Apr.17 (GMM) Former Formula 1 driver Franck Montagny believes Ferrari could be about to spring a surprise on the rest of the field after the April break. While Mercedes has clearly held the clear early advantage in 2026, Ferrari sits firmly second – and team boss Frederic Vasseur has already hinted that a “new championship” […]
Rule changes coming ‘for Miami’ after talks – Domenicali
Apr.17 (GMM) Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says changes to the controversial 2026 regulations are now imminent – and will arrive as early as Miami. Speaking at an Il Foglio event at San Siro, Domenicali confirmed that recent and ongoing talks with drivers and teams are already producing results. “We have an obligation to listen […]
Bearman ‘all good’ after Suzuka despite injury concerns
Apr.17 (GMM) Oliver Bearman says he has recovered well from his heavy Suzuka crash, despite visible concerns in the immediate aftermath. The 20-year-old Haas driver was seen struggling to walk after the incident, and was later spotted limping onto a bullet train in Tokyo the following day. However, speaking to SportBible, Bearman insists the damage […]
‘Something has to change’ as Verstappen quit talk grows
Apr.17 (GMM) Max Verstappen has doubled down on his concerns about Formula 1’s direction – admitting he could walk away if the sport does not change. Amid ongoing talks with the FIA and F1 leadership about fixing the troubled 2026 regulations, Verstappen says progress is being made – but only to a point. “The fact […]
Verstappen gave Lambiase blessing for McLaren move
Apr.17 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he personally encouraged Gianpiero Lambiase to accept McLaren’s offer – despite the move ending one of Formula 1’s most successful partnerships. Lambiase, currently Verstappen’s long-time race engineer at Red Bull, will join McLaren as Head of Racing “no later than 2028” – a timeline that intriguingly aligns with the end […]
South Korea eyes F1 return with Incheon street race bid
Apr.17 (GMM) South Korea is once again eyeing a return to the Formula 1 calendar, with a new street race project in Incheon gathering momentum. According to Incheon Ilbo – a regional South Korean newspaper – a financial feasibility study has already given the proposal a “green light”. The plan centres on a 4.96km street […]
Jos hits back at ‘done deal’ Verstappen-Mercedes talk
Apr.16 (GMM) Jos Verstappen has rubbished fresh claims that Max Verstappen’s mooted switch to Mercedes is already effectively agreed. Amid intensifying speculation linking the four-time world champion with the German marque – fuelled in part by his growing ties through GT3 racing – Dutch pundit Jack Plooij even suggested he had heard from the horse’s […]
Permane hopeful of Gulf race return amid financial hit
Apr.16 (GMM) Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane says Formula 1 is still hoping to reschedule the cancelled Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix – despite growing logistical and financial complications. “We are keeping an eye on the calendar and are very hopeful that there is a possibility of rescheduling one or both of these races […]
Drivers call for Nurburgring return amid rare F1 test
Apr.15 (GMM) Two top Formula 1 drivers have called for the Nurburgring’s return to the calendar, as rare running at the iconic German circuit resumed this week. Current F1 drivers George Russell and Oscar Piastri were in action for Pirelli’s 2027 tyre development program on Tuesday, with wet-dry conditions greeting the opening two days. The […]
Marko predicts Mercedes tension over Antonelli title push
Apr.15 (GMM) Former Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko expects rising tension at Mercedes amid championship leader Kimi Antonelli’s strong start to 2026. “The title will likely be decided between the Mercedes drivers,” Marko said on ORF. “There will be tension within the team.” The Austrian said Antonelli’s early performances have been impressive, but warned […]
FIA clamps down on ‘dangerous’ energy trick
Apr.15 (GMM) The FIA has moved quickly to ban a controversial qualifying ‘trick’ following media reports earlier this month. Multiple outlets including Auto Motor und Sport and La Gazzetta dello Sport confirm that Mercedes and Red Bull had been exploiting a loophole in the 2026 energy management rules. At the time, it emerged that teams […]
Another key Red Bull exit looming as crisis deepens
Apr.15 (GMM) Another high-profile departure could be looming at Red Bull, as the team’s well-documented internal upheaval shows no sign of slowing. According to f1-insider.com, citing former mechanic Kenny Handkammer, long-time chief strategist Hannah Schmitz could be the next big name to leave Milton Keynes. “The decline of Red Bull is quite sad,” Handkammer said […]
Kubica warns Antonelli over social media as Leclerc steps back
Apr.14 (GMM) Robert Kubica has urged championship leader Kimi Antonelli to cut back on social media and focus fully on his title bid. Speaking to SportMediaset, the former F1 driver was blunt in his advice to the 19-year-old, who leads the standings after back-to-back wins from pole. “I hope he concentrates fully on racing,” Kubica […]
F1 source pours cold water on India 2027 return claim
Apr.14 (GMM) A Formula 1 source has dismissed claims that the sport will return to India as early as 2027, despite fresh optimism from government officials. Earlier this week, India’s sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya declared: “There will be an F1 race in India in 2027. This will happen 100 percent. “The first race will be […]
Lambiase had Aston option as Verstappen future debated
Apr.14 (GMM) Christijan Albers has revealed that Aston Martin was among several teams chasing Gianpiero Lambiase, underlining just how sought-after Max Verstappen’s race engineer has become. “Of course I called him,” former driver Albers, who worked with the Briton earlier in his career, told De Telegraaf. “Of course I wanted to know how or what […]
F1 must fix ‘imperfect’ rules as engines make comeback
Apr.14 (GMM) Former Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says Formula 1 must urgently what he calls the “imperfect” 2026 regulations – as the sport begins shifting back toward traditional engine thinking. Speaking to ORF amid ongoing April crisis talks, Marko said the current rules were conceived under very different assumptions about the future of […]
Mick Doohan hits out at Alpine over son Jack’s F1 exit
Apr.13 (GMM) MotoGP legend Mick Doohan has criticised Alpine over the way his son Jack’s Formula 1 career unravelled, calling the situation “unfair”. Speaking to Marca at Barcelona – where Jack Doohan began his 2026 European Le Mans Series campaign – the five-time 500cc world champion did not hold back, despite acknowledging the sensitivity of […]
Stroll’s GT outing ends in disappointment amid Aston horror
Apr.13 (GMM) Lance Stroll’s bid to reset his difficult 2026 season during Formula 1’s enforced April break ended in frustration at Paul Ricard. With Aston Martin-Honda enduring a disastrous start to the year, the Canadian used the gap in the calendar to make his debut in the GT World Challenge Europe – and arrived with […]
Drivers drawn into F1 rules talks, FIA plays down crisis
Apr.13 (GMM) Formula 1 drivers are being formally drawn into discussions about the controversial 2026 regulations ahead of a key decision meeting on April 20. The FIA is set to hold an online meeting with drivers before that date – a notable shift given long-standing complaints that competitors have little influence over rule-making. GPDA chairman […]
Marko admits ‘GP’ exit known as Verstappen doubts grow
Apr.13 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has admitted he already knew about Gianpiero Lambiase’s planned departure – as speculation intensifies about Max Verstappen’s own future. “I’ve known for some time that ‘GP’ would be moving to McLaren,” Marko, the former team advisor, told Krone newspaper in Vienna. “He’s an important employee, and of course, he’s subject […]