Formula One News — October 2024

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Mick Schumacher told to go to Indycar in 2025

Mick Schumacher should consider a move to Indycar, according to fellow former F1 driver Christian Danner.

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Piastri flattered by comparison with Prost

Oscar Piastri is flattered by the recent praise of his talent and potential coming from some very high places recently.

Audi choosing Bottas is incomprehensible says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko says it would be "incomprehensible" if Audi really does elect to simply keep Valtteri Bottas on board for 2025.

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Alonso tells Verstappen to control yourself with swearing

Fernando Alonso has broken ranks with many of his fellow Formula 1 personalities over the Max Verstappen swearing affair.

F1 rookie race axe catches Marko by surprise

Dr Helmut Marko, like most others in Formula 1, was caught by surprise with the news that a 'rookie race' will in fact not take place later this year.

Audi-Sauber yet to make 2025 driver decision

Fernando Alonso thinks Audi-owned Sauber is still mulling over its final driver decision for the 2025 season.

Real champagne to return to F1 podium

Real champagne will soon return to the Formula 1 podium.

US GP happy Verstappen no longer winning

Promoters of the upcoming US GP in Austin are happy that Max Verstappen is no longer dominating Formula 1.

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Second places not enough for Verstappen title says Marko

A new wind tunnel should help Red Bull return to full competitiveness in the future, according to the brand's top F1 consultant Dr Helmut Marko.

Ricciardo could make massive Supercars switch?

Daniel Ricciardo would be welcomed with "open arms" if he wants to keep his motor racing career alive in his native Australia.

Alpine F1 staff call on public authorities to intervene

Furious employees have called on French authorities to step in, after the Renault Group decided to scrap Alpine's works Formula 1 engine program.

Ecclestone predicts outcome of 2024 F1 title battles

Max Verstappen will win the 2024 drivers' title, but it will be McLaren victorious in the parallel constructors' world championship.

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Colapinto hype could revive defunct Argentine GP

Improving economic conditions and the meteoric debut of Franco Colapinto have breathed new life into Argentina's Formula 1 aspirations.

Aston Martin must improve before Newey arrival

Team boss Mike Krack insists he will not condone Aston Martin F1 employees who are prepared to wait for the impact of Adrian Newey's 2025 arrival.

Ex-manager doubts he will see Schumacher ever again

Michael Schumacher's famous former manager doubts he will see the seven time world champion ever again.

Ex-Renault boss says Alpine wants to make F1 cheap

"The axe has fallen" on French-made engines in Formula 1."