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Verstappen hopes Barcelona stays on F1 calendar - NewsOnF1
Sep.12 (GMM) Max Verstappen says he wants Barcelona to remain part of the Formula 1 world championship schedule beyond 2026. Madrid’s street event has already been confirmed as Spain’s permanent host from 2026, but F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has floated the idea of a race rotation scheme that could give Barcelona a reprieve alongside a […]
Adidas to pay Audi less than Mercedes in F1 deal - NewsOnF1
Sep.12 (GMM) Audi’s new partnership with Adidas will be worth less than the German sportswear giant’s parallel sponsorship with Mercedes. Earlier this week, Audi and Adidas announced a multi-year collaboration that will see the famous German sportswear company become the official apparel partner for the future Audi Formula 1 team, which will debut in 2026 […]
Briatore 'really angry' with Ralf Schumacher - NewsOnF1
Sep.12 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has revealed he is now being blanked by Flavio Briatore, after criticising the 75-year-old Alpine advisor and de-facto team boss earlier this year. The 50-year-old German, a former Formula 1 race winner, has become one of Sky Deutschland’s most outspoken pundits. Back in May, he declared that Briatore was “too old” […]
Cadillac runs 'virtual Monza GP' ahead of F1 debut - NewsOnF1
Sep.12 (GMM) Cadillac is ramping up preparations for its 2026 Formula 1 entry, having staged a full-scale ‘shadow race weekend’ at last week’s Italian GP at Monza. According to Italy’s Autosprint, the American outfit mirrored every aspect of the grand prix from its Charlotte and Silverstone bases, with engineers, strategists and media staff running through […]
German 'narrow-mindedness' slammed over Verstappen permit - NewsOnF1
Sep.12 (GMM) Ralf Schumacher has criticised German motorsport authorities for making Max Verstappen “sweat” over his licence to race at the Nurburgring. Reports in Germany suggest the four-time world champion, 27, was set to make his debut at the Nordschleife this weekend in the Nurburgring Long-Distance Series (NLS) – a requirement for securing the coveted […]
Colapinto contract call due by October - Briatore - NewsOnF1
Sep.11 (GMM) Flavio Briatore says Alpine will decide by the end of October whether Franco Colapinto keeps his seat for 2026. Speaking to Agence France-Presse, the 75-year-old de-facto team boss admitted the Argentine rookie has struggled but suggested continuity is the preferred option. “The team needs stability, and the possibility of keeping the same two […]
Sainz admits McLaren stay might have meant title fight - NewsOnF1
Sep.11 (GMM) Carlos Sainz says that if he had never left McLaren, he would now be in contention for the Formula 1 world championship. The 31-year-old Spaniard raced for McLaren in 2019 and 2020 before moving to Ferrari, where he partnered Charles Leclerc through 2024. Speaking to Spanish broadcaster DAZN, Sainz admitted that his decision […]
McLaren's Monza call 'borders on absurd' - Danner - NewsOnF1
Sep.11 (GMM) Former Formula 1 driver Christian Danner has joined the critics of McLaren’s controversial handling of the Oscar Piastri-Lando Norris swap at Monza. Max Verstappen, who won the Italian GP comfortably, was heard laughing over team radio as McLaren instructed Piastri to let Norris by after the Briton lost time in a slow pitstop. […]
Ferrari loses engine 'genius' Zimmermann to Audi - NewsOnF1
Sep.11 (GMM) Ferrari has suffered a major blow to its 2026 Formula 1 program, with veteran engine chief Wolf Zimmermann and his deputy Lars Schmidt leaving Maranello to reunite with Mattia Binotto at Audi. Zimmermann has been a cornerstone of Ferrari’s hybrid-era engine department since arriving from Mercedes in 2014 at former team boss Binotto’s […]
ACI chief vows Monza upgrades amid Domenicali warning - NewsOnF1
Sep.11 (GMM) Geronimo La Russa, the new president-elect of Italy’s Automobile Club (ACI), says Monza is serious about securing its place on the Formula 1 calendar. La Russa attended his first Italian GP as head of the organising body last weekend, just days after F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali warned that Monza must accelerate its renovation […]
