Latest Formula One News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Mercedes engine no silver bullet for Alpine

A Mercedes power unit is no guarantee of a more competitive future for Alpine.

Europe should investigate Liberty's MotoGP deal

The boss of Formula E wants the European Commission to look into Liberty Media's acquisition of the MotoGP series.

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Toyota returns to Formula 1 with Haas

Haas really is teaming up with carmaker giant Toyota in Formula 1.

Tsunoda a candidate to replace Perez for 2025

Dr Helmut Marko is now openly admitting that Yuki Tsunoda is "a candidate" to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull Racing from 2025.

Alonso to consult with Newey over F1 retirement

Fernando Alonso says he will consult with Adrian Newey before deciding to end his Formula 1 racing career.

Cadillac, GM, still keen to enter F1

General Motors, via its Cadillac brand, is still keen to enter Formula 1.

Leclerc did not try to stop Hamilton deal says Vasseur

Charles Leclerc did not try to stop Lewis Hamilton from joining Ferrari, team boss Frederic Vasseur has revealed.

Ralf considers whether Steiner held Haas back

Gunther Steiner's absence is not necessarily the reason for the drastic improvement made by the small American team Haas in 2024.

Recent F1 Commission started badly, says Mike Krack

Mike Krack has given the thumbs-up to the latest tweaks that have been made to Formula 1's all-new technical regulations for 2026.

Several African GP bids fighting for F1 race deal

Several projects on the continent appear to be in competition for a future African GP.

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Audi could snap up mature Colapinto for 2025 says Massa

Felipe Massa thinks Audi might snap up impressive Formula 1 rookie Franco Colapinto for 2025.

Alpine door open for Sainz in 2026 says Briatore

Flavio Briatore says he will keep the door open at Alpine for Carlos Sainz.

Audi F1 must operate like an independent team

Audi is setting up its involvement in Formula 1 so that the team in Hinwil retains independent decision-making control.

Many reasons for collapse of Alpine F1 dream says Ocon

Esteban Ocon insists he doesn't want to make "headlines" by offering his real opinion about Alpine's decline in Formula 1.

Alonso disagrees with Russell over Pirelli

Fernando Alonso has countered on-track rival George Russell's criticism of the current tyres in Formula 1.

Jos Verstappen comments didn't help in 2024 says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko is calling for unity amid a tumultuous period for Red Bull Racing.

Andretti exit could be linked with F1 political probe

Some fascinating moves are afoot in the worlds of Formula 1 and United States politics.

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Lawson, Tsunoda in head-to-head to replace Perez

The remainder of the 2024 season is shaping up as a head-to-head shootout to determine the identity of Max Verstappen's teammate for 2025.

Audi not spooked by Renault's F1 engine program axe

Audi insists it is not at all spooked by fellow manufacturer Renault's decision to scrap its 2026 works Formula 1 engine plan.

Dudot hopes Renault serious about future F1 return

Bernard Dudot, a name synonymous with Renault engines in Formula 1, hopes the French carmaker keeps the door open to a return to the category in the future.

Mateschitz death triggered Newey's Red Bull exit says Marko

The late 2022 death of Dietrich Mateschitz was the leading cause of Adrian Newey's decision to leave Red Bull.

Potential race hosts queuing up to join F1 calendar

Several potential hosts are champing at the bit to join Formula 1's bustling and coveted race calendar.

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Montoya backs Bottas to keep Audi-Sauber seat in 2025

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has spoken out in support Valtteri Bottas' quest to remain in the sport in 2025.

Suzuka prepares for future as Osaka eyes rival F1 bid

Japanese GP host Suzuka is sparing no effort in looking to safeguard the future of its Formula 1 race.