Formula One News — January 2024

JANUARY 24, 2024

F1 upgrade in Hungary in full swing

The Hungaroring is making good on its promise to upgrade the almost 40-year-old Formula 1 circuit in order to secure Hungary's place on the calendar.

Ralf recommends ex-F1 name for top Haas role

Out-of-work F1 team boss Otmar Szafnauer would make a good addition to the embattled Haas team.

Barcelona willing to spend more to save F1 race

Barcelona's city council is open to spending more money if it rescues the embattled Spanish GP.

Joint F1-MotoGP race weekend idea still alive

Formula 1 and MotoGP are still open to the sensational idea of staging a joint round of their respective world championships.

JANUARY 23, 2024

Madrid announces 2026 race

Formula 1 announced today that they have reached an agreement to run a street race in Madrid, Spain starting in 2026.

Father urges Sainz to consider Audi F1 switch

Carlos Sainz's famous father says he will sit down with the Ferrari driver to discuss the benefits of potentially joining the Audi family.

Albers tips Lawson for shock 2024 F1 seat

Liam Lawson should have been promoted to a full-time Formula 1 seat for 2024, according to former F1 driver Christijan Albers.

Palou had no interest in McLaren F1 reserve role

Alex Palou says he pulled the pin on his move to McLaren because he had no interest sitting on the reserve bench in Formula 1.

Haas new boss admits 2024 car likely to be slowest

Haas' new boss says he wants to pull the struggling American team off the bottom of the constructors' world championship this year.

JANUARY 22, 2024

Ferrari may be ready to challenge Red Bull says Berger

Ferrari is the most likely challenger to Red Bull's dominance in 2024, according to Formula 1 legend Gerhard Berger.

Andretti should have bought F1 team years ago

Michael Andretti should have bought a Formula 1 team "years ago", according to former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Ford already busy with Red Bull F1 engine project

The CEO of Ford admits the famous carmaker is already working with Red Bull on the 2026 Formula 1 engine.

F1 sacking really hurt admits De Vries

Nyck de Vries admits having his dream of racing in Formula 1 end just half a season into his debut "hurt".

Madrid boss admits new F1 race may oust Barcelona

The president of the community of Madrid admits it is possible the new grand prix in the Spanish capital could mean the axe of the country's existing Formula 1 race in Barcelona.

Two F1 teams with brand new names for 2024

Two Formula 1 teams are heading into the 2024 season with completely different official names.

Rival emerges for Suzuka's Japanese GP

A potential rival host for the annual Japanese GP may have emerged: Osaka.

Ferrari-like slump possible for Red Bull says Todt

There is a risk Red Bull will enter a Ferrari-like slump this season, Jean Todt has warned.

Kubica fulfils works Ferrari dream in 2024

Robert Kubica will finally get his chance to aim for a world championship in a works Ferrari.

Haas new boss facing difficult task

Ayao Komatsu will find it "difficult" to turn the dire competitive situation at Haas around.

JANUARY 19, 2024

Sainz's father says 2024 Ferrari must be better

Ferrari's 2024 car "must be better", Carlos Sainz's famous father insists.

No F1 for at least the next few years says Porsche

Porsche will not be in Formula 1 "for the next few years" at least, the VW-owned carmaker's director of motorsport sales Michael Dreiser insists.

Renault open to kick-starting Andretti F1 talks

Renault is not ruling out resuming talks with Andretti about helping the hopeful Formula 1 entrant get up and running in Formula 1.

Russell not at risk of losing F1 seat says Wolff

Toto Wolff has allayed fears about the rocky patch struck by Mercedes driver George Russell last year.

Wolff plays down Hamilton's self-doubts

Toto Wolff insists Lewis Hamilton is still capable of winning an eighth Formula 1 title.

Singapore GP set to survive corruption scandal

Singapore's Formula 1 event appears set to survive a corruption scandal that last year engulfed the promoter of the popular night race and a high-ranking government minister.