Formula One News — June 2024

JUNE 20, 2024

Mick perhaps too nice for F1 comeback says Jean Todt

Mick Schumacher "deserves" to be given a second chance in Formula 1.

Newey visits Aston Martin for private F1 team tour

The possibility that Adrian Newey will re-emerge at Aston Martin rather than Ferrari has increased substantially.

Perez must prove himself in F1 triple-header

Even with a brand new contract in his back pocket, Sergio Perez's future remains uncertain.

F1 CEO says new Barcelona contract not ruled out yet

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says it remains possible he will agree to sign a new race contract with Barcelona.

Verstappen tests at Imola before Spanish GP

Max Verstappen has made a quick stop at Imola in preparation for this weekend's Spanish GP.

JUNE 19, 2024

Verstappen will still win fourth title in 2024 says Alonso

Notwithstanding the apparent end of Red Bull's latest era of utter dominance, Max Verstappen should still race to his fourth consecutive world championship in 2024.

2026 regulations actually not radical

Fernando Alonso has thrown a bucket of cold water over the wildest worries about the seemingly radical rules revolution of 2026.

Affordable Las Vegas GP ticket slammed as madness

One of the world's most respected specialist sports publications has slammed the new "affordable" price for a ticket to the Las Vegas GP as "madness".

JUNE 18, 2024

Sainz's F1 team for 2025 to be announced this week

Former driver Ralf Schumacher is expecting Carlos Sainz's next move in Formula 1 to be announced "this week".

Russell's Mercedes seat could be in danger says Ralf

George Russell might find himself shunted out of Mercedes' Formula 1 driver lineup.

Sauber must be very careful with Audi F1 project

Ralf Schumacher admits he has concerns about Audi's Formula 1 ambitions.

Montoya defends Liberty, saying F1 has outgrown Europe

Critics of Formula 1's modern direction need to accept that the sport has "outgrown Europe".

Renault-Alpine may scrap 2026 F1 engine project

Renault CEO Luca de Meo says it's critical that the Alpine team finally gets "things right" for the next regulations cycle beginning in 2026.

Red Bull considering joining flexible front wing trend

Red Bull is threatening to produce its own flexible front wing if F1's governing body doesn't clamp down on the practice.

JUNE 17, 2024

Antonelli could replace Sargeant within 2024 season

Former F1 team boss Gunther Steiner thinks it's possible Logan Sargeant could be ousted even before the 2024 season is complete.

Mercedes still opposed to 2026 engine rules tweaks

Toto Wolff is staunchly opposed to making any tweaks whatsoever to the 2026 engine rules.

Bottas rules out 2025 return to Mercedes

Valtteri Bottas admits rival Carlos Sainz holds the key to his endangered Formula 1 career.

Ocon not ready to announce 2025 Haas move

Esteban Ocon is not ready to confirm that his Formula 1 future looks secure for 2025.

F1 teams say no to winter testing in Barcelona

Formula 1 teams are set to vote against heading to Barcelona early next year for pre-season testing.

French government enforces tobacco ad ban on F1 TV

French Formula 1 fans are digesting the bad news that watching old grands prix has suddenly become much more difficult.

JUNE 14, 2024

Red Bull concerned about F1 rivals front wings

"Heated discussions" have been playing out behind the scenes in Formula 1 as concerns emerge about the legality of certain front wing designs.

Ricciardo spurred on by Villeneuve criticism

Daniel Ricciardo may not even make it to the end of the 2024 season, according to the latest Formula 1 rumour.

Aston Martin boss admits F1 team behind the plan

Team boss Mike Krack admits Aston Martin is "far behind the plan" with performance progress in 2024 so far.

Canada GP officials react after embarrassing F1 event

Canadian race organisers and local officials have spent the week in damage control.

F1, MotoGP owner Liberty now buys Formula E

Liberty, the John Malone-controlled group of entities, has added another premier motor racing category to its roster - Formula E.