Author: Andrew Maitland

(GMM) Felipe Massa thinks Audi might snap up impressive Formula 1 rookie Franco Colapinto for 2025. It’s the last real vacancy on next year’s grid, with Williams boss James Vowles … Read More

(GMM) Audi insists it is not at all spooked by fellow manufacturer Renault’s decision to scrap its 2026 works Formula 1 engine plan. While Renault is departing, almost certainly leaving … Read More

(GMM) Bernard Dudot, a name synonymous with Renault engines in Formula 1, hopes the French carmaker keeps the door open to a return to the category in the future. When … Read More

(GMM) Thailand, Argentina, Africa and Panama are champing at the bit to join Formula 1’s bustling and coveted race calendar. According to Tass news agency, the Thailand government is hoping … Read More

(GMM) The late 2022 death of Dietrich Mateschitz was the leading cause of Adrian Newey’s decision to leave Red Bull. That is the suspicion of team advisor Dr Helmut Marko. However, … Read More

(GMM) Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has spoken out in support Valtteri Bottas’ quest to remain in the sport in 2025. Although plenty of alternatives, including Mick Schumacher, … Read More

(GMM) Japanese GP host Suzuka is sparing no effort in looking to safeguard the future of its Formula 1 race. As-web.jp, a specialist Japanese motor racing portal, noticed that Honda-owned … Read More

(GMM) Renault will not block disaffected engine staff at Viry-Chatillon from immediately signing up with another Formula 1 team. Group CEO Luca de Meo told L’Equipe sports newspaper that he … Read More

(GMM) 1992 world champion Nigel Mansell thinks Ferrari was “short-sighted” to not chase Adrian Newey more stridently. Newey, who Mansell suspects will get more “energy” for his calling as a … Read More

(GMM) Lewis Hamilton’s recent interview with the Sunday Times newspaper reveals a key difference between him and drivers like Max Verstappen. That’s the view of well-known former Dutch racing driver … Read More

(GMM) Carlos Sainz Jr.’s famous father says he has “respect” for his son’s decision to sign with Williams for 2025. Williams boss James Vowles said last week that he is … Read More

(GMM) Luca de Meo says Alpine needed a big change in Formula 1 because the brand had become “invisible” using the lame Renault engines. The Renault Group CEO says making … Read More

(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko admits it is “not guaranteed” that Italia Kimi Antonelli’s clear potential will be converted into success at Mercedes. Toto Wolff openly flirted with Max Verstappen as … Read More

(GMM) A leading neurosurgeon has pushed back on claims that Michael Schumacher was very likely present for the recent wedding of his daughter Gina-Maria. The speculation ramped up because Gina … Read More

Bobby Epstein, executive chairman of COTA, home of the USGP, elaborated further: “We’re expecting another big crowd, probably somewhere around where it’s been the last couple years. I would think … Read More

(GMM) Oscar Piastri is flattered by the recent praise of his talent and potential coming from some very high places recently. Just this week, even though it is Piastri’s teammate … Read More

(GMM) Fernando Alonso has broken ranks with many of his fellow Formula 1 personalities over the Max Verstappen swearing affair. Most drivers and officials stridently agreed with Verstappen that his … Read More

(GMM) Fernando Alonso thinks Audi-owned Sauber is still mulling over its final driver decision for the 2025 season. The seat alongside the already-signed Nico Hulkenberg is the last official vacancy … Read More

(GMM) Real champagne from LVMH will soon return to the Formula 1 podium after Liberty Media penned a $1 BILLION deal that will see a major change to podium proceedings. … Read More

(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko, like most others in Formula 1, was caught by surprise with the news that a ‘rookie race’ will in fact not take place later this year. … Read More

(GMM) A new wind tunnel should help Red Bull return to full competitiveness in the future, according to Dr Helmut Marko, but the car must improve now if Max Verstappen … Read More

(GMM) If Bernie Ecclestone is correct, Max Verstappen will win the 2024 drivers’ title, but it will be McLaren victorious in the parallel constructors’ world championship. That’s the confident prediction … Read More

(GMM) Team boss Mike Krack insists he will not condone Aston Martin F1 employees who are prepared to wait for the impact of Adrian Newey’s 2025 arrival. The green-clad team … Read More