Dec.11 (GMM) Germany’s brief burst of optimism about a Formula 1 return has been dampened again, with TZ newspaper reporting that the financial realities make a comeback highly unlikely – despite F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali recently declaring he wants Germany back on the calendar. AvD president Lutz Leif Linden laid out the scale of the […]
Rovanpera halted by vertigo, Doohan linked to Haas
Dec.11 (GMM) Kalle Rovanpera’s much-anticipated Super Formula debut test at Suzuka was cut short after the Finn was diagnosed with benign positional vertigo. The 25-year-old former world rally star completed 32 laps in the morning session before withdrawing. “During my midday break, I developed symptoms of benign positional vertigo, which affects my sense of balance,” […]
Marko denies Red Bull forced exit as further details emerge
Dec.11 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko insists his departure from Red Bull was voluntary, rejecting reports he was pushed out after 20 years with the company. Speaking to RTL, the 82-year-old said: “No, I was by no means pressured to leave.” He explained that the Abu Dhabi finale was the moment he decided to step away: […]
FIA boosts F1 Super Licence points for Indycar
Dec.11 (GMM) The FIA has confirmed an increase in Formula 1 Super Licence points for IndyCar – a long-awaited adjustment that comes as Colton Herta needs an F2 campaign this year to qualify for a 2027 Cadillac seat. The decision was signed off at the FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting in Tashkent. In its […]
Verstappen still best driver of 2025 – Prost
Dec.11 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher and Alain Prost both say Max Verstappen was the outstanding driver of 2025 despite losing the title to Lando Norris – as doubt continues to swirl around the future of Max’s race engineer. Referring to Gianpiero Lambiase, Ralf told Sky Deutschland there are “rumours in the paddock that it is not […]
Willi Weber tied up and robbed in Stuttgart villa
Dec.11 (GMM) Michael Schumacher’s former manager Willi Weber has been tied up and robbed in a violent break-in at his Stuttgart home. Stuttgarter Zeitung reports that three masked intruders entered the 83-year-old’s villa on Tuesday night while Weber, his wife and his housekeeper were inside. All three were overpowered and bound while the burglars broke […]
Wolff cools 2026 hype as Mercedes tests wing
Dec.10 (GMM) Mercedes has given the clearest glimpse yet of Formula 1’s 2026 future – running a crude prototype active front wing during the post-season Abu Dhabi test. The move comes as team boss Toto Wolff refuses to accept that the Brackley based team should be seen as the early favourite for the new rules […]
Bearman admits ‘life’s goal’ to race for Ferrari
Dec.10 (GMM) As speculation swirls around Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari future, Oliver Bearman has made clear that he remains fixed on the long-term dream that has powered him since childhood. Asked whether former F2 rival and fellow 2025 Formula 1 rookie Isack Hadjar’s promotion to Red Bull Racing surprises him, Bearman replied: “I’m very happy for […]
Doohan splits with Alpine, resurfaces at Toyota
Dec.10 (GMM) Jack Doohan is severing ties with Alpine and switching his career momentum firmly toward Toyota – and potentially Haas – as the 2026 era approaches. The Australian began 2025 as Alpine’s rookie race driver, contesting six grands prix before Flavio Briatore abruptly replaced him with Franco Colapinto. Doohan stayed on as reserve for […]
Rumours of Aston switch ‘just silly’ – Marko
Dec.10 (GMM) After Red Bull confirmed that Dr Helmut Marko will step down as motorsport advisor, the 82-year-old sat down with Kleine Zeitung to explain – in his own words – why his two-decade chapter has ended. The team’s official statement framed the departure as Marko’s choice rather than an ousting, with Oliver Mintzlaff insisting: […]
Hamilton-style engineer dossiers ‘useless’ – Arrivabene
Dec.10 (GMM) Maurizio Arrivabene has taken a swipe at Lewis Hamilton’s habit of sending Ferrari detailed technical “dossiers” – something the Italian says is counter-productive and historically meaningless. Hamilton’s approach to offering engineering ideas is understood to have irritated parts of the proud Maranello based team during the difficult 2025 season. Speaking on Sky Italia’s […]
Norris should have won title earlier – Arrivabene
Dec.9 (GMM) As Lando Norris begins his first days as Formula 1 world champion, the debate has already turned to what kind of champion he is – and whether the new era really belongs to him. Former Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene says Norris was “good in the decisive stages”, even if the title might have […]
Bottas heads to Cadillac as boss explains choice
Dec.9 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas’ Mercedes duties ended on Sunday night – and by Monday he was already at Cadillac’s Silverstone base for a look at the 2026 monocoque, early seat-fit work and integration meetings for the all-new project. Team boss Graeme Lowdon told Ilta-Sanomat the Finn was one of the easiest decisions of the entire […]
Marko out at Red Bull as power struggle reaches end
Dec.9 (GMM) What began as paddock whispers on Sunday night has solidified into a near-unanimous verdict on Monday – Helmut Marko is definitely leaving Red Bull. De Limburger broke the story bluntly – “Helmut Marko’s departure from Red Bull Racing a fact” – describing how the 82-year-old “made himself increasingly impossible” inside an organisation reshaped […]
Arrivabene questions Ferrari’s Hamilton gamble
Dec.9 (GMM) Doubt is swirling around Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari future amid a disastrous first season in red and raging whispers that he may not return in 2026. Former team boss Maurizio Arrivabene told Leo Turrini he understands the disappointment. “I know how difficult it is to win in F1, so I’ll refrain from judging who […]
Alonso calls P10 championship result ‘horrible’
Dec.9 (GMM) Fernando Alonso ended 2025 proud of his own driving but unimpressed with the final championship table – calling P10 in the drivers’ standings “horrible”. “It’s one of the worst positions I’ve ever achieved in my career,” said the 44-year-old Aston Martin driver. “Finishing tenth in the Drivers’ Championship is horrible for me,” he […]
Lawson must help rookie Lindblad settle in – boss
Dec.9 (GMM) Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane says Liam Lawson has already been told he’ll be expected to support incoming rookie Arvid Lindblad in 2026. Permane explained that while Lawson won’t be asked to act as a full mentor, he will be required to help the 18-year-old find his feet. “It’s something I’ve discussed with […]
‘Strange’ Hamilton fuels retirement rumours – Ralf
Dec.8 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton is heading into the winter break with speculation about an early Ferrari exit louder than ever – and his own words in Abu Dhabi have done little to quieten it. The seven-time world champion has just completed one of the worst seasons of his career – no podiums in his Ferrari […]
Red Bull rocked by doubts over Marko and Lambiase
Dec.8 (GMM) Red Bull’s debrief after the Abu Dhabi finale has triggered alarm bells, with Max Verstappen suddenly facing the prospect of losing two of the most influential figures in his F1 life – race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase and mentor Dr Helmut Marko. De Telegraaf reported that Lambiase ended the race in tears and remained […]
Piastri’s father rejects favouritism claims
Dec.8 (GMM) Oscar Piastri’s father Chris has dismissed swirling paddock theories that McLaren engineered the outcome of the 2025 title fight in favour of Lando Norris. In Switzerland, Blick even splashed Norris’ triumph under the headline: “McLaren has its desired champion.” Rumours have persisted for weeks that Piastri and manager Mark Webber had become frustrated […]