Formula One News — July 2024

JULY 31, 2024

Haas defends decision to sign controversial Ocon

Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu has defended his decision to sign the talented but controversial Esteban Ocon for 2025.

Antonelli may get F1 race debut at Williams in 2024

James Vowles is not ruling out a driver change at Williams even before the 2024 season is complete.

Dutch GP denies F1 rotation deal with Spa now agreed

The boss of the Dutch GP has denied reports suggesting a deal to annually alternate the grands prix at Zandvoort and Spa-Francorchamps from 2026 has now been reached.

Williams not revealing Sainz contract exit clauses

James Vowles is not confirming suggestions that Carlos Sainz's newly-signed contract with Williams contains a series of unique exit clauses.

JULY 30, 2024

Red Bull tells F1 team staff Perez staying in 2024

Sergio Perez will still be a Red Bull driver after Formula 1's August summer break.

Interesting exit clauses in Sainz's new F1 deal?

Carlos Sainz has behaved impeccably amid intense and protracted speculation about his next move in Formula 1, team boss Frederic Vasseur insists.

Mike Krack admits Audi switch rumours nice

Now for a second time, Formula 1 team boss Mike Krack has skilfully swerved around swirling rumours that he could be preparing to leave Aston Martin.

Schumacher says coming out was purely selfish

Ralf Schumacher insists his 'coming out' story had nothing to do with making any sort of social or political statement.

JULY 29, 2024

First theories emerge about Russell's shock DSQ

The theories are emerging about how Mercedes could have given George Russell an illegally underweight car en route to victory in Belgium.

Ricciardo to leave phone on over break

A much-needed summer break may now be looming for Formula 1, but Daniel Ricciardo says he will be leaving his "phone on".

Piastri mentally stronger than Norris says Marko

McLaren CEO Zak Brown admits the team may need to re-think its strict policy of total driver equality over the looming August break.

Sainz denies Williams deal now set in stone

Carlos Sainz has denied reports that he has now signed with Williams for 2025 - although the Oxfordshire-based team's boss sounds very confident.

2025 a good season for Antonelli's F1 debut says Wolff

Toto Wolff is now freely admitting that Kimi Antonelli is his "first option" to replace the Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton from 2025.

JULY 28, 2024

Sunday Photos

Belgium GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Belgium GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Belgium GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Belgium GP - Race Results

Sainz finally makes F1 team decision for 2025?

Carlos Sainz has finally made his decision about where to race in 2025 - Williams.

Wolff hints Antonelli arrival to F1 in 2025

With Carlos Sainz now expected to sign for Williams, the path is clear at Mercedes for 17-year-old Kimi Antonelli to make his Formula 1 debut in 2025.

Pole not a needed motivation boost for Leclerc

As the McLarens struggled on the wet track and Saturday's fastest man Max Verstappen moves back ten places on the grid, Charles Leclerc emerged with the inherited pole position at Spa.

Red Bull still pondering improved Perez's future

Sergio Perez put his quest to rescue his endangered race seat at Red Bull back on track with a solid qualifying effort at Spa-Francorchamps.

JULY 27, 2024

Saturday Photos

Belgium GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Press Conference

Belgium GP - Saturday Press Conference