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Formula 1's bottom-four teams have been permitted to spend an extra $20 million each on improving their outdated infrastructure.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
Qualifying Report - Max Verstappen on pole in slippery qualifying
Qatar GP - Qualifying Report
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.