […]
Sky strikes huge new F1 deal amid Apple TV fears
May 7 (GMM) Formula 1 has handed Sky a huge long-term renewal deal despite growing fears in Europe about Apple’s ambitions to dominate future broadcasting rights. French outlets L’Equipe and Auto Hebdo reported growing concern in recent days after Apple TV openly confirmed it wants to expand beyond the United States following its major entry […]
Illness sidelines Newey amid Aston-Honda crisis
May 7 (GMM) Adrian Newey was reportedly hospitalised with illness during Aston Martin’s troubled start to the 2026 season and has recently been working from home. The Daily Mail’s Jonathan McEvoy revealed the apparent reason behind Newey’s absence from recent grands prix, including Miami, where Aston Martin at least managed to get both cars to […]
FIA admits Turkey could replace cancelled Gulf races
May 7 (GMM) Mohammed Ben Sulayem has admitted Turkey could return to the Formula 1 calendar earlier than planned if the Middle East conflict continues disrupting the 2026 season. After the cancellation of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia earlier this year because of the Iran war, growing doubts remain about the season-ending races in Qatar and […]
Schumacher says Hamilton should step aside for Bearman
May 6 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher says it may be time for Lewis Hamilton to step away from Formula 1 and allow Ferrari junior Oliver Bearman to take his place. The comments came after a difficult weekend for Hamilton in Miami, where Ferrari’s major upgrade package appeared to move the team closer to the front – […]
Switzerland lifts 71-year ban on circuit racing
May 7 (GMM) Switzerland has officially lifted its 71-year ban on circuit racing, ending one of the most unusual restrictions in world motorsport. The Swiss government confirmed this week that racing on permanent circuits will again be legal from July 1 – a ban that had been in place since the 1955 24 Hours of […]
Saudi insists cancelled Jeddah GP can still return in ’26
May 6 (GMM) Saudi Arabia is refusing to give up on hosting a Formula 1 race this year despite the cancellation of the original Jeddah event amid the Iran conflict. According to Bild newspaper, Formula 1 “is not giving up” either and remains determined to try to resurrect its original plan for 24 grands prix […]
Krack hints at Canada upgrades despite Alonso’s outlook
May 6 (GMM) Aston Martin is sending mixed messages about its recovery plan after Miami. While Fernando Alonso insisted there would be no real performance upgrades until races “12 or 14”, team chief operating officer Mike Krack is now promising changes as early as the next grand prix in Canada. “We’re really looking forward to […]
McNish thrown into Audi chaos on brutal Miami debut
May 6 (GMM) Allan McNish endured a nightmare first weekend in his new senior role in Formula 1 as Audi’s 2026 reliability crisis deepened in Miami. The former Toyota driver and Le Mans winner is now overseeing trackside operations following Jonathan Wheatley’s departure, working alongside Mattia Binotto as Audi restructures its F1 operation. But his […]
Binotto backs 2026 rules as V8 pressure builds for future
May 6 (GMM) Mattia Binotto has pushed back against mounting criticism of Formula 1’s controversial 2026 regulations, even as pressure builds for a future return to V8 engines. After strong support for V8s emerged from Detroit and even Mercedes this week, Audi appears notably less enthusiastic about abandoning the current hybrid-heavy direction. “So, what will […]
Briatore demands more after Colapinto breakthrough
May 6 (GMM) Flavio Briatore says Franco Colapinto has now reached the level Alpine expects “every race weekend” after the Argentine delivered arguably his strongest Formula 1 performance yet in Miami. The result comes weeks after the Drive to Survive footage emerged showing Briatore angrily confronting Colapinto during the difficult 2025 season. “You are the […]
President to attend F1 race as South Africa push intensifies
May 6 (GMM) South Africa’s renewed push to return Formula 1 to Africa is intensifying, with President Cyril Ramaphosa now set to personally attend a grand prix later this year as lobbying efforts ramp up. Sports minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed the visit, describing it as part of a formal campaign to bring Formula 1 back […]
Mercedes seeks McLaren clues as Ferrari waits on engine ruling
May 6 (GMM) Mercedes is reportedly seeking answers from customer team McLaren following the Woking outfit’s dramatic pace breakthrough in Miami. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Mercedes engineers have asked McLaren for more information about how the team is managing the latest specification of the Mercedes power unit – particularly the software side. The […]
Rosberg predicts Antonelli-Russell clash as pressure grows
May 6 (GMM) Nico Rosberg believes a future clash between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell is now inevitable as the teenage sensation continues piling pressure on his more experienced Mercedes teammate. After Miami, Antonelli now leads Russell by 20 points in the championship following an extraordinary start to the season that has included his first […]
Ford, Cadillac back V8 return as F1 momentum builds
May 5 (GMM) Support for a return to V8 engines in Formula 1 is rapidly building – with key US manufacturers now openly backing the idea after FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem declared the concept “will happen”. Speaking to the Detroit News, Cadillac owner General Motors as well as Ford both made clear where they […]
Vesti recalls ‘rain of missiles’ amid Bahrain test chaos
May 5 (GMM) Frederik Vesti has revealed the extent to which he was caught in the middle of escalating conflict in the Middle East when his planned Formula 1 test was abruptly cancelled. The Mercedes reserve driver was due to take part in a Pirelli test in Bahrain just prior to the season – his […]
Montreal pushes for permanent F2 race after emergency debut
May 5 (GMM) Formula 2 and the Canadian GP organisers are already discussing a long-term deal after the series’ late addition to the 2026 calendar. F1’s feeder championship will race in Montreal for the first time this month – a move triggered by the cancellation of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia rounds due to the Middle […]
Red Bull must keep improving to keep Verstappen – boss
May 5 (GMM) Laurent Mekies admits Red Bull is under mounting pressure to continue its recovery – not least to keep Max Verstappen on board. After a difficult start to 2026, the team made a clear step forward in Miami, halving its gap to the front. But Mekies says that is only the beginning. “We […]