Formula One News — February 2024

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Sainz probably won't wait for Red Bull decision says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko openly admits that at least three drivers, and potentially four or more, are eyeing Sergio Perez's Red Bull seat for 2025.

Horner scandal outcome expected early this week

The Christian Horner scandal is finally coming to its end, with Red Bull executives tipped to resolve his future in Formula 1 as he jets back to Bahrain on Wednesday.

F1 moves to close budget cap loopholes

Formula 1 is moving to close loopholes in the budget cap rules - but only in time for 2026.

Russell defends F1's Netflix fakery

George Russell has leapt to the defence of the official Formula 1 Netflix series Drive To Survive, as the newly-released season 6 continues to divide opinions.

More talk about 2025 than 2024 season says de la Rosa

The 2024 season has not even begun, and yet one of the biggest talking points in Formula 1 at present is 2025.

Sargeant's 2023 form no longer acceptable

Logan Sargeant has been put on notice at Williams - up your game or be ousted.

F1 owner Liberty Media now wants to buy MotoGP

Liberty Media, the owner of Formula 1's commercial rights since 2017, has set its sights on acquiring the sport's two-wheeled equivalent, MotoGP.

Hamilton visited Maranello more than once says Ferrari

The jury is out as to whether Lewis Hamilton has ever visited Ferrari's Maranello headquarters or not.

Schumacher, Antonelli, to test F1 cars in 2024

Mick Schumacher may be more likely to test a McLaren this year rather than an Alpine or Mercedes.

Steiner pulled the plug over $20m Haas dispute

Gunther Steiner says he was fired by Haas team owner Gene Haas because he was asking for equity in the struggling back-of-the-grid Formula 1 team.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

End of Horner scandal will be nice says Verstappen

The collective F1 paddock is expecting the outcome of the Christian Horner scandal to be known before track action resumes in Bahrain this week.

2025 contract still possible for Perez says Marko

It is still possible that Sergio Perez will be offered a new contract to keep racing at Red Bull beyond 2024.

Sainz admits Mercedes, Red Bull options for 2025

Carlos Sainz insists it is still his priority to secure his future in Formula 1 as soon as possible.

Vettel eyeing Hamilton's Mercedes seat says Ralf

Sebastian Vettel really might be contemplating a sensational return to Formula 1, according to fellow German Ralf Schumacher.

Verstappen has no plans to join F1's tattoo craze

Max Verstappen says he has no immediate plans to join the growing ranks of Formula 1 drivers with tattoos.

Gasly eyes team exit as Alpine slumps to dead last

Pierre Gasly admits he sees himself as a player in the driver 'silly season' for 2025, as his current team Alpine slumps to the very rear of the grid.

Bosses defend F1 team's awkward new name

New team CEO Peter Bayer has defended the decision to give the former Alpha Tauri team an awkward and controversial new name for 2024 and beyond.

Williams said no to 2024 Mercedes suspension

James Vowles has admitted Williams opted against running the full 2024 specification of partner team Mercedes' rear suspension layout this year.

F1 plays down rainbow flag incident in Bahrain

Formula 1 and the Bahrain circuit played down an incident that occurred at the tail-end of pre-season testing last week.

No Alpine F1 testing for Schumacher in 2024

Bruno Famin has played down suggestions Mick Schumacher would be the obvious choice if Alpine loses one or both of its drivers at the end of 2024.

Sacked Steiner accepts TV role in F1 for 2024

Sacked Haas team boss Gunther Steiner will be in Bahrain for the 2024 season opener this weekend.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Newey could be part of Hamilton bombshell?

Former Ferrari driver Mika Salo thinks there is more to the story when it comes to Lewis Hamilton's shock move from Mercedes to Maranello for 2025.

Marko plays down Red Bull's enormous early pace advantage

Even embattled team boss Christian Horner was all smiles in Bahrain on Wednesday as Red Bull's new and radical car for 2024 stunned every other Formula 1 rival on the opening day of pre-season testing.

Magnussen defends owner's decision to oust Steiner

Nico Hulkenberg sounded regretful about Haas boss Gunther Steiner's pre-season sacking, teammate Kevin Magnussen is more upbeat about the new era.

Vowles plays down early Williams worries

James Vowles has played down early worries about Williams' 2024 season.