Formula One News — April 2024
APRIL 30, 2024
Verstappen's father admits F1 team switch possible
Max Verstappen's father is keeping his cards close to his chest amid rumours Adrian Newey is likely to leave Red Bull and join a top F1 rival.
F1 still a long way from reuniting with Russia
Formula 1 is a long way from healing its broken relationship with Russia, according to the former promoter of the defunct race at Sochi.
Audi F1 seat unlikely for Mick Schumacher, uncle admits
Mick Schumacher's famous uncle has played down suggestions the former Haas driver might resurrect his Formula 1 race career with Audi.
Hamilton will eat Leclerc at Ferrari says Doornbos
Two former Formula 1 drivers have questioned Ferrari's decision to choose Charles Leclerc over Carlos Sainz for 2025 and beyond.
APRIL 29, 2024
Red Bull falling apart under Horner say Ralf
Red Bull is "falling apart" under Christian Horner's leadership, warns former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher.
Circuit boss plays down epic F1-MotoGP idea
The boss of a current MotoGP circuit has played down rumours suggesting Liberty Media might organise a joint MotoGP-F1 race weekend.
McLaren happy about low-profile silly season role
CEO Zak Brown says he's happy McLaren is not involved in the hectic current 'silly season' speculation.
2025 contenders line up at Haas and Audi
The candidates are lining up for the vacant race seats at Haas and Sauber.
Verstappen rivals could be closer in Miami says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has warned that Red Bull could be facing a tougher challenge this weekend in Monaco.
Sainz a little down about Ferrari exit
Carlos Sainz admits he's "a little down" as the full reality of his impending departure from Ferrari sinks in.
Trump shelves plans to attend Miami GP
Donald Trump may have had to shelve plans to attend this weekend's Miami GP.
APRIL 27, 2024
Red Bull, Ferrari play down sensational Newey reports
Two top Formula 1 teams have played down sensational and widespread new reports suggesting Red Bull Racing is set to lose Adrian Newey.
APRIL 26, 2024
Hulkenberg signs with Sauber/Audi
Audi-owned Sauber has officially confirmed that Nico Hulkenberg has agreed a three-year deal starting in 2025.
Hockenheim inches closer to F1 race return
Hockenheim has inched closer to reviving the defunct German GP.
Axed French GP group facing embezzlement probe
The 2022 demise of the French GP at Paul Ricard has now become a full-scale disaster, with local prosecutors opening an investigation into "embezzlement of public funds".
APRIL 25, 2024
Blue livery and logo for Ferrari in 100m F1 deal
Ferrari's surprise decision to use a blue livery in Miami next weekend suddenly makes more sense.
Audi agrees three-year deal with Hulkenberg?
Nico Hulkenberg's rumoured move from Haas to Audi-owned Sauber for 2025 and beyond looks to be all but signed and sealed.
Fresh chassis psychological for Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo's boost from his fresh monocoque in China may have been merely "psychological".
F1 CEO hits back at drivers schedule gripes
Stefano Domenicali is taking a hard-line stance against drivers griping about Formula 1's ever-intensifying schedule.
Father has no fears Perez will lose F1 seat
Sergio Perez's father says he has no fear the Mexican will be left off the Formula 1 grid in 2025 and beyond.
F1 governing body threatens to leave France
F1's governing body has revealed it may move out of France.
New F1 deal for Barcelona as close as before
A new deal to keep Formula 1 in Barcelona beyond 2026, when Madrid is taking over the official Spanish GP moniker, is "just as close" as it was a few months ago.
APRIL 24, 2024
Ferrari can't do much about F1 driver spat
"Sparks" between Ferrari's current drivers could soon become "a fire", according to a well-known Italian F1 insider.
Hopeful rookie on standby for two F1 teams
A hopeful rookie is hoping his big chance to prove himself in Formula 1 may be looming just around the corner.
Top F1 teams not blocking points system tweak
A proposal to extend the points-paying positions in Formula 1 from its current P10 all the way to P12 looks set to soar through the first decision-making hurdle.