Formula One News — January 2024

JANUARY 31, 2024

Ex-Alpha Tauri team still independent of Red Bull

Dr Helmut Marko insists that the Red Bull-owned Formula 1 team formerly known as Alpha Tauri and Toro Rosso remains "independent" of Red Bull Racing.

Sainz's Ferrari contract talks complicated

Carlos Sainz's negotiations with Ferrari over a new deal beyond 2024 "have become complicated".

How Verstappen helps DTM team get faster

The boss of a DTM team says it was "extremely fascinating" to get a close-up look at the working methods of Formula 1-dominator Max Verstappen.

Promoter must pay more to save Belgian GP?

Promoters of the fabled Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps may need to pay a lot more to extend its Formula 1 race deal beyond 2025.

JANUARY 30, 2024

All signs point at another Verstappen title says Berger

F1 legend Gerhard Berger thinks every sign is pointing towards a fourth-consecutive world championship triumph for Red Bull and Max Verstappen in 2024.

F1 teams in full swing as launch season looms

As car launch and winter testing season now looms, Formula 1 teams are in full swing to prepare for the 2024 world championship.

Madrid GP could be disaster like Valencia says economist

A highly-respected Spanish economist has put a dark cloud above the optimistic financial predictions made by organisers of the newly-announced Madrid GP.

Cold water thrown on Chicago GP rumours

A Chicago politician has thrown cold water on excited speculation about the potential for a fourth Formula 1 race in America.

F1 owner is world's richest sports empire

The company that controls Formula 1's commercial rights is the most valuable sports empire on earth.

JANUARY 29, 2024

New deal means Norris staying until 2027

McLaren has followed in Ferrari's wheel-tracks by inking a new contract with its existing Formula 1 driver - and not revealing the length of the deal.

Will Sainz stay or make Audi F1 switch?

Sauber, the Formula 1 outfit known as Alfa Romeo last year that in 2024 will be called 'Stake F1 Team', intends to clear out its driver lineup at the end of the season.

Button bemused by F1 team's ridiculous rebrand

Red Bull has already benefitted from its "ridiculous" new name for the Formula 1 team formerly known as Alpha Tauri.

2024 Ferrari feels better in simulator says Gene

Ferrari's new car for 2024 gives "better feelings" to the drivers, long-time test driver Marc Gene has revealed.

Bottas, girlfriend cleared over covid-19 border breach

Valtteri Bottas and his girlfriend have been cleared of wrongdoing over a breach of Finland's covid-19 lockdown back in 2020.

JANUARY 26, 2024

Questions arise over length of Leclerc's new contract

Authoritative Italian media sources are unsure as to the length of Charles Leclerc's newly-announced new Formula 1 contract with Ferrari.

Newey may assume non-F1 Red Bull role in medium term

Adrian Newey might be shuffled into a non-Formula 1 role at Red Bull Racing, according to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport.

Madrid layout to have F1's most extreme banking

Madrid's new Formula 1 circuit will include the most steeply banked corner on the entire calendar.

Faenza-based F1 team company name now Racing Bulls

'Racing Bulls' may indeed be how Formula 1 fans come to refer to Red Bull's Faenza based team.

Potential African GP host emerges in Zanzibar

A solution to the notable absence of an African GP may be emerging in the shape of Zanzibar - an archipelago off the coast of the African mainland.

Melbourne fans banned from entering F1 track post-GP

Spectators have been banned from being allowed on Melbourne's Formula 1 circuit after the chequered flag.

JANUARY 25, 2024

Leclerc extends Ferrari contract

Today Ferrari announced that they have signed a contract extension with driver Charles Leclerc.

Mercedes at a crossroads says Hakkinen

Mercedes, the once-dominant Formula 1 team, is at a "crossroads" according to former two-time world champion Mika Hakkinen.

Media questions Alpha Tauri's new team name

Fans and journalists have reacted as the new official name for Red Bull's Alpha Tauri team was confirmed on Wednesday.

Hamilton not ruling out future F1 comeback

Lewis Hamilton, who has just turned 39, is not ruling out retirement from Formula 1 in the coming years - but could also imagine a "sabbatical" or comeback.

Losing Spanish GP name not important to Barcelona

A Barcelona politician is "convinced" that a deal will be done to keep the Circuit de Catalunya on the Formula 1 calendar.