Author: Andrew Maitland

(GMM) Two former world champions are divided over Daniel Ricciardo’s handling of his return to the Formula 1 grid. For his part, 1997 title winner Jacques Villeneuve thinks the 33-year-old … Read More

(GMM) After horror outings at Silverstone and in Hungary, Alpine Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer could be the next one to get the axe. The team should make a two-tenth of … Read More

(GMM) Aston Martin does not deny taking another “good look” at detailed photos of the underside of Red Bull’s dominant 2023 car. After a strong start to 2023, the Silverstone-based … Read More

(GMM) Ferrari’s struggles in 2023 are now becoming the subject of ridicule, as even the partisan Italian media calls it a ‘shrimp in retreat’. The latest festival of poor car … Read More

(GMM) After getting sacked by Red Bull, Nyck de Vries’ Formula 1 career is not necessarily over, his manager Guillaume Le Goff insists. The 28-year-old Dutch rookie, who was dumped … Read More

(GMM) Aston Martin F1 driver Fernando Alonso has admitted he still indulges in certain superstitions prior to grands prix. At almost 42, the Spaniard and two-time champion is also the … Read More

(GMM) The maker of the unique porcelain Hungarian GP trophies has vowed to replace the one presented to race winner Max Verstappen on Sunday. The hand-made vase, worth a reported … Read More

(GMM) Sebastian Vettel’s environmental stance may thwart his return to Formula 1 in a Red Bull role. That is the warning of the quadruple world champion’s former Red Bull boss … Read More

(GMM) Ralf Schumacher thinks his countryman Nico Hulkenberg should at least be looking around at his alternatives before re-signing with Haas. Haas engineers and designers have a “responsibility” to improve … Read More

(GMM) Any hopes that Red Bull may be at risk of being caught by its rivals disappeared with Max Verstappen’s win by a huge 33 seconds on Sunday. The only … Read More

(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has no regrets after making what has been described as the “brutal” decision to axe Alpha Tauri rookie Nyck de Vries. The Red Bull official said … Read More

(GMM) Pirelli’s F1 boss has hit back at Fernando Alonso’s suspicion that the recent mid-season tire construction change has hurt Aston Martin. Alonso admits the Silverstone-based team hasn’t kept up … Read More

(GMM) Fernando Alonso has revealed that after 2024, he will only sign single-year Formula 1 contract extensions. At almost 42, the two-time champion is clearly the oldest active driver on … Read More

(GMM) Formula 1 teams are racing away from taking a punt on rookie drivers, according to Haas boss Gunther Steiner. Steiner notoriously grappled with the frustration of Mick Schumacher’s struggles … Read More

(GMM) Budget caps and struggling engines will be on the agenda at the next meeting of the Formula 1 Commission set for Monday (today). Auto Motor und Sport claims that … Read More

(GMM) Max Verstappen and Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko say the RB19 upgrades work, despite missing out on pole on Hungary. After Lewis Hamilton’s breakthrough return to pole position … Read More

(GMM) “It’s been horrible,” said Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso when asked about the new qualifying format trialed this weekend in Hungary. Plenty of others in the F1 paddock agree that … Read More

(GMM) The American owned Haas team appears to be heading towards new contracts for “both” of its current Formula 1 drivers. With Haas owner Gene Haas making a rare visit … Read More

(GMM) Fernando Alonso says it is clear that Formula 1 team Aston Martin needs to get better at in-season car developments. The Spaniard has almost single-handedly propelled the vastly improved … Read More

(GMM) Daniel Ricciardo is being auditioned by Red Bull as a potential successor for Sergio Perez, according to Toto Wolff. That is not the claim of a Formula 1 insider … Read More

(GMM) Rumors are swirling in the Hungaroring paddock that Dr Helmut Marko may step down at the end of 2023, but he denies them. At the age of 80, the … Read More

(GMM) Max Verstappen’s teammate, Sergio Perez, has slammed online suggestions that Red Bull is sabotaging his Formula 1 car. Fans on social media have claimed the energy drink-owned team must … Read More

(GMM) Carlos Sainz Jr. says he will push hard to secure a new contract to keep racing at Ferrari beyond the 2024 season. The Spaniard has been outspoken about wanting … Read More

(GMM) Filming of the new Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt is continuing this weekend in Hungary – despite the highly publicized Hollywood production strike. “All filming is cancelled, for … Read More