Formula One News — October 2023

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Ricciardo definitely planning US GP return

Daniel Ricciardo's return from injury looks all set for the upcoming US GP in Austin.

Magnussen not enjoying birthday weekend

Kevin Magnussen is not having a good birthday weekend in Qatar.

Perez struggle means door wide open for Norris

A big dark cloud is still hanging over Sergio Perez's future at Red Bull.

Absent Wolff to congratulate Red Bull by text

Toto Wolff is missing in action at a second consecutive grand prix.

Bottom F1 teams get $20m higher budget cap

Formula 1's bottom-four teams have been permitted to spend an extra $20 million each on improving their outdated infrastructure.

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Friday Post-qualifying Press Conference

Qatar GP - Friday Post-qualifying Press Conference

Friday Photos

Qatar GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

Qatar GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Qatar GP - Friday Team Quotes

Qualifying Results

Qatar GP - Qualifying Results

Practice 1 Report - Verstappen quickest

Qatar GP - Practice 1 Report

Practice 1 Results

Qatar GP - Practice 1 Results

Lawson will be back on grid in 2025 at the latest

Liam Lawson will be a full-time Formula 1 racer "by 2025 at the latest".

Albon backs Sargeant for last seat on 2024 grid

Alex Albon says he would be happy if Williams keeps struggling rookie Logan Sargeant onboard for 2024.

Verstappen hits out at stupid best athlete titles

Max Verstappen says he would like to be excluded from "stupid" athlete of the year awards nominations.

Red Bull, Honda, not denying new Tsunoda rumours

Amid rumours Lance Stroll may be on the way out at Aston Martin, a potential contender to replace him has already emerged.

Stroll approached over EUR 800m F1 team buyout

Wild rumours are doing the rounds in the Qatar paddock about the potential sale of the Aston Martin team.

F1 stars break ranks to back Andretti entry

Two of Formula 1's top drivers have broken ranks to declare that they would like to see Andretti-Cadillac welcomed onto the grid.

Marko not surprised Perez went under at Red Bull

Sergio Perez shouldn't be too downbeat about being easily defeated by his ultra-dominant Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen in 2023.

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Thursday Press Conference

Qatar GP - Thursday Press Conference

F1 heading for power struggle over Andretti bid

Formula 1, the teams and the FIA are heading for a major dispute over the issue of green-lighting Andretti-Cadillac's entry to the sport.

Leclerc at F1 crossroads says Ralf

Charles Leclerc has reached a "crossroads" in his Formula 1 career.

Marko says no rush for Ricciardo return

A disappointed Liam Lawson will at least get one more outing at the wheel of injured Daniel Ricciardo's Alpha Tauri.

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Horner sure Wolff won't suddenly quit F1

Christian Horner has played down speculation his F1 nemesis Toto Wolff might quit Formula 1.