Latest Formula One News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Renault F1 staff can depart without gardening leave

Renault will not block disaffected engine staff at Viry-Chatillon from immediately signing up with another Formula 1 team.

Ferrari short sighted to miss out on Newey

1992 world champion Nigel Mansell thinks Ferrari was "short sighted" to not chase Adrian Newey more stridently.

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Hamilton depression reveals key Verstappen difference

Lewis Hamilton's recent interview with the Sunday Times newspaper reveals a key difference between him and drivers like Max Verstappen.

Father has respect for Sainz turning down Audi

Carlos Sainz's famous father says he has "respect" for his son's decision to sign with Williams for 2025.

Renault don't need the money from Alpine team sale

Luca de Meo says Alpine needed a big change in Formula 1 because the brand had become "invisible".

Antonelli success in F1 not guaranteed says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko admits it is "not guaranteed" that Kimi Antonelli's clear potential will be converted into success at Mercedes.

Perez's Red Bull race seat still in danger

Sergio Perez's race seat at Red Bull could still be in danger.

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."

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Lawson knew about replacing Ricciardo weeks ago

Liam Lawson admits he knew weeks before the rest of the world that Daniel Ricciardo would be ousted after the Singapore GP.