Formula One News — October 2023
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Idiotic to expect miracles with B-car says Magnussen
It would be "idiotic" to predict a giant step forwards for Haas at the team's home race in Austin next weekend.
FIA boss wants full grid of teams and fewer races
If Mohammed Ben Sulayem had his way, F1 would say 'yes' to Andretti-Cadillac and one more brand new entrant - whilst slashing some of the 24 race dates on future calendars.
Sainz fuel leak probably due to Qatar kerbs
The new 'pyramid' kerbs in Qatar may have posed trouble for more than just the tyres last weekend at Qatar.
F1 drivers should prepare better for extreme heat
Formula 1 drivers should be looking at their training regimes after the scorching Qatar GP.
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Verstappen on the same level as Senna says Berger
With the championship now all decided and a full five grands prix left to run in 2023, column inches will be full of the proposition: Is Max Verstappen the best Formula 1 driver of all time.
F1 has questions to answer after Qatar GP
Formula 1 has some questions to ask itself after the swelteringly-hot Qatar GP.
Marko hints at scrapped 2024 contract for Perez
Sergio Perez's future at Red Bull and in Formula 1 is on shakier ground than ever following yet another sub-standard outing - this time in Qatar.
Stroll, boss, play down violent Qatar tantrum
Lance Stroll and his boss played down the Qatar shoving incident.
FIA boss sure F1 owner Liberty will admit Andretti
Mohammed Ben Sulayem says he will be pushing hard for Formula 1 to find a place on the grid for the new Andretti-Cadillac team.
Race Report - Verstappen sails to victory
Qatar GP - Race Report
OCTOBER 8, 2023
Race Notes - Verstappen cruises to Qatar win
Qatar GP - Race Notes
Sunday Photos
Qatar GP - Sunday Photos
Sunday Press Conference
Qatar GP - Sunday Press Conference
Sunday Team Quotes
Qatar GP - Sunday Team Quotes
Race Results
Qatar GP - Race Results
Piastri best F1 rookie since Verstappen
On the day Max Verstappen wrapped up his third consecutive drivers' title, a new Formula 1 race winner was crowned - Oscar Piastri.
Good and bad news for Pirelli in Qatar
According to the latest whisper in the Qatar paddock, Pirelli has beaten off a challenge from Bridgestone to secure the Formula 1 tyre deal for another few years through 2028.
No hangover for triple-champ Verstappen in Qatar
Max Verstappen promised not to race with a hangover after securing his third consecutive drivers' title in Saturday's sprint race in Qatar.
Alpha Tauri breaks ranks to oppose expanded budget cap
Alpha Tauri has broken ranks with other bottom-four Formula 1 teams by questioning the $20 million relaxation in strict budget cap rules.
Audi denies rumours of 2026 F1 entry cancellation
Audi has denied reports it could be set to cancel its intention to enter Formula 1 in 2026.
OCTOBER 7, 2023
Saturday Photos
Qatar GP - Saturday Photos
Sprint Race Report - Piastri takes win, Verstappen wins third title
Qatar GP - Sprint Race Report
Verstappen clinches Championship
With Sergio Pérez falling out of the Qatar Grand Prix Sprint race, team mate Max Verstappen in the Red Bull-Honda has clinched his third title in three consecutive seasons.
Saturday Sprint Race Press Conference
Qatar GP - Saturday Sprint Race Press Conference