Formula One News — April 2024

APRIL 12, 2024

Sainz says still no idea about 2025

Carlos Sainz says he still has "no idea" which Formula 1 team he will be driving for beyond 2024.

Ice-cream venture won't be distraction says Leclerc

Charles Leclerc insists he remains fully committed to Formula 1 - despite launching into the ice-cream industry.

Fleeing McLaren chief on way to struggling Alpine?

Alpine might soon get a much-needed technical boost in the form of a long-time and highly respected former Ferrari engineer.

APRIL 11, 2024

Alpine denies new Andretti F1 team buyout rumours

Just as rumours emerge that Alpine could soon be sold, a hopeful Andretti-Cadillac is stepping up its efforts to enter Formula 1.

Owner willing to invest more in Haas team

Haas could soon be getting an extra injection of funding that team critics say is badly overdue.

Sainz closing in on 2025 Mercedes deal?

Carlos Sainz could be closing in on a deal to race for Mercedes in 2025.

Barcelona still in post-2026 F1 contract talks

Barcelona is not giving up on Formula 1, despite Madrid's high profile new long time deal to start hosting the official Spanish GP from 2026.

APRIL 10, 2024

Mercedes desperate amid performance catastrophe

Frederic Vasseur sounded impatient when asked if he's made a mistake by choosing Lewis Hamilton over the on-form Carlos Sainz for 2025 and beyond.

For Aston Martin no plan B to Alonso

Momentum is building towards a deal to keep Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin beyond 2024.

Lawson could replace Ricciardo soon?

Daniel Ricciardo could be on his last legs in Formula 1, former driver Giedo van der Garde is warning.

Top F1 stars comment on worrying 2026 regulations

Top Formula 1 drivers are beginning to become more outspoken about Formula 1's radical regulations revolution for 2026.

German circuits hope for F1 rotation scheme from 2026

German Formula 1 circuits are hoping the sport throws them a lifeline in 2026.

APRIL 9, 2024

Verstappen rivals only there to finish second

Less than one-fifth of the way into Formula 1's longest ever calendar, the realisation that Red Bull and Max Verstappen are heading for yet another title is now setting in.

Father worried about Sainz's future in F1

Carlos Sainz's father admits he is worried about the departing Ferrari driver's future in Formula 1.

Aston Martin better for Alonso than Mercedes

Mike Krack is upbeat about the rising prospects of a contract extension for Fernando Alonso beyond 2024.

Marko not denying Aston Martin's swoop for Newey

Dr Helmut Marko is not denying that Aston Martin has made a huge-money offer to lure Adrian Newey away from dominant Formula 1 team Red Bull.

Vettel not an option to replace Perez says Marko

Sebastian Vettel's top-team return to Formula 1 appears to be off the table for now.

RB could be sold for a high price

Energy drink company Red Bull could be looking to offload its second Formula 1 team - currently awkwardly called Visa Cash App RB.

APRIL 8, 2024

Top F1 stars slam sprint race in Shanghai

Top Formula 1 drivers have hit out at the sport's forthcoming return to China.

Alonso dropping out of contention for top team move

Fernando Alonso appears to be heading towards a new deal with Aston Martin - although he's still not committing to staying put or even staying in Formula 1 beyond 2024.

Red Bull not ruling out 2025 promotion for Tsunoda

Yuki Tsunoda has leapt into contention to secure a promotion to Red Bull's top team for 2025.

Williams very worried about chassis, spare parts crisis

Alex Albon admits he is "very worried" about whether Williams can pick up the pieces ahead of Formula 1's next stop in China.

Red Bull still mired by a lot of unrest

The power struggle and Christian Horner scandal may have died down publicly, but there's still "a lot of unrest behind the scenes" at Red Bull.

Alpine prepared to lose both drivers for 2025

Alpine is "prepared" for the eventuality that Esteban Ocon or Pierre Gasly - or both - will abandon the crisis-struck team at the end of the year.

APRIL 7, 2024

Perez racing towards new deal for 2025

Sergio Perez appears to be rising to the challenge as his contract comes up for renewal at Red Bull.