Formula One News — May 2024

MAY 14, 2024

Sauber-Audi defends sudden Bottas change

Audi-owned Sauber has defended its decision to appoint a new race engineer for Valtteri Bottas as of the last Formula 1 race in Miami.

Schumacher to advise Vettel on Le Mans experience

Ahead of his Le Mans debut next month, Mick Schumacher says he will report directly to his friend and mentor Sebastian Vettel.

US congress should not influence F1's Andretti decision

Formula 1, not the US congress, should be in full control of which teams are permitted to race at the pinnacle of motorsport.

MAY 13, 2024

Marko now tips Ferrari move for Adrian Newey

Dr Helmut Marko now thinks Adrian Newey will eventually re-emerge in Formula 1 at Ferrari.

Lawson replacing Ricciardo at Imola nonsense says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko has warned F1 hopeful Liam Lawson not to hold out too much hope of an immediate leap into Formula 1.

Porsche not slamming door after Vettel snub

Sebastian Vettel needs "more time" before he is ready to take on Le Mans with a car that is capable of winning the fabled 24-hour endurance race.

Hulkenberg deserves Audi F1 seat

Max Verstappen has backed F1 rival Nico Hulkenberg and Audi's decision to team up.

FIA should not block Antonelli's F1 debut

Max Verstappen thinks F1's governing body, the FIA, should not block 17-year-old Kimi Antonelli from entering the sport immediately.

GM won't let Andretti's F1 push fail

General Motors, one of the world's biggest carmakers, has pledged its ongoing loyalty to the quest to help Andretti enter the Formula 1 world.

Alpine may be eying Mick Schumacher for F1 seat

A return to the Formula 1 grid for former Haas driver Mick Schumacher is becoming a real possibility.

Haas returns legal fire at sacked boss Steiner

The Haas Formula 1 team has punched back at Gunther Steiner, after the sacked boss launched legal action earlier this month.

MAY 10, 2024

Leclerc fell out with departing race engineer

Growing unrest between Charles Leclerc and his race engineer has led to the departure from the role of the latter at Ferrari.

Imola must resist demise of European F1 races

Italy will try to "resist" Formula 1's gradual shift away from Europe, as Imola seeks a new race deal with the sport's owner Liberty Media.

CEO says Audi entering F1 to be at the very front

Audi intends to enter Formula 1 and be "at the very front" of the grid, the Volkswagen-owned German carmaker's CEO Gernot Dollner insists.

Newey exit won't hurt Red Bull until 2026 says bosses

Adrian Newey's departure will not hurt Red Bull - at least in 2025.

MAY 9, 2024

Door closing for Sainz as Perez nears new F1 deal

A key door seems to have closed for Carlos Sainz, amid new rumours that Red Bull has agreed a new single-season deal for Sergio Perez next year.

Ferrari to test Imola-spec upgrade before next race

Ferrari is set to give its Imola-spec car upgrade a trial run during a 'filming day' at the Italian team's own Fiorano circuit.

MAY 8, 2024

Sainz may be getting nervous about 2025 seat

Audi-owned Sauber is still waiting for Carlos Sainz to make his decision regarding 2025 and beyond.

US congress demands answers from F1 by May 21

The Judiciary Committee of the United States federal congress has formally opened an investigation into why Andretti-Cadillac was barred from entering Formula 1.

F1 pecking order to keep evolving at Imola

The 2024 pecking order looks set to keep evolving at next weekend's return to action in Imola.

Ferrari CEO comments on Newey-to-Ferrari rumours

Christian Horner says he has "no concerns" about the ongoing health of Red Bull Racing, even though key rivals are predicting a staff exodus.

No Porsche seat for Vettel at 2024 Le Mans

Sebastian Vettel will not launch a return to premier motorsport this year at Le Mans.

Former FIA steward slams modern Formula 1

A former FIA steward has slammed the current state of Formula 1.

MAY 7, 2024

Verstappen dangerous for F1, Canada GP boss warns

Max Verstappen's dominance of Formula 1 at the moment is "a bit dangerous" for the sport.

F1 in penalty re-think after Magnussen's horror Miami

Formula 1 is being urged to change tack as Kevin Magnussen is left on the cusp of a race ban after a horror Miami GP weekend for the Haas driver.