Formula One News — April 2024

APRIL 18, 2024

As new Kimi tests F1, Raikkonen's son also on F1 road

As a 'new Kimi' makes his way to Formula 1, there seems little doubt that a 'new Raikkonen' also seems destined for the top category of motor racing.

Marko slams reports of Steiner takeover at RB team

Dr Helmut Marko has slammed the latest rumours linking Red Bull's second Formula 1 team with a takeover.

Marko not ruling out dropping Ricciardo within 2024

Carlos Sainz seems more likely to end up in a Audi-owned Sauber next rather than a Red Bull.

Vasseur admits putting Sainz in difficult situation

Ferrari's boss admits he put Carlos Sainz in a "difficult situation" this year, but Frederic Vasseur defended the decision to bring Lewis Hamilton into the team for 2025 and beyond.

Newey's mystery visit to Italy solved

The mystery about Adrian Newey's recent visit to Italy has been solved.

APRIL 17, 2024

Mercedes move may not happen for Sainz

Carlos Sainz's rumoured move to Mercedes for 2025 may not yet be set in stone.

Adrian Newey spotted in Italy amid Ferrari rumours

Adrian Newey, arguably the most highly coveted designer in Formula 1 history, has been spotted in Italy.

Aston Martin already has 2026 head-start

Fernando Alonso may simply have extended and expanded his existing contract, but it could be a strategic masterstroke according to one specialist report.

Ferrari refugee Sainz denies suddenly surging in form

Carlos Sainz has hit back at the notion that his form as a driver has drastically improved in 2024, just as Ferrari also ended its habit of getting race strategies badly wrong compared to a year ago.

F1 CEO plays down talk of 25-race calendars

Stefano Domenicali says Formula 1 has no interest at present in expanding the annual race calendar beyond a bustling 24 grands prix.

MotoGP star hails Alonso's second youth in F1

Top MotoGP rider and six-time champion Marc Marquez has hit back at the notion that Fernando Alonso should have hung up his helmet.

APRIL 16, 2024

No Alfa Romeo F1 return for ethical reasons

Alfa Romeo will return to premier motorsport - but it probably won't be Formula 1.

Works Audi deal dangerous for Sauber says Villeneuve

Jacques Villeneuve is sceptical about Audi's forthcoming works Formula 1 project.

Leclerc lukewarm about Alonso's new F1 contract

Charles Leclerc is only lukewarm about Fernando Alonso's decision to keep racing in Formula 1 despite the fact that he is almost 43 already.

Porsche waiting for Vettel's comeback decision

Sebastian Vettel has left Porsche waiting for his decision about returning to premier motor racing.

Vergne hails Verstappen's Formula E backing

Former F1 driver Jean-Eric Vergne has hailed Max Verstappen's attitude towards the all-electric and often-derided motor racing series Formula E.

Schumacher linked with 2025 switch to Indycar

Mick Schumacher has emerged as a potential leading candidate to make the leap into Indycar for 2025.

APRIL 15, 2024

Steiner linked with buy-out of Red Bull's second F1 team

Gunther Steiner could be shaping up for a high profile return to Formula 1 team management.

Sainz to Mercedes in 2025, Italian newspapers agree

Multiple authoritative Italian newspapers are all citing insider sources who believe Carlos Sainz is set to race for Mercedes in 2025.

Test, sprint details missing from 2025 calendar

A few question marks continue to hang over the newly-announced Formula 1 season calendar for 2025.

Red Bull wary as F1 finally returns to China

Red Bull is not being complacent about its likely performance as Formula 1 finally returns to China this weekend.

Crashes to have medium term effect on Williams

Williams' tumultuous season so far has put a spanner in the works of the team's plans to develop its 2024 car.

Peace or friction after Red Bull power struggle?

"Peace" has broken out at Red Bull, according to former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Andretti still hoping to get F1 ok for 2026 debut

Andretti-Cadillac is still hoping to be on the Formula 1 grid in 2026.

APRIL 12, 2024

F1 reveals 2025 calendar

Formula One revealed today it’s initial 2025 calendar, which will start in Australia, and once again feature 24 races.