May 5 (GMM) Isack Hadjar is already under scrutiny after a difficult Miami weekend, with French media questioning whether the infamous “second seat curse” alongside Max Verstappen is striking again. L’Equipe correspondent Frederic Ferret noted concerns after the young Frenchman struggled to match Verstappen’s pace in the upgraded Red Bull, before crashing out of the […]
Month: May 2026
FIA backs Horner return as Alpine stake battle heats up
May 5 (GMM) Mohammed Ben Sulayem says Christian Horner would be “welcome back” in Formula 1, as interest grows in the available stake in Alpine. The former long-time Red Bull boss, who was pushed out of the team last year, is now linked with a bid for the 24 percent share offered by Otro Capital […]
Wolff warns Italy not to ‘ruin’ Antonelli with hype
May 5 (GMM) Toto Wolff has again moved to cool the surging hype around Kimi Antonelli – even while admitting the teenager could dominate Formula 1 for years. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver has made a historic start to his career, winning his first three races from pole and opening a clear gap over teammate George […]
Mercedes’ Canada upgrade ‘has to work’ – Wolff
May 4 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli has written himself into the record books by becoming the first driver ever to convert his first three pole positions into victories. The 19-year-old now leads the championship by 20 points over teammate George Russell. Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali praised the young Italian’s rapid rise. “Grand Prix after Grand […]
Zanardi to be buried, mother Anna reveals sudden final hours
May 4 (GMM) Alessandro ‘Alex’ Zanardi will be laid to rest in Padua on Tuesday following a public memorial service, as his family begins to come to terms with his sudden death. The ceremony will take place at the Basilica of Santa Giustina, with the funeral led by Father Marco Pozza, a close friend of […]
Isola bids farewell to F1 paddock after Miami finale
May 4 (GMM) Mario Isola has said an emotional goodbye to Formula 1 after his final race weekend in Miami. The long-time Pirelli figure, who is leaving to take up a senior role with ACI Sport, reflected on his departure after more than a decade as one of the sport’s most recognisable faces. “I’m very […]
V8 return ‘will happen’, Sainz says ‘stop criticising’
May 4 (GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has declared that a return to V8 engines in Formula 1 is inevitable, as criticism of the new 2026 regulations continues apace. “It’s coming,” he said, amid another controversial race weekend under the new rules in Miami, where even the energy management tweaks failed to address core […]
Alonso ‘entertaining himself’ amid Aston struggles
May 4 (GMM) Fernando Alonso admits he and teammate Lance Stroll are effectively experimenting – and even entertaining themselves – during races as Aston Martin battles through a difficult 2026 season. “Yes, trying to keep ourselves entertained,” Alonso said after the Miami GP. “Lance and I always talk about it every morning – whether we’ll […]
Brown, Mekies meet to defuse Lambiase row
May 4 (GMM) Zak Brown and Laurent Mekies held talks in Miami to calm tensions over the future of Gianpiero Lambiase. The dispute had flared after Red Bull boss Mekies suggested Lambiase – who is set to join McLaren in 2028 – could eventually become team principal, prompting a public pushback from Brown. The McLaren […]
Hamilton pushes for engine help, Ferrari has ‘best car’
May 4 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has openly called for Ferrari to benefit from Formula 1’s looming ADUO engine balancing decision, insisting the team’s weakness lies not in the chassis but in power. “What we desperately need is an engine upgrade because it’s very tough for us right now to compete against the power of Red […]
Leclerc backtracks after Antonelli criticism in Miami
May 3 (GMM) Charles Leclerc has backed down after sharply criticising championship leader Kimi Antonelli during the Miami sprint. In the heat of the race, the Ferrari driver had complained over team radio that “Kimi is so bad wheel-to-wheel” and described “moving under braking” as “unbelievable”. But speaking afterwards, Leclerc admitted he had gone too […]
Interpol hunts missing Sutil hypercar amid legal troubles
May 3 (GMM) Adrian Sutil is at the centre of a bizarre international investigation after a collection of his luxury cars – including a rare Koenigsegg One:1 – vanished without a trace. According to Auto Motor und Sport, “nine exclusive vehicles belonging to former Formula 1 driver Adrian Sutil have vanished without a trace,” with […]
Zanardi dies aged 59 as F1 paddock pays tribute
May 3 (GMM) Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 59, his family confirmed – having passed on the same date that marked the 32nd anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s death. “It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Alessandro Zanardi, which occurred suddenly on the evening of yesterday, May 1,” […]
Zanardi dies aged 60 as F1 paddock pays tribute
May 3 (GMM) Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 60, his family confirmed – having passed on the same date that marked the 32nd anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s death. “It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Alessandro Zanardi, which occurred suddenly on the evening of yesterday, May 1,” […]
Vibrations ‘gone’ but pace fix ‘months’ away – Alonso
May 3 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin has finally solved its crippling vibration problem – but admits performance gains are still a long way off. After a disastrous start to 2026 in the first season of the Honda-Newey era, the Spaniard confirmed the team has at least fixed its most fundamental issue. “The best […]
Williams trims weight as Sainz plays down rule tweaks
May 3 (GMM) Williams has taken a step forward in Miami after a difficult start to 2026, with a key part of its upgrade focused simply on reducing weight. Driver Carlos Sainz said the car is at least more competitive than before the April break. “The good thing is that we were able to recover,” […]
Upgrades shake up Miami order as Mercedes loses edge
May 2 (GMM) A wave of major upgrades has blown open the competitive order in Miami, with Mercedes no longer the clear team to beat after dominating the start of the 2026 season. Sprint qualifying produced a tightly packed field, led by world champion Lando Norris ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli, with Ferrari and […]
Verstappen pulls clear as Red Bull upgrades expose teammate
May 2 (GMM) Max Verstappen has surged ahead of his new teammate in Miami as Red Bull’s major upgrade package appears to suit his driving style – leaving Isack Hadjar struggling. After a difficult start to 2026, Red Bull used the long April break to address multiple weaknesses in the RB22. “Red Bull have discovered […]
Mekies says Lambiase to be McLaren boss as rumours intensify
May 2 (GMM) Laurent Mekies has effectively confirmed that Gianpiero Lambiase is heading to McLaren to be future team principal – despite repeated efforts to downplay the move. “Gianpiero has been given an incredible opportunity. He will become the team principal of McLaren. I can only wish him the best,” the Red Bull boss said […]
Drivers unimpressed by Miami tweaks as bigger rule calls grow
May 2 (GMM) Formula 1’s regulation tweaks are debuting in Miami – but drivers are already looking beyond them to more fundamental changes for 2027 and beyond. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli says the immediate impact is limited. “I tested them on the simulator, and it won’t change much, at least for us,” he said, prior […]