Sep.21 (GMM) McLaren will bring a new version of its Macarena-style H-wing to Baku this weekend as Formula 1’s leading teams take different approaches to the remaining development of their 2026 cars. Auto Motor und Sport reports that McLaren removed the rotating rear-wing concept, widely nicknamed the ‘Macarena’, in Madrid simply because that specification did […]
Zaffelli doubts major Madring changes for 2027
Sep.21 (GMM) Madring’s original designer Jarno Zaffelli doubts the circuit can be significantly changed for 2027, despite organisers promising modifications after the processional inaugural Spanish GP. Luis Garcia Abad and other organisers have acknowledged that changes are being examined after overtaking proved basically impossible at the new Madrid circuit. But Zaffelli, whose Dromo company is […]
Cadillac owner faces more legal pressure
Sep.21 (GMM) Fresh legal pressure is building around Cadillac F1 co-owner Mark Walter and his TWG Global empire, only a month after the company was forced to deny that its motorsport assets were for sale. A proposed class-action lawsuit was filed on September 16 in a US District Court in Florida by Ira Rosner, naming […]
Antonelli has become Russell’s ‘superior’ – Schumacher
Sep.21 (GMM) Toto Wolff admits Mercedes does not understand why George Russell’s form has faded so sharply against championship leader Kimi Antonelli, while Ralf Schumacher believes the answer is simpler – the young Italian is simply the better driver. Russell left Madrid 81 points behind Antonelli, despite showing strong pace late in the race. “I […]
Bortoleto admits growing fear of flying
Sep.21 (GMM) Gabriel Bortoleto says one of the less glamorous parts of Formula 1 is becoming increasingly difficult for him – flying around the world. Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Audi driver described his relationship with travel as “love and hate”. “Love because being an F1 driver allows me to discover new places, […]
Tsolov could combine reserve role with Super Formula
Sep.21 (GMM) Red Bull’s driver picture for 2027 appears increasingly settled, with Isack Hadjar expected to remain alongside Max Verstappen despite his injury layoff – while Liam Lawson’s strong substitute performances have strengthened his case to stay with Racing Bulls. Sources have already indicated that contract announcements were close, and Hadjar is still widely regarded […]
Hamilton denies asking Ferrari to sack staff
Sep.18 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has publicly denied Italian reports that he is pushing for personnel changes at Ferrari, amid renewed speculation about tension involving team boss Fred Vasseur. Corriere della Sera reported this week that Hamilton had requested changes among Ferrari’s trackside staff and suggested his relationship with Vasseur had become strained. Hamilton responded directly […]
Hulkenberg open to racing beyond 40
Sep.18 (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg says he has no fixed retirement age as he prepares to continue with Audi into 2027, when he will turn 40. The German turned 39 last month, leaving only Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton older among the current Formula 1 grid. Asked by Mundo Deportivo whether he could imagine continuing until […]
Imola finale now an open secret
Sep.18 (GMM) More and more signs are emerging that Formula 1 is unlikely to finish the 2026 season in the Middle East, with Imola now widely treated inside the paddock as the replacement finale. Auto Motor und Sport reports that the worsening regional security situation is now affecting several major motorsport events beyond F1. The […]
Leclerc set for Baku engine penalty
Sep.18 (GMM) Charles Leclerc is now expected to take a grid penalty in Baku, with Ferrari apparently unwilling to race the upgraded engine removed from his heavily crashed Monza car. The power unit was withdrawn from Leclerc’s allocation for Madrid after his Parabolica accident and sent for detailed checks, forcing him back onto an older […]
Stella unsure F1 should change VSC rules
Sep.17 (GMM) McLaren team boss Andrea Stella says Formula 1 should discuss whether Virtual Safety Car procedures can be made fairer after Lando Norris lost the Madrid GP through unfortunate timing – but he is not convinced the rules should actually change. Norris had just passed the pit entry when the VSC was deployed, leaving […]
Jos pushes Verstappen towards rally test
Sep.17 (GMM) Jos Verstappen says rallying would suit Max perfectly and is trying to persuade his son to test a rally car this winter, but the four-time world champion says the risks are too high. Speaking to Play Sports, Jos said he has no interest in returning to the wheel of Formula 1 machinery himself, […]
Colapinto reveals pre-race sex ban
Sep.17 (GMM) Franco Colapinto has revealed an unusual rule in his preparation for Formula 1 weekends – avoiding sex before racing. Speaking on Spanish television program La Revuelta, the Alpine driver was asked whether he had had sex in the previous month. “No, I’ve been involved in many races,” said the 23-year-old. Colapinto said the […]
Vesti tips Camara for Haas seat
Sep.17 (GMM) Frederik Vesti believes Haas may provide the only significant driver change for 2027, with Rafael Camara emerging as a logical candidate to replace Esteban Ocon. Speaking to Ekstra Bladet, the Mercedes reserve said the market has become unusually static. “Every weekend we talk to teams and maintain communication,” said the Dane. “But we […]
Mekies backs FIA help for struggling Honda
Sep.17 (GMM) Laurent Mekies has joined Toto Wolff in backing the principle of Formula 1 helping Honda close its performance deficit, after FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem openly suggested further assistance could be considered. Ben Sulayem revealed in Madrid that he recently told Fernando Alonso to explain what the FIA could do to improve Aston […]
Wolff’s son Jack wins first karting title
Sep.17 (GMM) Toto Wolff had two reasons to celebrate after Madrid, with Kimi Antonelli winning the Spanish GP while his nine-year-old son Jack secured the first karting championship of his career. Jack Wolff won the final round of the IAME Series Italy Racing Formula in the X30 U10 category at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo, sealing […]
Tsunoda admits he stopped enjoying F1
Sep.17 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda has admitted the pressure of his disastrous 2025 season alongside Max Verstappen became so severe that he stopped enjoying both Formula 1 and life away from the track. Speaking on Beyond The Grid, Tsunoda described last season as the toughest of his career. “Definitely 2025 was the toughest year in my […]
F1 expands Sprints as 2027 calendar confirmed
Sep.17 (GMM) Formula 1 and the FIA have officially confirmed the 2027 calendar, with 24 Grands Prix, the returns of Portugal and Turkey and an expanded program of ten Sprint events. The season will begin in Bahrain after pre-season testing there from February 24-27, followed by Saudi Arabia, before moving through Australia, Japan and China. […]
Honda cools Ben Sulayem’s Alonso intervention
Sep.16 (GMM) Honda has played down FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s remarkable suggestion that the governing body could help Aston Martin-Honda improve its performance as part of efforts to keep Fernando Alonso in Formula 1. Ben Sulayem said in Madrid that he had asked Alonso directly what needed to change. “Tell me what you want, […]
Red Bull contracts imminent, Russell deal quietly done
Sep.16 (GMM) Red Bull is expected to announce contract extensions in the coming days, according to Sky Deutschland presenter Peter Hardenacke, as uncertainty continues around several seats in the Red Bull driver pool. Hardenacke said he has learned that new deals are imminent, with Isack Hadjar the most obvious candidate after his strong season prior […]