Formula One News — October 2024

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Mexico GP steward slams horrible Verstappen mindset

Johnny Herbert has lashed back at critics like Max Verstappen's father who believe certain FIA officials are biased against the triple world champion.

Perez axe after Brazil very unlikely says Horner

Christian Horner insists it is "very unlikely" that Sunday's Brazilian GP will be the last at Red Bull for Sergio Perez.

Colapinto strong enough to replace Perez, says Vowles

Christian Horner admits Red Bull may be eyeing Franco Colapinto.

Mick Schumacher advised to say no to Audi-Sauber

A German racing legend thinks Mick Schumacher should turn down the opportunity to return to the Formula 1 grid next year with Audi-owned Sauber.

F1 could let Andretti-Cadillac enter after all

Four men under the gaze of the United States government could ultimately lead to Andretti-Cadillac being welcomed onto the Formula 1 grid after all.

F1 race calendar far too full says Verstappen

Max Verstappen thinks one of the worst things about Formula 1 is its annual race calendar.

Thursday Press Conference

Brazil GP - Thursday Press Conference

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Renault, Honda fined by FIA for budget cap breaches

Renault-owned Alpine and Honda have escaped with six-figure fines for breaching their respective engine budget caps in 2023.

Brazil could be Perez's last race for Red Bull

Sergio Perez's home race in Mexico last Sunday could have been his second-to-last grand prix for Red Bull.

Magnussen emerges as shock Audi-Sauber contender

Kevin Magnussen could be emerging as a shock late candidate to sign for Audi-owned Sauber in 2025.

Experts tip Verstappen to ease racing aggression

Two prominent figures in Formula 1 believe Max Verstappen will ease his controversial wheel-to-wheel style for the decisive last four grands prix of 2024.

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Verstappen set for five-place grid drop in Brazil

On top of his Mexico GP penalties and lagging car pace, championship leader Max Verstappen's troubles are about to get even worse.

Leclerc in trouble for FIA press conference F-word

Charles Leclerc may be in trouble for swearing in the post-race FIA press conference after the Mexican GP.

Father claims some FIA officials don't like Max

Max Verstappen's father thinks there are Formula 1 officials who "don't like" his son.

Perez's future at Red Bull is now open says Marko

Sergio Perez's future in Formula 1 is currently "open", Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko admits.

Aston Martin hit reverse gear on Austin-spec upgrades

Aston Martin hit reverse gear on some recent car upgrades at the Mexican GP.

Wolff prepared to sacrifice more wins in 2024

Toto Wolff admits Mercedes may "sacrifice" good results in the remaining four grands prix.

OCTOBER 28, 2024

No crying or moaning about penalties says Verstappen

As he leaves Mexico with a 10-point chunk taken out of his championship lead, Max Verstappen insists he is not going to "cry" about the penalties.

Red Bull to part ways with major Perez sponsor

One reason to keep Sergio Perez on board at Red Bull has just slipped away.

Perez recovery has not materialised says Marko

Just when Sergio Perez needed a solid weekend at his home race to ease raging speculation about his future at Red Bull, he had a nightmare Mexican GP.

Colapinto's 2025 race seat chances still alive

Franco Colapinto's hopes of staying in Formula 1 for 2025 now appear to rest solely with Red Bull and Williams boss James Vowles.

Russell happy to compromise 2024 for better 2025

George Russell says he would sacrifice pace in 2024 in order to position Mercedes in the best possible way for next season.

Commentator urges Red Bull to appeal penalties

Dutch commentator Olav Mol wonders if Red Bull has "the balls" to challenge Max Verstappen's multiple Mexican GP penalties.

OCTOBER 27, 2024