Sep.6 (GMM) The FIA’s International Court of Appeal has issued a pointed defence of its judges after Flavio Briatore publicly questioned the independence of Filippo Marchino over Alpine’s Monaco case. Briatore caused a major stir in Friday’s FIA press conference at Monza when, reading from and waving a piece of paper, he named Marchino and […]
Gasly won’t win Monza from pole – Schumacher
Sep.6 (GMM) Pierre Gasly has produced one of the shocks of the 2026 season by taking pole at Monza, although Ralf Schumacher doubts Alpine can convert it into victory. Gasly’s result was particularly unexpected given Alpine had not been regarded as a “serious contender” before qualifying, Schumacher said on Sky Deutschland. “Gasly did something incredible. […]
Russell admits Antonelli relationship has ‘changed’
Sep.6 (GMM) George Russell admits his relationship with championship-leading Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli has changed significantly as their title fight has intensified. Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport at Monza, Russell said the pair still get along, but the dynamic is inevitably different now that they are direct rivals. “Honestly, I think things have changed […]
Schumacher becomes an official Russian word
Sep.6 (GMM) Michael Schumacher’s extraordinary cultural reach has been underlined in Russia, where his surname has now officially entered an academic dictionary as a generic word for a racer or daredevil driver. Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported that the Vinogradov Russian Language Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences has added the Russian […]
F2 unveils new car for 2027
Sep.6 (GMM) Formula 2 has unveiled the car that will be used from 2027 to 2029, with revised aerodynamics intended to improve racing and bring its driving characteristics closer to Formula 1. The new machine retains the current Dallara chassis and 3.4-litre turbo Mecachrome engine, but features redesigned front and rear wings aimed at allowing […]
Verstappen admits easing off as Red Bull problems mount
Sep.6 (GMM) Max Verstappen says repeated technical problems with Red Bull’s RB22 have reached the point where he has sometimes deliberately backed off rather than take unnecessary risks while fighting for minor positions. Speaking to Dutch media at Monza after qualifying, Verstappen explained his sarcastic radio complaint that “the car is made of paper”. “Sometimes […]
Alonso looking to 2027 as Honda weakness persists
Sep.6 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says his focus is already firmly on 2027 as Aston Martin’s improved chassis continues to be undermined by its Honda power unit. Although no new deal has yet been announced and team official Mike Krack has said there is no urgency over Alonso’s future, the 45-year-old Spaniard spoke openly at Monza […]
Ocon’s problems return as seat pressure grows
Sep.6 (GMM) Esteban Ocon says the long-running differences between his Haas and Oliver Bearman’s car have resurfaced at Monza, at a particularly awkward moment as four other drivers fight to take his seat for 2027. Ocon qualified only 16th and is already running Ferrari’s older power-unit specification after Haas gave its sole new ADUO engine […]
Gasly says Monaco fight ‘isn’t going to end here’
Sep.5 (GMM) Pierre Gasly and Flavio Briatore have both hinted that Alpine may not be finished with the legal fallout from the Monaco GP, despite the FIA International Court of Appeal reinstating Gasly’s penalties and stripping him of third place. Gasly told Canal Plus at Monza: “We got robbed. I think this isn’t going to […]
Piastri relaxed over future amid longer F1 deals
Sep.5 (GMM) Oscar Piastri says the trend towards longer Formula 1 contracts does not change how he views his own future, despite growing certainty around several of his rivals. Max Verstappen is tied long-term to Red Bull, while Piastri’s own teammate Lando Norris has also now committed to McLaren until 2030. Piastri, whose own deal […]
Sainz already using 2026 pain for Williams future
Sep.5 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has turned part of his Monza weekend into preparation for 2027 as Williams accepts that its troubled current car will not be transformed by the coming Baku upgrade. The Spaniard, now confirmed to remain with Williams next season, said Friday practice was deliberately used to experiment with ideas for the next […]
Vowles warns Madring could be ‘car-wrecking’
Sep.5 (GMM) James Vowles has added to concerns about Madrid’s new Formula 1 circuit, after Carlos Sainz warned that overtaking could be difficult and urged patience with the venue. With the inaugural race now less than a week away, the Williams boss said data from the recent Formula 3 test had caught his attention. “We […]
Cardile backs Honda despite Aston’s Monza struggles
Sep.5 (GMM) Aston Martin technical chief Enrico Cardile insists the team has no regrets over its works Honda partnership, despite another difficult weekend fully exposing the weakness of the current power unit. Honda’s Spec 2 upgrade has improved some areas, but Aston Martin is still struggling badly at power-sensitive Monza – hot on the heels […]
Italy ‘back at centre’ of F1 – Domenicali
Sep.5 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali says Italy is becoming increasingly important to Formula 1, as Milan was officially confirmed for a major three-day 2027 season launch and Kimi Antonelli drives a new surge of domestic interest. After F1 teased the event a day earlier, it has now confirmed F1 Live Milan for February 18-20, comprising a […]
Hadjar now unlikely to race in Madrid – Mekies
Sep.5 (GMM) Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has effectively confirmed that Isack Hadjar is now unlikely to return for next weekend’s Madrid GP. L’Equipe had already reported that the injured Frenchman was expected to miss a third consecutive race after sitting out Zandvoort and Monza. Speaking to Canal Plus, Mekies stopped short of ruling Madrid […]
Mercedes grooming the next Italian ‘Kimi’
Sep.5 (GMM) Mercedes is already grooming another young Italian talent in the mould of Kimi Antonelli, with 11-year-old Niccolo Perico appearing alongside the team’s senior management at Monza. Sky Italia spotted Perico inside the Mercedes garage with Toto Wolff, Simone Resta and Bradley Lord, wearing team colours and headphones. He is not merely a guest […]
Ferrari closes engine gap but Mercedes still faster
Sep.5 (GMM) Ferrari’s ADUO power unit upgrade appears to have moved the team closer to Mercedes at Monza, although both Fred Vasseur and Lewis Hamilton insist the German engine still holds an advantage. Ferrari opened the weekend with a 1-2 in first practice before George Russell went fastest in FP2 – with Kimi Antonelli saying […]
Ocon misses Ferrari upgrade as Haas backs Bearman
Sep.5 (GMM) Esteban Ocon has admitted to disappointment after Haas gave its only latest-spec Ferrari power unit at Monza to Oliver Bearman. Ferrari’s second ADUO upgrade is available to its customer teams this weekend, but Haas received only one example initially and chose Bearman’s car. “I won’t have the full upgrade package,” Ocon admitted. “I […]
Monza energy crisis exposes 2026 rules
Sep.4 (GMM) Formula 1 is bracing for one of the clearest demonstrations yet of the limitations of the new regulations era at Monza, as it emerges that races will be shortened from 2027 to accommodate another technical adjustment. Fernando Alonso expects the energy situation at the iconic ‘Temple of Speed’ to be among the worst […]
Mercedes plans Antonelli tow for Russell at Monza
Sep.4 (GMM) Mercedes is preparing to use Kimi Antonelli’s grid penalty strategically in qualifying at Monza, with the championship leader ready to give George Russell a slipstream. Antonelli will start from the back after taking a fresh power unit, meaning his own qualifying position carries little practical value at his home race. When asked whether […]