Jul.27 (GMM) Carlos Sainz says he will use the summer break to calmly decide his Formula 1 future after describing Williams’ season as “very bad” and far below expectations. The Spaniard endured another difficult weekend in Hungary, qualifying P18 before being involved in an incident with Oscar Piastri as the McLaren driver lapped him. Piastri […]
Month: July 2026
Hungaroring asphalt raises race-stoppage fears
Jul.26 (GMM) Crumbling asphalt has put Formula 1 officials on alert ahead of the Hungarian GP, with concerns that worsening track damage could even interrupt Sunday’s race. Nico Hulkenberg had already described the resurfaced sections as a “patchwork quilt” on Thursday, while drivers encountered bumps, dust, inconsistent grip and loose stones throughout practice and qualifying. […]
Norris says profit now outweighs sport in Formula 1
Jul.26 (GMM) Reigning world champion and Hungarian GP polesitter Lando Norris has accused Formula 1 of prioritising profit over sporting quality under Liberty Media. His criticism goes beyond the widespread complaints about the 2026 cars and instead questions the basic direction of modern Formula 1. “All we think about now is maximising profits, and that’s […]
Red Bull cuts Verstappen media as car criticism erupts
Jul.26 (GMM) Red Bull sharply reduced Max Verstappen’s media appearances after qualifying in Hungary as the Dutchman renewed his fierce criticism of the unpredictable 2026 car. Verstappen described the car over the radio as “broken aerodynamically” before qualifying P6. “We don’t have tyre degradation, we have car degradation,” he said afterwards. “If you have a […]
‘Bahrain GP’ in Malaysia, Imola also poised for return
Jul.26 (GMM) Malaysia appears close to confirming a surprise Formula 1 return, potentially hosting the postponed Bahrain GP at Sepang in October. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says an announcement is imminent amid reports that Formula 1 wants to fill the October 4 gap between Azerbaijan and Singapore. “With regards to F1, we will make an […]
Williams must copy Aston’s big leap – Sainz
Jul.26 (GMM) Carlos Sainz says Williams must now prove it can emulate Aston Martin’s dramatic Hungary transformation after Fernando Alonso suddenly escaped the back of the grid with the team’s heavily revised ‘B’ car. Aston arrived at the Hungaroring with a radically revised chassis after spending the entire season near the rear, and Alonso broke […]
Antonelli has eased urgency to sign Verstappen – Wolff
Jul.26 (GMM) Toto Wolff has given another strong indication that Max Verstappen will not join Mercedes in 2027, saying Kimi Antonelli’s emergence means the team is no longer under immediate pressure to recruit the reigning benchmark. The Mercedes boss had already confirmed in Hungary that Antonelli and George Russell are expected to remain together next […]
Wurz says GPDA already reshaping hated 2026 rules
Jul.25 (GMM) GPDA chairman Alex Wurz says Formula 1’s drivers have already forced changes to the heavily criticised 2026 regulations, even though a more radical overhaul was impossible. The former Formula 1 driver acknowledged the widespread complaints from Max Verstappen and others, but said the controversy has not damaged the sport commercially. “There was a […]
Leclerc baby rumours erupt in Hungary paddock
Jul.25 (GMM) Charles Leclerc is reportedly preparing to become a father, although neither the Ferrari driver nor his wife Alexandra has officially confirmed the pregnancy. Italian newspapers La Repubblica and Corriere della Sera say Alexandra’s appearance in the Hungaroring paddock on Friday appeared to confirm rumours that had circulated for several weeks. La Repubblica reported […]
Red Bull rescued Tsolov from Alonso-linked debt – report
Jul.25 (GMM) Red Bull’s next F1 star Nikola Tsolov was reportedly rescued from serious financial difficulty after Dr Helmut Marko extracted him from a restrictive agreement linked to Fernando Alonso’s management structure. Days ago, Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane described the Formula 2 championship leader as “next in line” for a Formula 1 promotion with […]
Wolff keeps Verstappen door open for future
Jul.25 (GMM) Toto Wolff says Mercedes is firmly planning to retain George Russell alongside championship leader Kimi Antonelli in 2027, while still refusing to rule out pairing the young Italian with Max Verstappen in the future. Antonelli has exceeded even Mercedes’ expectations by leading the championship at just 19. “I think the boy is simply […]
Horner rumours linger as ‘much better’ Aston runs
Jul.25 (GMM) Adrian Newey hopes Aston Martin’s radically overhauled car has finally ended the “complete nightmare” of its disastrous start to the 2026 season. The heavily revised chassis debuted in Hungary with 16 separate changes listed in the FIA documentation, covering almost every major aerodynamic area of the car. “Hopefully, yes,” Newey said when asked […]
Antonelli faces lawsuit from former manager Minardi
Jul.25 (GMM) Championship leader Kimi Antonelli is facing a civil lawsuit from his former manager Giovanni Minardi over alleged unpaid compensation dating back to the Italian’s career before Formula 1. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere della Sera, Minardi filed the case in the Court of Bologna last year after Antonelli unilaterally terminated […]
Racing Bulls pair go viral on budget flight
Jul.25 (GMM) Racing Bulls teammates Arvid Lindblad and Liam Lawson went viral after flying home from Spa together on an EasyJet flight. The pair shared a selfie from row three with the caption “Stay humble”, an unusual sight in a paddock where most drivers travel by private jet or business class. “I don’t have much […]
Hamilton skips key FIA meeting over Spa penalties
Jul.25 (GMM) Several Formula 1 drivers reportedly skipped an important FIA meeting in Hungary to discuss driving standards and controversial stewarding decisions from Spa. According to reports, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas and Lance Stroll were among those absent. The meeting had already been scheduled before the Belgian GP, but gained added […]
Bortoleto commits long-term, Sauber defends Audi
Jul.24 (GMM) Gabriel Bortoleto has confirmed he will remain with Audi for “many years”, shutting down speculation about the German manufacturer’s 2027 driver lineup. “My future with Audi is already decided,” the Brazilian said as the Hungarian GP weekend began. “I will remain with the team for many years. I have a multi-year contract. “I […]
Malaysia emerges as likely Bahrain replacement
Jul.24 (GMM) Malaysia has emerged as a leading candidate for a surprise return to the Formula 1 calendar as renewed conflict involving Iran further weakens Bahrain’s chances of hosting a replacement race. Multiple outlets, including Reuters, The New York Times, Sky Sports, De Telegraaf and Malaysia’s New Straits Times, report that Sepang is under consideration […]
Verstappen cools exit talk as Red Bull form improves
Jul.24 (GMM) Max Verstappen has struck a noticeably calmer tone about his future as Red Bull begins the Hungarian GP weekend with signs of progress both on and off the track. After months of speculation about exit clauses, rival teams and growing frustration with Formula 1’s 2026 regulations, the four-time world champion insists there is […]
Ferrari unveils ‘bunny ears’ in latest innovation push
Jul.24 (GMM) Ferrari has continued its striking run of technical innovation by unveiling another highly distinctive rear wing for the Hungarian GP. The latest evolution of the so-called ‘Macarena’ concept features small winglets resembling bunny ears on either side, together with a triple-decker cascade in the centre of the assembly. Auto Motor und Sport says […]
Herta’s Cadillac hopes fade as Bottas fears Aston leap
Jul.24 (GMM) Colton Herta will return to Cadillac’s Formula 1 car in Hungary, but his intended path towards a full-time seat in 2027 is becoming increasingly uncertain. The American, 26, will replace Valtteri Bottas in FP1 at the Hungaroring, six weeks after taking over Sergio Perez’s car in Barcelona. “It is very exciting to get […]