Formula One News — November 2024
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Alpine to use Mercedes engines in 2026
The Alipins F1 team have announced today that they have signed a deal with Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains, and Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix to use Power Unit and Gearboxes begining at the start of the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship.
Fallows to leave role as Technical Director
The Aston Martin F1 team and Dan Fallows have jointly announced today that from November Fallows will no longer serve as Technical Director of the Formula One Team.
Horner gives go-ahead for Perez sponsors in 2025
Powerful commercial interests look set to cement Sergio Perez in place at Red Bull Racing for 2025.
Qatar could eventually buy majority Audi F1 stake
Audi's new Formula 1 venture looks set to completely sidestep the financial crisis at Volkswagen.
Alpine to release Ocon for Haas test in Abu Dhabi
Esteban Ocon has been approved by Alpine to test for his 2025 Formula 1 team Haas before the end of his existing contract.
Vasseur vows to maintain Ferrari's low-profile 2024
Frederic Vasseur says Ferrari will maintain a minimally controversial presence in Formula 1 as it has become a "strength" of his reign at Maranello.
Villeneuve statue stolen, Lauda helmet found
Jacques Villeneuve admitted to losing sleep after a life-size bronze statue of his iconic father, Formula 1 legend Gilles Villeneuve, was stolen.
Schumacher set to stay with Alpine for 2025
Mick Schumacher looks set to pivot away from his Formula 1 dream.
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Ecclestone helped Bortoleto secure Audi deal
Bernie Ecclestone and his wife revealed they provided "help" to get Gabriel Bortoleto onto the Formula 1 grid for 2025 and beyond.
Possible Doohan's Alpine deal will be scrapped
Bernie Ecclestone admits it's "possible" Jack Doohan's confirmed arrival on the Formula 1 grid for 2025 could be called off.
F1's Liberty sure MotoGP deal will be approved
Greg Maffei, the CEO of Formula 1 owner Liberty Media, is confident the group's acquisition of MotoGP will go through.
Ecclestone, Wolff, think Hamilton fading in F1
Bernie Ecclestone doubts Lewis Hamilton will ever add a record eighth drivers' world title to his tally.
German pundit thinks Schumacher's F1 career over
Mick Schumacher's Formula 1 career is "over".
Stroll, Perez, in F1 for money not talent say pundits
Two Formula 1 drivers are surviving in the sport for reasons of money rather than talent, prominent pundits suspect.
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Insecurities cost Norris the 2024 title say pundits
The head-to-head for the 2024 drivers' world championship highlighted the psychological gap between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.
F1 drivers in tug of war with FIA over swearing
Formula 1 drivers have hit out at the sport's governing body and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, insisting they want to be treated like "adults".
Ecclestone tips Colapinto to secure 2025 seat soon
Bernie Ecclestone thinks a full-time race seat will emerge for promising Argentinean rookie Franco Colapinto "soon".
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
British media hits back at Verstappen's bias claims
Prominent British journalists have hit back at Max Verstappen's insinuation of clear bias in their reporting and coverage of Formula 1.
Audi bosses tell Bottas no contract for 2025
Audi-owned Sauber has informed Valtteri Bottas that he will not be retained for 2025.
F1 return unrealistic for Mick Schumacher
Audi-owned Sauber skipped over its other options, including incumbent Valtteri Bottas and Mick Schumacher, and confirmed that it has signed up rookie Gabriel Bortoleto for the 2025 season.
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Audi signs Bortoleto as 2025 driver
Audi and Sauber Motorsport AG have signed 20-year-old Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto to drive alongside Nico Hulkenberg for the 2025 Formula One season.
Driver penalty situation in F1 crazy says Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone says the way Formula 1 drivers are being penalised for on-track incidents at present is "crazy".
Norris, Verstappen no longer friends says Ralf
Lando Norris' friendship with Max Verstappen may have been stretched beyond its limit in recent weeks.
Mercedes denies Hamilton to sit out last races
Mercedes has denied swirling rumours that Brazil could have been Lewis Hamilton's last grand prix for the team.