Oct.15 (GMM) Franco Colapinto has made a direct appeal to his own supporters, warning that attacks on other drivers and Alpine personnel are now harming his Formula 1 career. “Sometimes we cross the line,” the Argentine said in a lengthy Instagram message in Spanish. “Instead of supporting me, we end up criticising, we end up […]
Month: October 2026
FIA bans Red Bull sidepod loophole for 2027
Oct.15 (GMM) The FIA has moved to close an aerodynamic loophole used by Red Bull and later copied by Audi, just as Max Verstappen and Red Bull have returned to winning form. Auto Motor und Sport reports that Red Bull first exploited an exemption around the floor stays, which are thin structural supports used to […]
Mekies rewarded with new deal through 2031
Oct.15 (GMM) Laurent Mekies has been handed a long-term Red Bull contract through 2031 after overseeing the team’s recent return to winning form. Shareholder Mark Mateschitz announced the extension during a team debrief at Milton Keynes following Max Verstappen’s back-to-back victories in Malaysia and Singapore. “This extension reflects our confidence in his leadership and our […]
Rovanpera opens talks over WRC return
Oct.14 (GMM) Kalle Rovanpera appears to be turning back towards rallying after his attempt to pursue a path towards Formula 1 effectively collapsed. The two-time WRC champion stepped away from rallying to focus on circuit racing, but his early results in junior categories were difficult and the program was later halted amid problems with dizziness. […]
Hadjar told to adapt to Verstappen’s Red Bull
Oct.14 (GMM) Dutch motorsport figure Tom Coronel says Red Bull’s recent breakthrough may be exposing a familiar pattern around Max Verstappen – when the car becomes faster, the second driver can suddenly look further away. Toto Wolff made a similar observation in Singapore, noting that as Red Bull has found a stronger operating window for […]
Binotto says Audi progress bigger than results show
Oct.14 (GMM) Mattia Binotto says Audi’s first Formula 1 season has been more successful behind the scenes than the results alone suggest. Audi struggled badly early in its debut works season but has become a much more regular points contender since the summer, with Nico Hulkenberg scoring again in Singapore. “I’m happy, but on the […]
Alesi says Hamilton-Ferrari clash ‘bound to happen’
Oct.14 (GMM) Jean Alesi says Lewis Hamilton’s decision to ignore Ferrari’s strategy call in Singapore was “bound to happen” after months of tension over the team’s decisions. Hamilton stayed out when Ferrari wanted him to pit – a call he later admitted cost him a potential podium. “It’s a shame Hamilton didn’t listen to the […]
Lawson laughs off 2027 Racing Bulls uncertainty
Oct.14 (GMM) Liam Lawson says he is ignoring the uncertainty around Racing Bulls’ 2027 lineup after another strong weekend strengthened his case to stay. The New Zealander finished P5 in the Singapore Sprint and seventh in the Grand Prix, continuing a solid run of points for the team. “I’m really happy and very proud of […]
Lobato refuses role in 2007 BBC McLaren documentary
Oct.14 (GMM) The BBC is preparing a documentary about the explosive 2007 McLaren season, but one of the most prominent Spanish voices from that era has refused to take part. Antonio Lobato, who was central to Formula 1 television coverage in Spain during Fernando Alonso’s first McLaren spell, told Soy Motor that he had been […]
F1 could have two ‘or more’ African GPs after Rwanda deal
Oct.14 (GMM) Formula 1’s confirmed return to Africa with Rwanda may not be the continent’s only grand prix for long. F1 and the FIA have announced a 10-year agreement for Rwanda to join the calendar in the early 2030s, with a new permanent circuit to be built at Bugesera, around 40 kilometres south of Kigali. […]
Norris under fire again after viral Stroll jab
Oct.13 (GMM) Lando Norris’ increasingly combative public persona is under renewed scrutiny after a nightclub video from Singapore appeared to show him taking a sarcastic swipe at Lance Stroll. The footage, highlighted by Austrian newspaper Osterreich, reportedly came from an after-party following Sunday’s race and shows the reigning world champion alongside Oliver Bearman. Someone nearby […]
Flooding hits part of Las Vegas F1 circuit
Oct.13 (GMM) Part of the Las Vegas GP circuit has been hit by flooding little more than a month before Formula 1 returns to the city. Heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel caused widespread flash flooding around Las Vegas, with Koval Lane – which forms part of the 6.2-kilometre street circuit – […]
Renault admits Alpine F1 project losing money
Oct.13 (GMM) Renault CEO Francois Provost has admitted Alpine’s Formula 1 program is currently losing money, but insists the manufacturer still has strong reasons to remain in the sport. Provost made the comments at the Paris Motor Show, including during an exchange involving French president Emmanuel Macron and Pierre Gasly. “We’re sticking with Alpine,” Provost […]
Wolff jokes Antonelli needs a cushion for track limits
Oct.13 (GMM) Toto Wolff has joked that Kimi Antonelli may need to sit higher in the Mercedes as the championship leader’s recurring track-limits problem again caused concern in Singapore. Antonelli was reported for four track-limit infringements during the race, although one was later removed after FIA review, leaving him on the brink of a five-second […]
Mercedes leans towards upgrade for both cars in Austin
Oct.13 (GMM) Mercedes is leaning towards putting both cars back on its difficult new aerodynamic package in Austin, just as Kimi Antonelli will arrive with his first chance to clinch the world championship. Mercedes split its specifications in Singapore, with Antonelli running the newer car and George Russell reverting to the older version. Toto Wolff […]
Verstappen flat-out as Lambiase exit approaches
Oct.13 (GMM) Max Verstappen says his partner Kelly Piquet understands why he is giving up his only free Formula 1 weekend for another race, as Red Bull continues to prepare for life after Gianpiero Lambiase. Verstappen will race in the GT World Challenge at Portimao during the only free weekend in a packed run of […]
Horner says Ferrari comments ‘taken out of context’
Oct.13 (GMM) Christian Horner says his recent comments about Ferrari being a “dream job” were taken out of context, insisting any Formula 1 return would more likely involve ownership. The former Red Bull team boss told The Guardian that his remarks were not a signal that he is actively targeting Frederic Vasseur’s position. “Fred Vasseur […]
Wolff still expects Qatar, Abu Dhabi amid latest unrest
Oct.12 (GMM) Toto Wolff says Mercedes is still preparing for six more races in 2026 rather than four, despite another sharp escalation in Middle East tensions. It means Mercedes still expects the season-ending Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix to go ahead, after months of uncertainty over the region. Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali recently […]
Singapore cigarette checks catch F1 personnel
Oct.12 (GMM) Singapore’s strict tobacco rules caused more trouble in the Formula 1 paddock over the weekend, with Bild reporting that a journalist and two team employees were stopped carrying untaxed cigarettes. The Japanese journalist told Bild he had bought the cigarettes while covering the previous race in Malaysia. “I brought them with me here […]
Camara set for Haas as Cadillac future turns uncertain
Oct.12 (GMM) Rafael Camara is believed to have secured Haas’ second 2027 seat, with an announcement expected shortly this week. The Formula 2 frontrunner had been competing with Jack Doohan and others for the drive alongside Oliver Bearman, but Haas is now understood to have finalised the agreement with 21-year-old Camara in Singapore. The seat […]