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 […]
Herta pressure builds on sick Bottas in Mexico
Oct.30 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas’ Cadillac future looks increasingly uncertain as Colton Herta prepares for another FP1 appearance in Mexico – this time while Bottas is also unwell. Herta will take over Bottas’ car on Friday as he chases the final Super Licence point he needs, giving Cadillac another opportunity to evaluate him amid growing speculation […]
Alonso doubles down, rivals reject ‘not nice’ comments
Oct.30 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has doubled down on his criticism of the drivers at the back of the Formula 1 grid, prompting pushback from Alex Albon and several rivals in Mexico. After his Austin clash with Albon, Alonso had said the “quality of the drivers” in the bottom third of the grid was “quite low”. […]
Bearman says Haas delay ‘not in my hands’
Oct.30 (GMM) Oliver Bearman says he still wants to remain with Haas in 2027, amid reports that salary negotiations may be holding up a new deal. Recent rumours have suggested Bearman’s management is seeking a major pay rise, reportedly to around EUR6 million for next season. When asked about his future in Mexico, the Ferrari […]
Barrichello to drive 2011 Williams again at Interlagos
Oct.30 (GMM) Rubens Barrichello will return to the wheel of his 2011 Williams at Interlagos next weekend as part of the Brazilian GP celebrations. Auto Hebdo reports that the Brazilian will drive the FW33 on Sunday, November 8 – 15 years after his final Formula 1 appearance at his home circuit. Barrichello, 54, said: “I […]
Hamilton says he could race Rwanda GP in mid-40s
Oct.30 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton says he has no intention of putting an age limit on his Formula 1 career – and has left open the possibility of racing in Rwanda when the new Grand Prix arrives in the early 2030s. The comments come as Sergio Perez has said his new Cadillac contract, taking him close […]
Ferrari tipped for Mexico boost from smaller turbo
Oct.30 (GMM) Ferrari is being tipped as a potential favourite in Mexico because its smaller turbo could prove an advantage at the circuit’s extreme altitude. George Russell said the new-generation power units face an unusual challenge this weekend. “I think turbo lag is going to be a big factor for a lot of teams,” he […]
Late-season ‘stress’ explains Antonelli illness
Oct.30 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli has fallen ill on the eve of the Mexican GP weekend where he can easily become Formula 1’s youngest-ever world champion. Mercedes confirmed that the 20-year-old missed all Thursday media activities because of a “viral illness”. “We expect him to be back tomorrow,” the team said. Antonelli needs only P9 on […]
Verstappen says he would not swap Mekies for Wolff
Oct.29 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he is completely happy with Laurent Mekies at Red Bull and would not swap his current team boss even for Toto Wolff. Verstappen and Wolff have formed a strong relationship in the wake of the fiery 2021 title clash, and Mercedes repeatedly courted the Dutchman before he ultimately committed his […]
Doornbos wonders if Antonelli better than Verstappen
Oct.29 (GMM) Former Red Bull driver Robert Doornbos says Kimi Antonelli is already showing the qualities of a “generational talent” – and wonders whether he could eventually become even better than Max Verstappen. Speaking on The Pit Talk podcast after Antonelli’s dominant Austin weekend, Doornbos said the Mercedes driver appears to thrive under pressure. “The […]
Albers says McLaren has ‘lost direction’
Oct.29 (GMM) Christijan Albers says McLaren’s late-season decline has left him “completely flabbergasted”, after previously expecting Lando Norris to remain in the 2026 title fight. Speaking on De Telegraaf’s Formula 1 podcast, the former F1 driver said McLaren appeared to have solved its problems around the Hungarian GP. “I thought ok, they have it again […]
FIA to use AI in F1 rule development
Oct.29 (GMM) Artificial intelligence will play a role in shaping future Formula 1 regulations under a new partnership between the FIA and Amazon Web Services. AWS has become the governing body’s official AI and cloud computing partner, with the FIA confirming the technology will be used by its technical and engineering departments. That includes development […]
Norris admits media behaviour can cross the line
Oct.29 (GMM) Lando Norris has admitted he sometimes regrets the way he behaves with the media, following several controversial exchanges during his first season as Formula 1 world champion. The McLaren driver drew criticism this year for comments about Franco Colapinto after Baku and for a sarcastic exchange with a Viaplay reporter following his clash […]
UK travel warning could trigger Gulf F1 axe
Oct.29 (GMM) Formula 1 may finally have the basis it needs to cancel the threatened Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix without suffering contractual penalties. Britain’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has updated its travel advice for both Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, warning that the Middle East remains “deeply unpredictable” and that “the […]
FIA warns abusive fans, media could be banned
Oct.29 (GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has warned that fans – and even members of the media – could be banned from Formula 1 events for serious online abuse. Speaking to The Drive, Ben Sulayem said the scale of threats aimed at drivers and officials has become impossible to ignore. “Pierre Gasly had 13,000 […]
Schumacher caught in aborted Lufthansa takeoff
Oct.29 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher was involved in a frightening aviation incident on Wednesday evening when a Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Salzburg aborted its takeoff at high speed. According to Bild, a tyre on the aircraft’s front landing gear burst while flight LH1264 was accelerating down the runway. “We were already on the runway, at […]