Author: Andrew Maitland

(GMM) Carlos Sainz Jr. (pictured) has admitted Williams has taken a step backwards heading into 2026, describing a “very tough” winter marked by production delays and missed targets. Related Article: The … Read More

(GMM) Long-time Formula 1 powerbrokers Bernie Ecclestone (pictured) and Flavio Briatore have issued stark warnings about the direction of the sport under the new 2026 regulations. Related Article: Formula 1 News: … Read More

(GMM) Formula 1’s chiefs have moved to calm mounting criticism of the 2026 regulations, amid driver complaints that the new cars feel like “Formula E on steroids”. The biggest critic … Read More

(GMM) Ferrari is emerging as the early favorite for the 2026 season after an eye-catching turnaround from last year’s disappointing campaign. The Italian team impressed most during the second pre-season … Read More

(GMM) Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali (pictured) has hinted that Turkey could be heading back to the calendar, while also outlining potential changes to the race weekend format. Speaking before … Read More

(GMM) Oscar Piastri (pictured) has dismissed suggestions of tension behind his evolving management structure, insisting recent changes were simply about doing things “a bit different” for 2026. The Australian has … Read More

(GMM) Jos Verstappen (pictured) says he is satisfied with Red Bull’s winter progress – and relieved that stability has returned to the team. Speaking to RTBF in Bahrain, the father … Read More

(GMM) Toto Wolff (pictured) has angrily dismissed fresh speculation that Mercedes may be facing fuel irregularities – comparing the rumor mill to conspiracy theories. After weeks of controversy surrounding Mercedes’ … Read More

(GMM) Aston Martin’s disastrous 2026 pre-season has descended further into frustration as Bahrain nears its end – though faint signs of hope are emerging behind the scenes. Every day of … Read More

(GMM) Ferrari has sent fresh shockwaves through the Bahrain pitlane – this time with a rear wing innovation that appears to rotate 270 degrees when activated. After already raising eyebrows … Read More

(GMM) Carlos Sainz Jr. (pictured) has urged Formula 1’s bosses to remain “open-minded” as criticism of the new 2026 regulations continues to swirl through the paddock. Drivers have repeatedly complained … Read More

(GMM) Italian police have confirmed that Kimi Antonelli (pictured) temporarily lost his road driving license following his recent traffic accident in Italy. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver ran out of talent … Read More

(GMM) Formula 1 could be heading toward a dramatic expansion of its Sprint format and it has the backing of Fabio Briatore (pictured). In a statement following the latest Formula … Read More

(GMM) Formula 1’s controversial new start procedure by Dr. Helmut Marko and others is under increasing scrutiny after further confusion during practice runs in Bahrain. Following the chaotic end to … Read More

(GMM) The FIA and Formula 1 have signaled there will be no knee-jerk reaction to mounting criticism of the new 2026 cars – even as Max Verstappen (pictured) insists he … Read More

(GMM) The FIA has formally triggered an e-vote on the controversial power unit compression issue, with a rule clarification now expected within the next 10 days. After a week of … Read More

(GMM) Ferrari has triggered fresh technical intrigue in Bahrain after the FIA gave the green light to a novel rear winglet positioned directly behind the exhaust outlet. As the second … Read More

Red Bull & VCARB fuel supplier ExxonMobil confirmed their fuel has already been FIA homologated. All set for Australia   Approved by the FIA:   ExxonMobil (Red Bull, VCARB) Shell … Read More

(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) 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