Sep.24 (GMM) Charles Leclerc has poured cold water on suggestions that Max Verstappen is back in the hunt for a fifth consecutive world championship, despite the pair recently trading compliments about one another’s form. “I don’t think Max is leaving anything behind, I’m sure of that,” the Ferrari driver said after Baku, where Red Bull’s […]
Bottas eyes early Ferrari test ahead of Cadillac debut
Sep.23 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas is hoping to climb back into a Formula 1 cockpit before his Cadillac contract even begins. Although reports suggested Mercedes was blocking its reserve driver from testing until his new deal formally starts on January 1, the Finn told news agency STT he hopes to run a 2023 Ferrari before the […]
Ben Sulayem pushes back on Domenicali’s F1 vision
Sep.23 (GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has pushed back against Formula 1’s Liberty Media-led push for more sprints, shorter grands prix, and even reverse grids. “Commercially, I understand his position,” Ben Sulayem told Viaplay, acknowledging F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali’s desire to spice up the format for younger fans. “Stefano is a good friend. We […]
Alonso resigned after ‘last car’ warning
Sep.23 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has admitted Aston Martin faces more pain at upcoming power-hungry tracks, after leaving Baku empty-handed with a car he says was doomed to struggle. Starting P11, 11th, the 44-year-old veteran admitted he needed chaos up front to scrape points – but instead endured a quiet afternoon. “That was a given. Nothing […]
Newey’s work ethic ‘mind-blowing’ – de la Rosa
Sep.23 (GMM) Pedro de la Rosa says Adrian Newey’s arrival at Aston Martin is no marketing gimmick, insisting the legendary designer is already lifting the entire team with his relentless work ethic. “The important thing is that Adrian Newey didn’t come to Aston Martin because he wants to retire,” de la Rosa, a Formula 1 […]
Horner walks away with record Red Bull payout
Sep.23 (GMM) Christian Horner’s two-decade reign at Red Bull is officially over – and reports suggest the 51-year-old has walked away with one of the most lucrative severance deals in Formula 1 history. After weeks of speculation, culminating in gossip in the Baku paddock last weekend, the team confirmed on Monday that Horner’s contract – […]
Vasseur slams ‘exodus’ rumours amid driver spat
Sep.22 (GMM) Frederic Vasseur has hit back at speculation Ferrari is bleeding staff, even as his drivers clashed in Baku over ignored team orders. “The story of people leaving Maranello is a joke,” the Frenchman snapped. He was responding to the latest rumours that the sudden departure of key engine-focused personnel for Audi was part […]
Wolff reassures drivers amid contract uncertainty
Sep.22 (GMM) Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has moved to calm speculation over his 2026 lineup, with both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli yet to secure deals. “It’s all coming,” Wolff told Sky Deutschland after Baku, where Russell finished second behind Max Verstappen despite feeling ill all weekend. “It has to be before the tests, otherwise […]
Tsunoda back in frame after Baku breakthrough
Sep.22 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda may have revived his chances of staying with Red Bull for 2026 after delivering what team boss Laurent Mekies called his “best race” since promotion. The Japanese driver finished P6 in Baku, fending off Lando Norris to help Max Verstappen maximise his victory and slash McLaren’s title leads. “We sat down […]
‘Sudden loss of talent’ – Piastri punished in Baku
Sep.22 (GMM) McLaren endured a nightmare weekend in Baku, as championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed in both qualifying and the race to end his long run of cool consistency. “Oscar has been the most consistent driver this season so far,” team boss Andrea Stella noted, adding that the Australian had finished 44 races in a […]
‘I don’t rely on hope’ – Verstappen cuts title gap
Sep.22 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he is not relying on “hope” as he drags himself back into contention for a fifth consecutive world championship. After pole and victory at Monza, the Red Bull star repeated the feat in Baku – halving his deficit to Lando Norris from 88 to just 44 points in the last […]
Briatore shuts Alpine’s door to Tsunoda
Sep.21 (GMM) Flavio Briatore has all but shut the door on Yuki Tsunoda and other outside contenders for Alpine’s second seat in 2026. “I don’t see any other possibility,” the Italian told reporters, having earlier insisted the choice is now between incumbent Colapinto and team reserve Paul Aron. “It’s between Franco and Paul. Paul is […]
Villars defends FIA candidacy against ‘PR stunt’ claims
Sep.21 (GMM) Laura Villars has hit back at suggestions her run for the FIA presidency is nothing more than a publicity stunt. The 28-year-old Swiss racer, who declared her candidacy earlier this month, told Bild newspaper she had been preparing the move for months. “I think now is the right time to not be shy […]
Sainz shrugs off Mercedes rumours after Baku P2
Sep.21 (GMM) Carlos Sainz insists talk of a move to Mercedes is “just rumours,” even as his stunning P2 in Baku qualifying reinforced new speculation about his future. The Spaniard, dropped by Ferrari for 2025, has endured a frustrating first season so far at Williams. But on Saturday he capitalised on a chaotic, red-flag-strewn session […]
Verstappen hits out at Pirelli’s Baku tyre choice
Sep.21 (GMM) Max Verstappen has blasted Pirelli’s choice of the C6 soft for Baku, insisting the compound is “slower from the start of the lap” and “just an inferior tyre”. “That soft tyre is slower from the start of the lap,” the four-time world champion said after securing pole on Saturday. “It’s just an inferior […]
Dark ‘tunnel’ now ending for Red Bull – Verstappen
Sep.21 (GMM) Max Verstappen says Red Bull’s momentum is definitely returning after securing back-to-back poles at Monza and Baku. “We learned quite a lot in Monza, and we’re carrying that forward,” the four-time world champion told Dutch reporters after qualifying. “The car is simply more stable, and you can attack the corners with a bit […]
Stella insists Verstappen still in title fight
Sep.21 (GMM) Andrea Stella says Max Verstappen cannot yet be ruled out of the 2025 world championship fight, even as McLaren stands on the brink of sealing the constructors’ crown. The Woking-based outfit could mathematically wrap up the teams’ title as early as Sunday in Baku, but team boss Stella told De Telegraaf that Verstappen’s […]
Leclerc named in brainwave data spying probe
Sep.20 (GMM) Charles Leclerc has been linked to a report alleging Chinese access to neural data from elite athletes. According to journalist Pablo Torre and Hunterbrook Media, a training headset called FocusCalm – widely used in professional sport – may have been compromised, with data reportedly accessed by a Chinese government official. “This headset isn’t […]
Newey’s first Aston could trigger F1 exit – Alonso
Sep.20 (GMM) Fernando Alonso admits 2026 may be his final season in Formula 1 – and that a competitive Aston Martin could prompt him to retire on a high. “It depends on how I feel next year, how I feel physically and mentally,” said the 44-year-old double world champion – who hasn’t won a single […]
Verstappen future hinges on 2026 – manager
Sep.20 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s manager Raymond Vermeulen says the quadruple world champion could yet stay at Red Bull for life – but only if the team delivers the equipment to win. “Before the summer break, it was clear that we’re committed to Red Bull for 2026,” Vermeulen told De Telegraaf newspaper in Baku. “I think […]