Nov.1 (GMM) Isack Hadjar has escaped with a formal warning after shoving a paddock guest in Mexico, with the FIA agreeing that the fan had invaded his personal space in an “aggressive” way. The Red Bull driver was summoned after viral footage showed him pushing away an adult man who had put an arm around […]
Peter Sauber shocked by Zehnder exit
Nov.1 (GMM) Peter Sauber has admitted he was stunned by Audi’s decision to part ways with Beat Zehnder after 39 years with the Hinwil operation. Audi announced in Mexico that Zehnder will leave at the end of December as part of a restructuring ahead of 2027. But for team founder Peter Sauber, who first brought […]
2027 decision coming ‘soon’ after Lawson apology
Nov.1 (GMM) Liam Lawson says he has apologised to Max Verstappen after their practice clash in Mexico, as pressure continues over the Racing Bulls driver’s 2027 future. Both Red Bull-backed drivers were handed one-place grid penalties after making contact in FP2. “I’ve apologised to Max for Friday’s incident,” Lawson said on Saturday. “I’ll learn from […]
Vesti joins Herta in race for ‘open’ Bottas seat
Nov.1 (GMM) Cadillac has confirmed that Valtteri Bottas’ 2027 seat remains up for grabs, with Colton Herta and Frederik Vesti both openly chasing it. When asked by Sky Deutschland whether both Sergio Perez and Bottas were both settled for next season, team boss Marcin Budkowski pointedly stopped short of confirming the Finn. “We also have […]
Ocon denies violence as Haas ousts departing driver
Nov.1 (GMM) Esteban Ocon has been abruptly dropped by Haas for the remainder of the Mexican GP weekend after an extraordinary breakdown in his relationship with the team. Haas announced on Saturday morning that reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa would replace Ocon for FP3, qualifying and Sunday’s race, giving the 32-year-old Toyota WEC driver his Formula […]
Antonelli hopes for sleep before biggest race
Nov.1 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli has admitted the pressure surrounding his almost inevitable first Formula 1 title is finally beginning to tell, with the Mercedes driver saying after qualifying that he has felt unusually tense in Mexico. The 20-year-old qualified only P4, behind Lewis Hamilton on pole, George Russell in second and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. Antonelli […]
Alonso and Albon make peace in stage encounter
Oct.31 (GMM) Fernando Alonso and Alex Albon appear to have put their recent war of words behind them after an awkward but playful encounter on the fan stage in Mexico. Albon was still on stage with Williams teammate Carlos Sainz when Alonso and Lance Stroll were introduced, creating an obvious moment after the Spaniard’s repeated […]
Cadillac says ‘no pressure’ over Bottas-Herta call
Oct.31 (GMM) Cadillac says there is “no timetable, no pressure” over its 2027 driver decision as uncertainty continues around Valtteri Bottas and Colton Herta. Team principal Marcin Budkowski told L’Equipe that Bottas still has a strong case for continuing alongside the already-resigned Sergio Perez. “Valtteri did a really good race in Austin,” he said in […]
Zhou admits F1 return chances ‘not very high’
Oct.31 (GMM) Guanyu Zhou has acknowledged he is only an outside contender for a Cadillac race seat as speculation continues over Valtteri Bottas’ future. The Chinese driver has been part of Cadillac’s reserve structure and retains Ferrari links, but admitted his chances of returning to the grid are limited. “My chances of getting a seat […]
Imola prepares for Antonelli title as F1 weighs ‘Plan B’
Oct.31 (GMM) Imola is already getting involved as Formula 1 continues to weigh whether the circuit may be needed as a replacement for the threatened Gulf races. Corriere dello Sport reports that the Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit will open its Checco Costa Museum Hall on Sunday night with a giant screen for fans to […]
Hadjar under more fire after shoving fan
Oct.31 (GMM) Isack Hadjar is facing fresh criticism after viral footage showed him shoving a fan in the Mexico paddock. The fan approached Hadjar for a selfie and appeared to put an arm around him despite the Red Bull driver’s reluctance, before Hadjar angrily shoved him away. The FIA has since summoned Hadjar over alleged […]
Antonelli ‘better’ but ‘tired’ ahead of title bid
Oct.31 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli says he is feeling “better” after finally arriving in the Mexico paddock on Friday following the viral illness that kept him away on Thursday. The Mercedes driver needs only P9 on Sunday to become the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history, and showed no obvious loss of pace once back […]
Verstappen tells Lawson to be ‘smarter’ in seat fight
Oct.31 (GMM) Max Verstappen has warned Liam Lawson that fighting a Red Bull stablemate so aggressively in practice is “not very smart” while his 2027 Formula 1 future remains uncertain. The pair went wheel-to-wheel during Friday practice in Mexico, eventually making contact at Turn 14 and scattering carbon fibre debris across the circuit. The session […]
Komatsu slams ‘nonsense’ EUR6m Bearman rumour
Oct.31 (GMM) Ayao Komatsu has strongly rejected claims that Oliver Bearman’s unresolved 2027 Haas deal is being held up by a demand for a EUR 6 million salary. The rumour had gathered pace while Bearman’s contract remained unsigned, but Komatsu said in Mexico that it was simply false. “I have no idea where that comes […]
Zehnder to leave Audi after 39 years at Hinwil
Oct.31 (GMM) Beat Zehnder will leave Audi’s Formula 1 operation at the end of 2026, bringing to an end an extraordinary 39-year spell with the Hinwil team. Zehnder joined Peter Sauber’s operation in 1988, five years before the team entered Formula 1, and remained through the Sauber, BMW Sauber, Alfa Romeo and now Audi eras. […]
Perez says new Cadillac deal is last F1 contract
Oct.30 (GMM) Sergio Perez says his newly extended Cadillac deal through at least 2029 will be the final Formula 1 contract of his career. The Mexican, now 36, said he remains fully motivated but increasingly conscious of wanting more time with his family as his children grow older. “I love what I do, it’s my […]
Secret behind Perez’s Mexico show car revealed
Oct.30 (GMM) Sergio Perez has revealed why the mystery Cadillac-liveried car used in his Mexico City show run was able to perform seemingly endless donuts. Fans quickly noticed that the machine Perez drove along Paseo de la Reforma was not Cadillac’s current Formula 1 car. It was actually one of the modified Formula 2 cars […]
Verstappen open to Le Mans with Ricciardo
Oct.30 (GMM) Max Verstappen has responded to former teammate Daniel Ricciardo’s suggestion that the pair could race together again – at Le Mans. Ricciardo said this week that a one-off Le Mans appearance appeals to him and named Verstappen as one of the drivers he would most like to share a car with. “He’s a […]
No fix for Red Bull start issue until 2027
Oct.30 (GMM) Red Bull’s season-long weakness off the line is unlikely to be fully solved until next year’s car, according to team principal Laurent Mekies. Both Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar again struggled at the start in Austin, with Hadjar saying the clutch system remains a major problem and should be redesigned. Mekies said the […]
MotoGP revolt adds pressure on F1’s Qatar plans
Oct.30 (GMM) Formula 1 drivers are watching MotoGP’s growing Qatar controversy closely as uncertainty continues over F1’s own planned Middle East finale. MotoGP is still scheduled to race at Losail next week, but reports say around two-thirds of riders expressed opposition at Phillip Island and are now seeking written safety guarantees, including an evacuation plan […]