Jul.20 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin’s disastrous start to 2026 will not decide whether he remains in Formula 1 next year, insisting the regulations themselves are now the bigger issue. Spa marked the final race for Aston Martin’s original and effectively unchanged 2026 car, before a major Adrian Newey-led chassis package arrives in Hungary […]
Month: July 2026
Sainz hints Williams stay despite Audi rumours
Jul.20 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has given his clearest indication yet that he in fact intends to remain with Williams in 2027, despite months of criticism of the team’s current car and persistent links with Audi. The Spaniard has repeatedly admitted Williams has failed with its 2026 project and doubts even the lighter ‘B’ chassis arriving […]
F1 rejects claims Spa coverage hiding energy problem
Jul.19 (GMM) Formula 1 has denied deliberately hiding the true extent of the 2026 cars’ energy management problems after broadcasters questioned the television coverage from Spa. Sky Deutschland commentators noticed that onboard cameras repeatedly cut away before the end of the Kemmel Straight, with speed and battery graphics also largely absent. “Why don’t they just […]
Wolff admits Ferrari will try to sign Antonelli
Jul.19 (GMM) Toto Wolff has admitted Ferrari will almost certainly try to lure Kimi Antonelli away from Mercedes, as the Italian youngster continued his impressive run of form with pole position at Spa. Championship leader Antonelli’s performances are increasingly making him one of Italy’s biggest sports stars, despite driving for Mercedes rather than Ferrari. “We’re […]
Red Bull names Verstappen’s next race engineer – report
Jul.19 (GMM) Red Bull has reportedly decided who will replace Gianpiero Lambiase as Max Verstappen’s race engineer, even as speculation about the Dutchman’s own future refuses to disappear. According to De Telegraaf, long-time performance engineer Tom Hart has been chosen to succeed Lambiase, who is set to leave for McLaren no later than 2028. The […]
Spa pushing to reclaim permanent place on F1 calendar
Jul.19 (GMM) Spa-Francorchamps is already lobbying Formula 1 to restore its permanent place on the calendar despite only recently agreeing to an alternating contract. Under the current arrangement, the Belgian GP is guaranteed a place in 2027, 2029 and 2031, alternating with Barcelona. But circuit chairman Melchior Wathelet says the ultimate goal remains a return […]
Sainz insists Williams has ‘failed’ with 2026 car
Jul.19 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has delivered his strongest criticism yet of Williams’ 2026 campaign, admitting the team has “failed” with this year’s car as speculation about his future continues. The Spaniard, increasingly linked with a move to Audi, says even the team’s heavily anticipated ‘B’ car – set to debut at Baku – is unlikely […]
Verstappen saga deepens as father, manager visit McLaren
Jul.18 (GMM) Fresh intrigue surrounds Max Verstappen’s future after both his father Jos and manager Raymond Vermeulen were spotted separately entering McLaren’s hospitality unit on Friday at Spa. The visits came just days after Vermeulen and Jos Verstappen met the now-retired Red Bull adviser Dr Helmut Marko in Amsterdam, fuelling yet more speculation about the […]
Bearman’s future ‘not up to us’, admits Komatsu
Jul.18 (GMM) Haas boss Ayao Komatsu admits Oliver Bearman’s Formula 1 future is ultimately out of the team’s hands amid growing speculation linking the Briton with both Red Bull and Ferrari. Bearman has emerged as one of the names tipped to replace Max Verstappen should the Dutchman leave Red Bull, while others believe Ferrari would […]
Sainz says Antonelli crossed the line with ‘insult’
Jul.18 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has told teenaged world championship leader Kimi Antonelli to “relax” after the pair clashed during Friday practice at Spa. Antonelli believed the Williams driver had compromised his flying lap, while Sainz insisted the Mercedes youngster had overreacted. “I suppose nowadays if you don’t move out of the way exactly as the […]
Hungary-Zandvoort upgrade to shape Aston, Alonso future
Jul.18 (GMM) Aston Martin hopes this weekend’s Belgian GP marks the low point of its troubled 2026 season, with a major upgrade package now just one race away. The Silverstone-based team arrived at Spa expecting to struggle with its unchanged car, before introducing an all-new and highly anticipated chassis package in Hungary next weekend and […]
Domenicali still pushing to revive cancelled GP
Jul.18 (GMM) Formula 1 is drawing up multiple contingency plans as renewed conflict in the Middle East throws the final months of the 2026 calendar back into doubt. The sport had hoped to reschedule the postponed Bahrain GP later this year, but the renewal of the Middle East conflict has forced Formula One Management to […]
Madrid GP sells out despite Hamilton overtaking doubts
Jul.18 (GMM) Formula 1’s new Madrid street race has sold out almost two months before its debut, underlining the sport’s commercial momentum even as Lewis Hamilton questions whether the circuit will produce exciting racing. Organisers confirmed that all 100,000 tickets released so far have been sold, while sponsorship revenue alone has already covered the cost […]
‘Big money’ will keep Verstappen in F1 – Marko
Jul.17 (GMM) Max Verstappen again refused to clarify his Formula 1 future at Spa on Thursday, as the retired Dr Helmut Marko continued to play down speculation surrounding their recent meeting in Amsterdam. The quadruple world champion has been heavily linked with McLaren in recent weeks, while reports have suggested relations with Red Bull have […]
Red Bull drops ‘Macarena’ as Verstappen backs team
Jul.17 (GMM) Red Bull has abandoned its troublesome ‘Macarena’ rear wing for this weekend’s Belgian GP after the recent failures that left Max Verstappen furious at Silverstone. The aggressive concept, which attracted attention for opening even wider than Ferrari’s version, was abandoned after Verstappen twice ended up off the track with failures in Austria and […]
Ocon plays down F1 exit rumours at 10-year milestone
Jul.17 (GMM) Esteban Ocon has played down growing speculation about his Haas future as he marks ten years since making his Formula 1 debut at Spa. The Frenchman’s contract contains a Haas-controlled option for 2027, but a growing list of potential replacements now includes McLaren reserve Leonardo Fornaroli, Toyota-backed Ryo Hirakawa, Ferrari junior Rafael Camara, […]
Hulkenberg laughs off Sainz-to-Audi rumours
Jul.17 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has insisted Williams remains his preferred long-term project despite renewed speculation linking him with Audi. Although Audi boss Mattia Binotto recently dismissed reports of a renewed attempt to sign the Spaniard, rumours continue to circulate that the German manufacturer could yet make another move amid Williams’ difficult run of form. Sainz’s […]
McLaren admits it is months behind rivals
Jul.16 (GMM) McLaren has admitted it is still paying the price for last year’s title-winning campaign, with team boss Andrea Stella estimating the reigning world champions are now two to three months behind Mercedes and Ferrari in developing their 2026 car. The Woking based outfit has struggled to match the pace of the leading teams […]
Verstappen wants to stay at Red Bull, insists manager
Jul.16 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s manager Raymond Vermeulen has delivered exactly the same explanation as Dr Helmut Marko about last week’s much-discussed Amsterdam meeting, while insisting the four-time world champion still intends to remain at Red Bull. The meeting between Vermeulen, Jos Verstappen and the recently retired Marko fuelled fresh speculation about Verstappen’s future as rumours […]
Russell safe, but as Antonelli number two – Steiner
Jul.16 (GMM) Gunther Steiner thinks George Russell’s Mercedes future remains secure, although perhaps no longer as the team’s leading driver. The former Haas boss believes Kimi Antonelli has emerged as the biggest surprise of the 2026 season. “We knew he was fast,” Steiner told Sport Bild. “But I didn’t expect him to put George Russell […]