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.

OCTOBER 8, 2023

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

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