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,” […]
Month: May 2026
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 […]
Alonso hints pain remains as Honda claims vibration progress
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 […]
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 […]