Newey believes new car 'will be the best' - Alonso - NewsOnF1
Sep.10 (GMM) Fernando Alonso says the arrival of Adrian Newey at Aston Martin this year gave him new confidence about the team’s future. In comments leaked from a sponsor interview with Maaden and distributed by Spanish outlets, two-time champion Alonso described Newey – who is leading Aston’s 2026 design – as “the best designer in […]
Hamilton now linked with MotoGP team buy-in - NewsOnF1
Sep.10 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton is the latest Formula 1 superstar to be connected with a potential move into MotoGP team ownership. The seven-time world champion arrived at Monza last weekend on a Ducati with MotoGP-style livery and the number 1 on its nose, adding to his already-known love of two wheeled machinery and racing. According […]
Tsunoda not 'diligent enough' for F1 - Tost - NewsOnF1
Sep.10 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda’s Formula 1 career is under intensifying scrutiny, with his former boss Franz Tost warning that the Japanese driver is not doing enough to secure his place at Red Bull. “Yuki has a lot of natural speed, but maybe that’s the problem,” Tost told Servus TV. “He’s always delivered impressive performances in […]
Renault CEO vows long-term F1 stay on paddock debut - NewsOnF1
Sep.10 (GMM) Renault’s new chief executive Francois Provost has made his first appearance in the Formula 1 paddock, insisting the French carmaker is committed to the sport. Provost, who replaced Luca de Meo after he suddenly resigned, attended the Italian GP at Monza amid lingering doubts about Renault’s long-term appetite for Formula 1 and swirling […]
F1 'pretty far along' in US TV talks - Liberty - NewsOnF1
Sep.10 (GMM) Derek Chang, president of F1 owner Liberty Media, says negotiations over the sport’s next US broadcast deal are nearing completion. Chang, speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference, did not mention Apple by name – though the tech giant is widely believed to be leading the race for rights from 2026 […]
Aston defends Stroll again for muted Monza showing - NewsOnF1
Sep.9 (GMM) Lance Stroll’s difficult season hit another low point at Monza, where the Canadian was once again overshadowed by teammate Fernando Alonso and left Aston Martin scrambling to explain his demeanour. Stroll, 26, has a 0-28 consecutively negative qualifying record against Alonso and finished only P18 in Sunday’s Italian GP. In the post-race media […]
Sacking Horner was 'the right decision' - Marko - NewsOnF1
Sep.9 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko now believes Red Bull is back in the hunt for race wins in 2025, despite recently conceding McLaren’s dominance had left his team with little chance of victory. Max Verstappen’s crushing win over the two McLarens at Monza on Sunday has shifted the mood at the Milton Keynes based team. […]
McLaren wants Norris to win world title - Ecclestone - NewsOnF1
Sep.9 (GMM) McLaren is facing heavy criticism after ordering Oscar Piastri to hand second place to teammate Lando Norris at Monza on Sunday. The call, which reduced Norris’ championship deficit from 34 to 31 points, was justified by team principal Andrea Stella as a matter of “philosophy.” Piastri had inherited the position when Norris lost […]
Wolff finally critical as Antonelli falters again - NewsOnF1
Sep.9 (GMM) Toto Wolff has broken his usual tone of protection for teenage Mercedes protege Kimi Antonelli, openly criticising the Italian after another troubled weekend at Monza. Antonelli, 19, started sixth but slipped back to eighth at the flag after a poor getaway, practice mistakes, and another penalty – this time for a clash with […]
Wolff warns against 'too early' V8 engine switch - NewsOnF1
Sep.9 (GMM) Toto Wolff says Formula 1’s expected return to V8 engines must not come at the cost of spiralling expenses. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been pushing for a 2029 introduction of the next engine rules, but Mercedes boss Wolff says that timeline is unrealistic. “Most manufacturers don’t want to pay for a […]
