Author: Andrew Maitland

(GMM) Soon to be out of a drive, Sauber/Audi driver Valtteri Bottas was spotted making a solo visit to the Williams motorhome at Imola. With Nico Hulkenberg already under contract … Read More

(GMM) Fernando Alonso’s key advisor says the Aston Martin team is “going backwards”. The two-time champion is having a dire weekend at Imola, including a big practice crash and then a … Read More

(GMM) Audi-owned Sauber is now openly describing the possibility of signing Carlos Sainz Jr. for 2025 and beyond as an “important objective”. Earlier, it was believed Audi had set a … Read More

(GMM) Niki Lauda’s widow is now emerging from a legal dispute over about 30 million euros of the late F1 legend’s estate. The case first emerged a year ago, when … Read More

(GMM) Max Verstappen emerged from his Imola struggles on Saturday to equal the great Ayrton Senna’s record of eight consecutive pole positions, after everyone expected a Ferrari to be on … Read More

The upgrades Red Bull brought to Imola, the last design upgrades led by Adrian Newey, appear to be a complete and utter disaster if Friday’s practice times at Imola are … Read More

(GMM) Fernando Alonso insists he’s not alone in his criticism about the way Formula 1 races are currently being managed. The 42-year-old was particularly outspoken two weeks ago in Miami, … Read More

(GMM) Formula 1’s driver market silly-season has now becoming a “waiting game”. Those are the words of Alex Albon, who despite being linked with several other teams decided to re-pledge … Read More

(GMM) Formula 1 is waiting with bated breath to discover Adrian Newey’s next move. The 65-year-old, arguably the most famous and sought-after technical mind and car designer in F1 history, … Read More

(GMM) Williams boss James Vowles admits the team needs to work hard to take weight out of the team’s overweight 2024 car. Just this week, the Grove based team re-signed … Read More

(GMM) Max Verstappen has hit back at those criticizing him for entering an online sim race this weekend – clashing with the Formula 1 race at Imola. Related Article: Formula 1 … Read More

(GMM) The great Niki Lauda may have ended Mercedes’ three-year performance slump by now. That’s the view of the former Mercedes co-owner and non-executive chairman’s son Mathias Lauda, as the … Read More

(GMM) Peace may be breaking out between Formula 1’s ruling bodies – the FIA, and the sport’s Liberty Media-owned commercial rights holder. Ever since Mohammed Ben Sulayem took over from … Read More

(GMM) Rival Formula 1 teams are often “disrespectful” and “unfair” to Lance Stroll. That’s the claim of Aston Martin boss Mike Krack, amid ongoing suggestions from within and outside the … Read More

(GMM) Formula 1 is still yet to find a technical solution to improve driver visibility in wet weather as none of the wheel covers designed to reduce spray worked. Last … Read More

(GMM) Formula 1 cannot yet intervene to regulate the teams’ increasingly-powerful use of artificial intelligence  (AI) technologies. As the exploding and rapidly-improving power of AI sweeps the planet, top F1 … Read More

(GMM) Now that its cars are at minimum weight, Alpine’s push to emerge from a deep performance collapse in Formula 1 will take a brief pause as the sport returns … Read More

(GMM) A “domino effect” in the exciting F1 driver market may have just begun, as Alex Albon removes himself from contention for a move away from Williams. Two weeks ago … Read More

(GMM) Max Verstappen is planning a very busy weekend at Imola. According to the Belgian broadcaster RTBF, the world championship leader will not only be racing his Red Bull, but also … Read More

(GMM) The sale of part of Michael Schumacher’s personal wrist-watch collection tipped the scales at well over $4 million. The high-profile auction by Christie’s in Geneva actually got off to … Read More

(GMM) F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is expecting an interesting grand prix weekend in Imola this weekend – both on and off the track itself. He said he is keen to … Read More

(GMM) Frederic Vasseur says he is confident Lewis Hamilton will get along with Charles Leclerc once the seven time world champion makes the switch for 2025 and beyond. The Ferrari … Read More