Oct.31 (GMM) Max Verstappen thinks one of the worst things about Formula 1 is its annual race calendar. When asked by Sport Bild to name one thing about the sport that makes “no sense” to him, the triple world champion answered: “The number of races. “The calendar is far too full,” the Red Bull driver […]
Month: October 2024
F1 could let Andretti-Cadillac enter after all
Oct.31 (GMM) Four men under the gaze of the United States government could ultimately lead to Andretti-Cadillac being welcomed onto the Formula 1 grid after all. It is well known that, after F1 owner Liberty Media blocked Andretti’s FIA-approved bid to become the sport’s eleventh team, anti-competition authorities in the US have been looking into […]
Mick Schumacher advised to say ‘no’ to Audi-Sauber
Oct.31 (GMM) A German racing legend thinks Mick Schumacher should turn down the opportunity to return to the Formula 1 grid next year with Audi-owned Sauber. Audi’s Sauber takeover and works F1 project for 2026 has been troubled so far, with top drivers like Carlos Sainz turning down the opportunity to join in 2025 and […]
Colapinto ‘strong enough’ to replace Perez, says Vowles
Oct.31 (GMM) Christian Horner admits Red Bull may be eyeing Franco Colapinto. Technically, there are no free seats for the meteorically impressive mid-season rookie for 2025, as Carlos Sainz will take his seat at Williams. Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya, however, thinks the 21-year-old Argentine – also attracting plenty of commercial interest within his […]
Perez axe after Brazil ‘very unlikely’ – Horner
Oct.31 (GMM) Christian Horner insists it is “very unlikely” that Sunday’s Brazilian GP will be the last at Red Bull for Sergio Perez. Already struggling for form and under the subject of intense speculation about his future, the Mexican had an abysmal race weekend at home last weekend. “We know that qualifying is not his […]
Mexico GP steward slams ‘horrible’ Verstappen mindset
Oct.31 (GMM) Johnny Herbert has lashed back at critics like Max Verstappen’s father who believe certain FIA officials are biased against the triple world champion. After the Red Bull driver was penalised 20 seconds for his on-track stoushes with title rival Lando Norris in Mexico, where former British F1 driver Herbert was on the stewards’ […]
Experts tip Verstappen to ease racing aggression
Oct.30 (GMM) Two prominent figures in Formula 1 believe Max Verstappen will ease his controversial wheel-to-wheel style for the decisive last four grands prix of 2024. After the championship leader strategically beat title rival Lando Norris to the apex in their Austin stoush, running the overtaking McLaren off the track, it was Norris who received […]
Magnussen emerges as shock Audi-Sauber contender
Oct.30 (GMM) Kevin Magnussen could be emerging as a shock late candidate to sign for Audi-owned Sauber in 2025. It is the last genuine vacancy on the Formula 1 grid for next year, but negotiations with potential teammates for Nico Hulkenberg – including incumbent Valtteri Bottas – are significantly delayed. Some think the delay is […]
Brazil could be Perez’s last race for Red Bull
Oct.30 (GMM) Sergio Perez’s home race in Mexico last Sunday could have been his second-to-last grand prix for Red Bull. Rumours are swirling that the team, having slipped to third overall in the constructors’ championship behind McLaren and now Ferrari, can no longer justify keeping Perez even on the grounds that he brings in millions […]
Renault, Honda fined by FIA for budget cap breaches
Oct.30 (GMM) Renault-owned Alpine and Honda have escaped with six-figure fines for breaching their respective engine budget caps in 2023. Last month, Formula 1’s governing body revealed that both engine manufacturers had committed “procedural breaches” of the new-in-2023 budget caps applying to Renault, Honda, Ferrari and Mercedes. The FIA said neither Alpine or Honda “exceeded […]
Perez’s future at Red Bull is now ‘open’ – Marko
Oct.29 (GMM) Sergio Perez’s future in Formula 1 is currently “open”, Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko admits. Despite his signing of a new contract for 2025, the Mexican’s race seat has remained in doubt for much of the current season. Perez, 34, hit a new low with an abysmal grand prix weekend at home […]
Aston Martin hit reverse gear on Austin-spec upgrades
Oct.29 (GMM) Aston Martin hit reverse gear on some recent car upgrades at the Mexican GP. The F1 team, which has struggled to introduce upgrades this season that convert into improved pace, introduced a major new package in Austin just over a week ago. The new parts failed to move Aston Martin forwards – and […]
Wolff prepared to ‘sacrifice’ more wins in 2024
Oct.29 (GMM) Toto Wolff admits Mercedes may “sacrifice” good results in the remaining four grands prix. The team boss admitted that recent big crashes have put Mercedes’ budget cap for the last weeks of the 2024 season into “serious trouble”. But George Russell says he wouldn’t even mind if the team didn’t manufacture him a […]
Verstappen set for five-place grid drop in Brazil
Oct.29 (GMM) On top of his Mexico GP penalties and lagging car pace, championship leader Max Verstappen’s troubles are about to get even worse. It is now almost certain that the Red Bull driver will need to move down the grid at the Brazilian GP this weekend due to needing a fresh power unit. Verstappen, […]
Leclerc in trouble for FIA press conference F-word
Oct.29 (GMM) Charles Leclerc may be in trouble for swearing in the post-race FIA press conference after the Mexican GP. Recently, at the Singapore GP, Max Verstappen described his Red Bull car as “f*cked” – and was sentenced by the sport’s governing body to a day of community service as part of a FIA clampdown […]
Father claims some FIA officials ‘don’t like Max’
Oct.29 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s father thinks there are Formula 1 officials who “don’t like” his son. A storm is still raging after the triple world champion received two 10-second penalties, and two penalty points on his super license, for his wheel-to-wheel battles with championship rival Lando Norris in Mexico. Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher said […]
Commentator urges Red Bull to appeal penalties
Oct.28 (GMM) Dutch commentator Olav Mol wonders if Red Bull has “the balls” to challenge Max Verstappen’s multiple Mexican GP penalties. A week ago in Austin, Lando Norris’ 5-second penalty for overtaking title rival Verstappen off the track caused uproar and even a pledge from the FIA to update the driving guidelines from 2025. But […]
Russell happy to ‘compromise’ 2024 for better 2025
Oct.28 (GMM) George Russell says he would sacrifice pace in 2024 in order to position Mercedes in the best possible way for next season. Although the Brackley-based team has shown flashes of form this season, inconsistency and puzzling performance fluctuations mean Mercedes is very much now the fourth force in Formula 1 behind McLaren, Ferrari […]
Colapinto’s 2025 race seat chances still alive
Oct.28 (GMM) Franco Colapinto’s hopes of staying in Formula 1 for 2025 now appear to rest solely with Red Bull and Williams boss James Vowles. The Argentine has stunned the paddock with his meteoric debut and likeable personality since replacing the ousted Logan Sargeant mid-season. However, his seat will be taken by Carlos Sainz next […]
Perez ‘recovery’ has not materialised – Marko
Oct.28 (GMM) Just when Sergio Perez needed a solid weekend at his home race to ease raging speculation about his future at Red Bull, he had a nightmare Mexican GP. “He didn’t have a good weekend,” said team advisor Dr Helmut Marko. “The future is uncertain.” Perez even clashed on-track with Liam Lawson, the newcomer […]