Nov.7 (GMM) F1 champion-elect Kimi Antonelli admits his parents are still controlling his spending, despite his rapidly growing fortune. The 20-year-old Italian secured his first title in Mexico, with reports suggesting his relatively modest Mercedes salary for 2027 could be boosted to $20 million or more through bonuses and sponsorship deals. His parents revealed after […]
Wolff criticises MotoGP riders as F1 faces decision
Nov.7 (GMM) Toto Wolff has criticised MotoGP riders for speaking out against racing in Qatar, as Formula 1 approaches a crucial decision over its own Middle East finale. MotoGP is racing in Qatar this weekend despite strong objections from riders concerned about the ongoing Iran conflict – and Yamaha’s withdrawal entirely. But Mercedes boss Wolff […]
Honda urges Tsunoda to keep fighting for F1
Nov.7 (GMM) Honda has encouraged Yuki Tsunoda to remain in Formula 1 after the Japanese driver cancelled a planned IndyCar test. Tsunoda lost his Red Bull race seat at the end of 2025, but returned to action this season when Isack Hadjar was sidelined through injury. Despite performing well on his return, the 26-year-old has […]
Herta clears F1 hurdle but Ralf slams Cadillac plan
Nov.7 (GMM) Colton Herta has finally secured the points needed for a Formula 1 super licence, increasing the pressure on Valtteri Bottas at Cadillac. The American completed 30 laps in Friday practice at Interlagos, comfortably exceeding the 100 kilometres required to earn his 40th super licence point. It follows the bizarre confusion in Mexico, when […]
Russia eyes F1 return despite legal battle
Nov.7 (GMM) Russia is continuing to pursue a return to Formula 1, even as the championship remains locked in a bitter legal dispute with the country’s former grand prix promoter. Boris Rotenberg, president of the Russian Automobile Federation, says efforts are underway to secure international approval for the Igora Drive circuit near St Petersburg. “The […]
Vasseur, Leclerc insist Ferrari tensions resolved
Nov.7 (GMM) Frederic Vasseur insists Ferrari has turned the page on its Mexico GP controversy after an hour-long meeting with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in Brazil. The talks took place on Thursday evening, with Sky Italia reporting they lasted an hour as the team attempted to calm the growing tension between its drivers. “It […]
Haas undecided as Hirakawa eyes another F1 chance
Nov.7 (GMM) Haas is still refusing to confirm whether Formula 2 championship leader Rafael Camara will remain in Esteban Ocon’s vacated seat for the rest of the 2026 season. “We’ll decide that later. One step at a time,” the American team told Auto Motor und Sport. Ferrari junior Camara, signed up full-time for 2027, has […]
Permane hints at solution to Lawson uncertainty
Nov.7 (GMM) Liam Lawson could yet keep his Racing Bulls seat for 2027, with team boss Alan Permane hinting at a solution that may also accommodate rising Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov. Despite Lawson’s strong performances alongside Arvid Lindblad, and also next to Max Verstappen during Isack Hadjar’s injury, Racing Bulls remains the only team […]
Sainz admits Williams progress still uncertain
Nov.6 (GMM) Carlos Sainz admits he is not yet convinced Williams has solved the problems that ruined its 2026 season. Speaking in Brazil, the Spaniard identified three major failures this year – getting the car ready on time, reducing weight and choosing the correct aerodynamic concept. “I’m confident we’ll solve the first two problems next […]
Hamilton says talks still waiting on Leclerc
Nov.6 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari’s showdown talks after the Mexican GP have still not happened, with Charles Leclerc en route to Brazil following the birth of his daughter. “We’ll have a meeting,” Hamilton said at Interlagos. “I don’t think everything will be resolved in just one meeting. But it’s important.” Hamilton said he understood […]
Schumacher warns Hadjar is risking F1 career
Nov.6 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has warned Isack Hadjar that his increasingly volatile behaviour could cost him his Formula 1 career. The Sky Deutschland pundit was reacting to Hadjar’s Mexico paddock incident, where the Red Bull driver shoved away a fan who had approached him for a photo. Schumacher said he could understand the circumstances. “I […]
Aston admits concern, F1 admits Qatar ‘contingency’ plan
Nov.6 (GMM) Formula 1 is still publicly planning to race in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, but the scale of its contingency preparations is becoming increasingly clear. Speaking to investors, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said the championship remains on course to complete the season in the Gulf. “This year, we currently remain on schedule to complete […]
Verstappen, Alonso refuse to join Wolff debate
Nov.6 (GMM) Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso have refused to be drawn into Toto Wolff’s claim that Formula 1’s era of ruthless, win-at-all-costs drivers is over. After Kimi Antonelli sealed the world championship in Mexico, Wolff said the Italian’s success showed that “nice guys” can win at the highest level. “This notion of win at […]
Ecclestone says Antonelli will join Ferrari
Nov.6 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone believes newly crowned world champion Kimi Antonelli will eventually leave Mercedes for Ferrari. Speaking to f1-insider.com, the former Formula 1 supremo – at Interlagos this weekend at the age of 96 – said Ferrari would have little choice if it wants to return to winning drivers’ championships. “Ferrari has no choice, […]
Upgrades could make McLaren ‘harder’ to drive
Nov.6 (GMM) McLaren has brought another upgrade package to Brazil as Lando Norris admits the team may still be paying the price for pushing so hard to win both titles last season. The 2026 car has fallen away badly since its mid-season surge, with Norris and Oscar Piastri repeatedly complaining about how difficult the car […]
Perez coy over reported $100m Cadillac deal
Nov.6 (GMM) Sergio Perez has stopped short of denying reports that his new three-year Cadillac contract is worth around $100 million. The figure, reported around the Mexico and Interlagos paddocks, would make the Mexican one of Formula 1’s five or six highest-paid drivers. According to DAZN, Perez was asked about the scale of the deal […]
Lawson, Bottas face nervous wait over 2027 seats
Nov.6 (GMM) Liam Lawson and Valtteri Bottas are both heading into the final phase of the season with their Formula 1 futures still unresolved. Lawson increasingly sounds like a driver who fears Racing Bulls may already have decided to move on. Asked in Brazil whether his recent run of strong results should be enough to […]
Alan Jones dies aged 80 after short illness
Nov.6 (GMM) 1980 world champion Alan Jones has died aged 80 following a short illness. His family announced the news on Thursday in a statement issued on behalf of his wife Amanda Butler-Davis. “He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by those closest to him, as well as the many fans whose support he […]
Camara may stay in Haas seat for rest of 2026
Nov.6 (GMM) Rafael Camara has refused to rule out staying in Formula 1 for the rest of the season despite leading the Formula 2 championship. The 21-year-old makes his Haas debut at Interlagos this weekend after Esteban Ocon was dropped permanently, and there are already rumours that Camara will not return to F2. His Invicta […]
F1 urges silence over Middle East safety fears
Nov.5 (GMM) Formula 1 has reportedly told teams and drivers to avoid publicly criticising the safety situation surrounding the upcoming Qatar and Abu Dhabi grands prix. Austria’s Osterreich newspaper reports that F1 and the FIA have written to all teams urging a united public position while the situation in the Middle East remains uncertain. “Reports […]