Nov.28 (GMM) Oscar Piastri has hinted that McLaren quietly asked whether he might consider helping Lando Norris secure the 2025 world championship – and says he immediately shut the idea down. “We’ve had a very brief discussion and the answer is no,” Piastri confirmed in Qatar. “I’m still equal on points with Max and got […]
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Belgian GP boss slammed for Qatar trip
Nov.28 (GMM) Fresh controversy in Belgian politics has unexpectedly placed the future of the grand prix at Spa-Francorchamps back in the headlines. Georges-Louis Bouchez – president of the MR party and newly appointed vice-president of the Spa Grand Prix organisation – skipped a key budget vote in the Federal Parliament on Thursday to travel to […]
Wolff ‘surprised’ by soaring Mercedes valuation
Nov.28 (GMM) Toto Wolff says he was shocked by how much Mercedes’ value has exploded – but insists selling a slice of his stake doesn’t mean he’s stepping away. The Mercedes CEO and team boss recently sold 15 percent of his holdings to CrowdStrike founder George Kurtz, trimming his share from 33 to 28 percent. […]
‘Impossible’ to beat Verstappen in equal car – Hadjar
Nov.28 (GMM) Isack Hadjar says he has no illusions about what awaits him if – as widely expected – he is promoted to Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen for 2026. Team boss Laurent Mekies says the driver decision will be announced straight after this weekend’s Qatar GP, but Hadjar admitted in Lusail that even disaster […]
Marko doubts Newey to make good Aston boss
Nov.28 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has poured cold water on the shock decision to make Adrian Newey Aston Martin’s next team principal – while Fernando Alonso insists the legendary designer was already functioning as de-facto leader behind the scenes. Speaking to Kleine Zeitung, Marko – one of Newey’s closest former colleagues at Red Bull – […]
Bearman shrugs off rumours amid Ferrari turbulence
Nov.28 (GMM) Oliver Bearman says he “backs himself” amid wild speculation triggered by Ferrari’s turbulent week – rumours linking Lewis Hamilton with an early exit, Charles Leclerc with Aston Martin, and even suggestions the Haas rookie could be fast-tracked into red. Asked in Qatar whether he would be “ready” if Ferrari suddenly needed him, Bearman […]
Drivers push for change, TV analysts called ‘ideal’
Nov.28 (GMM) Formula 1’s highly anticipated GPDA-FIA meeting finally took place in Qatar, with drivers again urging the federation to scrap the controversial “driving guidelines” and move toward a system built on permanent, expert stewards. It follows months of frustration over inconsistent penalties and unpopular interpretations – with many drivers publicly questioning whether the current […]
Shock as Newey becomes Aston Martin team boss
Nov.27 (GMM) Aston Martin has stunned the paddock by announcing that Adrian Newey will take over as team principal from 2026, with Andy Cowell moved into a new strategy role. The upheaval follows weeks of internal tension and high-profile departures inside the Silverstone outfit. Auto Motor und Sport’s Tobias Gruner reported that “seven key engineers” […]
Sacked race director slams FIA over marshal incidents
Nov.27 (GMM) Former Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has publicly criticised the current race management after a second marshal-on-track scare in just a few weeks – this time during the Las Vegas GP. Footage from Turn 1 in Vegas showed marshals running across the run-off area while drivers were arriving at full speed. Speaking […]
Vowles returns to racing in Abu Dhabi
Nov.27 (GMM) Williams boss James Vowles will return to competitive racing next month in the Gulf 12 Hours, driving a McLaren GT3 Evo for Garage 59. The 46-year-old last raced for the team in the 2022 Asian Le Mans Series and has carried out testing this year to prepare for his comeback – including a […]
FIA warns over plank wear as title battle tightens
Nov.27 (GMM) The FIA has reportedly issued an “official warning” to teams about plank wear ahead of this weekend’s Qatar GP, following McLaren’s double disqualification in Las Vegas. Austria’s Osterreich newspaper claims the governing body will “closely monitor” the race pace and ride-height behaviour of both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after their breached skid […]
Norris under more pressure than Verstappen – Arnoux
Nov.27 (GMM) Former Ferrari driver Rene Arnoux believes Max Verstappen remains a real threat in the 2025 title fight, arguing the Dutchman enters the Qatar-Abu Dhabi finale with “nothing to lose” – while Lando Norris carries the weight of expectation. Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Arnoux said only Verstappen could overturn a 24-point deficit […]
Ferrari scraps Hamilton-linked ‘F44’ project amid tension
Nov.27 (GMM) Fresh tension has emerged at Ferrari as reports in Italy claim the team has scrapped a special road-car project linked to Lewis Hamilton – the so-called “F44”. According to the Terruzzi Racconta podcast, Hamilton privately requested a bespoke special-edition model that was initially approved before being quietly abandoned. Giorgio Terruzzi, a well known […]
Marko confident Red Bull engine will surprise
Nov.27 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull is satisfied with progress on its all-new 2026 Red Bull-Ford power unit, despite long-running expectations that the team will struggle in its first year as a full works engine manufacturer. “Internally, we’re satisfied,” Marko told reporters. “But like the others, we don’t know our competitors’ data. It’s […]
Lawson unsure of future after whirlwind season
Nov.27 (GMM) Liam Lawson says he has “absolutely no idea” whether he will remain in Formula 1 next season. It’s been a whirlwind first full season on the grid for the New Zealander, starting with his ill-fated stint alongside Max Verstappen, complaints from rivals over his aggression, and now a painstaking wait to hear if […]
Bottas admits Mercedes limiting Cadillac preparations
Nov.27 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas says his unfamiliar year as Mercedes reserve has given him valuable insight for Cadillac’s 2026 Formula 1 debut – but admits it would have been better if he had been free to integrate earlier. Speaking to Goodwood.com, Bottas said his season out of racing has been useful but also restrictive. “If […]
Verstappen under ‘least pressure’ for title showdown
Nov.26 (GMM) Formula 1 heads into the final two grands prix – including a sprint in Qatar this weekend – with the championship suddenly wide open and tension rising sharply inside McLaren after Max Verstappen’s Vegas win and the team’s costly double disqualification. With the Losail circuit expected to suit Red Bull, Mercedes’ George Russell […]
Norris fined for post-race F-bomb after Vegas GP
Nov.26 (GMM) Championship leader Lando Norris has been fined for swearing in his immediate post-race interview after the Las Vegas GP. Speaking to David Coulthard and Australian actor Sam Worthington after losing the lead to Max Verstappen at Turn 1 – a moment that ultimately decided the race – Norris joked that he had “let […]
Madrid officials dismiss rumours 2026 debut at risk
Nov.26 (GMM) Madrid authorities have moved quickly to deny Italian reports that the Spanish capital’s new ‘Madring’ Formula 1 circuit may not be ready in time for its scheduled 2026 debut – with Imola rumoured as a possible replacement. The speculation was triggered by RMC Motori, whose reporters visited the construction site and described “idle […]
Schumacher embraces IndyCar despite family concerns
Nov.26 (GMM) Mick Schumacher says he is “really happy” to be returning to single-seater racing after his 2026 IndyCar switch was confirmed – a day earlier than intended, after his new team accidentally published the press release before deleting it. “That was a bit exciting,” Schumacher smiled when speaking to media. The step marks a […]