Red Bull 'laughing again' after Horner axe - Marko - NewsOnF1
Sep.8 (GMM) Just days after Red Bull resigned itself to being always outclassed by McLaren in 2025, Max Verstappen silenced the doubters with a crushing 20-second win at Monza. “It was 19, no?” runner-up Lando Norris smirked. “I just don’t want any misinformation.” Yet the scale of Verstappen’s dominance stunned the paddock. “Today, one driver […]
Verstappen linked with MotoGP team buyout - NewsOnF1
Sep.8 (GMM) Max Verstappen could soon expand his motorsport ambitions into two wheels. De Telegraaf and Sky Italia report that the quadruple world champion has made contact with MotoGP satellite outfits LCR Honda and Aprilia’s Trackhouse team about a possible takeover. Verstappen, 27, has long been a MotoGP fan and is already involved in GT3 […]
Marko fumes as Tsunoda and Lawson collide at Monza - NewsOnF1
Sep.8 (GMM) Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull future looks increasingly bleak after a woeful Monza weekend that ended in collision with teammate Liam Lawson. Tsunoda admitted the gap to dominant winner Max Verstappen on Sunday was exaggerated by the fact only the Dutchman had Red Bull’s only new floor. But pundits were unimpressed. “His teammate almost […]
Hulkenberg hails 'machine' Bortoleto amid Sauber shift - NewsOnF1
Sep.8 (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg admits his rookie teammate Gabriel Bortoleto is increasingly setting the pace at Sauber. The veteran German, who finally scored his first F1 podium earlier this season at Silverstone, has trailed the Brazilian 10-6 in qualifying so far this year. At Monza, 38-year-old Hulkenberg could only manage P12 while Bortoleto impressed with […]
Prost defends Hamilton amid Ferrari struggles - NewsOnF1
Sep.8 (GMM) F1 legend Alain Prost insists Lewis Hamilton remains as fast and talented as ever, despite a difficult start to life in Ferrari red. Hamilton, 40, admitted before the summer break that he felt “useless”, but his pace and mood have improved since returning. At Monza, he recovered from a grid penalty to climb […]
Domenicali pushes back on Ben Sulayem's 12th team idea - NewsOnF1
Sep.7 (GMM) Stefano Domenicali has poured cold water on FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s suggestion that Formula 1’s grid could expand to 24 cars. In July, Ben Sulayem – who is campaigning for re-election against challenger Tim Mayer – argued that with Cadillac joining as the eleventh entrant in 2026, the championship could cope with […]
Patience needed for Colapinto struggle - Briatore - NewsOnF1
Sep.7 (GMM) Franco Colapinto’s Formula 1 future remains uncertain as Alpine secures teammate Pierre Gasly on a new deal through 2028. Once touted as Flavio Briatore’s golden boy, 22-year-old Argentine Colapinto has endured a difficult stint at Alpine and is now fighting to convince the team to keep faith for 2026. “It’s incredibly difficult for […]
Hamilton denies 'tow' as Leclerc rues missed chance - NewsOnF1
Sep.7 (GMM) Ferrari’s home Italian GP produced fresh debate after Lewis Hamilton dismissed talk of giving Charles Leclerc a slipstream for pole at Monza. The seven-time world champion, competing in Ferrari red at Monza for the first time, admitted on Thursday he would be open to helping his teammate if asked. “It’s not been discussed,” […]
Red Bull eyes McLaren junior Dunne amid Tsunoda scrutiny - NewsOnF1
Sep.7 (GMM) Rumours are swirling at Monza that Red Bull could be circling young Irish talent Alex Dunne. The 19-year-old, currently a McLaren development driver and racing in Formula 2 this year, impressed again by appearing for the Woking-based team in Friday practice. But with Yuki Tsunoda’s future in doubt and Isack Hadjar tipped for […]
Briatore, Marko back Domenicali's push for F1 showbiz - NewsOnF1
Sep.7 (GMM) Two of Formula 1’s longest-serving figures – Flavio Briatore and Helmut Marko – have thrown their support behind Stefano Domenicali’s vision to shake up race weekends. Purists are sceptical of ideas like more sprint races, reverse grids and shorter grands prix, but Alpine advisor Briatore told La Gazzetta dello Sport that he agrees […]
