Jun.7 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he already knows who he wants to replace long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase when the Briton eventually moves on. Lambiase is set to leave the pitwall and join McLaren in a senior leadership role, with widespread speculation suggesting he could ultimately become either co-team principal alongside Andrea Stella or even […]
Antonelli surge fuels freshest Verstappen rumours
Jun.7 (GMM) George Russell’s struggles against championship leader Kimi Antonelli are adding fresh fuel to Formula 1’s already simmering silly season. After Antonelli claimed pole position in Monaco, with his championship lead already 43 points, speculation in the paddock was intensifying about Mercedes’ long-term plans – and whether Max Verstappen could yet become part of […]
Absent Vasseur ‘doing well’ as first updates emerge
Jun.7 (GMM) Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur missed Monaco qualifying after being admitted to hospital for medical checks. The Italian team confirmed shortly before qualifying that the 58-year-old Frenchman would not be present at the circuit, saying he was undergoing local examinations and would remain under observation. Ferrari did not disclose the nature of the […]
Even Verstappen enjoying Monaco as F1 criticism continues
Jun.7 (GMM) Even Max Verstappen found himself praising Formula 1’s controversial 2026 cars in Monaco. The Dutchman and his father Jos have both been among the strongest critics of the new regulations, which have been widely mocked for their heavy reliance on energy management. But Monaco’s unique layout largely removed those issues, allowing drivers to […]
More F1 talks for BYD as Horner links refuse to disappear
Jun.6 (GMM) Chinese automotive giant BYD has stepped up its Formula 1 ambitions with senior executives holding talks in Monaco, while Christian Horner continues to be linked with both the manufacturer and Alpine’s ownership situation. According to Japan’s as.web.jp, BYD executive vice president Stella Li is in Monaco for meetings with Formula 1, the FIA […]
Audi CEO defends F1 stance as engine talks continue
Jun.6 (GMM) Audi CEO Gernot Dollner has defended the German marque’s position in Formula 1’s increasingly heated engine debate, insisting the company is not standing in the way of a compromise over the controversial 2027 regulations. The issue is dominating discussions behind the scenes in Monaco, where Formula 1, the FIA and manufacturers continue working […]
Lawson wants new deal now as silly season gathers pace
Jun.6 (GMM) Liam Lawson says he would sign a new Racing Bulls contract immediately if the decision were up to him. As Formula 1’s 2027 driver market begins to stir in Monaco, the New Zealander remains one of several drivers without clarity beyond the current season. Lawson’s contract expires at the end of 2026, and […]
Villeneuve backs ambitious Croatian F1 circuit project
Jun.6 (GMM) Croatia has moved a significant step closer to Formula 1 after a proposed new circuit cleared a major environmental hurdle. The planned ‘Croatia Ring’ near the town of Slunj has been told by Croatia’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transformation that a full environmental impact assessment will not be required, although existing […]
Cadillac doubles down on Bottas backing amid rumours
Jun.6 (GMM) Cadillac has again moved to dismiss speculation that Valtteri Bottas could lose his seat despite the Finn’s difficult start to the season alongside Sergio Perez. Rumours circulating in Montreal suggested Bottas was under pressure after being consistently outpaced by Perez, with some reports even claiming Cadillac could consider replacing him before the end […]
Battery mystery hangs over dominant Mercedes campaign
Jun.6 (GMM) Mercedes may have a hidden weakness lurking beneath its dominant start to the 2026 season. George Russell’s retirement while leading in Canada was caused by a battery failure, and the team still does not know exactly what went wrong. According to Austria newspaper Osterreich, the damaged battery was so severely compromised that it […]
One-year sentence handed down in Doornbos case
Jun.6 (GMM) A man convicted over the violent robbery of former Formula 1 driver Robert Doornbos has been sentenced to one year in prison. The attack took place outside Doornbos’ home in Amsterdam in March 2023, when the former Red Bull driver was struck with a club and robbed of his Rolex watch and mobile […]
Monaco paddock buzzes with contract speculation
Jun.5 (GMM) Charles Leclerc has admitted he had offers from rival teams before committing his future to Ferrari. The Monegasque returned to his home town this week fresh from signing a new contract with the Maranello team, ending months of speculation about his long-term future. Asked directly if there were other approaches from rival teams, […]
Antonelli laughs off Russell’s title mind games
Jun.5 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli has brushed aside George Russell’s latest suggestion that the Formula 1 title is now his “to lose”. The 19-year-old Italian arrives in Monaco with a commanding championship lead after four consecutive victories, while teammate Russell suffered a crushing retirement from the lead in Montreal. Before leaving Canada, Russell declared the title […]
Bottas blasts exit rumours as Perez explains revival
Jun.5 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas has dismissed rumours suggesting Cadillac is already considering replacing him, insisting the speculation is nothing more than a bid for “headlines and clicks”. The Finn arrived in Monaco under pressure after reports emerged in Montreal claiming the new American team could even consider a mid-season driver change amid Bottas’ struggles compared […]
Jimenez returns as Alonso eases DAZN tensions
Jun.5 (GMM) Fernando Alonso appears to have ended his media standoff with Spanish broadcaster DAZN after the return of partner Melissa Jimenez from maternity leave. The Aston Martin driver had reportedly stopped giving interviews to the network after an on-air mistake involving the name of the couple’s newborn son, Leonard. Spanish outlet Diario Sport reports […]
Sainz leaves door open as Williams pair back Vowles
Jun.5 (GMM) Carlos Sainz has left the door open to future opportunities despite making clear that his preferred path remains staying at Williams long term. The Spaniard was responding to recent comments from team boss James Vowles, who said he wants to retain both Sainz and Alex Albon beyond 2026 as Williams continues its rebuilding […]
Alonso says Newey philosophy behind Aston setbacks
Jun.5 (GMM) Adrian Newey will return to the Formula 1 paddock in Monaco weekend after weeks of speculation about his absence from Aston Martin’s struggling 2026 campaign. The design legend’s low profile had fuelled rumours ranging from internal concerns about the team’s disappointing start to suggestions of health issues and even speculation linking former Audi […]
Monaco loophole sparks wild new wing designs in F1
Jun.5 (GMM) Formula 1’s top teams have arrived in Monaco with some eye-catching rear wing innovations after discovering an unusual opportunity created by the circuit’s unique rules. Because the FIA has disabled the active aerodynamic ‘straight-line mode’ for Monaco, teams suddenly have spare space in the centre of their rear wings where the actuator mechanism […]
Verstappen hopeful as F1 edges towards rules compromise
Jun.5 (GMM) Max Verstappen appears increasingly hopeful that Formula 1’s bitter dispute over the controversial F1 regulations will end in compromise rather than stalemate. After months of criticism and repeatedly warning he could reconsider his long-term future in the sport, the four-time world champion now sounds cautiously optimistic. “Let’s wait and see what comes out,” […]
Ferrari ties down Leclerc for just two more years
Jun.4 (GMM) Charles Leclerc has ended speculation about his future by signing a new Ferrari contract that will keep him in red for at least the next several seasons. Ferrari announced the agreement on Wednesday, stating only that Leclerc has renewed for “the coming seasons”, without disclosing the exact duration. According to La Gazzetta dello […]