Jul.24 (GMM) Gabriel Bortoleto has confirmed he will remain with Audi for “many years”, shutting down speculation about the German manufacturer’s 2027 driver lineup. “My future with Audi is already decided,” the Brazilian said as the Hungarian GP weekend began. “I will remain with the team for many years. I have a multi-year contract. “I […]
Malaysia emerges as likely Bahrain replacement
Jul.24 (GMM) Malaysia has emerged as a leading candidate for a surprise return to the Formula 1 calendar as renewed conflict involving Iran further weakens Bahrain’s chances of hosting a replacement race. Multiple outlets, including Reuters, The New York Times, Sky Sports, De Telegraaf and Malaysia’s New Straits Times, report that Sepang is under consideration […]
Verstappen cools exit talk as Red Bull form improves
Jul.24 (GMM) Max Verstappen has struck a noticeably calmer tone about his future as Red Bull begins the Hungarian GP weekend with signs of progress both on and off the track. After months of speculation about exit clauses, rival teams and growing frustration with Formula 1’s 2026 regulations, the four-time world champion insists there is […]
Ferrari unveils ‘bunny ears’ in latest innovation push
Jul.24 (GMM) Ferrari has continued its striking run of technical innovation by unveiling another highly distinctive rear wing for the Hungarian GP. The latest evolution of the so-called ‘Macarena’ concept features small winglets resembling bunny ears on either side, together with a triple-decker cascade in the centre of the assembly. Auto Motor und Sport says […]
Herta’s Cadillac hopes fade as Bottas fears Aston leap
Jul.24 (GMM) Colton Herta will return to Cadillac’s Formula 1 car in Hungary, but his intended path towards a full-time seat in 2027 is becoming increasingly uncertain. The American, 26, will replace Valtteri Bottas in FP1 at the Hungaroring, six weeks after taking over Sergio Perez’s car in Barcelona. “It is very exciting to get […]
Piastri a ‘passenger’ as Wolff admits disadvantage
Jul.24 (GMM) Oscar Piastri says Formula 1 drivers can feel like passengers of an AI program in 2026, as Toto Wolff acknowledges Mercedes-powered customer teams face an inherent disadvantage under the new regulations. McLaren has repeatedly raised concerns that Mercedes develops the power unit alongside its own chassis, while customers receive less information and can […]
Las Vegas GP settles lawsuit over 2023 drain-cover chaos
Jul.24 (GMM) Formula 1’s Las Vegas GP and parent company Liberty Media have agreed to pay more than $3 million to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from the chaotic opening night of the inaugural 2023 race. A loose water-valve cover damaged multiple cars during first practice and caused a delay of around two and a […]
Alonso dismisses ‘2-second’ Aston upgrade hype
Jul.24 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has played down extraordinary expectations surrounding Aston Martin’s radically revised car, insisting no upgrade could immediately erase the team’s enormous deficit. The Adrian Newey-led package finally arrived at the Hungaroring after a last-minute push, with rumours suggesting almost everything except the front suspension has changed. “Spa was one of the toughest,” […]
Aston upgrade tipped to gain ‘seconds’ in Hungary
Jul.23 (GMM) Aston Martin’s long-awaited Hungarian GP upgrade could produce a gain measured in seconds, according to Fernando Alonso’s former manager Luis Garcia Abad. Abad, who managed Alonso for around 20 years and now leads the Madrid GP project, said the nearly-45-year-old’s performances remain remarkable despite Aston Martin’s disastrous original 2026 car. “I don’t know […]
Three ‘Macarena’ wings set for Hungary debut
Jul.23 (GMM) Formula 1’s rotating rear-wing battle is set to intensify in Hungary, with Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull all preparing versions of the so-called ‘Macarena’ concept. Ferrari is expected to debut a refined version of the concept it pioneered early this season, with Auto Motor und Sport reporting that the latest design is intended […]
Russell dismisses claims Antonelli is Wolff’s favourite
