Author: Andrew Maitland

(GMM) The radical switch to its own engine program in collaboration with Ford is a major risk for Red Bull, Dr Helmut Marko admits. With the team’s current impressive works … Read More

(GMM) Mike Krack has defended F1 team Aston Martin’s driver development program since none of its young drivers have made it to F1. The Lawrence Stroll-owned team is rapidly and … Read More

(GMM) Nico Hulkenberg says he is staying “completely neutral” about whether Audi-owned Sauber should sign up Mick Schumacher for 2025. Insiders left Singapore after the most recent grand prix convinced … Read More

(GMM) Toyota has “no plans” to buy or set up a Formula 1 team or build a power unit. That’s the insistence of Masaya Kaji, director of Toyota Gazoo, which shocked … Read More

(GMM) Kimi Antonelli admits his 2025 teammate, George Russell, “wasn’t too happy” with the 18-year-old rookie’s first official Formula 1 session at Monza. Antonelli was in Russell’s Mercedes in FP1 … Read More

(GMM) Adrian Newey has hit out at Formula 1’s rules revolution for 2026 – it is the first time a new chassis and engine will be introduced together. Renowned as … Read More

(GMM) Mattia Binotto says he would not have signed Lewis Hamilton if he was still team boss at Ferrari. “No,” he bluntly told Corriere della Sera. “But he did well … Read More

(GMM) Mick Schumacher is “definitely” an option to complete an all-German driver lineup at Audi-owned Sauber in 2025. Mere days and weeks ago, it appeared that the former Haas driver’s … Read More

(GMM) Williams “wasn’t ready” for Formula 1’s top technical figure, Adrian Newey. That’s the view of the Grove-based team’s boss James Vowles, who very publicly tried to woo the departing … Read More

(GMM) A Mercedes power unit is no guarantee of a more competitive future for Alpine. That is the assessment of James Vowles, boss of the customer Mercedes-powered Williams team, which … Read More

(GMM) Gunther Steiner’s absence is not necessarily the reason for the drastic improvement made by the small American team Haas in 2024. That is the view of Ralf Schumacher, normally … Read More

(GMM) Mike Krack has given the thumbs-up to the latest tweaks that have been made to Formula 1’s all-new technical regulations for 2026. At the most recent F1 Commission meeting, … Read More

(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko is now openly admitting that Yuki Tsunoda is “a candidate” to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull Racing from 2025. The Japanese driver, who until now … Read More

(GMM) Charles Leclerc did not try to stop Lewis Hamilton from joining Ferrari, team boss Frederic Vasseur has revealed. Hamilton’s deal from 2025 means not only the end of Carlos … Read More

(GMM) Fernando Alonso says he will consult with Adrian Newey before deciding to end his Formula 1 racing career. The Spaniard admits he got immediately and personally involved earlier this … Read More

(GMM) Haas really is teaming up with carmaker giant Toyota in Formula 1. Some months ago, after Toyota officials were spotted in the small American team’s garage at Silverstone, experts … Read More

(GMM) Esteban Ocon insists he doesn’t want to make “headlines” by offering his real opinion about Alpine’s decline in Formula 1. But the French driver, who is switching to the … Read More

(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko is calling for unity amid a tumultuous period for Red Bull Racing. Although Max Verstappen is now more confident the team is starting to “understand” the … Read More

(GMM) Fernando Alonso has countered on-track rival George Russell’s criticism of the current Pirelli tires in Formula 1. Last month, Mercedes driver Russell slammed the inconsistency of the products supplied … Read More

(GMM) Audi is setting up its involvement in Formula 1 so that the team in Hinwil retains independent decision-making control. With Renault’s rival team Alpine struggling on track and even … Read More

(GMM) Team advisor to the CEO, Flavio Briatore, says he will keep the door open at Alpine for Carlos Sainz Jr. With no vacancies at a top team for 2025, … Read More

(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