Aug.27 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher says Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc need to resolve their growing Ferrari tensions behind closed doors after the team orders controversy at Zandvoort. Hamilton was furious after losing time behind Leclerc, while Ferrari declined to order the Monegasque aside immediately. Hamilton later apologised for the tone of his radio and television […]
Month: August 2026
Horner ‘vindicated’ as accuser loses new F1 role
Aug.27 (GMM) Christian Horner reportedly feels “vindicated” after the woman who accused him during the Red Bull scandal was dismissed from a subsequent motorsport role. According to The Sun, the British woman lost the new job after less than a year, with the newspaper citing “trust issues” and a “lack of discretion”. The publication does […]
Ralf says Antonelli already Mercedes number 1
Aug.27 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher believes Kimi Antonelli has already established himself as Mercedes’ clear number 1 ahead of George Russell. Speaking on Sky Deutschland, Schumacher pointed to the 20-year-old’s remarkable consistency in his first title-contending season. “Certainly, Kimi Antonelli has only won once in the last six Grands Prix, but this also needs to be […]
Ferrari split over Hamilton team orders row
Aug.26 (GMM) Ferrari’s handling of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at Zandvoort continues to divide opinion, with former Ferrari engineer Luigi Mazzola defending the team while Timo Glock says the execution was simply not good enough. Hamilton apologised on Monday for the tone of his radio and television criticism after the Dutch GP, where he […]
Hadjar confirms Marquez advice behind withdrawal
Aug.26 (GMM) Isack Hadjar has confirmed reports advice from MotoGP legend Marc Marquez helped convince him not to risk racing at Zandvoort with his injured wrist. The Red Bull driver had initially intended to compete despite the injury, but told L’Equipe he wanted the perspective of someone who had personally dealt with serious racing injuries. […]
FIA condemns abuse after Colapinto penalty row
Aug.26 (GMM) The FIA has now stepped into the controversy triggered by Franco Colapinto’s Dutch GP penalties and the furious reaction from his sponsor Mercado Libre. Colapinto had criticised the stewards after receiving two yellow flag penalties at Zandvoort, while Mercado Libre chief marketing officer Sean Summers went much further by accusing FIA officials of […]
Aston linked with Mercedes as Honda pressure grows
Aug.26 (GMM) Aston Martin’s difficult start to its works Honda era has triggered fresh speculation that Lawrence Stroll is already keeping the door open to a future return to Mercedes power. According to Diario Sport, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff met with Aston Martin representatives during the Dutch GP weekend, with journalist Jorge Peiro publishing […]
Drivers hail ‘old-school’ Madring after first test
Aug.26 (GMM) Formula 1’s new Madrid circuit has completed its first full on-track dress rehearsal, with Formula 3 drivers praising Madring’s character even as 19 red flags across two days highlighted how unforgiving the track can be. The test was designed not only to give F3 cars their first laps around the 5.4-kilometre circuit, but […]
Tsunoda admits IndyCar may become fallback
Aug.26 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda has admitted IndyCar could become a serious option if he cannot secure a Formula 1 seat for 2027. That comes only days after the Japanese driver used his temporary return to the grid at Zandvoort to tell undecided F1 teams: “They should call me!” His manager Diego Menchaca has meanwhile been […]
Stella says Piastri struggle ‘not psychological’
Aug.26 (GMM) Andrea Stella has pushed back against any suggestion that Oscar Piastri’s growing difficulties relative to Lando Norris are psychological, insisting the problem remains technical and linked to low-grip conditions. Piastri finished P6 at Zandvoort, 32 seconds behind his winning McLaren teammate, after struggling badly on the hard tyre. “Last year we had seen […]
Albers tips Verstappen for Monza surprise
Aug.26 (GMM) Max Verstappen could emerge as a surprise contender for victory at Monza despite Red Bull’s middling Zandvoort weekend, according to Christijan Albers. Speaking on De Telegraaf’s podcast, the former F1 driver argued that the Italian circuit should suit the RB22 far better. “In Monza, Red Bull can still come close,” he said. “They’re […]
Hamilton apologises after Ferrari criticism
Aug.25 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has apologised for his angry radio and television comments after the Dutch GP, where Ferrari’s handling of team orders left him openly frustrated. The seven-time world champion had repeatedly complained as he lost time behind Charles Leclerc, particularly after watching Mercedes execute a late position swap between Kimi Antonelli and George […]
Colapinto sponsor blasts FIA after Dutch penalties
Aug.25 (GMM) Franco Colapinto has again found himself at the centre of controversy, this time after his main sponsor publicly accused FIA stewards of damaging Formula 1’s integrity. The Alpine driver was penalised twice at Zandvoort for yellow-flag infringements, including a drive-through for passing Yuki Tsunoda as Max Verstappen’s opening-lap crash unfolded. Colapinto argued the […]
Norris surges as Piastri searches for answers
Aug.25 (GMM) Reigning world champion Lando Norris re-emerged from the summer break with a second consecutive victory, while Oscar Piastri admits he still does not understand why his own McLaren pace disappeared so dramatically at Zandvoort. Piastri arrived in the Netherlands believing Hungary had given him useful answers after narrowly missing victory there. But he […]
Newey’s wife hits back at Alonso critic
Aug.25 (GMM) Adrian Newey’s wife has delivered a cutting response to veteran Spanish broadcaster Antonio Lobato after he challenged Fernando Alonso’s increasingly positive assessment of Aston Martin’s upgraded car. Alonso emerged from Zandvoort praising the latest Newey-led chassis development, describing the car as “wonderful” to drive while making clear that Honda’s new Spec 2 power […]
‘Pharaoh Max’ still rules F1 power pyramid – Danner
Aug.25 (GMM) Max Verstappen remains the only Formula 1 driver with real power over the wider driver market, according to former F1 driver Christian Danner. Speaking to Kolner Express, the RTL pundit said Verstappen’s new Red Bull deal through 2030 does not change the fact that he effectively controls the market whenever his future is […]
Jos jokes about Zandvoort returning to ‘old junk’
Aug.25 (GMM) With Formula 1 now gone from Zandvoort, Jos Verstappen has revived an old joke about the future of the Dutch circuit. “I wonder if it’s going to be old junk here again soon,” Verstappen senior grinned to NOS during the final Dutch GP weekend. The remark referred back to his much harsher verdict […]
Domenicali dismisses F1 purists as growth continues
Aug.25 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali has again defended modern Formula 1 by suggesting many newer fans simply do not care about the technical details that traditional followers complain about. Speaking to De Telegraaf at Zandvoort, the F1 CEO rejected the idea that criticism of the 2026 regulations, particularly energy management, reflects the wider audience. “On social […]
Honda wants Alonso to stay for F1 resurgence
Aug.25 (GMM) Honda has made clear it wants Fernando Alonso to remain with Aston Martin as the Japanese manufacturer tries to turn its difficult 2026 return into a front-running project. Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe said Alonso’s technical feedback has been particularly valuable during the troubled start to the new […]
Mercedes orders spark Hamilton frustration
Aug.24 (GMM) Mercedes’ late Dutch GP team orders initially frustrated George Russell, but the Briton ultimately backed the decision after Kimi Antonelli was restored to P2 behind winner Lando Norris. Antonelli had been running ahead of Russell before Mercedes pitted the championship leader under a late Virtual Safety Car for fresh soft tyres, temporarily dropping […]