Jul.23 (GMM) George Russell has opened the Hungarian GP weekend by insisting Mercedes is not favouring championship leader Kimi Antonelli, dismissing the growing narrative as media-driven “nonsense”. Russell was furious after his first-lap retirement at Spa, where an electrical failure left him vulnerable before contact with Lewis Hamilton. “Guys, unacceptable,” he said over the radio […]
Red Bull pressing Verstappen for 2027 decision
Jul.23 (GMM) Pressure is reportedly increasing on Max Verstappen to clarify his future before the contractual deadline for activating his Red Bull exit clause. Although Verstappen may not need to make a formal decision until October, former Formula 1 driver Robert Doornbos says Red Bull understandably wants an earlier answer as it plans its 2027 […]
Russell ‘cracking’ as Mercedes turns to Antonelli – Schumacher
Jul.22 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher says George Russell is beginning to crack under the pressure of championship leader Kimi Antonelli, despite Mercedes admitting a technical problem contributed to the Briton’s first-lap retirement at Spa. Antonelli’s Belgian GP victory doubled his advantage over Russell to 50 points, while the older Mercedes driver was left furious after losing […]
Rossi backs Antonelli over Ferrari in Italian title fight
Jul.22 (GMM) Valentino Rossi says he is supporting Kimi Antonelli rather than Ferrari as the 19-year-old increasingly becomes the focus of Italy’s hopes for a Formula 1 world champion. The nine-time motorcycle world champion has developed a close relationship with Antonelli, who has regularly visited Rossi’s VR46 Motor Ranch and spent time with members of […]
Assen abandons Dutch GP hopes after F1 snub
Jul.22 (GMM) Formula 1 will disappear from the Netherlands after Zandvoort’s final race next month, with Assen now ruling out taking over the Dutch GP. The TT Circuit had explored the possibility of succeeding Zandvoort, but management has decided against spending millions of euros on the Grade 1 licence required to host Formula 1. “It […]
Cadillac boss rejects Bottas struggle claims
Jul.22 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas has again dismissed speculation that Cadillac is preparing Colton Herta to replace him in 2027, insisting the new Formula 1 team continues to support him fully. Former Indycar star Herta is racing in Formula 2 and contributing in Cadillac’s simulator, fuelling rumours that the American is being obviously prepared for a […]
Coulthard joins Albon camp as future questions grow
Jul.22 (GMM) David Coulthard has reportedly joined Alex Albon’s personal management structure as an experienced adviser and mentor amid growing uncertainty surrounding Williams’ 2027 driver lineup. Albon will continue to be managed by Jacques Heckstall-Smith through Grip Sports Management, with Coulthard supplementing the existing arrangement rather than taking full control of the driver’s career. The […]
Wolff’s ‘most powerful’ engine claim fuels FIA row
Jul.21 (GMM) Toto Wolff may have intensified the dispute over Formula 1’s new engine equalisation system by openly declaring Mercedes has the most powerful power unit on the grid. The Mercedes boss made the claim after George Russell’s retirement at Spa, where another electrical problem left the Briton exposed before his first-lap collision with Lewis […]
Aston may have rejected Honda with hindsight – Krack
Jul.21 (GMM) Aston Martin has admitted it may have chosen a different engine partner if Honda’s true 2026 performance level had been known in advance. The striking admission from Mike Krack comes as the team prepares to introduce its first major Adrian Newey-led chassis upgrade in Hungary this weekend, before Honda brings its own revised […]
Hadjar secure at Red Bull amid Verstappen uncertainty
Jul.21 (GMM) Isack Hadjar now appears increasingly certain to remain at Red Bull in 2027, even as speculation continues to dominate the future of teammate Max Verstappen. Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies at Spa praised Hadjar’s professionalism and development in an interview with Bild, and the French driver followed that with what countryman Mekies regarded […]