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 […]
Sainz, Alonso react to deadly Spain train crash
Oct.29 (GMM) Carlos Sainz, Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin have joined the tributes after Spain’s devastating high-speed train crash in Toledo province. At least 68 people were killed and dozens injured when a Renfe AVE train struck a stationary Iryo service on Wednesday, derailing several carriages. Sainz wrote in Spanish on X: “Very saddened by […]
Jody Scheckter warns tax case could bankrupt him
Oct.29 (GMM) Former Formula 1 world champion Jody Scheckter has admitted he could face bankruptcy after losing a long-running tax dispute with Britain’s HMRC. The 1979 champion has been ordered to pay nearly 1.5 million Pounds in backdated tax relating to losses claimed by his former Laverstoke Park farming business. Britain’s First-tier Tribunal has now […]
Ricciardo open to racing return after bitter F1 ending
Oct.29 (GMM) Daniel Ricciardo has admitted he is now open to racing again, after previously believing his Formula 1 exit had ended his competitive career for good. Speaking in an emotional Beyond The Grid interview, Ricciardo said the manner of his departure after Singapore in 2024 had left him deeply bitter about motorsport. “The last […]
Norris team confirmed for Formula 2 in 2027
Oct.29 (GMM) Lando Norris’ new junior team has now been officially selected to join the Formula 2 grid from 2027, taking over the entry previously held by AIX Racing. LN4 Fusion, launched in September by the reigning Formula 1 world champion and his partners, had already acquired selected assets from AIX and secured its Formula […]
Antonelli eyes GT3 race and junior academy
Oct.29 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli is planning to expand his activities beyond Formula 1, with both a GT3 program and a junior driver academy under consideration. The Mercedes driver told Auto Motor und Sport that Max Verstappen’s growing involvement in GT racing has helped increase his own interest. “GT racing is currently experiencing strong growth. Max […]
Perez backs Bottas, admits Cadillac could oust him
Oct.29 (GMM) Sergio Perez has backed Valtteri Bottas to remain alongside him at Cadillac in 2027, while admitting the decision is out of his hands. Cadillac has now confirmed Perez on a multi-year extension through at least 2029, ending any uncertainty over the Mexican’s own future. But Bottas remains under rising pressure after an uneven […]
FIA circulates new 2030 engine proposal
Oct.28 (GMM) Formula 1’s next engine era is taking shape after the FIA circulated a new proposal document to the sport’s six manufacturers. According to the BBC, the document outlines a framework for simpler and cheaper turbo-hybrid V8 engines to arrive in either 2030 or 2031. The proposal moves away from FIA president Mohammed Ben […]
Mexico becomes F1 rookie hotspot again
Oct.28 (GMM) Mexico’s unusually slippery Friday track conditions are once again making the Grand Prix a favourite place for Formula 1 teams to complete mandatory rookie practice running. At least eight teams are planning young-driver appearances in FP1, with Red Bull also expected to put Ayumu Iwasa in Max Verstappen’s car. McLaren will run Leonardo […]
Fans no longer need to watch every GP – Liberty
Oct.28 (GMM) Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang has stirred criticism among traditional Formula 1 fans by suggesting following every Grand Prix is no longer necessary to be considered a fan. Speaking to Axios correspondent Sara Fischer at a recent event in Austin, Chang said the way supporters consume Formula 1 has fundamentally changed. “You no […]
Imola decision could make Antonelli instant champion
Oct.28 (GMM) Formula 1 could know by November 9 whether Kimi Antonelli has already become world champion without needing another point. Corriere dello Sport reports that November 9 – the day after the Brazilian GP – is now expected to be decisive for whether the scheduled Qatar and Abu Dhabi races remain on the calendar […]
Marko joins AI project for messages after death
Oct.28 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has become an investor in an unusual Austrian artificial intelligence project designed to help people prepare personal messages to be delivered after their death. The Graz-based startup Lebensstimmen – also operating internationally as ‘Words that Remain’ – combines end-of-life planning, grief support and AI-assisted message creation. Users can prepare farewell […]
Alesi says Ferrari problems go beyond engine deficit
Oct.28 (GMM) Jean Alesi believes Ferrari is focusing too heavily on its power unit deficit when analysing why it remains behind Formula 1’s leading teams. Lewis Hamilton has repeatedly identified engine performance as a major weakness, and said again in Austin that Ferrari would be fighting for wins if it could close that gap. “If […]