Sep.8 (GMM) Isack Hadjar will miss a third consecutive race this weekend, with Red Bull confirming Liam Lawson will again partner Max Verstappen in Madrid. The Frenchman has already sat out Zandvoort and Monza with a wrist injury. “Isack’s recovery continues to progress positively,” Red Bull said. “While he is not yet ready to return […]
Month: September 2026
Honda rules out further 2026 engine upgrade
Sep.8 (GMM) Honda says Aston Martin will have to wait until 2027 for its next major power unit step, despite Monza again exposing a substantial straight-line deficit with the new ‘Spec 2’ unit. Honda race chief Shintaro Orihara said the development roadmap is now focused on the opening race of next season. “We have a […]
Rosberg mocks Hamilton’s Ferrari claim
Sep.8 (GMM) Nico Rosberg has poured cold water on former teammate Lewis Hamilton’s claim that Ferrari had long been in the back of his mind during his dominant Mercedes years. Hamilton recently recalled that Sebastian Vettel’s 2017 Ferrari contract extension made him realise he had quietly hoped a move to Maranello might become possible. “Ferrari […]
Verstappen not interested in Norris-style team
Sep.8 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he has no interest in following Lando Norris into running a full single-seater junior team, preferring to keep his own motorsport projects centred on endurance racing. Norris recently launched LN4 Fusion, with plans spanning Formula 4, Formula 3 and even Formula 2. But Verstappen told Viaplay that his ambitions are […]
Booing Russell ‘has no place in sport’ – Schumacher
Sep.8 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has criticised sections of the Monza crowd for booing George Russell after Kimi Antonelli’s spectacular home victory. Antonelli has rapidly become a national hero in Italy, and the traditionally Ferrari-dominated tifosi celebrated his Mercedes victory like a success by the Maranello based team. But some also turned against Russell, Antonelli’s teammate […]
Vettel rules out F1 driving comeback
Sep.8 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel says his emotional return to the cockpit at Monza reminded him how much he misses racing, but insists he has no intention of returning to Formula 1 as a driver. The 39-year-old drove Michael Schumacher’s 2002 Ferrari during the Italian GP weekend and admitted the experience brought those feelings back strongly. […]
Leclerc needs medical clearance for Madrid – doctor
Sep.8 (GMM) Charles Leclerc must undergo new medical checks before being cleared to race in Madrid, as Ferrari moves to calm the growing tension between him and Lewis Hamilton. Leclerc complained of blurred vision in his right eye following his enormous Monza crash and underwent further imaging in Monaco on Monday. Dr Isabel Ornaque, who […]
Raikkonen-Red Bull link ‘win-win’ – Kohtala
Sep.8 (GMM) Finnish karting figure Jussi Kohtala says Robin Raikkonen’s expected move into Red Bull’s junior program would make obvious sense for both sides. Reports emerged at Monza that Kimi Raikkonen’s 11-year-old son, nicknamed ‘Ace’, is set to join Red Bull’s famed academy, with an official announcement expected soon. Kohtala, a former kart racer who […]
Tost defends 2026 rules despite driver criticism
Sep.8 (GMM) Former Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost has defended Formula 1’s widely criticised 2026 regulations, arguing that the controversial energy-management racing was always foreseeable. Tost, who remains a Red Bull consultant, made the comments to Speed Week while attending the ADAC GT Masters at the Salzburgring. “What would happen with the new regulations was […]
‘Number 2’ Russell all but concedes title
Sep.7 (GMM) George Russell has effectively conceded that Kimi Antonelli now controls Mercedes’ 2026 title fight after the Italian sensationally charged from the back of the grid to win at Monza. Antonelli’s home victory stretched his championship lead over Russell to 66 points, and Russell no longer sounds like a driver expecting to overturn it. […]
Raikkonen’s son to join Red Bull junior program
Sep.7 (GMM) Kimi Raikkonen’s 11-year-old son Robin is reportedly set to join Red Bull’s famous driver development programme, with an official announcement expected soon. Formula.hu reports that the deal is now effectively agreed after the Raikkonen family appeared in the Red Bull garage at Monza on Sunday. Robin, nicknamed ‘Ace’, was even pictured sitting in […]
Ferrari implodes at Monza as Leclerc faces Madrid checks
Sep.7 (GMM) Ferrari’s home race descended into disaster at Monza, with Charles Leclerc requiring further medical checks after a 50g crash while Lewis Hamilton openly criticised the team’s lack of clear rules for racing each other. Leclerc and Hamilton had already clashed on the opening lap before the Monegasque suffered an enormous accident at Parabolica. […]
Hadjar still uncertain for Madrid return
Sep.7 (GMM) Isack Hadjar’s return for the Madrid GP remains uncertain, with Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies insisting the team will not rush him back into the car. Hadjar has already missed Zandvoort and Monza with his wrist injury, and Mekies said another medical assessment will determine whether Madrid comes too soon. “We’ll see in […]
Vettel admits Schumacher absence still deeply felt
Sep.7 (GMM) Sebastian Vettel delivered an unusually emotional tribute to Michael Schumacher after driving the seven time champion’s 2002 Ferrari at Monza. For Vettel, the demonstration was far more personal than a historic-car run. “First and foremost, it’s about my friend and remembering him, which is very emotional,” the German admitted. “He was my childhood […]
Gasly satisfied despite slipping from pole to seventh
Sep.7 (GMM) Pierre Gasly says Alpine’s surprise Monza weekend remains a major positive despite falling from pole position to P7 at the chequer. Flavio Briatore had openly targeted victory after Gasly’s shock qualifying result, but the Frenchman admitted Alpine always knew holding off the leading teams over a full race would be difficult. “When you […]
Sainz unsure about Madrid ‘car killer’ status
Sep.7 (GMM) Carlos Sainz says Madrid’s new Formula 1 circuit will be difficult and spectacular, but is not yet ready to accept James Vowles’ description of it as a potential “car killer”. The Williams boss made the remark after the recent Formula 3 test produced 19 red flags, three broken chassis and six suspension failures. […]
FIA court hits back at Briatore judge attack
Sep.6 (GMM) The FIA’s International Court of Appeal has issued a pointed defence of its judges after Flavio Briatore publicly questioned the independence of Filippo Marchino over Alpine’s Monaco case. Briatore caused a major stir in Friday’s FIA press conference at Monza when, reading from and waving a piece of paper, he named Marchino and […]
Gasly won’t win Monza from pole – Schumacher
Sep.6 (GMM) Pierre Gasly has produced one of the shocks of the 2026 season by taking pole at Monza, although Ralf Schumacher doubts Alpine can convert it into victory. Gasly’s result was particularly unexpected given Alpine had not been regarded as a “serious contender” before qualifying, Schumacher said on Sky Deutschland. “Gasly did something incredible. […]
Russell admits Antonelli relationship has ‘changed’
Sep.6 (GMM) George Russell admits his relationship with championship-leading Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli has changed significantly as their title fight has intensified. Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport at Monza, Russell said the pair still get along, but the dynamic is inevitably different now that they are direct rivals. “Honestly, I think things have changed […]
Schumacher becomes an official Russian word
Sep.6 (GMM) Michael Schumacher’s extraordinary cultural reach has been underlined in Russia, where his surname has now officially entered an academic dictionary as a generic word for a racer or daredevil driver. Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported that the Vinogradov Russian Language Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences has added the Russian […]