Author: Andrew Maitland

(GMM) Formula 1 sees its future with only eight surviving grands prix in Europe. That is the claim of Belgian politician Melchior Wathelet, who doubles as president of the Belgian GP … Read More

(GMM) Nikita Mazepin says he hopes a “warming of relations” between Russia and Formula 1’s governing body occurs soon. The Russian, and his sponsor Uralkali – run by his father … Read More

(GMM) Kimi Antonelli is a “risk” for Mercedes but a potential “danger” for Mercedes incumbent George Russell. That is the view of Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko, as he … Read More

(GMM) Flavio Briatore admits he wouldn’t have signed Lewis Hamilton if he was in charge at Ferrari. Last year, Audi boss Mattia Binotto caused a stir by declaring that, in … Read More

On January 1, 2025 TAG Heuer steps in as the official timekeeper, replacing Rolex. With TAG Heuer returning to F1 in this role, the change ends Rolex’s decade-long run that … Read More

Former World Driving Champion Jacques Villeneuve wants to see F1 add a race in Africa.  Speaking to Prime Casino, Villeneuve said he believes Africa needs to be on the F1 calendar. … Read More

Underscoring what Valtteri Bottas said below, new team boss Mattia Binotto admits that the Sauber, soon to be Audi challenge, has been greater than originally anticipated. “When I came in … Read More

(GMM) Valtteri Bottas intends to use his new job at Mercedes as a launching pad to return to the Formula 1 grid. The team has confirmed the widespread rumors by … Read More

(GMM) Yuki Tsunoda “would have deserved” a promotion to Red Bull Racing, but lost out to Liam Lawson in key areas. That’s the explanation of team advisor Dr Helmut Marko, … Read More

(GMM) Carlos Sainz Jr. may be leaving the team, but he will at least put a Ferrari Formula 1 car in his garage at home. La Gazzetta dello Sport reveals … Read More

(GMM) Ferrari isn’t setting a precise date for Lewis Hamilton’s first test at the wheel of a red Formula 1 car in January. Boss Frederic Vasseur has revealed that the … Read More

(GMM) Max Verstappen has denied he has ever considered a move to Aston Martin with Adrian Newey as rumored earlier this year. This week, in wide-ranging interviews with the broadcaster … Read More

(GMM) Max Verstappen says he has no hard feelings after 2024 title rival and friend Lando Norris retracted a controversial comment. After Verstappen’s impressive run through the field in treacherous … Read More

(GMM) Sergio Perez has “no plan B” after losing his Formula 1 race seat at Red Bull, his father reveals. The Mexican driver announced in a statement that he has … Read More

(GMM) Max Verstappen says his relationships with two separate Formula 1 rivals – Lando Norris and George Russell – are still on track. The quadruple world champion fell out badly … Read More

(GMM) Ralf Schumacher has slammed a political decision to deny his famous brother Michael an honorary citizenship of a town synonymous with his career. The siblings were born in Hurth, … Read More

(GMM) FIA Regulators should go easier on Formula 1 drivers to accelerate the “emotion” of the sport. That is the view of former long-time Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo, whose reign … Read More

(GMM) Ousting the on-form Carlos Sainz Jr. and replacing him with Lewis Hamilton for 2025 and beyond is a “risk”. That’s the view of former long-time Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo, … Read More

(GMM) Max Verstappen has played down the likelihood that he will ever use his contract’s famous ‘exit clauses,’ but he did admit to sitting down with Toto Wolff. In an … Read More

(GMM) Yuki Tsunoda is “just one of many talents” among the Red Bull program, Dr Helmut Marko has warned. Appearing at a Honda event in Tokyo, the Japanese driver rated … Read More

(GMM) Sergio Perez’s career-endangering struggle with the 2024 Red Bull car “wasn’t always his fault.” That’s the view of Max Verstappen, who is facing the prospect of a new teammate … Read More