Oct.21 (GMM) Sergio Perez has hinted that his Formula 1 retirement may not be far away, despite only returning to the grid with Cadillac this season. The 36-year-old told Mexican broadcaster Televisa that the scale of Cadillac’s project is greater than he initially expected. “This is a project that requires more time than I initially […]
Month: October 2026
Horner says Hamilton wanted Red Bull move
Oct.21 (GMM) Christian Horner has claimed Lewis Hamilton wanted to join Red Bull before his switch from McLaren to Mercedes for 2013. In another revelation from his new book Drive, Horner says a secret meeting was held at Adrian Newey’s home near Ascot. “He was looking to leave McLaren, and we were his preferred destination,” […]
FIA tightens team separation rules for 2027
Oct.21 (GMM) The FIA has significantly tightened the rules governing how Formula 1 teams share staff, facilities and information with other divisions of their parent companies from 2027. The newly published operational regulations create much stricter physical and IT separation between F1 work and non-F1 activities, aimed at preventing teams from gaining undeclared benefits outside […]
Piero Ferrari would like to see Antonelli in red
Oct.21 (GMM) Piero Ferrari has made little secret of how highly he rates fellow Italian Kimi Antonelli – or of how appealing a future Ferrari move would be. Ferrari, the son of Enzo Ferrari and vice-chairman of the Maranello company, compared the Mercedes youngster to the great Ferrari champion Niki Lauda in an interview with […]
McLaren ‘mentally exhausting’ to drive – Norris
Oct.21 (GMM) Lando Norris says McLaren’s 2026 car is now so difficult to drive that extracting performance from it has become “mentally exhausting”. “The car just isn’t fast enough, and it’s very tricky to drive,” the reigning world champion is quoted as saying by Krone. “We’re a long way off the front.” Norris said the […]
FIA confident Qatar, Abu Dhabi will go ahead
Oct.21 (GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says he is comfortable with Formula 1 finishing its season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi despite the continuing uncertainty across the Middle East. Speaking to reporters at the opening of the FIA’s new Remote Operations Centre at Biggin Hill, Ben Sulayem said the situation currently appears safe enough […]
Barcelona set for IndyCar race as F1 goes alternate
Oct.20 (GMM) Barcelona is reportedly set to fill some of the gap left by its new alternating Formula 1 deal with a multi-year agreement to host IndyCar from 2027. El Periodico reports exclusively that the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will stage its first IndyCar race in July next year, with an official announcement expected imminently. The […]
Ralf says Bottas should go as Cadillac rumours grow
Oct.20 (GMM) Pressure is building around Valtteri Bottas at Cadillac, with Ralf Schumacher bluntly saying the Finn should leave Formula 1 as Esteban Ocon continues to be linked with his seat. “He should stay home and go cycling,” Schumacher told Sky Deutschland. The jibe was aimed partly at Bottas’ passion for cycling, but f1-insider.com also […]
Marko dismisses Horner book as ‘collection of untruths’
Oct.20 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has hit back at Christian Horner’s increasingly personal claims about their Red Bull relationship, dismissing the former team boss’s new book as a “collection of untruths”. Horner has used Drive, together with a flurry of interviews surrounding its release, to make a series of claims about his former colleague. Most […]
Fornaroli stays in McLaren fold after Haas door closes
Oct.20 (GMM) Leonardo Fornaroli will remain firmly inside the McLaren system in 2027 after Haas chose Rafael Camara for its vacant Formula 1 seat. The reigning Formula 2 champion had been an outsider for the Haas drive, but McLaren has now issued two announcements setting out his next steps. Fornaroli will race for McLaren’s new […]
Camara reveals eyesight issue before F1 debut
Oct.20 (GMM) Rafael Camara has revealed that he will arrive in Formula 1 next season with both myopia and astigmatism – and normally races wearing contact lenses. The Ferrari junior, who will join Haas in 2027, discussed his eyesight during an official Formula 2 stream. “I have myopia,” he said. “My prescription is 2.75 and […]
Verstappen hits back at Hill over 2026 U-turn
Oct.20 (GMM) Max Verstappen has taken aim at Damon Hill after the 1996 world champion reversed his position on Formula 1’s controversial 2026 regulations. Hill had been one of the former drivers critical of Verstappen’s repeated complaints about the new generation of cars earlier this season. But after the recent problems in Malaysia, Hill wrote […]
Horner slams ‘not classy’ Marko after Red Bull split
Oct.19 (GMM) Christian Horner has launched an attack on former Red Bull colleague Dr Helmut Marko, confirming the pair no longer have any relationship. Asked by Bild am Sonntag about his relationship with Marko, Horner replied simply: “We don’t have one.” He said their final contact came on his last day at Red Bull. “The […]
Norris jokes about avoiding media in Austin
Oct.19 (GMM) Lando Norris has joked that part of his plan for Austin is to avoid the media. The comment came during a Twitch stream after a run of increasingly prickly exchanges with reporters, including his sarcastic responses after the Singapore Sprint clash with Oscar Piastri. “If you really wanna know, it’s not to speak […]
Lawyer open to settlement in Antonelli case
Oct.19 (GMM) Giovanni Minardi’s lawyers say they remain open to a settlement with Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes, even as they argue their legal case is strong. The dispute centres on Minardi’s claim that Antonelli unlawfully terminated a management agreement that would have entitled his former manager to a percentage of all earnings through 2028. Mattia […]
Lord plays down Antonelli’s Austin ‘match point’
Oct.19 (GMM) Mercedes deputy boss Bradley Lord has played down Kimi Antonelli’s first chance to clinch the 2026 world championship in Austin. Speaking on the Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show, Lord said the team is already expecting the inevitable “match point” questions on Thursday. “We’re in that very uncomfortable phase of the season where you […]
Komatsu rejects ‘Ferrari B-team’ label at Haas
Oct.19 (GMM) Ayao Komatsu has rejected suggestions Haas can now be regarded as Ferrari’s unofficial B-team as Rafael Camara joins Oliver Bearman and reserve driver Guanyu Zhou in the team’s increasingly Ferrari-linked driver structure. Camara has already been confirmed on a multi-year Haas deal from 2027, while Bearman’s continuation is not yet formally announced even […]
Abu Dhabi boss insists F1 finale will go ahead
Oct.19 (GMM) Abu Dhabi GP organisers insist the season finale will go ahead as planned despite continuing uncertainty around the Middle East security situation. Saif Al Noaimi, CEO of Ethara, the company that organises the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, told Gulf News there had been no change to preparations. “It’s happening,” he insisted. “It’s been […]
Sainz plays down Horner’s Red Bull claim
Oct.19 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has laughed off Christian Horner’s claim that he was seriously considered for a Red Bull return. Horner wrote in his new book that Sainz visited his home to discuss a possible move for 2026 and described the Spaniard as an experienced, hard-working team player. When asked about it by Marca at […]
Herta’s F1 hopes fade after difficult F2 season
Oct.19 (GMM) Colton Herta’s attempt to use Formula 2 as a route into Formula 1 has gone far worse than expected, with series boss Bruno Michel admitting the gap from IndyCar was underestimated. The American arrived in Europe after nine IndyCar wins and a runner-up championship finish, with a future race seat at Cadillac clearly […]