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Apr.17 (GMM) Oliver Bearman says he has recovered well from his heavy Suzuka crash, despite visible concerns in the immediate aftermath. The 20-year-old Haas driver was seen struggling to walk after the incident, and was later spotted limping onto a bullet train in Tokyo the following day. However, speaking to SportBible, Bearman insists the damage was limited. “Yeah, I’m all good, thank you for asking I appreciate it,” he said.

Apr.15 (GMM) The FIA has moved quickly to ban a controversial qualifying ‘trick’ following media reports earlier this month. Multiple outlets including Auto Motor und Sport and La Gazzetta dello Sport confirm that Mercedes and Red Bull had been exploiting a loophole in the 2026 energy management rules.

Apr.15 (GMM) Former Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko expects rising tension at Mercedes amid championship leader Kimi Antonelli’s strong start to 2026. “The title will likely be decided between the Mercedes drivers,” Marko said on ORF. “There will be tension within the team.” The Austrian said Antonelli’s early performances have been impressive, but warned the real test lies ahead. “His situation is very encouraging.

Apr.9 (GMM) Sergio Perez’s father has revealed he harbours ambitions far beyond motorsport – including a run for the presidency of Mexico. Antonio Perez Garibay, who is already active in politics, admitted the goal during an interview with Mexican media including El Siglo de Torreon. “You should never say no, but it is my dream. My dream is to one day be president of Mexico, just as I once dreamed that my son would be a Formula 1 driver,” he said.

Apr.7 (GMM) Kimi Antonelli has suggested Ferrari may already have been given a green light to close the engine gap to Mercedes – but other reports indicate that is not yet the case. Speaking to Sky Italia during the April break, the championship leader hinted that a major shift could be coming as soon as Miami. “I know there will be some big changes – even the ADUO was granted to Ferrari, for example, which will allow them to develop the engine,” said the Mercedes driver.

Apr.7 (GMM) Aston Martin has played down rumours of a rift with Honda, insisting the troubled partnership remains united as it races to fix its 2026 crisis. Amid persistent speculation of tensions behind the scenes – and suggestions the vibration-plagued power unit concept may have been influenced by late aerodynamic demands by Adrian Newey – trackside boss Mike Krack was clear. “There is no need for peace talks because there is no dispute,” he said. “We have a good relationship with Honda.

Apr.7 (GMM) Mattia Binotto has made clear Audi will not appoint a new team principal despite the sudden exit of Jonathan Wheatley – amid speculation linking Christian Horner with the role. The German manufacturer was rocked between the Chinese and Japanese grands prix when Wheatley departed with immediate effect, just two races into the post-Sauber era. Former driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Audi would benefit from bringing in a figure like Horner. “They need someone like Christian,” he said.

Apr.2 (GMM) Toto Wolff has urged the media to ease off the growing championship hype around Kimi Antonelli, despite the teenage sensation emerging as an early title favourite. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver is already leading the standings after three races, but Wolff insists it is far too soon to be talking about a title fight. “Now they’re going to be talking to him in press conferences about the championship, and they shouldn’t be doing this,” he said.

Apr.2 (GMM) A rare and emotional insight into the life of Michael Schumacher has emerged, with daughter Gina-Maria speaking candidly in a new documentary about coping after her father’s 2013 accident. German broadcaster ZDF has produced “Horsepower – The World of Gina Schumacher”, offering an unusually personal look at the famously private family.

Apr.1 (GMM) Ferrari is set to treat the unexpected April break as a mini pre-season as it looks to close the gap to dominant Mercedes. With the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races cancelled, the Maranello team has scheduled an intensive run of testing and development work throughout the month. It begins immediately, with a TPC (Testing of a Previous Car) program at Mugello on April 1-2 featuring Antonio Giovinazzi, Arthur Leclerc and Antonio Fuoco.