Author: Andrew Maitland

(GMM) The FIA has promised to resolve Formula 1’s rapidly escalating 2026 engine compression dispute before the season-opening Australian GP, as political pressure mounts around Mercedes’ controversial interpretation of the … Read More

(GMM) Fernando Alonso has openly conceded that Aston Martin is beginning Formula 1’s new 2026 era on the back foot, after the team’s Adrian Newey (pictured) -designed car arrived late … Read More

(GMM) Fernando Alonso (pictured) insists time is still on his side as he approaches his 45th birthday, despite 2026 marking the final year of his current Aston Martin contract and … Read More

(GMM) Max Verstappen (pictured) emerged from Formula 1’s Barcelona shakedown quietly encouraged by Red Bull’s new 2026 car, according to insider comments from his almost-brother-in-law Nelson Piquet Jr. With Verstappen … Read More

(GMM) Pirelli boss Mario Isola (pictured) says Formula 1’s radically new 2026 cars have made a positive first impression, insisting the tire supplier is well prepared despite the scale of … Read More

(GMM) Sergio Perez (pictured) admits Formula 1’s newest team could face a tough debut season, but insists Cadillac would be deeply disappointed to end 2026 at the back of the … Read More

(GMM) Renault is facing fresh criticism in France after the mayor Vilian of Viry-Chatillon (pictured) accused the carmaker of reneging on commitments made to safeguard the future of its historic … Read More

(GMM) Formula 1 drivers say the most startling aspect of the new 2026 cars is not cornering speed, but the sheer violence of their acceleration – described by some as … Read More

(GMM) Cadillac’s high-profile Super Bowl livery reveal has been overshadowed by legal drama, with Hollywood director Michael Bay (pictured) filing a $1.5 million lawsuit against the new Formula 1 team. … Read More

(GMM) Audi believes its R26 (pictured) has a realistic shot at meeting Formula 1’s sharply reduced minimum weight for 2026, bucking early fears that the new limit would be out … Read More

(GMM) Williams has finally put its 2026 FW48 car (pictured) on track, completing a low-key filming day at Silverstone after missing the entire Barcelona shakedown and becoming the last team … Read More

(GMM) Mick Schumacher (pictured) has taken his first steps into oval racing ahead of his full-time IndyCar debut, admitting initial nerves but emerging encouraged after a successful high-speed test in … Read More

(GMM) As Formula 1’s radically revised 2026 cars take shape on track, drivers and team bosses agree on one thing – the defining factor is no longer outright speed, but … Read More

(GMM) Lando Norris (pictured) says he heads into the new season more relaxed and confident than ever, insisting self-belief – not swagger – has been the biggest change after finally … Read More

(GMM) Lewis Hamilton’s (pictured) off-track environment has undergone a sweeping reset ahead of the new season, with changes spanning his race engineering, management and communications teams following a difficult first … Read More

(GMM) Adrian Newey (pictured) has played down talk of a radical first Aston Martin design despite widespread paddock admiration after the delayed AMR26 finally appeared at the tail end of … Read More

Contrary to his previous statements, Sa minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie says F1 will not be coming to South Africa anytime soon. As it stands, there are 24 races for … Read More

(GMM) Christian Horner is actively exploring the possibility of buying into a Formula 1 team, according to former F1 driver Christijan Albers (pictured), who says he recently discussed the idea … Read More

(GMM) Toto Wolff has sharply criticized rival teams for continuing to question the legality of Mercedes’ 2026 power unit solution, with two further FIA engine meetings scheduled this month to … Read More

(GMM) The decision to end the Dutch Grand Prix after 2026 is facing renewed scrutiny after it emerged that shareholders behind the Zandvoort (pictured) project paid themselves a EUR 20 … Read More

(GMM) Max Verstappen (pictured) has revealed he was unwell throughout Formula 1’s closed-door shakedown week in Barcelona, adding important context to his limited mileage with Red Bull’s all-new 2026 car … Read More

(GMM) Kalle Rovanpera (pictured) has suffered another setback on his early single-seater path, after illness forced him to miss the final weekend of the Oceania Formula Regional series. Finnish newspaper … Read More

(GMM) Former Formula 1 driver Riccardo Patrese (pictured) has shared his perspective on the condition of Michael Schumacher, following renewed reports that the seven-time world champion is no longer bedridden … Read More

(GMM) Christian Horner (pictured with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem) has added further fuel to speculation about his Formula 1 future after being spotted at the FIA’s Paris headquarters for … Read More