Apr.18 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko is hoping all the swirling rumours about Max Verstappen’s future soon go away. Amid rumours linking the quadruple world champion with moves to Mercedes, Aston Martin, and even McLaren, Ferrari or Alpine, Verstappen was stoical in Saudi Arabia. When asked about Red Bull advisor Marko’s post-Bahrain comment that he is […]
Another FIA presidential contender emerges
Apr.17 (GMM) Another candidate has emerged as a potential rival for controversial FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the forthcoming elections. Earlier, amid obvious unrest and high-profile departures at Formula 1’s governing body, it was rumoured that Susie Wolff may take on the incumbent. Her husband, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, only offered a half-hearted denial. […]
Russell plays down title contender status
Apr.17 (GMM) George Russell doesn’t think he’ll win the 2025 world championship. On paper, the experienced Mercedes driver is not only in one of the top cars this year, he’s also one of the standout performers – only failing to finish on the podium at Suzuka so far. Indeed, he’s only 6 points behind reigning […]
Alpine enters the frame amid Verstappen rumours
Apr.17 (GMM) Another team may be on Max Verstappen’s radar for 2026, according to former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher. The quadruple world champion’s mood noticeably dipped in union with Red Bull’s performance in Bahrain, with most insiders believing a performance-related contract exit clause could be triggered later this year. “I think Red Bull would […]
‘No idea’ when Ferrari will improve, says Leclerc
Apr.16 (GMM) Charles Leclerc says he has “no idea” when Ferrari may be able to take on McLaren for regular grand prix wins. The iconic Italian team headed into 2025 amid intense hype surrounding Lewis Hamilton’s arrival and clear championship objectives. “How do I feel as a fan?” former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo said […]
Saudi Arabian F1 team ‘could happen’ – Prince
Apr.16 (GMM) Saudi Arabia could be set to deepen its already intensifying investments in Formula 1 by starting or buying a team. The Kingdom is not only host of this weekend’s ultra-fast street race in Jeddah – the state-owned oil giant Aramco and mining company Ma’aden sponsor Aston Martin and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) […]
McLaren can let drivers fight for now – Lauda
Apr.16 (GMM) McLaren has no need to intervene in the intra-team championship battle between its drivers – yet. That’s the view of Mathias Lauda, the son of Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda. He appeared on Servus TV this week to comment on the fascinating dynamic that is developing at McLaren at present, as Oscar Piastri’s […]
Doohan’s Alpine race seat seems safe until ‘summer’
Apr.15 (GMM) Jack Doohan appears to have done enough to guarantee his race seat at Alpine at least until the European summer. So far this year, strengthening rumours have suggested the Australian rookie only has a six-race contract – meaning Franco Colapinto could replace him after just two more grands prix. Team advisor Flavio Briatore, […]
2026 Madrid GP track works to begin in May
Apr.15 (GMM) Madrid is definitely still racing towards the Formula 1 calendar. On paper, the Spanish capital has a long-term contract to stage a grand prix on the newly-named ‘Madring’ street layout starting in 2026. However, there have been reports of delays that have held up the beginning of construction – which has still not […]
‘Sad’ and ‘painful’ to see Alonso struggle
Apr.15 (GMM) It is “painful” and “sad” to see Fernando Alonso grappling with a Formula 1 car that he openly admits is not good enough to give him even a single point in 2025. The silver lining is that Adrian Newey is currently designing an all-new machine for the two-time champion to race next year, […]
Domenicali has bad news for Imola’s F1 future
Apr.15 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali has bad news for the Formula 1 race at Imola. The Italian circuit returned to the calendar amid the sport’s covid crisis, and F1 CEO Domenicali told Rai radio: “I do not forget that Imola responded for us in a moment of great difficulty. “When there was a need to find […]
Family was surprised to see Schumacher autograph
Apr.15 (GMM) The Stewart family was surprised when they unzipped the bag to see Michael Schumacher’s initials on F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart’s iconic helmet. It emerged over the Bahrain GP weekend that, with the guiding hand of the seven time world champion’s wife Corinna, Schumacher managed to scrawl a ‘MS’ on the helmet along […]
Wolff wants to re-sign George Russell ‘asap’
Apr.15 (GMM) As Formula 1 hops from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, rumours are swirling that George Russell’s future at Mercedes appears safe. The 27-year-old driver is arguably riding the most consistent wave of form of any other competitor in 2025, despite the fact that his contract is expiring. Some are convinced Toto Wolff has left […]
Honda backs away from Verstappen-to-Aston rumours
Apr.15 (GMM) Honda has moved to play down bubbling speculation that Max Verstappen’s next move in Formula 1 could be to Aston Martin. In Bahrain, the quadruple world champion’s patience with Red Bull appeared to fracture – and his manager Raymond Vermeulen was even seen in a testy exchange with Dr Helmut Marko. “I believe […]
Boss defends Norris amid ‘weakness’ criticism
Apr.15 (GMM) McLaren team boss Andrea Stella has leapt to the defence of championship leader Lando Norris. While Bahrain polesitter and winner Oscar Piastri is regarded as calm and stoical, teammate Norris regularly dives into distress and self-deprecation after what Stella admits was a “sloppy” weekend for the Briton. However, Stella – who has worked […]
Norris’ ‘mental weakness’ slammed by former F1 stars
Apr.14 (GMM) Max Verstappen may be fading as a championship threat, but Lando Norris is increasingly feeling the heat. Already battling a reputation for being fast but with questionable mental strength, championship leader Norris’ cool teammate Oscar Piastri moved within three points of the top-ranked McLaren in Bahrain. Team boss Andrea Stella admitted to Sky […]
Marko admits ‘huge concerns’ about Verstappen exit
Apr.14 (GMM) As Red Bull’s performance situation worsens in unison with Max Verstappen’s mood, speculation is re-firing that the team could be set to lose its star driver. While the corks were popping at McLaren, as Sunday in Bahrain established Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at 1-2 in the drivers’ standings, an emergency meeting was […]
Briatore looking forward to Renault engine exit
Apr.13 (GMM) Flavio Briatore admits he is looking forward to waving goodbye to Renault’s works engines at the end of the season. Having previously overseen title-winning periods at the Enstone based team with Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso, the 75-year-old is back at the team – now known as Alpine – as a powerful advisor […]
FIA to investigate Alonso steering wheel incident
Apr.13 (GMM) The FIA has opened an investigation into how Fernando Alonso’s steering wheel fell off in his hands during practice in Bahrain. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” Luca di Montezemolo, the former Ferrari president whose involvement in F1 dates back to the early 70s, told Sky Italia in Bahrain. Video and radio footage […]
Michael Schumacher signs ‘MS’ on Stewart helmet
Apr.13 (GMM) Michael Schumacher has signed his initials on one of Sir Jackie Stewart’s old Formula 1 helmets. The seven time world champion and F1 legend has not been seen or heard from publicly in almost 12 years, having sustained serious brain injuries in a skiing accident. But when Stewart, 85, wanted every living world […]