Jan.31 (GMM) Honda is “fighting” behind the scenes to produce its all-new power unit for the revolutionary 2026 regulations. That is the slightly alarming admission of Honda Racing Corporation boss Koji Watanabe, just days after Adrian Newey admitted a single manufacturer could be set to dominate once the engine and chassis rules change. Red Bull […]
Month: January 2025
FIA to have ‘negotiations’ with Russia in February
Jan.31 (GMM) Russian racing drivers and teams’ struggles with Formula 1 governing body the FIA could finally be nearing an end. It was Haas that ousted Nikita Mazepin and his sponsor Uralkali at the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis three years ago, but the FIA simultaneously imposed restrictions on any drivers or teams in all […]
Ocon was at Maranello for Hamilton’s first day
Jan.31 (GMM) Esteban Ocon says he was “lucky” to be at Maranello for Lewis Hamilton’s historic first official day as a Ferrari driver. The seven time world champion’s first day, historic first photo, first Fiorano test, and first Ferrari crash this week in Barcelona have all been dominating the Formula 1 headlines. His former boss […]
Haas to reach budget cap for first time in 2025
Jan.31 (GMM) Haas has a brand new, luxury problem for 2025 – staying under Formula 1’s budget cap. That’s the revelation of team boss Ayao Komatsu, who says this season is the first time in Haas’ decade-long history where the operational budget is high enough to trouble the cap. It’s a combination of more sponsorship, […]
Red Bull wasn’t ‘too worried’ about decline – Newey
Jan.31 (GMM) Adrian Newey says problems he spotted with Red Bull’s 2024 car were not swiftly addressed by team management. Amid the power struggle and internal turmoil at the team last year, Newey – one of the most respected technical minds in Formula 1 history – decided to leave. It coincided with a very obvious […]
Push for paid F1 stewards as ‘biased’ Herbert axed
Jan.30 (GMM) It’s rumoured at least two teams, including Red Bull, asked the FIA to consider removing controversial Formula 1 steward Johnny Herbert from its roster. Herbert, who was publicly criticised by Max Verstappen and his father Jos last year for alleged pro-British bias and airing those views in published media interviews, was scheduled to […]
Mayor plays down rumours of 2026 Madrid GP problems
Jan.30 (GMM) The mayor of Madrid has played down rumours the city may not be ready to welcome Formula 1 next year. Mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida declared this week that although the sport is yet to set the calendar for 2026, the first event “will be held in September”. The issue, however, is that a […]
Hamilton crashed while testing new pedal layout
Jan.30 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton was testing a new pedal layout when he crashed at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya on Wednesday. As part of the seven time world champion and Ferrari’s preparations for their first season together in 2025, Hamilton was driving a 2023 car when he hit the barriers in the fast final sector. Ferrari […]
Newly-extended Italian GP at Monza back in doubt
Jan.29 (GMM) Another dark cloud has moved above the fabled Italian GP at Monza. Just two months ago, following a long period of uncertainty, Formula 1 announced that it had agreed a contract extension to guarantee the sport stays at the iconic circuit through 2031. “The recent upgrades to the circuit’s infrastructure and the planned […]
McLaren could beat Mercedes in 2026, too – Wolff
Jan.29 (GMM) Although Mercedes could get the jump on all other rivals in 2026, Toto Wolff insists that wouldn’t necessarily put the works team at the very top. Adrian Newey told Auto Motor und Sport this week that there is a “strong possibility” that Formula 1 will become “an engine-dominated formula” at least initially when […]
Bottas to also be McLaren, Williams reserve in ’25
Jan.29 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas’ chances of returning to the Formula 1 grid this year may be three times higher than was initially thought. Just before Christmas, with Audi-owned Sauber having opted against extending its race deal with the Finn, Mercedes announced that Bottas was returning to Brackley to be the full-time reserve driver in 2025. […]
One engine likely to dominate F1 in new era – Newey
Jan.28 (GMM) A single engine manufacturer is likely to dominate Formula 1 when the all-new and sweeping 2026 regulations come into force. That’s the view of Adrian Newey, who amid Red Bull’s internal turmoil last year elected to leave the team and join the ambitious Mercedes-powered Aston Martin project. “If you had told me 12 […]
FIA poised to officially green-light Cadillac F1
Jan.28 (GMM) Cadillac, the prospective new eleventh Formula 1 team, is poised to clear the last hurdle before being officially green-lit to debut in 2026. Following an intense saga that even triggered US government investigations, F1 owner Liberty Media finally decided to let the project initially instigated by Andretti proceed. The final hurdle now, according […]
Three F1 faces hit out at FIA president’s ‘mess’
Jan.27 (GMM) Three well-known Formula 1 figures think the FIA under the controversial leadership of president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is a “mess”. Last week, it emerged that Ben Sulayem’s clampdown on off-track bad behaviour – like swearing – has been supercharged for 2025, with drivers now facing up to six-digit fines, month-long bans, and even […]
Drugovich could also be Sauber reserve in ’25
Jan.27 (GMM) Felipe Drugovich’s chances of racing in Formula 1 this year may just have doubled. Since winning the F2 title in 2022, the 24-year-old Brazilian has failed to make the step up to Formula 1 – instead serving merely as Aston Martin’s reserve. New Red Bull driver Liam Lawson told the Pitstop podcast last […]
Hamilton at Ferrari for ‘marketing reasons’ – Ickx
Jan.27 (GMM) F1 legend and former Ferrari driver Jackie Ickx thinks the Italian team leapt at the chance to sign Lewis Hamilton “probably for marketing reasons”. It has emerged that the first photo of Hamilton at Maranello, standing in front of Enzo Ferrari’s house with a F40 supercar, broke the record for the most ‘liked’ […]
Haas admits Bearman could be Ferrari driver in ’27
Jan.27 (GMM) It’s possible Ferrari will pull Oliver Bearman back to Maranello for 2027, Haas boss Ayao Komatsu admits. The 19-year-old British rookie’s first full season for Haas this year is most definitely linked with the team’s technical relationship with Ferrari. Komatsu freely admits that Bearman “is a Ferrari driver”. “We have him on loan […]
Newey will also work on 2025 Aston Martin car
Jan.27 (GMM) Other team members are not backing Fernando Alonso’s claim that success will “certainly not” come for Formula 1 team Aston Martin in 2025. Since a solid start to the 2023 season and comprehensive team infrastructure investments ever since, the ambitious Silverstone based team’s in-season car development notably stagnated over the past 18 months. […]
Former financial backer slams Valtteri Bottas
Jan.24 (GMM) Valtteri Bottas’ former financial backer has hit out at the Finnish driver’s behaviour. Finnish billionaire Antti Aarnio-Wihuri, the 84-year-old head of the Wihuri Group conglomerate, backed not only Bottas’ junior career, but also provided personal sponsorship during the Finn’s stints at Williams and Mercedes. Wihuri ended its association with Bottas, 35, after 2018. […]
Verstappen management responds to Aston Martin rumours
Jan.24 (GMM) Max Verstappen’s management has smiled at reports suggesting Aston Martin is prepared to invest an incredible $1 billion to lure the quadruple world champion from Red Bull. It is rumoured new recruit Adrian Newey sees a potential Verstappen pairing with incumbent Fernando Alonso as the perfect driver lineup for 2026, but the team […]