Formula One News — March 2024

MARCH 2, 2024

Saturday Team Quotes

Bahrain GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Race Results

Bahrain GP - Race Results

Verstappen rivals all racing for second in Bahrain

George Russell admits the entire Formula 1 field, except for Max Verstappen, will be "racing for second" as the 2024 season begins in Bahrain on Saturday.

Wolff not ruling out Vettel as Hamilton replacement

Toto Wolff has described Sebastian Vettel as a "giant" of Formula 1, as the quadruple world champion once again refuses to rule out the prospect of a sensational return.

F1, FIA to decide if Horner action required

As the Christian Horner saga rolls on, he met privately and separately with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in Bahrain on Friday.

Bottas would cut off mullet for Mercedes return

Valtteri Bottas says he would shave his moustache and cut his 'mullet' hairstyle in order to return to Mercedes.

Red Bull chiefs give Perez an early boost in 2024

Sergio Perez's bosses have given his chances of securing a new contract for 2025 an early boost.

Gasly anticipated qualifying dead last in Bahrain

Pierre Gasly admits he expected he might qualify dead last in Bahrain.

Audi targets full 100 percent takeover of Sauber

Audi appears to be ramping up rather than wriggling out of its commitment to enter Formula 1 for 2026.

European races likely to be alternated

Stefano Domenicali admits Formula 1 may begin to annually alternate some of the European grands prix from 2026.

Ricciardo only in F1 because of his image

1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has lashed out at one of the sport's most popular personalities.

MARCH 1, 2024

Qualifying Report - Verstappen clinches pole

Bahrain GP - Qualifying Report

Friday Post-qualifying Press Conference

Bahrain GP - Friday Post-qualifying Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Bahrain GP - Friday Team Quotes

Qualifying Results

Bahrain GP - Qualifying Results

Practice 3 Results

Bahrain GP - Practice 3 Results

Krack hopes Alonso chooses Aston Martin over Mercedes

Mike Krack, boss of the Aston Martin team, says he is determined to convince Fernando Alonso to sign another contract for 2025.

Rivals suddenly hopeful Red Bull can be caught in 2024

The team pecking order in Formula 1, which until Thursday appeared to be reasonably clear, was thrown on its head on the opening day of practice in Bahrain.

FIA boss wants more teams, less races in F1

The president of F1's governing body has confirmed he is at odds with the sport's commercial rights holder in a fundamental way.

Driver questions if Stroll really wants to be in F1

It's a big year for Lance Stroll in Formula 1, according to fellow Canadian racing driver Alex Tagliani.

Horner affair now private after anonymous leak

Red Bull GmbH, the parent company of the dominant Formula 1 team, insists the scandal that put the sword of Damocles over team principal Christian Horner's entire career is now "private".