Latest Formula One News
JANUARY 8, 2024
Five car launches dates already set
With just over seven weeks to go before the start of testing in Bahrain, half the Formula 1 teams have already confirmed the launch dates of their 2024 cars with the other five teams yet to announce when their new machinery – or at least their new colours - will first be shown to the fans and the media.
Top Ten of 2023 - Seventh - George Russell
George RussellJANUARY 7, 2024
JANUARY 6, 2024
Monday start for Monza upgrades
Better late than never, as they say, as the urgent upgrades Monza needed tlo complete in order to negotiate a new deal to keep the Italian Grand Prix beyond the end of its current contract with Formula 1, are finally set to start on Monday, January 8th.
Top Ten of 2023 - Ninth - Oscar PiastriI
Oscar PiastriIJANUARY 5, 2024
Top Ten of 2023 - Tenth - Yuki Tsunoda
#10 - Yuki Tsunoda
Vasseur unsure discussions should be with FIA
The distance between the FIA leadership and the ten Formula 1 teams has become much bigger in recent months, with the competitors openly siding with the Commercial Rights Holder and being very critical of some of president Ben Sulayem’s moves. The sudden departure of the FIA Sporting Director, Steve Nielsen, is set to increase the gap between the sport’s regulator and the teams, as the veteran Englishman is hugely respected in the paddock, having successfully worked with a large number of teams, to the point he was singled out by drivers and Team Principals as a tremendously valid part of their discussions on the subject of improving the regulations and the way the sport operates – praise that is unusual to hear regarding an FIA official.
German fans to get seven Grand Prix on free tv
The German arm of Sky TV and the historic RTL channel gave the German Formula 1 fans a great Christmas gift with the announcement that seven Grand Prix will be broadcast live, a luxury they hadn’t enjoyed in the last couple of years, from the moment RTL decided it could no longer pay the huge fees demanded by Formula 1.JANUARY 4, 2024
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Failed F1 return was wrong place at wrong time says Kubica
Robert Kubica says he was "in the wrong place at the wrong time" when he made his failed attempt at a return to Formula 1 with Williams in 2019.
Perez lacking confidence next to Verstappen says Bottas
The key to Sergio Perez upping his game and hanging onto his Red Bull seat beyond 2024 is confidence.
Verstappen's marketing team grows to 35 people
Max Verstappen's personal marketing team has swollen to no fewer than 35 people - and they are even beginning to look beyond his Formula 1 career.
Ferrari drops Leclerc's younger brother
There is bittersweet news for the Leclerc family just ahead of Christmas.DECEMBER 24, 2023
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Sainz wants new multi-year deal prior to 2024 season
Carlos Sainz has made clear that he wants his new contract with Ferrari to be for multiple years - and he'd like it to be signed and sealed before the start of the 2024 season.
Hulkenberg not ruling out Audi-Sauber switch
Nico Hulkenberg is not ruling out a switch to another Formula 1 team - perhaps the new Sauber-Audi project.
Alfa Romeo CEO admits turning down F1 deal with Haas
Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imperato says he turned down the opportunity to keep the Italian carmaker's name in Formula 1 for 2024.
Germany celebrates F1's return to free TV
German stakeholders and Formula 1 fans are celebrating the sport's 2024 return to free-to-air television screens.DECEMBER 18, 2023
Verstappen not worried about Red Bull's 2026 engine
Max Verstappen says he's not worried Red Bull may fumble the ball with the all-new engine regulations in 2026.