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Updated as of Thursday, Oct 29

FIA circulates new 2030 engine proposal

Oct.28 (GMM) Formula 1’s next engine era is taking shape after the FIA circulated a new proposal document to the sport’s six manufacturers. According to the BBC, the document outlines a framework for simpler and cheaper turbo-hybrid V8 engines to arrive in either 2030 or 2031. The proposal moves away from FIA president Mohammed Ben…

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Alesi says Ferrari problems go beyond engine deficit

Oct.28 (GMM) Jean Alesi believes Ferrari is focusing too heavily on its power unit deficit when analysing why it remains behind Formula 1’s leading teams. Lewis Hamilton has repeatedly identified engine performance as a major weakness, and said again in Austin that Ferrari would be fighting for wins if it could close that gap. “If…

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Marko joins AI project for messages after death

Oct.28 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has become an investor in an unusual Austrian artificial intelligence project designed to help people prepare personal messages to be delivered after their death. The Graz-based startup Lebensstimmen – also operating internationally as ‘Words that Remain’ – combines end-of-life planning, grief support and AI-assisted message creation. Users can prepare farewell…

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Imola decision could make Antonelli instant champion

Oct.28 (GMM) Formula 1 could know by November 9 whether Kimi Antonelli has already become world champion without needing another point. Corriere dello Sport reports that November 9 – the day after the Brazilian GP – is now expected to be decisive for whether the scheduled Qatar and Abu Dhabi races remain on the calendar…

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Fans no longer need to watch every GP – Liberty

Oct.28 (GMM) Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang has stirred criticism among traditional Formula 1 fans by suggesting following every Grand Prix is no longer necessary to be considered a fan. Speaking to Axios correspondent Sara Fischer at a recent event in Austin, Chang said the way supporters consume Formula 1 has fundamentally changed. “You no…

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Mexico becomes F1 rookie hotspot again

Oct.28 (GMM) Mexico’s unusually slippery Friday track conditions are once again making the Grand Prix a favourite place for Formula 1 teams to complete mandatory rookie practice running. At least eight teams are planning young-driver appearances in FP1, with Red Bull also expected to put Ayumu Iwasa in Max Verstappen’s car. McLaren will run Leonardo…

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Norris admits title defence has fallen flat

Oct.28 (GMM) Lando Norris has admitted his first season as reigning world champion has not gone particularly well, with both he and Max Verstappen now mathematically out of the 2026 title fight. Speaking casually on a stream this week, Norris was characteristically dry about it. “It wasn’t the best defence of a championship in my…

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Perez plays down retirement talk ahead of home GP

Oct.28 (GMM) Sergio Perez has played down recent hints that retirement may be approaching, insisting ahead of his home Mexican GP that he remains fully motivated. The Cadillac driver admitted just prior to Austin that family considerations could influence how long he stays in Formula 1, particularly as his children get older. But speaking in…

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Petrov says Russian GP could return

Oct.28 (GMM) Vitaly Petrov believes Formula 1 could eventually return to Russia, four years after the championship cut ties following the invasion of Ukraine. “Could Formula 1 return? Of course, it’s possible,” he said. “Sooner or later. I think it’s possible,” the former F1 driver and current Russian Automobile Federation vice-president told TASS. Russia hosted…

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Ecclestone tips Verstappen for runner-up spot

Oct.28 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone expects Max Verstappen to win the increasingly tight battle for second place behind Kimi Antonelli in the 2026 world championship. George Russell currently holds second with 242 points, just one ahead of Lewis Hamilton, with Verstappen on 236 and Charles Leclerc on 233. But Ecclestone, who turned 96 on Wednesday, told…

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