Formula One News — October 2023

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Axed Russian GP layout slashed in half

Organisers of the axed Russian GP appear to have accepted that their Formula 1 hopes are over for now.

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Andretti's Renault engine deal has expired

Andretti-Cadillac's Formula 1 technical deal with Renault and Alpine has expired.

Boss defends Stroll amid FIA probe

Aston Martin boss Mike Krack has leapt to the defence of the team's under-fire Lance Stroll.

Williams still waiting to decide Sargeant future

Williams will continue to give struggling rookie Logan Sargeant more time to prove he deserves to keep his race seat in 2024.

Marko declares that Perez needs a team change

Sergio Perez's time at Red Bull appears to be running out - despite his 2024 contract.

Hamilton will get new cockpit position says Wolff

Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton will be happier at the wheel of Mercedes' all-new 2024 car.

Alonso breaks ranks to condemn Hamas attacks

Fernando Alonso has broken ranks to speak out about the devastating situation unfolding in Israel and Palestine.

Marko backs Berger over extreme heat comments

Dr Helmut Marko has backed fellow Austrian and F1 legend Gerhard Berger's view that it is up to the drivers to be ready for extremely hot races.

Spa inks new F1 deal through 2025

There's good news for Formula 1 fans out of Belgium - the fabled Spa-Francorchamps circuit will host at least two more grands prix.

Bridgestone admits interest in future F1 return

Bridgestone has admitted it remains interested in returning to Formula 1.

F1, circuits must resolve track limits farce says Vasseur

The unresolved track limits issue in Formula 1 is "unacceptable" and "inappropriate".

Schumacher says Alpine deal still not done

Mick Schumacher says he is still not ready to announce his plans for 2024.

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Stroll in exceptional situation amid F1 dramas

Lance Stroll has found himself at the centre of multiple intersecting narratives in Formula 1 - as it emerges that the FIA is now investigating his behaviour.

Marko says Alonso only real alternative to Perez

Sergio Perez might find himself with a contractual "problem" if Red Bull had better immediate opportunities to replace him.

Piastri breaking F1 rookie narrative

An impressive rookie like Oscar Piastri is breaking the narrative in Formula 1, according to F1 legend Gerhard Berger.

FIA not to blame for driver fitness problems says Berger

Gerhard Berger has rubbished the suggestion that F1's governing body needs to intervene to protect the health of the drivers in extreme heat.

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Bridgestone tipped for F1 return in 2029?

Bridgestone is tipped to return to Formula 1 - but only in 2029.

Marko names McLaren as likely 2024 title challenger

Dr Helmut Marko has named McLaren as perhaps the biggest challenger to Red Bull's current dominance of Formula 1 for 2024.

Red Bull want to respect Perez's 2024 deal

The signs are growing by the day that Sergio Perez should be very worried about the validity of his Red Bull contract for 2024.

Idiotic to expect miracles with B-car says Magnussen

It would be "idiotic" to predict a giant step forwards for Haas at the team's home race in Austin next weekend.

FIA boss wants full grid of teams and fewer races

If Mohammed Ben Sulayem had his way, F1 would say 'yes' to Andretti-Cadillac and one more brand new entrant - whilst slashing some of the 24 race dates on future calendars.

Sainz fuel leak probably due to Qatar kerbs

The new 'pyramid' kerbs in Qatar may have posed trouble for more than just the tyres last weekend at Qatar.

F1 drivers should prepare better for extreme heat

Formula 1 drivers should be looking at their training regimes after the scorching Qatar GP.

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Verstappen on the same level as Senna says Berger

With the championship now all decided and a full five grands prix left to run in 2023, column inches will be full of the proposition: Is Max Verstappen the best Formula 1 driver of all time.

F1 has questions to answer after Qatar GP

Formula 1 has some questions to ask itself after the swelteringly-hot Qatar GP.