Apr.1 (GMM) Ferrari is set to treat the unexpected April break as a mini pre-season as it looks to close the gap to dominant Mercedes. With the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races cancelled, the Maranello team has scheduled an intensive run of testing and development work throughout the month. It begins immediately, with a TPC […]
Verstappen could take ‘sabbatical’ as F1 frustration grows
Apr.1 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s growing frustration with Formula 1 has triggered fresh speculation he could take a sabbatical in 2027 – potentially stepping away while still under contract with Red Bull. British media reports suggest the team would prefer to retain the quadruple world champion long-term, even if that means allowing him time away from […]
Mercedes, Ferrari to block 2026 rule changes despite backlash
Apr.1 (GMM) Mercedes and Ferrari are expected to block major changes to Formula 1’s controversial 2026 rules – despite growing criticism from drivers and even threats of a Max Verstappen exit. According to Marca, both leading teams are opposed to altering the regulations this season, with only limited tweaks – most likely to qualifying – […]
Antonelli shining but Mercedes ‘absolutely dominant’ – Salo
Apr.1 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli’s stunning rise to the top of Formula 1 has continued with back-to-back pole positions in Shanghai and Suzuka – but not everyone is ready to credit the young Italian alone. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver is now the youngest championship leader in the sport’s history, sitting 9 points clear of experienced teammate […]
Saudi presses on with ‘Blade’ F1 mega-track despite war
Apr.1 (GMM) Saudi Arabia’s Formula 1 ambitions are pressing ahead at full speed – even as war in the region has already forced the cancellation of the 2026 Jeddah race. With the current street circuit sidelined, attention has shifted back to the kingdom’s long-term project at Qiddiya, where organisers have issued a fresh update on […]
Verstappen ‘masked’ Honda weakness as Aston crisis deepens
Apr.1 (GMM) Max Verstappen may have unintentionally masked the true weakness of Honda’s F1 project – a factor now haunting Aston Martin in its troubled 2026 campaign. That is the view of Ralf Schumacher, who believes the Dutchman’s exceptional driving last year flattered the manufacturer’s real performance level. “Last year, as I’ve now gathered, Honda […]
Wolff in ‘two minds’ about Horner’s F1 return
Mar.31 (GMM) Toto Wolff says Christian Horner’s current predicament is partly of his own making, as speculation continues to swirl about the former Red Bull boss’ next move. Horner has been linked with both a potential bid for the available 24 percent stake in Alpine and a return to the pitwall at Aston Martin, although […]
F1, Red Bull fear Verstappen exit as rules pressure grows
Mar.31 (GMM) Fears are growing that Max Verstappen really could walk away from Formula 1 if the controversial 2026 regulations are not changed. After the Dutchman admitted at Suzuka he will consider his future in the coming “weeks and months”, attention has turned to a well-known clause in his Red Bull contract that could allow […]
Aston ‘not in a mood to celebrate’ despite Suzuka finish
Mar.31 (GMM) Aston Martin finally saw a car reach the chequered flag in 2026 – but there were no celebrations at Honda’s home race in Suzuka. Fernando Alonso brought the troubled package home, marking the team’s first race finish of the season after a string of reliability failures. But the mood remained bleak. “Nobody on […]
Adidas set to add Red Bull to growing F1 portfolio
Mar.31 (GMM) Adidas is poised to expand its rapidly growing presence in Formula 1 by adding Red Bull to its roster of teams. According to Bild, the German sportswear giant has secured a deal to partner with Max Verstappen’s team from 2027 – alongside its existing major deals with Mercedes and Audi. The agreement is […]
Argentina GP gathers pace as rebuild hits 10 percent
Mar.31 (GMM) Argentina’s push to return to the Formula 1 calendar is gathering momentum, with construction work at Buenos Aires’ historic circuit now underway. As reported by Soy Motor and others, the overhaul of the Autodromo Oscar y Juan Galvez is around 10 percent complete, with organisers targeting completion by the end of the year […]
Crisis meetings loom as drivers revolt over 2026 rules
Mar.30 (GMM) A full-scale driver backlash has erupted over Formula 1’s 2026 regulations, with the FIA now scrambling to respond after safety fears escalated at Suzuka. Even Max Verstappen has hinted he could consider quitting the sport in the coming weeks, as frustration reaches boiling point across the grid. Reigning world champion Lando Norris was […]
Bottas points to ‘lottery’ parts amid Cadillac struggles
Mar.30 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas has hinted at quality and consistency issues inside F1’s newest team Cadillac, suggesting differences between the two cars may have influenced his difficult Japanese GP. The Finn finished P19 at Suzuka, well behind teammate Sergio Perez, and admitted the performance was below expectations. “It was a pretty difficult race today. The […]
Verstappen admits he may consider quitting F1
Mar.30 (GMM) Max Verstappen has openly admitted he could consider walking away from Formula 1, as his frustration with the 2026 rules and Red Bull’s struggles continues to build. The Dutchman cut an increasingly resigned figure at Suzuka, even revealing how he was laughing during the race as he was overtaken by Pierre Gasly. “Yes, […]
Wolff plays down Russell pressure despite Antonelli surge
Mar.30 (GMM) Toto Wolff has played down suggestions George Russell is coming under increasing pressure from teammate Kimi Antonelli, despite the 19-year-old Italian’s explosive start to the 2026 season. Antonelli has now taken back-to-back poles and wins and leads the championship as the first ever teenager to do so – but Wolff insists the dynamic […]
Wolff hopes Verstappen won’t quit as Dutchman questions future
Mar.29 (GMM) Toto Wolff admits he hopes Max Verstappen does not walk away from Formula 1, amid growing signs the Dutchman is losing motivation. The four-time world champion cut a beyond-dejected figure after qualifying at Suzuka, where Red Bull’s struggles and Verstappen’s frustration with the 2026 regulations continue to mount. “I am not even frustrated […]
Antonelli closes on Russell as Italian media asks big question
Mar.29 (GMM) Pressure is mounting on championship leader George Russell at Mercedes as teammate Kimi Antonelli continues his rapid rise in the opening phase of 2026. After his breakthrough win in China, the 19-year-old secured a second consecutive pole at Suzuka, with La Gazzetta dello Sport now asking: “Has the overtaking of Russell begun?” Russell, […]
Drivers slam ‘heartbreaking’ rules as Suzuka exposes F1 slowdown
Mar.29 (GMM) Formula 1’s 2026 regulations are facing growing backlash after qualifying at Suzuka starkly exposed the extent of the sport’s energy management problem. Asked whether the FIA’s minor tweak to qualifying energy usage had helped, Carlos Sainz simply smiled: “No.” The issue was highlighted during Kimi Antonelli’s pole lap, which Formula 1 attempted to […]
Alonso hints at F1 extension, Honda talks ‘new engine’
Mar.29 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has hinted he could extend his Formula 1 career beyond 2026, insisting he does not want to leave the sport on a low note. The 44-year-old, who has just become a father for the first time, told L’Equipe he still feels as competitive as ever. “I still feel competitive, I still […]
‘Daddy’ Alonso comments on birth of first child
Mar.28 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has confirmed the birth of his first child after arriving late at Suzuka, following his absence on Thursday. The news was actually broken in the paddock by fellow driver Franco Colapinto before Alonso had even landed in Japan. “Alonso is a dad! I have all the gossip,” the Alpine driver joked. […]