Jun.30 (GMM) Formula 1 is considering increasingly dramatic alternatives for the end of the 2026 season as uncertainty persists over whether the championship can return to the Middle East. Following last week’s reports that Formula 1 is waiting before deciding whether postponed Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix can be reinstated, fresh reports suggest multiple […]
Sainz’s father says Williams faces long road back
Jun.30 (GMM) Carlos Sainz’s father has admitted Williams is unlikely to make major progress this season, as speculation continues to swirl about his son’s next move. Reports are linking Sainz with potential opportunities elsewhere in 2027, although the Spaniard has repeatedly insisted his immediate focus remains on helping Williams recover. Speaking at the opening of […]
Ferrari doubles down with fresh Silverstone upgrades
Jun.30 (GMM) Ferrari is pushing ahead with yet more upgrades for this weekend’s British GP, following disappointing race pace in Austria after Lewis Hamilton’s breakthrough Barcelona victory. The Scuderia is expected to introduce an updated low-downforce ‘Macarena’ rear wing at Silverstone, along with a revised low-drag diffuser and potentially further exhaust tweaks as it continues […]
Audi questions Mercedes ADUO advantage
Jun.30 (GMM) Audi boss Mattia Binotto has questioned whether Mercedes cleverly positioned itself to benefit from Formula 1’s controversial ADUO engine concession system. Under the FIA’s Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities rules, manufacturers trailing the benchmark engine are permitted extra development steps to close the performance gap. Red Bull-Ford emerged from the FIA’s assessment with […]
Russell wins as rivals joke about FIA yellow flags
Jun.29 (GMM) George Russell’s Austrian GP victory did not end the paddock debate about the controversial yellow flag call that secured his pole position. The Mercedes driver kept pole after lifting by just a tenth of a second for single waved yellows in qualifying following Max Verstappen’s Q3 crash, even though some rivals questioned why […]
Silverstone to expose F1’s battery problem again – Verstappen
Jun.29 (GMM) Max Verstappen thinks Formula 1’s controversial 2026 regulations will come under renewed scrutiny at Silverstone this weekend despite recent tweaks to improve the racing. The Dutchman has been one of the biggest critics of the new hybrid era, likening some of the energy management demands to ‘Mario Kart’. After Red Bull’s major upgrade […]
McLaren won’t rule out Verstappen as Red Bull steps up talks
Jun.29 (GMM) McLaren CEO Zak Brown has declined to completely rule out a move for Max Verstappen as speculation about the Dutchman’s future continued throughout the Austrian GP weekend. Red Bull arrived at its home race under intense pressure to convince Verstappen to stay, amid reports of several high-level meetings involving his management. According to […]
Ferrari upgrade raises eyebrows under budget cap
Jun.29 (GMM) Ferrari’s development program is raising fresh questions from rival teams about how the Italian outfit is operating within Formula 1’s budget cap. After Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz expressed surprise at the number of upgrades being introduced by the leading teams, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has now singled out Ferrari. “We’re a little […]
Fornaroli emerging as favourite for Ocon’s 2027 seat
Jun.29 (GMM) Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli has emerged as perhaps the leading candidate for a Haas race seat in 2027 as speculation about Esteban Ocon’s future continues to grow. The Italian joins an increasingly crowded list of names linked with Haas, including Toyota-backed Jack Doohan, Ferrari junior Rafael Camara and Red Bull reserve Yuki […]
Sainz piles pressure on Williams as Alonso eyes Hungary
Jun.29 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has piled further pressure on Williams after another frustrating weekend in Austria, amid continuing speculation he could look elsewhere for 2027 if the team fails to improve. The Spaniard retired with an electrical failure on Sunday, despite enjoying “much better pace” compared to earlier in the weekend. Williams is expected to […]
FIA reveals full 2027 rules, drivers welcome progress
Jun.28 (GMM) The FIA has published the full technical regulations for Formula 1’s 2027 season, confirming sweeping changes aimed at improving the controversial new hybrid era. After months of debate, the World Motor Sport Council formally approved the rules last week before the FIA released the complete 278-page regulations. According to Auto Motor und Sport, […]
Verstappen jokes about Tibet after latest Red Bull setback
Jun.28 (GMM) Max Verstappen joked he may need a two-month retreat to Tibet after another frustrating setback in Red Bull’s difficult 2026 campaign. Amid intense speculation about his future and hopes that Red Bull’s biggest upgrade package of the season would close the gap to the front, the Dutchman crashed in Q3 while looking capable […]
‘Incredible’ Lawson backed again amid Tsolov speculation
Jun.28 (GMM) Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane has again defended Liam Lawson’s place amid continued speculation linking Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov with a Formula 1 seat. Recent reports have suggested the Formula 2 frontrunner could replace Lawson alongside Arvid Lindblad in 2027, although Permane insisted in Austria that no decisions have been made. Now, […]
Sainz joins Alonso in questioning rivals’ upgrades
Jun.28 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has echoed fellow Spaniard Fernando Alonso’s bemusement at how Formula 1’s top teams continue to introduce upgrades almost every race despite the budget cap. Alonso joked earlier in Austria that the leading teams must have a “money machine in the minus one floor in the factory” after seeing yet another lengthy […]
Would be ‘wrong’ to oust Russell at Mercedes – Wolff
Jun.28 (GMM) Toto Wolff has all but confirmed George Russell will remain at Mercedes in 2027, appearing to draw a line under months of speculation linking Max Verstappen with the Brackley team. Russell, now taking pole position for the Austrian GP, had already declared at the Red Bull Ring: “There will be no announcement, but […]
Ecclestone backs Ben Sulayem amid FIA controversy
Jun.28 (GMM) Former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has thrown his support behind controversial FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, insisting the Emirati is doing “a fantastic job”. Ben Sulayem has faced mounting criticism in recent months, most recently after FIA members voted to remove term limits for office bearers, potentially allowing him to remain president […]
Verstappen camp says ‘nothing to’ McLaren rumours
Jun.27 (GMM) Red Bull’s efforts to convince Max Verstappen to remain with the team have intensified amid growing speculation linking the four-time world champion with McLaren. Rumours swept through the Austrian GP paddock on Friday that Verstappen has been in talks about a sensational 2027 switch to McLaren, involving Oscar Piastri moving the other way. […]
Marko denies snubbing Red Bull, wants Verstappen to stay
Jun.27 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has denied reports he is deliberately skipping Red Bull’s home grand prix to avoid an uncomfortable reunion with the team’s current leadership. Germany’s Bild had claimed the retired Red Bull motorsport adviser is staying away from Spielberg to avoid a confrontation with Mark Mateschitz, Chalerm Yoovidhya and Oliver Mintzlaff amid […]
Ferrari customers wait as ADUO engine debuts in Austria
Jun.27 (GMM) Ferrari’s customer teams have delayed introducing the Scuderia’s upgraded power unit despite regulations requiring manufacturers to make new specifications available to their customers. Ferrari debuted the first stage of its ADUO engine upgrade at the Austrian GP, hoping to close the remaining gap to championship leader Mercedes. However, neither Haas nor Cadillac has […]
F1 waits on Middle East peace before deciding 2026 calendar
Jun.27 (GMM) Formula 1 is delaying any decision on the fate of its cancelled and forthcoming Middle East races despite tentative signs of easing tensions in the region. Earlier this season, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix were cancelled because of the regional conflict. Now, following a tentative US-Iran ceasefire and with the security […]