Formula One News — March 2024

MARCH 3, 2024

Wolff not ruling out Sainz for 2025

Carlos Sainz got his quest for another top seat in Formula 1 off to a flying start in Bahrain by chasing home the dominant Red Bull one-two.

Alpine reaping consequences of bad decisions

Alpine are now paying the price of some "bad decisions" in managing the crisis-struck Formula 1.

Horner scandal risks loss of Verstappen, Newey

In the eye of the storm, Christian Horner put on a show of unity and harmony on Saturday - flanked by his wife Geri and Red Bull's majority Thai shareholder, billionaire Chalerm Yoovidhya.

Sacked Steiner lands a second new F1 job

Gunther Steiner has added another new Formula 1 job to his ledger for 2024.

MARCH 2, 2024

Saturday Photos

Bahrain GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Press Conference

Bahrain GP - Saturday Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

Bahrain GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Race Results

Bahrain GP - Race Results

Verstappen rivals all racing for second in Bahrain

George Russell admits the entire Formula 1 field, except for Max Verstappen, will be "racing for second" as the 2024 season begins in Bahrain on Saturday.

Wolff not ruling out Vettel as Hamilton replacement

Toto Wolff has described Sebastian Vettel as a "giant" of Formula 1, as the quadruple world champion once again refuses to rule out the prospect of a sensational return.

F1, FIA to decide if Horner action required

As the Christian Horner saga rolls on, he met privately and separately with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in Bahrain on Friday.

Bottas would cut off mullet for Mercedes return

Valtteri Bottas says he would shave his moustache and cut his 'mullet' hairstyle in order to return to Mercedes.

Red Bull chiefs give Perez an early boost in 2024

Sergio Perez's bosses have given his chances of securing a new contract for 2025 an early boost.

Gasly anticipated qualifying dead last in Bahrain

Pierre Gasly admits he expected he might qualify dead last in Bahrain.

Audi targets full 100 percent takeover of Sauber

Audi appears to be ramping up rather than wriggling out of its commitment to enter Formula 1 for 2026.

European races likely to be alternated

Stefano Domenicali admits Formula 1 may begin to annually alternate some of the European grands prix from 2026.

Ricciardo only in F1 because of his image

1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has lashed out at one of the sport's most popular personalities.

MARCH 1, 2024

Qualifying Report - Verstappen clinches pole

Bahrain GP - Qualifying Report

Friday Post-qualifying Press Conference

Bahrain GP - Friday Post-qualifying Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Bahrain GP - Friday Team Quotes

Qualifying Results

Bahrain GP - Qualifying Results

Practice 3 Results

Bahrain GP - Practice 3 Results

Krack hopes Alonso chooses Aston Martin over Mercedes

Mike Krack, boss of the Aston Martin team, says he is determined to convince Fernando Alonso to sign another contract for 2025.