Sep.11 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says a decision about his 2027 future is still some way off, while openly admitting that options outside the Formula 1 cockpit are part of the discussion. Asked in Madrid when news about next season should be expected, the 45-year-old replied simply: “Not soon.” Alonso continues to insist his hesitation is […]
Lawson, Tsunoda push back on Verstappen ‘numb’ claim
Sep.11 (GMM) Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda have pushed back against Max Verstappen’s suggestion that the 2026 Formula 1 cars are so “numb” that drivers can adapt unusually quickly. Verstappen pointed to both drivers in a BBC interview this week. “No disrespect,” said the quadruple world champion, “but look at Yuki.” “He jumps in the […]
Imola finale reports grow despite official denials
Sep.11 (GMM) Reports that Imola has already been lined up to replace Abu Dhabi as Formula 1’s 2026 season finale are continuing to gather strength, despite both the FIA and F1 publicly insisting nothing has been decided. Dutch commentator Jack Plooij says he has now heard directly from people within Pirelli that Imola will host […]
Ocon insists drivers are not Haas’ problem
Sep.11 (GMM) Esteban Ocon has pushed back against growing speculation over Haas’ 2027 driver lineup, insisting the team’s current problems are with the cars rather than the drivers. Team boss Ayao Komatsu has already confirmed that several candidates are being evaluated, including through TPC testing, as Ocon fights to retain his seat. But the Frenchman […]
Leclerc cleared to race as Ferrari tension cools
Sep.11 (GMM) Charles Leclerc has been cleared to race in Madrid after further medical checks following his heavy Monza crash, while Ferrari appears to have calmed the tensions exposed during its disastrous home weekend. “It felt like a serious accident,” Leclerc, who reported vision problems after the impact, said on Thursday. “But all the checks […]
Wolff admits nerves over Antonelli kart celebration
Sep.11 (GMM) Toto Wolff has admitted he was nervous when championship leader Kimi Antonelli celebrated his extraordinary Monza victory by immediately heading to the kart track with his Mercedes crew. The 20-year-old spent his only free day after winning from 19th on the grid at the well-known Franciacorta circuit in Castrezzato, Brescia, together with Mercedes […]
Madring design raises major red-flag risk
Sep.11 (GMM) Formula 1 drivers are expecting Madrid’s new Madring circuit to produce crashes, red flags and safety cars this weekend – while Carlos Sainz says the enormous venue leaves plenty of scope to alter the layout in future. The semi-urban circuit has already produced warnings following its Formula 3 test, where repeated stoppages and […]
Antonelli’s value already estimated at EUR 50m
Sep.10 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli’s rapidly growing commercial value has now been estimated at around EUR 50 million following his remarkable victory at Monza. La Gazzetta dello Sport, working with sports business consultancy StageUp, says the figure is not Antonelli’s actual income but an estimate of the economic value he can already generate through sporting performance, […]
Ukraine intensifies pressure on FIA over Russia
Sep.10 (GMM) Ukraine’s national motorsport authority has stepped up its dispute with the FIA, directly accusing president Mohammed Ben Sulayem of failing to act properly over Russia. According to Anadolu Agency, Automobile Federation of Ukraine president Oleksandr Feldman has written to Ben Sulayem demanding that Russia’s FIA membership be suspended and strict restrictions on Russian […]
Herta admits F1 super licence now unlikely
Sep.10 (GMM) Colton Herta has admitted his difficult Formula 2 season is now likely to leave him short of the Super Licence points needed for Formula 1. The American endured another disastrous weekend at Monza, crashing in F2 practice, retiring from Sunday’s feature race and then losing most of his Cadillac FP1 outing to a […]
Sainz sees hope for controversial 2026 rules
Sep.10 (GMM) Carlos Sainz says Formula 1’s controversial 2026 regulations may yet develop into a much better spectacle, even as leading drivers continue to question how much skill the new energy-based racing demands. One criticism, divulged by Max Verstappen this week, is that the cars are comparatively easy for newcomers to adapt to because traditional […]
Verstappen doubts Madring will produce easy overtaking
Sep.10 (GMM) Max Verstappen says Madrid’s new Formula 1 circuit looks demanding but fears its braking-zone characteristics could make overtaking particularly difficult. Speaking on his Twitch channel, recalling his recent laps on the Madring layout in Red Bull’s simulator, Verstappen said the lap is difficult to put together cleanly. “It’s going to be very difficult,” […]
De la Rosa defends ‘underrated’ Stroll
Sep.10 (GMM) Pedro de la Rosa has strongly defended Lance Stroll after an unpleasant qualifying milestone at Monza, insisting the Canadian is far closer to Fernando Alonso than his reputation suggests. Stroll recently passed 200 Grand Prix starts and at Monza became the first driver in F1 history to record 100 Q1 eliminations. But Aston […]
Salo backs Raikkonen’s Red Bull move
Sep.10 (GMM) Mika Salo says Robin Raikkonen’s now-confirmed move into Red Bull’s junior program is a “really great” development and believes the 11-year-old has joined at a better time than he might have under Dr Helmut Marko. Red Bull has now officially confirmed that Kimi Raikkonen’s son will enter its junior program from 2027, after […]
Imola finale ‘already assigned’ – report
Sep.9 (GMM) Imola is now reportedly set to replace Abu Dhabi as the final race of the 2026 season, despite Formula 1 continuing to insist publicly that the existing calendar remains unchanged. Corriere dello Sport journalist Fulvio Solms says the long-rumoured switch is effectively complete. “Imola is now fully committed to organising a GP that’s […]
Domenicali hopes Alonso stays in F1
Sep.9 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali says he will personally try to convince Fernando Alonso to remain in Formula 1 beyond 2026, as uncertainty continues over the Spaniard’s future. Alonso was asked after Monza whether an announcement about 2027 might come at his home race in Madrid this weekend, and answered simply: “No.” Aston Martin has also […]
Domenicali urges Madrid patience as debut sells out
Sep.9 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali has urged some patience ahead of Formula 1’s first race at Madring, while revealing the inaugural Madrid GP is now sold out and even suggesting the circuit could host pre-season testing in 2027. Speaking to Spanish media in Madrid, the F1 CEO acknowledged the first edition will inevitably have imperfections. “The […]
Vasseur under pressure after Monza disaster
Sep.9 (GMM) Italian speculation over Fred Vasseur’s future has returned again after Ferrari’s disastrous home race at Monza exposed both poor performance and growing tension between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Corriere della Sera’s Daniele Dallera wrote that Vasseur’s renewed contract has not removed the pressure from above. “His future as boss is unclear,” the […]
Giovinazzi on standby amid Leclerc fitness check
Sep.9 (GMM) Reserve driver Antonio Giovinazzi has reportedly been sent to Madrid as Ferrari waits for Charles Leclerc to receive final medical clearance following his huge Monza crash. Leclerc suffered vision problems after the impact and has undergone further checks this week, although his own message to fans sounded reassuring. “Thanks for all the messages,” […]
Bottas future still uncertain despite Cadillac contract
Sep.9 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas’ Cadillac future is again under scrutiny despite the Finn reportedly being contracted through at least the end of 2027. Both Bottas and Sergio Perez signed multi-year deals when Cadillac entered Formula 1, with contemporary reporting putting both under contract for next season. But brand new team boss Marcin Budkowski has notably […]