Formula One News — October 2023

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Aston Martin denies Austin upgrade was a flop

Aston Martin has played down suggestions the team is now consistently going backwards despite constant efforts to add developments to the 2023 car.

Mercedes still needs completely new 2024 car says Wolff

Mercedes will not divert from its intention to build a completely different Formula 1 car for 2024, team boss Toto Wolff insists.

Dental problem for Leclerc amid F1 triple-header

Charles Leclerc suffered through a literally painful race weekend at the US GP.

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Hamilton and Leclerc disqualified from USGP

Following the conclusion of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc faced disqualification due to their cars failing to meet the technical regulations. The FIA Technical team discovered inconsistencies in the vehicles during a thorough plank wear inspection.

Race Analysis - Verstappen wins in Austin

United States GP - Race Analysis

Horner proposes sprint race format tweaks

Christian Horner thinks Formula 1 should consider tweaking the 'sprint race' format.

Perez serious about ending performance slump says Marko

In Austin, Sergio Perez took a step towards ending the speculation surrounding his future at Red Bull.

Audi's F1 project still has green light says Bravi

Team representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi has moved to end speculation that Audi may call off its works Formula 1 project in collaboration with Sauber.

Mick Schumacher hoping Alpine deal works out

Mick Schumacher says he is hoping his plans for 2024 continue to shape up.

Ricciardo wants to revive race car driver image

Daniel Ricciardo has put his quest to re-establish himself as a top Formula 1 driver back on track.

Dutch GP set for new annual F1 deal?

Zandvoort looks set to secure its place on the Formula 1 calendar after the current Dutch GP deal runs out at the end of 2025.

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Race Notes - Verstappen takes his 50th win

United States GP - Race Notes

Sunday Photos

United States GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Team Quotes

United States GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results - Revised

United States GP - Race Results

Hamilton doubts Mercedes can catch up for 2024

It's "Max's time" in Formula 1 at present - and everyone may need to get used to that for some time to come.

Verstappen says his F1 mission is complete

Max Verstappen is already working on his post-Formula 1 plans, insisting he has already achieved everything he wanted to in motor racing's top category.

Angry Alonso often calls FIA president

Fernando Alonso occasionally picks up the phone to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem - and starts to swear!

Renault not losing interest in F1 says Famin

The partial sale of the Formula 1 team to high-profile investors does not indicate that Renault-owned Alpine is losing interest in the sport.

Haas and Aston Martin struggle with upgraded cars

Haas' highly-anticipated 'B' car has not improved the situation for the struggling American team.

Sauber-Audi plans still on track

Audi's plans to take over Sauber and enter Formula 1 in 2026 still have the green light, according to veteran Swiss journalist Roger Benoit.

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Saturday Photos

United States GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Press Conference

United States GP - Saturday Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

United States GP - Saturday Team Quotes