Nov.5 (GMM) Formula 1 has reportedly told teams and drivers to avoid publicly criticising the safety situation surrounding the upcoming Qatar and Abu Dhabi grands prix. Austria’s Osterreich newspaper reports that F1 and the FIA have written to all teams urging a united public position while the situation in the Middle East remains uncertain. “Reports […]
$3bn bidder for Cadillac F1 team emerges
Nov.5 (GMM) The reported sale process surrounding Cadillac’s Formula 1 team has gathered further momentum, with the Wall Street Journal naming Fenway Sports Group as one of the parties in talks. Sportico reported earlier this week that Mark Walter is shopping his Cadillac stake at a valuation of at least $3 billion, despite TWG Global […]
Alonso confirms all-new Honda already on dyno
Nov.5 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says Honda’s completely new 2027 Formula 1 engine is already running on the dyno as Aston Martin looks beyond another difficult weekend in Mexico. “The engine department is aware of the problems and difficulties,” the two-time world champion told Spanish media. “They are testing a completely new engine on the dynamometer […]
Schumacher questions Russell’s long-term F1 future
Nov.5 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has delivered a harsh assessment of George Russell’s season, questioning whether the Mercedes driver will remain in Formula 1 anywhere near as long as Lewis Hamilton. Speaking to Sky Deutschland, the former F1 driver said Russell’s 2026 campaign has unravelled badly alongside new champion-elect Kimi Antonelli. “George is making too many […]
New Dad Leclerc skips media amid Ferrari turmoil
Nov.5 (GMM) Charles Leclerc will miss Thursday’s media duties at Interlagos after rushing back to Monaco following the Mexican GP for the birth of his daughter Bianca. Leclerc and partner Alexandra announced the birth on Instagram, with the Ferrari driver now travelling back to Brazil in time for the race weekend. La Repubblica reports that […]
Leaked photos point to Red Bull-Adidas deal
Nov.4 (GMM) Leaked photographs of Max Verstappen appear to confirm reports that Adidas will replace Castore as Red Bull’s Formula 1 apparel partner from 2027. Bild reported in March that Red Bull was linked with a three-year Adidas agreement worth around EUR 27 million per season. At the time, neither side confirmed the deal, with […]
Pundits slam Ferrari over Hamilton-Leclerc feud
Nov.4 (GMM) Ferrari is facing mounting criticism after Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc’s Mexico clash cost the team a likely 1-2 and exposed an increasingly difficult internal rivalry. Jean Alesi, writing in Corriere della Sera, said both drivers appeared to be racing for “personal gain” rather than the Maranello based giant. “All of this seemed […]
Verstappen explains GT teammates’ F1 visit
Nov.4 (GMM) Max Verstappen has explained why Jules Gounon and Dani Juncadella were guests inside the Red Bull garage during the Mexican GP weekend. The duo raced as teammates to Verstappen at the Nurburgring 24 Hours earlier this year. “Jules and Dani asked if they could come to a Grand Prix where it would also […]
Keeping Senna’s number way to ‘stay focused’ – Kimi
Nov.4 (GMM) Champion elect Kimi Antonelli has confirmed he will not switch to number 1 next season, instead keeping the number 12 that carried him to the 2026 title. Blick newspaper had already revealed the decision last week, and Antonelli has now confirmed it directly to Sky Italia. “It’s a way for me to keep […]
Schu confidant hints at knowledge of condition
Nov.4 (GMM) Long-time Formula 1 television presenter Florian Konig says he deliberately refuses to discuss Michael Schumacher’s condition – even with members of the family. Konig, who knew Schumacher closely throughout his career, told Bild’s Phrasenmaher that the family’s wish for privacy has always been absolute. “The Schumacher family made it very clear early on […]
Iran target list includes F1-related hotels in Qatar
Nov.4 (GMM) Formula 1’s Gulf crisis has taken another serious turn after Iran’s Fars news agency circulated a purported retaliation target list that includes hotels in Qatar with established Formula 1 links. Fars posted what it called an updated “target bank”, saying: “These are the targets that will be targeted if America or the Zionist […]
Rovanpera confirms rally return after failed F1 bid
Nov.4 (GMM) Kalle Rovanpera will return to the WRC in 2027 after Toyota confirmed the two-time champion for a partial program. The move completes a turnaround for the Finn after his attempt to pursue a path to Formula 1 was derailed by poor performances and health problems. Toyota says the 26-year-old will compete in selected […]
Haas confirms Ocon out for rest of 2026
Nov.4 (GMM) Haas has confirmed Esteban Ocon will not return to his Formula 1 race seat this season, with Rafael Camara replacing him from this weekend’s Brazilian GP. The announcement confirms what had been widely expected after Ocon was dropped during the Mexico weekend following a major breakdown in his relationship with the team. “Such […]
Lawson future looks increasingly bleak at Racing Bulls
Nov.3 (GMM) Liam Lawson’s Formula 1 future appears increasingly uncertain after Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer stopped short of backing the New Zealander for 2027. Speaking on ORF, Bayer instead praised Nikola Tsolov’s Mexico FP1 appearance and stressed Racing Bulls’ role as a development team. “To be honest, Nikola performed brilliantly on Friday,” he said. […]
F1 demands $104m from axed Russian GP promoter
Nov.3 (GMM) Formula 1 is demanding more than $100 million from the former Russian GP promoter for races that never took place, as an increasingly bitter High Court dispute escalates. The case was originally initiated by promoter ANO Rosgonki, which sued F1 in the High Court of England and Wales in August 2025 after F1 […]
Verstappen expects F1 unity despite MotoGP Qatar crisis
Nov.3 (GMM) Max Verstappen does not expect Formula 1 teams to fracture over the Gulf security crisis in the same way MotoGP has after Yamaha’s decision to boycott this weekend’s Qatar race. Both championships are now controlled by Liberty Media, making Yamaha’s refusal to travel to Lusail particularly awkward as Formula 1 prepares for its […]
Krack insists Aston, Alonso motivation remains intact
Nov.3 (GMM) Mike Krack insists Aston Martin’s motivation has not collapsed despite a miserable end to the 2026 season and another particularly difficult weekend in Mexico. Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll both retired early in Mexico, with two-time champion Alonso again pointing directly to the Honda power unit as the limiting factor. Krack admitted it […]
Verstappen reveals routine after Mexico illnesses
Nov.3 (GMM) Max Verstappen has explained the strict precautions he takes to avoid illness at races such as Mexico, where several drivers were hit by stomach problems during the weekend. Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Perez and newly crowned champion Kimi Antonelli were among those affected, with Bottas having posted a photo of himself eating an authentic […]
Mick admits Ferrari ‘no’ was a mistake
Nov.3 (GMM) Mick Schumacher has revealed new details about the tough lessons imposed by his father Michael – and admitted that turning down an early Ferrari opportunity may have hurt his Formula 1 career. Speaking in Alfred Weinzierl’s new book, ‘Uber Michael Schumacher und die deutsche Ara in der Formel 1’, the 27-year-old described his […]
Ferrari already dreaming of Antonelli
Nov.3 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli’s first Formula 1 title has immediately reignited talk of an eventual move to Ferrari – with several prominent Italian figures openly saying they want to see the 20-year-old in red. La Gazzetta dello Sport put Antonelli on its front page with a provocative line: “Kimi Antonelli is champion, thanks to his […]