May 2 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has indicated Aston Martin’s vibration issues may be far from solved – despite more optimistic signals from Honda. During practice in Miami, the Spaniard was asked over team radio about the situation. “How are the vibrations?” he was asked. “Very bad,” Alonso replied. He was also seen repeatedly touching his […]
Month: May 2026
Perez wants ‘four more years’ after F1 return
May 2 (GMM) Sergio Perez says he wants to extend his Formula 1 career well beyond his current deal after returning to the grid in 2026. The Mexican, now 36, is back with Cadillac after a difficult exit from Red Bull and a year on the sidelines in 2025. “Fantastic!” he told Bild newspaper when […]
Miami GP under review amid storm threat – FIA
May 1 (GMM) Formula 1 officials are holding meetings in Miami as a worsening weather forecast raises the risk of disruption to Sunday’s race. With US authorities warning of a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms, local regulations could force a suspension if lightning is detected – including grounding medical helicopters, which would halt all on-track […]
F1 admits deadline looming for Qatar, Abu Dhabi races
May 1 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali has admitted Formula 1 faces a key decision deadline over its remaining Middle East races later this season. The sport is only just emerging from a five-week gap after the cancellation of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. “We had to cancel the first two […]
Verstappen still weighing F1 future despite rule tweaks
May 1 (GMM) Max Verstappen says Formula 1’s rule tweaks will not change his thinking about the future. Amid ongoing criticism of the 2026 regulations, the quadruple world champion made clear the small changes debuting in Miami fall well short. “The changes that have been implemented are no more than a tickle,” he said. “In […]
F3 cars now ‘1,000 times more fun’ than F1 – Stroll
May 1 (GMM) Lance Stroll has delivered the strongest attack yet on Formula 1’s 2026 regulations, declaring they are “completely wrong”. The Aston Martin driver went on the offensive in Miami, where minor rule tweaks are set to debut – even overruling attempts to shut down questions on the topic. “No, it’s fine. You can […]
Alonso hints at 2027 stay as Aston struggles continue
May 1 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has hinted he could extend his Formula 1 career into 2027, despite Aston Martin’s difficult start to the new era. The 44-year-old, whose contract expires this year, confirmed talks with team owner Lawrence Stroll are ongoing. “I haven’t started thinking about the future yet,” Alonso said in Miami. “I’ve had […]
Leclerc plays down Ferrari gains as ADUO decision looms
May 1 (GMM) Charles Leclerc has played down expectations that Ferrari’s major Miami upgrade will immediately close the gap to Mercedes. “It’s strange to see so many updates brought by so many teams. Almost everyone here will have a new car. Five weeks off have pushed the departments to the limit,” he said. “One thing […]
FIA warns start ‘cheats’ as new system debuts in Miami
May 1 (GMM) The FIA will closely monitor teams for potential exploitation of a new start safety system debuting in Miami, as part of wider rule tweaks for the troubled 2026 regulations. Alongside changes to energy management, the governing body is introducing a system to prevent dangerously slow getaways. The move follows several incidents this […]
Ocon laments ‘unlucky’ start, Bearman-Colapinto clash lingers
May 1 (GMM) Esteban Ocon admits his 2026 season has started poorly – but insists misfortune rather than performance is to blame. The experienced Frenchman, 29, is already being mentioned as a standout underperformer of 2026, whose place on the grid beyond this season is under increasing scrutiny. “It’s probably the unluckiest start to the […]
Pirelli to activate 2028 option, eyes longer F1 future
May 1 (GMM) Pirelli has reportedly exercised its option to extend its Formula 1 contract through 2028, with ambitions to remain the sport’s sole supplier beyond that. The Italian company’s current deal formally covered 2025-2027, with a conditional extension clause for 2028 requiring agreement from Formula 1 and the FIA. According to Speed Week, that […]