Jun.1 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli says his rivals now view him differently after his remarkable start to the 2026 season. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver, who comfortably leads the world championship after winning four of the opening five races, was honoured with the prestigious Lorenzo Bandini Trophy in Brisighella on Friday. Thousands of fans packed the small […]
Mercedes walks away from Alpine as Horner options narrow
Jun.1 (GMM) Mercedes has reportedly abandoned plans to buy a stake in Alpine, while Christian Horner’s hopes of using the French team as a route back into Formula 1 also appear to have hit a dead end. According to reports, Mercedes has withdrawn from negotiations to acquire the 24 percent Alpine stake owned by New […]
Danner urges Hulkenberg to stay patient with Audi
Jun.1 (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg has been urged not to lose faith in Audi despite the German manufacturer’s difficult start to the 2026 season. The Audi works team has scored just two points in its opening races since fully taking over Sauber, both through rookie Gabriel Bortoleto, while the experienced Hulkenberg is still yet to open […]
Cadillac boss slams ‘completely false’ Bottas exit rumours
Jun.1 (GMM) Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon has strongly denied rumours that Valtteri Bottas could lose his seat before the end of the season. Speculation intensified after reports suggested the Finn’s future was under threat amid a difficult start to the year and suggestions that reserve driver Colton Herta could replace him – perhaps even […]
‘Perfect’ Hamilton could stay ahead in Monaco
Jun.1 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton could emerge as Ferrari’s surprise contender in Monaco after decisively outpacing teammate Charles Leclerc in Canada, according to Ralf Schumacher. Ferrari heads to Monte Carlo amid growing expectations. McLaren’s Lando Norris left Montreal suggesting the Italian team could be favourite for pole position, while team boss Andrea Stella agreed Ferrari’s strengths […]
Verstappen allies hit back at Steiner over criticism
Jun.1 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s allies have turned on former Haas boss Gunther Steiner after he suggested the Dutchman’s criticism of Formula 1’s 2026 regulations is motivated by a lack of victories. “If Verstappen had won, he would be really happy and these would be the best regulations ever,” Steiner said in a quote published on […]
Rare Schumacher accounts emerge 12 years after accident
Jun.1 (GMM) More than 12 years after Michael Schumacher’s skiing accident, rare new firsthand accounts have emerged from some of the people involved on the day the seven-time world champion suffered his life-changing injuries. Since the December 2013 accident in Meribel, Schumacher’s condition has remained one of Formula 1 and global sport’s most closely guarded […]
Cadillac ‘delighted’ as V8 momentum grows in F1
Jun.1 (GMM) Cadillac and Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali have added fresh support to growing calls for a return to V8 engines in the near future. The debate comes as Formula 1 continues to wrestle with criticism of the current regulations, with many drivers unhappy about the heavy reliance on battery deployment and energy […]
Ben Sulayem pushes to scrap FIA presidential term limits
May 29 (GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is backing a proposal that would remove term limits for the governing body’s top officials, potentially allowing FIA presidents to remain in office beyond the current 12-year maximum. The proposal will be discussed and voted on at next month’s FIA General Assembly. The move is already attracting […]
Tost raises Newey health concern amid Aston-Honda struggle
May 29 (GMM) Former Formula 1 team boss Franz Tost has suggested Adrian Newey’s health may be a factor as Aston Martin battles through a disastrous start to its new Honda era. Speaking on the 15 Love – Der Business podcast, the former Toro Rosso chief said several factors are behind Aston Martin’s disappointing 2026 […]
Stella shuts down fresh Lambiase succession rumours
May 29 (GMM) Andrea Stella has pushed back against renewed speculation that Max Verstappen’s long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is being lined up to replace him as McLaren team principal. The rumours resurfaced after Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies suggested again in Canada that Lambiase’s future role at McLaren would be as a team principal. […]
Hamilton, Leclerc defend Ferrari’s electric Luce
May 29 (GMM) Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have publicly backed the company’s controversial new electric Luce model, despite fierce criticism that wiped billions from Ferrari’s market value and triggered ridicule across the media. The launch of Ferrari’s first fully electric production car has divided opinion, with former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo […]
Vowles confident Sainz and Albon will stay at Williams
May 29 (GMM) Williams boss James Vowles has played down growing driver market speculation, insisting both Carlos Sainz and Alexander Albon remain committed to the team’s long-term project. With both drivers reportedly in the final year of their current deals and Formula 1’s silly season already gathering momentum, questions are being asked about whether either […]
Gucci confirmed as Alpine title sponsor
May 28 (GMM) Gucci has officially entered Formula 1 as title sponsor of Alpine from 2027 – confirming weeks of growing speculation linking the luxury giant with the Enstone-based squad. The team announced on Wednesday it will compete under the name ‘Gucci Racing Alpine Formula 1 Team’ from next season. The partnership will also end […]
F1 has backup plan ready if Qatar, Abu Dhabi cancelled
May 28 (GMM) Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says the sport already has contingency plans prepared in case escalating Middle East tensions force the cancellation of the season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The comments come as uncertainty continues surrounding the geopolitical situation in the Gulf region despite repeated suggestions from US president Donald […]
Audi digs in as F1 civil war over engines intensifies
May 28 (GMM) Audi has emerged as the key obstacle in Formula 1’s growing civil war over its controversial engine rules – as CEO Stefano Domenicali openly backs a return to V8 power. The sport is currently split over proposed 2027 regulation changes designed to reduce the extreme electrical dependency introduced under the controversial 2026 […]
Verstappen ‘deliberately let Red Bull hit the wall’
May 28 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher believes Max Verstappen intentionally allowed tensions to rise inside Red Bull during the Canadian GP weekend in order to force the team to confront its ongoing car problems. Although Verstappen finished on the podium in Montreal, the Dutchman was angry after qualifying following another failed setup experiment on the RB22. […]
Ross Brawn returns in MotoGP role
May 27 (GMM) Ross Brawn is returning to frontline motorsport in a surprise move to MotoGP. The former Mercedes boss and ex-Formula 1 managing director has joined the board of directors of Pramac Racing, the Yamaha-supported MotoGP operation now competing in Liberty Media’s newly acquired championship. In an official statement, Pramac confirmed the 71-year-old, whose […]
Ferrari loses billions as electric launch sparks backlash
May 27 (GMM) Ferrari has been hit by a wave of criticism – and a major stock market selloff – following the launch of its controversial new electric luxury model, the Ferrari Luce. The all-electric four-door Ferrari, designed with input from former Apple designer Jony Ive, was unveiled by the marque’s Formula 1 stars Lewis […]
Raikkonen finally speaks about ‘the other Kimi’
May 27 (GMM) Kimi Raikkonen has publicly commented for the first time on Formula 1’s newest sensation – championship leader Andrea ‘Kimi’ Antonelli. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver now leads the 2026 world championship by 43 points after four consecutive victories. And while Antonelli’s family insists his ‘Kimi’ nickname was not inspired by the 2007 Ferrari […]