Author: Andrew Maitland

(GMM) Mick Schumacher’s ‘plan B’ appears to be remaining on the sidelines in Formula 1 as a reserve driver (i.e. bench warmer). As he served as Mercedes’ reserve in Singapore, … Read More

(GMM) Aston Martin must up its game next year ahead of the arrival of Adrian Newey, the team’s lead driver Fernando Alonso insists. The Spaniard and former two-time champion enjoyed … Read More

(GMM) Daniel Ricciardo is not interested in keeping his Formula 1 career alive by reverting to reserve driver duties. When he was dropped by McLaren in 2022, Red Bull leapt … Read More

(GMM) The brain drain at embattled reigning world champions Red Bull continues, with news that long-term strategy chief Will Courtenay to join direct rivals McLaren in 2026. It has been … Read More

Former Singapore transport minister S Iswaran pleaded guilty to reduced charges on Tuesday (Sep 24) on what was expected to be the first day of his criminal trial, after saying … Read More

(GMM) The boss, Laurent Mekies, of Red Bull’s second F1 team, RB, admits the “communication” strategy surrounding Daniel Ricciardo in Singapore was perhaps not top-notch. Even before the race weekend, … Read More

(GMM) The Formula 1 drivers’ union, the GPDA, appears to be fully supportive of Max Verstappen in the wake of the ‘F-word’ saga in Singapore. Just as FIA president Mohammed … Read More

(GMM) Two Formula 1 drivers pointed the finger at the sport’s newest rookie, Franco Colapinto, for his actions at the start of Sunday’s Singapore GP. Colapinto has caused a stir … Read More

(GMM) Pirelli’s F1 boss sought out George Russell for a chat over the Singapore GP weekend. A week ago, the Mercedes driver slammed the inconsistency of the tires in Formula … Read More

(GMM) Although Lando Norris utterly dominated the Singapore GP, he still faced criticism from a couple of former Formula 1 drivers. “When you’re so far ahead, you should actually be … Read More

(GMM) Audi is planning to integrate a much younger driver into its works Formula 1 plans for 2026, and it could be Gabriel Bortoleto. That is the new revelation from … Read More

(GMM) Mercedes’ driving duo is “fine” despite finishing the hot and humid Singapore GP on the Marina Bay City Streets dehydrated and exhausted. Race winner Lando Norris admitted his “head … Read More

(GMM) Although Daniel Ricciardo’s strategic fastest race lap enraged his former team McLaren on Sunday, Zak Brown admitted he feels sorry for the Australian. The RB driver was close to … Read More

(GMM) Red Bull’s need to add performance in 2024 has become urgent, team advisor Dr Helmut Marko admits. Even though Max Verstappen managed to qualify and finish P2 in Singapore, … Read More

(GMM) The Formula 1 world overreacted to the controversy surrounding McLaren’s cheater ‘mini DRS’ rear wing, a top FIA official admits. Red Bull, supported behind the scenes by Ferrari, protested … Read More

(GMM) “Nobody” on the Formula 1 grid agrees with the new FIA clampdown against Max Verstappen swearing, according to the president of the drivers’ union. After qualifying in Singapore, Max … Read More

(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says he is “very confident” Red Bull can get its flagging Formula 1 season back on track. The official story after Baku was that while Sergio … Read More

(GMM) McLaren will modify its highly controversial cheater ‘mini DRS’ rear wing, following three protests from rivals Red Bull that were supported from the sidelines by Ferrari. “The FIA must … Read More

(GMM) Max Verstappen freely admits that the direction of his Formula 1 career is “up in the air” at the moment. Amid Red Bull’s performance decline, off the back of … Read More

(GMM) Franco Colapinto insists he has “no idea” if he’s becoming a front-runner to keep his brand new Formula 1 career alive by being signed by Audi-owned Sauber for 2025. … Read More

(GMM) Formula 1 drivers are hitting back at the FIA president’s efforts to tone down their foul-mouthed language. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the controversial president of the Paris-based federation, is asking … Read More

(GMM) Esteban Ocon has hinted that he’s looking forward to putting his Alpine adventure behind him, as it has detracted from the “fun” of racing in Formula 1. Baku last … Read More