Author: Andrew Maitland

(GMM) Lewis Hamilton (pictured arriving at Zandvoort) says he has returned from Formula 1’s summer shutdown with a new outlook after branding himself “useless” before the break. “In the heat … Read More

(GMM) Red Bull has moved to shut down speculation that IndyCar champion Alex Palou (pictured) could be drafted in to partner Max Verstappen next season. “That’s not true,” Dr Helmut … Read More

(GMM) Max Verstappen returns from the August break seemingly recharged, though no longer a central figure in the 2025 world championship fight. “What did I miss? Not the media – … Read More

(GMM) Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport has revealed the extraordinary complexity of Formula 1’s incoming 2026 regulations, raising concerns the sport is straying even further from its racing roots. Journalist … Read More

(GMM) Max Verstappen has been warned not to join Ferrari after 2026 by former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone (pictured). “If he goes to Ferrari, that would be the end of … Read More

(GMM) Audi’s Formula 1 project is still at “base camp” as it prepares to fully take over Sauber next year, according to project head Mattia Binotto (pictured). “There are still … Read More

(GMM) McLaren has unveiled Mastercard as its first title sponsor in more than a decade – but CEO Zak Brown insists the famous papaya livery will remain. “Don’t worry, the … Read More

(GMM) The promoters of Formula 1’s axed Russian GP have launched legal action against the sport’s commercial rights holder in the UK High Court. According to the state-owned Tass news … Read More

(GMM) Zandvoort’s famous steep corners helped inspire Madrid’s new Formula 1 circuit – with its designer admitting he wanted to go even further (labeled as Turn 12 in photo). As … Read More

(GMM) As Formula 1 returns from its summer shutdown, McLaren is bracing for a straight fight between its own drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris for the 2025 world championship. … Read More

(GMM) Former Finnish Formula 1 driver Mika Salo (pictured) has endorsed Cadillac’s decision to sign compatriot Valtteri Bottas as one of its two drivers for 2026. Speaking to Iltalehti – … Read More

(GMM) Cadillac has defended its decision to launch its Formula 1 program with experienced and non-American duo Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez, following criticism that the team overlooked younger options. … Read More

(GMM) Valtteri Bottas (pictured) will begin contributing to Cadillac’s new Formula 1 project this year despite remaining under contract as Mercedes’ reserve driver. The Finn was unveiled alongside Sergio Perez … Read More

(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko admits Max Verstappen can still decide to leave Red Bull after 2026, despite having recently reaffirmed his commitment to the team. The quadruple world champion has … Read More

(GMM) Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu (pictured) has revealed he recently held extended discussions with countryman and Toyota Motor Corporation chairman Akio Toyoda during a special Haas-Toyota event at Fuji … Read More

(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says Christian Horner’s replacement as Red Bull team boss, Laurent Mekies (pictured), has brought a new style to the energy drink-owned team. “On a personal level, … Read More

(GMM) Ford has confirmed its return to Formula 1 next year will be a full collaboration with Red Bull’s in-house engine program for 2026 and beyond. “We didn’t really want … Read More

(GMM) Formula 1 could see top speeds approaching an unprecedented 240mph when the all-new 2026 regulations arrive, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff (pictured) claims. “When full power is deployed, we’ll be … Read More

(GMM) As F1 emerges from the August break, the battle for the 2025 world championship looks set to be a straight fight between McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. … Read More

(GMM) Frederic Vasseur admits Lewis Hamilton’s difficult start at Ferrari has been harder than expected. “When he came to Ferrari, we naively thought he’d have everything under control,” the Frenchman … Read More

Two businesses near the Las Vegas Strip that have filed to sue Formula 1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix have partially dismissed their lawsuit. Battista’s and Stage Door Casino have partially … Read More

(GMM) Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff have been spotted holidaying together on the Mercedes boss’s yacht in Sardinia – their second such sighting this summer. According to Italy’s Autosprint (with … Read More

(GMM) Lewis Hamilton’s first half-season in red has been a sporting disappointment – but a commercial success for Ferrari. The 40-year-old seven-time world champion has clearly underperformed so far in … Read More