Jul.13 (GMM) George Russell has dismissed suggestions Mercedes is giving preferential treatment to teenage teammate Kimi Antonelli amid the Italian’s standout 2026 campaign. Antonelli is comfortably leading the world championship at present, prompting speculation the team is increasingly being built around the 19-year-old. “I did hear on the grapevine that there is chatter about favouritism,” […]
Madrid F1 circuit to host Formula 3 test
Jul.13 (GMM) Formula 3 will conduct an official two-day test at Madrid’s new Formula 1 circuit next month as preparations continue for the venue’s world championship debut. The August 24-25 test follows Ferrari’s filming day last week and is intended to validate the circuit’s sporting, operational and safety procedures under real racing conditions. Formula 3 […]
Verstappen options narrow as Webber shuts down rumours
Jul.13 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s options for 2027 appear to be narrowing as speculation over a possible move to McLaren has been firmly played down. Reports following the British GP suggested Oscar Piastri could be looking for a way out of his McLaren contract, potentially opening the door for Verstappen. But Piastri’s manager, Mark Webber, rejects […]
Bahrain still pushing for 2026 GP return
Jul.13 (GMM) Bahrain remains hopeful its cancelled 2026 Formula 1 grand prix can yet be reinstated, despite renewed conflict in the Gulf. Formula 1 has already indicated a decision on whether to restore any cancelled races must be made before the summer break, with Bahrain widely regarded as the leading candidate for a return. Bahrain’s […]
Campos backs Tsolov for F1 amid Racing Bulls rumours
Jul.10 (GMM) Formula 2 title leader Nikola Tsolov is continuing to strengthen his case for a Formula 1 promotion, with his team boss saying the Red Bull junior deserves a place on the 2027 grid. Paddock speculation has intensified in recent weeks that Red Bull has already decided that Tsolov will race for Racing Bulls […]
Verstappen management holds talks with Marko
Jul.10 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s future remaina the biggest talking point in Formula 1 as fresh meetings took place behind the scenes following the Dutchman’s explosive British GP weekend. According to De Telegraaf journalist Erik van Haren, Verstappen’s father Jos and manager Raymond Vermeulen were spotted in Amsterdam meeting former Red Bull motorsport advisor Dr Helmut […]
BYD admits it ‘might be interested’ in F1 project
Jul.10 (GMM) Chinese automotive giant BYD has responded to mounting speculation linking the company with Formula 1. The manufacturer has recently been linked with plans to become the sport’s twelfth team, with former Red Bull boss Christian Horner among the names rumoured to be involved should the project move ahead. However, speaking to media including […]
Alpine rules out Renault engine return
Jul.10 (GMM) Renault has ruled out reviving its Formula 1 engine program for Alpine despite growing momentum behind a return to V8 power from 2031. The FIA is working towards a simpler engine formula featuring V8 engines with a reduced hybrid component, prompting speculation some manufacturers could re-enter as engine suppliers. But Renault CEO Francois […]
Madrid confirms Ferrari ‘tested’ track for F1 debut
Jul.10 (GMM) Ferrari has become the first Formula 1 team to run on Madrid’s new grand prix circuit, less than 10 weeks before the venue’s debut on the world championship calendar. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton shared driving duties during a filming day, completing the maximum permitted 200 kilometres on the 5.4km semi-street layout. The […]
Verstappen ‘has lost faith’ in Red Bull – Schumacher
Jul.9 (GMM) The relationship between Max Verstappen and Red Bull may have reached breaking point following the British GP, according to former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher. Amid growing speculation about Verstappen’s future, Red Bull has reportedly become increasingly frustrated by the Dutchman’s refusal to commit beyond 2026, while Verstappen himself publicly criticised the team’s […]
Germany needs political backing for F1 return – Steiner
Jul.9 (GMM) Former Haas boss Guenther Steiner says Germany will struggle to return to the Formula 1 calendar without stronger backing from both politicians and industry. Germany has not hosted a world championship grand prix since the Nurburgring staged the pandemic-affected 2020 Eifel GP. “The industry and politics would have to be fully behind it,” […]
Bortoleto disagrees with Alonso over 2026 F1 criticism
Jul.9 (GMM) Gabriel Bortoleto has broken ranks with mentor Fernando Alonso by defending Formula 1’s much-criticised 2026 regulations. Alonso reignited debate at Silverstone by arguing the new cars have reduced the importance of driver skill, with overtaking increasingly decided by battery deployment rather than bravery under braking or through corners. “There is not any driver […]
More sprint races coming in 2027 – Domenicali
Jul.8 (GMM) Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has confirmed the sport will expand its sprint program from 2027. The announcement follows confirmation earlier this week that Monza will host sprint weekends for the next three seasons from 2027. Reports suggest the number of sprint events could increase from the current 6 to as many as […]
Ferrari set for first Formula 1 laps at Madring
Jul.8 (GMM) Ferrari looks set to become the first Formula 1 team to run at Madrid’s new Madring circuit ahead of this year’s inaugural Spanish GP. Spanish reports say the Maranello team will conduct a filming day on Thursday, although no official confirmation has yet been issued. However, Madrid’s city council has announced road closures […]
FIA eyes independent V8 engine supplier for 2031
Jul.8 (GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has revealed fresh details of Formula 1’s planned post-2030 engine formula, including the possibility of an independent supplier for customer teams. Amid widespread criticism of the all-new 2026 regulations, Formula 1 is already working on a simpler, lighter and less expensive engine formula for 2031 centred on V8 […]
Mateschitz losing patience with Verstappen – report
Jul.8 (GMM) Fresh reports in the Netherlands suggest tensions between Max Verstappen and Red Bull are escalating, with both sides growing increasingly frustrated as uncertainty over the Dutchman’s future drags on. The relationship has deteriorated amid Red Bull’s disappointing 2026 campaign, with Verstappen left furious after Silverstone about performance, reliability and the team’s refusal to […]
FIA boss hints Horner F1 return already lined up
Jul.8 (GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has hinted he already knows where Christian Horner’s Formula 1 comeback will take place. Horner, who attended last weekend’s British GP for the first time since leaving Red Bull, has been linked with several projects, including a possible BYD-backed twelfth team. Asked by the Oxford Mail whether he […]
Belgian GP heading for another sell-out
Jul.8 (GMM) Formula 1’s next stop at Spa-Francorchamps is on course for another sell-out, with only a handful of tickets still available for next week’s Belgian GP. Local promoter Vanessa Maes says just 4,000 to 5,000 tickets remain, with daily attendance expected to reach the circuit’s capacity of 115,000 spectators. “In agreement with the authorities, […]
Monza secures sprint race from 2027
Jul.7 (GMM) Monza will host Formula 1’s sprint format from 2027 after organisers reached a three-year agreement with the sport. The announcement was made by Automobile Club d’Italia president Geronimo La Russa during the launch of this year’s Italian GP events in Milan. “We’ve reached an agreement,” La Russa said. “Starting next year, for three […]
Verstappen options narrowing as Red Bull crisis deepens
Jul.7 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 future remains the dominant paddock topic, with fresh reports suggesting the Dutchman may have fewer options than many believe despite his growing frustration at Red Bull. Verstappen left Silverstone in a foul mood after another rear wing failure, admitting he wanted to “go home” and forget about Formula 1 […]