Mar.23 (GMM) Jonathan Wheatley has left Audi with immediate effect, in a move that adds fresh momentum to speculation about a senior management reshuffle at Aston Martin. Amid raging speculation, the German manufacturer confirmed the sudden departure in an official statement. “Due to personal reasons, Jonathan Wheatley will depart the team with immediate effect,” Audi […]
More races at risk as Iran crisis threatens F1 calendar
Mar.23 (GMM) Formula 1 could face further race cancellations beyond Bahrain and Saudi Arabia as tensions linked to the Iran crisis continue to escalate. According to Austria’s Osterreich newspaper, concerns are now growing that additional events later in the season may also be under threat. “Formula 1 is worried about whether further grands prix will […]
Schumacher slams ‘shameful’ abuse after Colapinto-Ocon clash
Mar.23 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has condemned the “shameful” online abuse directed at Esteban Ocon following his collision with Franco Colapinto in China. The incident triggered a wave of toxic messages on social media, prompting Colapinto’s own management to issue a public plea urging fans to stop sending “hate or death threats” to the Haas driver. […]
Verstappen finds ’10/10 fun’ amid F1 frustration
Mar.23 (GMM) Max Verstappen says his weekend at the Nurburgring was “definitely a ten” out of ten for enjoyment – a stark contrast to his current mood in Formula 1. The four-time world champion switched focus to GT3 machinery between the Chinese and Japanese grands prix, winning from pole in the NLS round before being […]
Stella admits ’50-50′ problem as McLaren struggles
Mar.23 (GMM) McLaren’s difficult start to the 2026 season is down to a combination of car performance and power unit execution, according to team boss Andrea Stella. The reigning world champion team has endured its worst start in years, scoring just 18 points from the opening rounds and already trailing Mercedes by around 80 points […]
Rovanpera halts road to F1 amid health concerns
Mar.23 (GMM) Kalle Rovanpera has put his fledgling single-seater career on hold due to ongoing health issues, in a blow to his long-term ambition of reaching Formula 1. The two-time world rally champion had begun a transition toward circuit racing via Japan’s Super Formula series, openly seen as a potential pathway toward F1. However, the […]
BMW rules out F1 return despite new manufacturer interest
Mar.23 (GMM) BMW has ruled out a return to Formula 1 despite a surge in manufacturer interest sparked by the sport’s controversial 2026 regulations. The new rules have already attracted Audi and Cadillac to the grid, while Honda reversed its previous exit plans and committed to the new era. Chinese giant BYD is reportedly also […]
Ecclestone doubts Wheatley move as Aston eyes change
Mar.20 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone has cast doubt on reports that Aston Martin is set to install Jonathan Wheatley as team principal amid its ongoing Honda-era disaster. “That’s practically impossible,” the former F1 supremo told Blick of the reported move. “It would only make sense if he didn’t like it in Switzerland and wanted to return […]
Famin exit signals deeper Alpine retreat amid F1 sale talk
Mar.20 (GMM) The departure of former F1 team boss Bruno Famin is the latest sign Renault is accelerating its withdrawal from top-level motorsport amid ongoing talks to sell a stake in Alpine. According to Ouest-France newspaper, Famin has now officially left the Renault group, marking “a new stage in the profound reorganisation” of Alpine’s sporting […]
Verstappen escapes F1 agony with Nordschleife switch
Mar.20 (GMM) Max Verstappen has headed to the Nordschleife in search of “fun” as his frustration with Formula 1’s new era continues to grow. The Red Bull driver, who has been openly scathing of the 2026 regulations, admitted before leaving Shanghai that he is no longer enjoying himself in F1 – and was only looking […]
Adelaide pitched as shock F1 stand-in
Mar.19 (GMM) South Australia’s premier has revealed he made a bold pitch to Formula 1 to bring a race back to the streets of Adelaide following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix. Peter Malinauskas, who recently confirmed a deal with Liberty Media-owned MotoGP to bring international racing back to the capital, […]
FIA set to fast-track engine ‘catch-up’ rules
Mar.19 (GMM) Formula 1’s governing body is poised to accelerate plans to help struggling engine manufacturers close the gap to dominant Mercedes. According to motorsport-magazin.com, the FIA will propose bringing forward the first assessment under the new ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunity) system, in part due to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi […]
Massa doubts Alonso enjoying F1 amid Aston struggle
Mar.19 (GMM) Felipe Massa has cast doubt on whether Fernando Alonso is still enjoying Formula 1 amid Aston Martin’s disastrous start to the 2026 season. The Spaniard has endured a horror opening phase of the year, including a retirement in China after struggling to cope with severe vibrations from the team’s woeful Honda-powered machine. Massa, […]
Verstappen drove ‘at half throttle’ amid Red Bull confusion
Mar.19 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s difficult start to the 2026 season has taken a new twist, with a report revealing the Dutchman effectively drove half of the Chinese GP at reduced pace due to a team communication error. According to Auto Motor und Sport, a misunderstanding between Verstappen and race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase – not highlighted […]
Massa to keep fighting after Crashgate breakthrough
Mar.19 (GMM) Felipe Massa says he will continue his fight to be recognised as 2008 world champion despite securing an initial legal breakthrough in the long-running ‘Crashgate’ case. A court recently ordered FOM, the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone to cover part of the Brazilian’s legal costs – but Massa insists the case is about far […]
Antonelli laughs off ‘Raikkonen’ mix-up after China win
Mar.19 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli has admitted he was left confused – and amused – after being mistakenly announced as Kimi Raikkonen on the podium following his breakthrough win in China. The 19-year-old Italian, whose victory has already sparked huge excitement in his homeland, said he momentarily did not know how to react when veteran F1 […]
RTL blocked from China GP broadcast amid rights row
Mar.19 (GMM) German broadcaster RTL’s planned free-to-air coverage of the Chinese GP was scrapped at short notice amid a growing rights dispute involving Formula 1 and Austrian television networks. RTL had initially scheduled the Shanghai race for broadcast and even prepared to send a crew to the paddock, but pulled out just days before the […]
Villeneuve defends 2026 rules as backlash grows
Mar.18 (GMM) Jacques Villeneuve has defended Formula 1’s controversial 2026 regulations – even as criticism from current drivers continues to intensify. Amid fresh complaints from the likes of Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris, the 1997 world champion insists the new era is still producing entertaining racing. “It’s different racing, but it’s fun,” Villeneuve told Sky […]
De la Rosa calls for unity amid Aston-Honda crisis
Mar.18 (GMM) Adrian Newey’s absence in Shanghai last weekend intensified speculation about his role at Aston Martin as the team’s disastrous Honda-powered era continues. The design guru, who now unusually combines technical leadership with the team principal role, did not attend the Chinese GP – adding fuel to rumours that owner Lawrence Stroll could soon […]
Montezemolo regrets Montezemolo ‘in a Mercedes’
Mar.18 (GMM) Luca di Montezemolo admits he would have preferred to see Italy’s new Formula 1 sensation Kimi Antonelli in red rather than silver. The former Ferrari president was among many in Italy celebrating after the 19-year-old’s breakthrough win from pole in Shanghai – a result that has triggered intense media hype and immediate links […]