Jul.2 (GMM) Christian Horner looks set to make his first Formula 1 paddock appearance since his Red Bull exit at this weekend’s British GP. Amid fresh speculation linking the former Red Bull boss with Aston Martin, Germany’s Bild now reports Horner has been invited to Silverstone by Formula 1 and the FIA. “Formula 1 has […]
Bayer reveals Red Bull plan for Tsolov F1 test
Jul.2 (GMM) Red Bull is preparing to give rising Formula 2 star Nikola Tsolov his first proper taste of modern Formula 1 machinery. As speculation continues about the Bulgarian’s chances of taking Liam Lawson’s place at Racing Bulls for 2027, team CEO Peter Bayer has now revealed that a Test of Previous Cars (TPC) outing […]
McLaren bosses keeping Verstappen rumours alive
Jul.2 (GMM) McLaren continues to insist it is not in the market for Max Verstappen, even as the team keeps joking that Formula 1 should introduce a third car. The speculation has intensified in recent days amid persistent reports linking the four-time world champion with the Woking team. After CEO Zak Brown joked in Austria […]
Audi politics put Hulkenberg under pressure?
Jul.2 (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg’s place at Audi is reportedly becoming another storyline to watch in Formula 1’s growing driver market. According to German journalist Ralf Bach, speaking to f1-insider.com, internal politics rather than outright performance issues could become a problem for the experienced German. “I have the feeling that there’s a bit too much politics […]
McLaren can still catch Mercedes despite deficit – Stella
Jul.2 (GMM) McLaren boss Andrea Stella insists the reigning champions are not worried despite admitting Mercedes currently has a clear edge in Formula 1’s new era. The Woking team arrived at Silverstone after Lando Norris admitted McLaren is around “three months behind” Mercedes in development under the 2026 regulations. Stella agrees the gap is significant […]
Verstappen would lose Red Bull privileges elsewhere
Jul.2 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher believes Max Verstappen would have to accept significant compromises if he decides to leave Red Bull. With McLaren now emerging as the latest team linked with the four-time world champion, Schumacher doubts another destination would offer the same advantages. “McLaren would probably be interested, but he wouldn’t be the number 1 […]
Domenicali ready to discuss keeping Silverstone ‘forever’
Jul.2 (GMM) Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says he is already willing to discuss extending Silverstone’s future on the calendar beyond its existing long-term contract. Silverstone signed a new 10-year agreement in 2024, securing the British GP until 2034. But speaking to the Daily Mail, Domenicali suggested the venue’s place in Formula 1 could stretch […]
F1 weighs Europe finale as Middle East calendar talks continue
Jun.30 (GMM) Formula 1 is considering increasingly dramatic alternatives for the end of the 2026 season as uncertainty persists over whether the championship can return to the Middle East. Following last week’s reports that Formula 1 is waiting before deciding whether postponed Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix can be reinstated, fresh reports suggest multiple […]
Sainz’s father says Williams faces long road back
Jun.30 (GMM) Carlos Sainz’s father has admitted Williams is unlikely to make major progress this season, as speculation continues to swirl about his son’s next move. Reports are linking Sainz with potential opportunities elsewhere in 2027, although the Spaniard has repeatedly insisted his immediate focus remains on helping Williams recover. Speaking at the opening of […]
Ferrari doubles down with fresh Silverstone upgrades
Jun.30 (GMM) Ferrari is pushing ahead with yet more upgrades for this weekend’s British GP, following disappointing race pace in Austria after Lewis Hamilton’s breakthrough Barcelona victory. The Scuderia is expected to introduce an updated low-downforce ‘Macarena’ rear wing at Silverstone, along with a revised low-drag diffuser and potentially further exhaust tweaks as it continues […]
Audi questions Mercedes ADUO advantage
Jun.30 (GMM) Audi boss Mattia Binotto has questioned whether Mercedes cleverly positioned itself to benefit from Formula 1’s controversial ADUO engine concession system. Under the FIA’s Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities rules, manufacturers trailing the benchmark engine are permitted extra development steps to close the performance gap. Red Bull-Ford emerged from the FIA’s assessment with […]
Russell wins as rivals joke about FIA yellow flags
Jun.29 (GMM) George Russell’s Austrian GP victory did not end the paddock debate about the controversial yellow flag call that secured his pole position. The Mercedes driver kept pole after lifting by just a tenth of a second for single waved yellows in qualifying following Max Verstappen’s Q3 crash, even though some rivals questioned why […]
Silverstone to expose F1’s battery problem again – Verstappen
Jun.29 (GMM) Max Verstappen thinks Formula 1’s controversial 2026 regulations will come under renewed scrutiny at Silverstone this weekend despite recent tweaks to improve the racing. The Dutchman has been one of the biggest critics of the new hybrid era, likening some of the energy management demands to ‘Mario Kart’. After Red Bull’s major upgrade […]
McLaren won’t rule out Verstappen as Red Bull steps up talks
Jun.29 (GMM) McLaren CEO Zak Brown has declined to completely rule out a move for Max Verstappen as speculation about the Dutchman’s future continued throughout the Austrian GP weekend. Red Bull arrived at its home race under intense pressure to convince Verstappen to stay, amid reports of several high-level meetings involving his management. According to […]
Ferrari upgrade raises eyebrows under budget cap
Jun.29 (GMM) Ferrari’s development program is raising fresh questions from rival teams about how the Italian outfit is operating within Formula 1’s budget cap. After Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz expressed surprise at the number of upgrades being introduced by the leading teams, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has now singled out Ferrari. “We’re a little […]
Fornaroli emerging as favourite for Ocon’s 2027 seat
Jun.29 (GMM) Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli has emerged as perhaps the leading candidate for a Haas race seat in 2027 as speculation about Esteban Ocon’s future continues to grow. The Italian joins an increasingly crowded list of names linked with Haas, including Toyota-backed Jack Doohan, Ferrari junior Rafael Camara and Red Bull reserve Yuki […]
Sainz piles pressure on Williams as Alonso eyes Hungary
Jun.29 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has piled further pressure on Williams after another frustrating weekend in Austria, amid continuing speculation he could look elsewhere for 2027 if the team fails to improve. The Spaniard retired with an electrical failure on Sunday, despite enjoying “much better pace” compared to earlier in the weekend. Williams is expected to […]
FIA reveals full 2027 rules, drivers welcome progress
Jun.28 (GMM) The FIA has published the full technical regulations for Formula 1’s 2027 season, confirming sweeping changes aimed at improving the controversial new hybrid era. After months of debate, the World Motor Sport Council formally approved the rules last week before the FIA released the complete 278-page regulations. According to Auto Motor und Sport, […]
Verstappen jokes about Tibet after latest Red Bull setback
Jun.28 (GMM) Max Verstappen joked he may need a two-month retreat to Tibet after another frustrating setback in Red Bull’s difficult 2026 campaign. Amid intense speculation about his future and hopes that Red Bull’s biggest upgrade package of the season would close the gap to the front, the Dutchman crashed in Q3 while looking capable […]
‘Incredible’ Lawson backed again amid Tsolov speculation
Jun.28 (GMM) Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane has again defended Liam Lawson’s place amid continued speculation linking Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov with a Formula 1 seat. Recent reports have suggested the Formula 2 frontrunner could replace Lawson alongside Arvid Lindblad in 2027, although Permane insisted in Austria that no decisions have been made. Now, […]