Sep.4 (GMM) Formula 1 is bracing for one of the clearest demonstrations yet of the limitations of the new regulations era at Monza, as it emerges that races will be shortened from 2027 to accommodate another technical adjustment. Fernando Alonso expects the energy situation at the iconic ‘Temple of Speed’ to be among the worst […]
Mercedes plans Antonelli tow for Russell at Monza
Sep.4 (GMM) Mercedes is preparing to use Kimi Antonelli’s grid penalty strategically in qualifying at Monza, with the championship leader ready to give George Russell a slipstream. Antonelli will start from the back after taking a fresh power unit, meaning his own qualifying position carries little practical value at his home race. When asked whether […]
Hadjar could be set to miss Madrid too
Sep.4 (GMM) Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury could now keep him out of a third consecutive race weekend, with L’Equipe reporting that the Red Bull driver may also miss next week’s Spanish GP in Madrid. Hadjar already sat out Zandvoort and will again be replaced by Liam Lawson at Monza. According to L’Equipe, the Frenchman travelled […]
Ocon seat officially under threat at Haas
Sep.4 (GMM) Ayao Komatsu has confirmed for the first time that Esteban Ocon is one of five drivers fighting for a single Haas seat in 2027. The confirmation comes just days after Haas completed a significant private TPC evaluation at Portimao, where Ryo Hirakawa, Leonardo Fornaroli and Rafael Camara were run in comparable programs as […]
Alonso keeps future open as Aston pushes renewal
Sep.4 (GMM) Fernando Alonso is still refusing to commit to Aston Martin for 2027, even as the team insists it is confident a deal will eventually be reached. When asked at Monza whether an announcement could come soon, Aston Martin trackside chief Mike Krack said there is no urgency. “Are you starting to get impatient?” […]
Sainz urges patience with Madring debut
Sep.4 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has urged Formula 1 and its drivers to avoid judging Madring too harshly after its first Grand Prix next weekend, saying the new Madrid circuit will inevitably need refinement. The Madrid native and circuit ambassador said recent Formula 3 testing had already shown the venue has character. “I think the F3 […]
F1 teases return of group season launch
Sep.4 (GMM) Formula 1 appears to be reviving its controversial group season-launch concept for 2027, with a new three-day event teased for February 18-20. F1’s official social media channels posted a short promotional video carrying the messages “Get ready for the season launch” and “All to drive for”. The video also appears to zoom in […]
Perez plans junior program, Verstappen backs schemes
Sep.4 (GMM) Sergio Perez says he is preparing his own young driver development project, following Lando Norris’ launch of LN4 Fusion. The Cadillac driver said he and manager Khalil Beshir are already working on plans that should be revealed in the coming months. “I think Lando did a great job,” he said at Monza. “It’s […]
Verstappen says Red Bull-Ford still disadvantaged
Sep.4 (GMM) Max Verstappen says Red Bull remains in talks with the FIA over the ADUO engine system after the governing body twice concluded that Red Bull-Ford has Formula 1’s benchmark combustion engine. The first ADUO review, completed after the early-season assessment period, put Red Bull-Ford on top and therefore gave it no extra homologation […]
Norris launches junior team with AIX F3 entry
Sep.3 (GMM) Reigning world champion Lando Norris has launched his own junior single-seater operation, LN4 Fusion, which will take over AIX Racing’s Formula 3 entry from 2027. The new team will also compete in Italian Formula 4 and FRECA, while an application has been submitted to enter Formula 2. Its cars will carry Norris’ familiar […]
Schumacher says F1 too easy for ageing stars
Sep.3 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has criticised the current Formula 1 rules for making it easier for older drivers to prolong their careers, as Lewis Hamilton is linked with a Ferrari extension into 2028. Hamilton would be 43 during that season, while Fernando Alonso is already 45 and could yet continue beyond his current Aston Martin […]
Antonelli unfazed by Monza penalty
Sep.3 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli says he is not worried about starting at the back of the grid for his home race at Monza, insisting overtaking should be straightforward. The championship leader will take a fresh Mercedes power unit this weekend after exhausting his permitted allocation, but the engine will not yet include Mercedes’ ADUO development […]
Vasseur says ADUO engine a ‘step forward’
Sep.3 (GMM) Ferrari has confirmed its first ADUO power-unit upgrade will debut at Monza, with the new specification understood to be worth around 15 horsepower. “It’s a step in the right direction, and as we know, this year it’s all about small improvements,” team boss Frederic Vasseur said in Ferrari’s Italian GP preview. Speaking separately […]
Ben Sulayem rejects FIA bias claims
Sep.3 (GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has rejected suggestions that Formula 1 stewards are biased against particular drivers or nationalities following controversy at Zandvoort. Franco Colapinto and Arvid Lindblad were both penalised for overtaking under yellow flags after Max Verstappen’s opening-lap crash, prompting criticism from drivers, fans and analysts – even Colapinto’s main sponsor. […]
Barrichello returns to world championship karting
Sep.3 (GMM) Rubens Barrichello will return to FIA world championship competition later this month, just days after driving Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari F2002 at Monza. Sky Italia reports that the former Ferrari driver will contest the FIA Karting KZ2 Masters World Championship at Le Mans from September 18-20. It will be Barrichello’s first FIA Karting world […]
Hamilton hints at Ferrari stay beyond 2027
Sep.3 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has added weight to rumours that he could remain at Ferrari into 2028, saying he intends to keep racing for “a long time”. The 41-year-old is under contract for next season, but speculation around Monza has increasingly pointed to an extension. Asked by La Repubblica about his future after Max Verstappen […]
Verstappen linked to Portimao GT3 finale
Sep.3 (GMM) Max Verstappen could make another GT3 appearance this year, with the Dutchman now linked to the GT World Challenge finale at Portimao. Dutch publication Formule 1 reports that Verstappen is considering using the free weekend after the Singapore GP to race alongside regular GT3 teammate Chris Lulham before travelling to Austin for the […]
F1 teams now worth billions – Domenicali
Sep.3 (GMM) Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says even the smallest team on the grid is now worth at least $2 billion, while ruling out space for a 12th entrant in the foreseeable future. Speaking to Corriere della Sera ahead of Monza, Domenicali again pointed proudly to Formula 1’s commercial and demographic growth. “We’re seeing […]
Leclerc confirms manager explored rival teams
Sep.3 (GMM) Charles Leclerc has confirmed that his management explored opportunities outside Ferrari before he signed his latest contract with the team. Speaking on Formula 1’s Beyond The Grid podcast, Leclerc said he personally did not negotiate with rival teams, but his manager did assess the market. “I didn’t have any personal talks, but my […]
Verstappen tipped for Monza shock
Sep.2 (GMM) Red Bull has confirmed that Tom McCullough will join the team at the beginning of 2027 as its new Head of Racing. Earlier, it was reported that he was the replacement for Gianpiero Lambiase as he repares to move to McLaren. “We’re delighted to welcome Tom to the Team at the beginning of […]