Author: Andrew Maitland

(GMM) Sebastian Vettel (pictured from 2022) has played down the prospect of a Formula 1 comeback – either as a driver or in a senior paddock role – but admits … Read More

(GMM) Only two Formula 1 fuel suppliers have fully cleared the FIA’s new sustainable fuel homologation process ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, according to Italian media. Shell – … Read More

(GMM) Ralf Schumacher believes Oscar Piastri’s (pictured) evolving management structure may reflect tensions behind the scenes at McLaren last season. Speaking on Sky Deutschland, Schumacher suggested it had been important … Read More

(GMM) The Formula 1 Commission meets in Bahrain today amid intensifying controversy over Mercedes’ disputed engine compression concept. With the Powertrain Advisory Committee also gathering, the agenda is heavy – … Read More

(GMM) The future of the Belgian GP at Spa remains under discussion, despite last year’s announcement of a rotation deal with Formula 1. In 2025, F1 confirmed a multi-year extension … Read More

(GMM) Sebastian Vettel (pictured) has called for calm as criticism of Formula 1’s new 2026 cars intensifies – but admits the sport must not “lose sight” of its identity. Max … Read More

(GMM) Aston Martin’s 2026 troubles may extend beyond Honda’s power unit and cooling concerns, with Spain’s Marca reporting that the team’s first in-house gearbox is also struggling under the demands … Read More

(GMM) Aston Martin (Alonso pictured locking a wheel in Bahrain) may be significantly further off the pace than first feared, as the scale of its 2026 struggles becomes clearer. Related … Read More

(GMM) The Formula 1 Commission is set for a crucial meeting this week as the controversy over Mercedes’ power unit compression ratio concept continues to escalate. With a significant bloc … Read More

(GMM) The guessing game over who is leading Formula 1’s new 2026 era has descended into open finger-pointing in Bahrain. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists Red Bull-Ford is clearly in … Read More

(GMM) Concerns about the complexity of Formula 1’s new 2026 start procedures boiled over at the end of the first Bahrain test. The session had officially ended when a chaotic … Read More

(GMM) Renault’s decision to shut down Alpine’s World Endurance Championship program and Dacia’s rally-raid effort at the end of the year has intensified speculation about the long-term future of its … Read More

(GMM) Australian media headlines suggesting Oscar Piastri (pictured together) has “split” from manager Mark Webber (pictured) appear wide of the mark, with the McLaren driver instead bolstering his support structure … Read More

(GMM) Jack Doohan (pictured) says his goal remains a full-time Formula 1 comeback in 2027 after securing a reserve role at Haas – just as Esteban Ocon has been put … Read More

(GMM) Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur (pictured) has firmly dismissed suggestions Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer situation is destabilizing the team. After Hamilton admitted that not having his long-term replacement for ousted … Read More

(GMM) Ferrari sporting director Diego Ioverno (pictured) has refused to be drawn directly into the escalating Mercedes engine debate, as the FIA pushes to resolve the compression controversy before Melbourne. … Read More

(GMM) Gabriel Bortoleto (pictured) has highlighted fresh concerns about the complexity of Formula 1’s 2026 regulations – this time over the race start procedure. Drivers have already been vocal about … Read More

(GMM) Fernando Alonso’s (pictured) body language in Bahrain told its own story. According to DAZN commentator Antonio Lobato, the Spaniard climbed out of his Aston Martin on day two of … Read More

(GMM) Max Verstappen (pictured) may be loudly criticizing Formula 1’s new 2026 cars – but many in the Bahrain International Circuit paddock (all the Mercedes drivers and team owners) believe … Read More