Formula One News — October 2023
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Marko hints at scrapped 2024 contract for Perez
Sergio Perez's future at Red Bull and in Formula 1 is on shakier ground than ever following yet another sub-standard outing - this time in Qatar.
Stroll, boss, play down violent Qatar tantrum
Lance Stroll and his boss played down the Qatar shoving incident.
FIA boss sure F1 owner Liberty will admit Andretti
Mohammed Ben Sulayem says he will be pushing hard for Formula 1 to find a place on the grid for the new Andretti-Cadillac team.
Race Report - Verstappen sails to victory
Qatar GP - Race Report
OCTOBER 8, 2023
Race Notes - Verstappen cruises to Qatar win
Qatar GP - Race Notes
Sunday Photos
Qatar GP - Sunday Photos
Sunday Press Conference
Qatar GP - Sunday Press Conference
Sunday Team Quotes
Qatar GP - Sunday Team Quotes
Race Results
Qatar GP - Race Results
Piastri best F1 rookie since Verstappen
On the day Max Verstappen wrapped up his third consecutive drivers' title, a new Formula 1 race winner was crowned - Oscar Piastri.
Good and bad news for Pirelli in Qatar
According to the latest whisper in the Qatar paddock, Pirelli has beaten off a challenge from Bridgestone to secure the Formula 1 tyre deal for another few years through 2028.
No hangover for triple-champ Verstappen in Qatar
Max Verstappen promised not to race with a hangover after securing his third consecutive drivers' title in Saturday's sprint race in Qatar.
Alpha Tauri breaks ranks to oppose expanded budget cap
Alpha Tauri has broken ranks with other bottom-four Formula 1 teams by questioning the $20 million relaxation in strict budget cap rules.
Audi denies rumours of 2026 F1 entry cancellation
Audi has denied reports it could be set to cancel its intention to enter Formula 1 in 2026.
OCTOBER 7, 2023
Saturday Photos
Qatar GP - Saturday Photos
Sprint Race Report - Piastri takes win, Verstappen wins third title
Qatar GP - Sprint Race Report
Verstappen clinches Championship
With Sergio Pérez falling out of the Qatar Grand Prix Sprint race, team mate Max Verstappen in the Red Bull-Honda has clinched his third title in three consecutive seasons.
Saturday Sprint Race Press Conference
Qatar GP - Saturday Sprint Race Press Conference
Saturday Team Quotes
Qatar GP - Saturday Team Quotes
Sprint Race Results
Qatar GP - Sprint Race Results
Sprint Shootout Report - McLaren front row as Verstappen on brink
Qatar GP - Sprint Shootout Report
Sprint Shootout Results
Qatar GP - Sprint Shootout Results
Verstappen is the best ever F1 driver says Ecclestone
On the eve of Max Verstappen sealing up his third consecutive drivers' title, former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has named him the best driver - ever.
Boss Krack quiet over Lance Stroll tantrum
Aston Martin team boss Mike Krack was reluctant to comment after Lance Stroll threw a tantrum at Qatar.
Top F1 bosses agree over track limits farce
The farcical issue of 'track limits' is once again tainting Formula 1's on-track action.