Formula One News — September 2024

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Singapore is Ricciardo's last race in F1 says Ralf

The Singapore GP this weekend really could be Daniel Ricciardo's last-ever Formula 1 race.

Updates made Red Bull dramatically worse says Marko

Red Bull is making feverish efforts, and leaving no stone unturned, to recover from the Formula 1 team's current performance dip.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Sad Verstappen's demeanour has changed amid crisis

Max Verstappen's demeanour and racing style has changed amid the declining performance and internal management issues at Red Bull.

Fourth in 2024 could be Mercedes advantage says Wolff

Not doing overly well in 2024 actually has "advantages" for a top Formula 1 team like Mercedes, team boss Toto Wolff insists.

Ricciardo will race for RB in Singapore

Red Bull-owned F1 team RB has responded immediately to speculation that Daniel Ricciardo might not be racing in Singapore this weekend.

Perez's father in hospital after son's Baku crash

Sergio Perez's father lost consciousness shortly after the Red Bull driver was in a high-speed crash in the closing stages of the Azerbaijan GP.

Verstappen sides with Newey over British F1 bias

Max Verstappen has sided "100 percent" with Red Bull's departing Adrian Newey on the bias of British media in Formula 1.

Renault CEO to meet angry Alpine F1 staff

The protest efforts of disgruntled Renault F1 engine staff appear to have borne fruit.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Lawson may replace Ricciardo from Singapore

Daniel Ricciardo may already have raced in Formula 1 for the last time.

Spotlight now shines on McLaren's mini DRS rear wing

The legality of McLaren's rear wing design could now be coming under the spotlight in Formula 1.

Verstappen's father may have agreed handshake deal

Red Bull has good reason to worry about keeping Max Verstappen at the team.

Pirelli tyres not good enough in 2024 says Russell

George Russell has aimed fire at the quality of Pirelli's Formula 1 tyres.

Red Bull's problems date back to 2023 says Horner

Christian Horner admits Red Bull's current car handling problems have been brewing for well over a year.

Audi could be an option for Colapinto sayd Vowles

James Vowles admits Audi-owned Sauber might indeed be an option for the impressive rookie Franco Colapinto for 2025.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Marko admits Constructor title slipping away

"Honest" F1 team consultant Dr Helmut Marko thinks the constructors' championship is slipping away from Red Bull.

McLaren can scrap papaya rules now

Lando Norris is coming under ever more intense scrutiny in his quest to win the 2024 drivers' world championship.

Colapinto enters frame for 2025 Audi-Sauber seat

Another rookie may have entered the frame to snap up the final Formula 1 race seat for 2025.

F1 drivers slam FIA after Perez-Sainz crash

Three experienced Formula 1 drivers have hit out at the FIA for its handling of the Sergio Perez-Carlos Sainz crash on the penultimate lap of the Azerbaijan GP.

Azerbaijan intends to keep F1 race beyond 2026

Promoters of the Azerbaijan GP are determined to stay on the F1 calendar beyond the current 2026 contract.

Bendy wing could be a key to Red Bull surge

Tweaked front wing characteristics could be part of the key to Red Bull's improved form this weekend on the streets of Baku.

Briatore furious when he realised Alpine crisis

Flavio Briatore says he was "furious" when he realised just a few months ago just how far Formula 1's Enstone based team had fallen.

Shame Colapinto has no F1 seat for 2025 says Verstappen

Formula 1's newest rookies have earned some notable praise from a couple of the most experienced and respected drivers on the grid.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024