Formula One News — September 2024

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Practice 1 Report - Verstappen quickest

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Practice 1 Results

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Thursday Press Conference

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Verstappen already linked with Aston Martin switch

Fresh on the heels of Adrian Newey's decision to sign with Aston Martin, Max Verstappen is already being linked with a similarly-sensational move from Red Bull.

Honda, Renault could be fined for F1 budget breaches

It is possible Formula 1 engine suppliers Honda and Alpine (Renault) will be fined for breaching last year's budget cap.

Newey aims fire at British F1 media, Sky coverage

Adrian Newey has aimed fire at the role played in Formula 1 by "the British media".

Nerves may spoil Norris F1 title quest in 2024

A former Red Bull driver predicts that the Formula 1 hierarchy will undergo a formal changing of the guard this weekend at Baku.

Series owner says Hamilton wants to buy MotoGP team

The CEO of Formula 1's owner Liberty Media has confirmed that Lewis Hamilton is interested in buying a MotoGP team.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Newey will have instant impact at Aston Martin says Ralf

Two well-known Formula 1 figures are divided over just how quickly Adrian Newey can have a major impact at Aston Martin.

Norris needs to get more aggressive in 2024 says Montoya

Juan Pablo Montoya thinks Lando Norris needs to sharpen his elbows if he wants to be given clear 'number 1' status for the 2024 championship fight.

Government to wind down Belgian GP backing

Organisers of the Belgian GP think they are "making progress" to keep their Formula 1 race at the fabled Spa-Francorchamps circuit alive.

Newey will no longer work only part time in F1

Adrian Newey has committed to ramping up his Formula 1 workload back to "full-time".

Bortoleto given green light to negotiate with Audi

McLaren has reportedly cleared the path for Gabriel Bortoleto to make his Formula 1 race debut in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Adrian Newey signs with Aston Martin

The Aston Martin Formula One team today announced that Adrian Newey has agreed to join the team in a long-term partnership.

Mexican support makes criticism easier says. Perez

Sergio Perez admits the support of "millions" of Mexican compatriots makes all the criticism so far this year a lot easier.

Ferrari figures admit another win unlikely at Baku

Ferrari is not confident it can now take on new Formula 1 pacesetter McLaren at every grand prix.

Vasseur could not get on same page as Newey

Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur admits he recently held talks with Adrian Newey.

Hulkenberg admits first Sauber stint was a mistake

Nico Hulkenberg admits his first decision to join the Sauber team in Formula 1 over a decade ago was a mistake.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Verstappen suddenly in same situation as Perez

Sergio Perez insists Red Bull's recent performance slide is no real surprise from his perspective.

Russell not worried about Antonelli shootout

George Russell insists he is not worried he could be left without a Mercedes race seat for 2026.

Helping McLaren teammate will be Piastri investment

McLaren's task is to "balance" the interests of the team with the "selfishness" of its drivers, Oscar Piastri has admitted.

Audi contender Bortoleto gets first F1 test

Gabriel Bortoleto, a named contender to complete Audi-owned Sauber's 2025 driver lineup, got his Formula 1 career up and running last week.

FIA not easing anti-Russian pressure yet

Well over two years after the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict, F1's governing body is maintaining a strong anti-Russian sentiment.

Verstappen's engineer turned down F1 rival offers

Max Verstappen's well-known race engineer has reportedly turned down offers from both Ferrari and McLaren.

Partial sale to value Aston Martin team at $2.6bn

Aston Martin is set to capitalise on its rising prominence in Formula 1 by selling up to a quarter of the team.