South Africa clears gov't hurdle for 2027 F1 return - NewsOnF1
Sep.6 (GMM) Africa has taken another decisive step toward returning to the Formula 1 calendar. South Africa’s cabinet this week approved the application of the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture to host a grand prix at Kyalami from 2027. “South Africa will seek to host Formula 1 at Kyalami in 2027,” minister Kumbudzo Ntshaweni […]
F1 engine summit cancelled amid fierce V8 dispute - NewsOnF1
Sep.6 (GMM) Formula 1’s next big step beyond the radical 2026 power unit rules has been thrown into fresh turmoil, after a major summit scheduled for next week in London was abruptly postponed. “The engine summit scheduled for next week in London has been postponed indefinitely,” Auto Motor und Sport correspondent Michael Schmidt reported. “The […]
Piastri 'more solid' than Norris in title duel - NewsOnF1
Sep.6 (GMM) Former F1 driver David Coulthard has weighed in on the only real championship battle left in 2025 – the intra-McLaren duel between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Norris’ mechanical retirement at Zandvoort blew the gap out to 34 points, leaving Piastri – cool, calm, and less experienced – as the new favourite. “Lando […]
Wolff hints at short Russell deal as Antonelli struggles - NewsOnF1
Sep.6 (GMM) George Russell looks set to accept only a short contract extension with Mercedes, as Toto Wolff keeps the door open for Max Verstappen in 2027. Rumours of a standoff over contract length have swirled for weeks, with Russell preferring at least two years with an option while Wolff pushed for just another one-plus-one. […]
Steiner resurfaces as new MotoGP team owner - NewsOnF1
Sep.6 (GMM) Former Haas boss Guenther Steiner has officially returned to frontline motorsport – but this time not in Formula 1. MotoGP has confirmed that Steiner and business partner Richard Coleman will acquire full ownership of the long-standing Tech3 team, including its Moto3 operation, from 2026. Steiner, 60, will become CEO while Coleman assumes the […]
Liberty chief Malone open to F1 sale at right price - NewsOnF1
Sep.5 (GMM) Liberty Media chairman John Malone admits he would be willing to sell Formula 1 – but only if the offer outweighed the sport’s surging value. Speaking to Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast, the 84-year-old billionaire said F1 remains one of Liberty’s standout assets. “I think the […]
Piastri should be further ahead in title race - Webber - NewsOnF1
Sep.5 (GMM) Lando Norris insists he will not let questions about his mentality derail his championship fight with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. Norris’ Zandvoort retirement left him 34 points behind, with Piastri starting from pole and leading before securing the victory. Piastri’s manager, former F1 driver Mark Webber, believes the Australian’s consistency has been his […]
Gasly secure as Alpine bets everything on 2026 - NewsOnF1
Sep.5 (GMM) Pierre Gasly says he is optimistic about Alpine’s future, despite enduring a torrid 2025 season at the back of the grid. Last week at Zandvoort, Alpine’s executive advisor and de-facto team boss Flavio Briatore made clear that the Frenchman’s seat is guaranteed into Formula 1’s new rules era. “We put a lot of […]
Barcelona and Hockenheim respond to F1 talks - NewsOnF1
Sep.5 (GMM) Both Barcelona and Hockenheim have confirmed they are in active discussions with Formula 1 about securing places on the evolving calendar. This week, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali revealed that Spain’s Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and Germany’s Hockenheimring are both in the frame – most likely under a new rotation model. Speaking at the MotoGP […]
Herta confirms F2 move in 'bold' step towards F1 - NewsOnF1
Sep.5 (GMM) Colton Herta has admitted he is taking a major risk by leaving Indycar to chase his Formula 1 dream with Cadillac. The 25-year-old American, already announced as Cadillac’s test driver for its 2026 F1 debut, will spend next season in Formula 2 to collect the Super License points he still lacks. According to […]