Formula One News — October 2024

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Hulkenberg neutral over Schumacher as Audi teammate

Nico Hulkenberg says he is staying "completely neutral" about whether Audi-owned Sauber should sign up Mick Schumacher for 2025.

Krack defends Aston Martin junior F1 program

Mike Krack has defended F1 team Aston Martin's driver development program.

Argentina's F1 bid to gain steam at Brazil GP

Argentina's bid to join the Formula 1 race calendar is gaining momentum.

Hard to say if Red Bull engine can win in 2026

The radical switch to its own engine program in collaboration with Ford is a major risk for Red Bull, Dr Helmut Marko admits.

Norris mental weakness gives Verstappen the edge

If "mental strength" makes the difference in 2024, Max Verstappen will emerge with his fourth consecutive drivers' world championship.

OCTOBER 14, 2024

No plans for full Formula 1 return, says Toyota

Toyota has "no plans" to buy or set up a Formula 1 team or build a power unit.

Russell wasn't happy with Antonelli Monza crash

Kimi Antonelli admits his 2025 teammate, George Russell, "wasn't too happy" with the 18-year-old rookie's first official Formula 1 session at Monza.

Audi seriously considering Mick Schumacher?

Mick Schumacher is "definitely" an option to complete an all-German driver lineup at Audi-owned Sauber in 2025.

Newey hits out at F1's 2026 rules era

Adrian Newey has hit out at Formula 1's rules revolution for 2026.

Binotto would not have brought Hamilton to Ferrari

Mattia Binotto says he would not have signed Lewis Hamilton if he was still team boss at Ferrari.

Reigning F2 champion Pourchaire left with nothing

Reigning Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire says he has been left with "nothing".

Williams wasn't ready for Adrian Newey says Vowles

Williams "wasn't ready" for Formula 1's top technical figure Adrian Newey.

Mercedes engine no silver bullet for Alpine

A Mercedes power unit is no guarantee of a more competitive future for Alpine.

Europe should investigate Liberty's MotoGP deal

The boss of Formula E wants the European Commission to look into Liberty Media's acquisition of the MotoGP series.

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Toyota returns to Formula 1 with Haas

Haas really is teaming up with carmaker giant Toyota in Formula 1.

Tsunoda a candidate to replace Perez for 2025

Dr Helmut Marko is now openly admitting that Yuki Tsunoda is "a candidate" to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull Racing from 2025.

Alonso to consult with Newey over F1 retirement

Fernando Alonso says he will consult with Adrian Newey before deciding to end his Formula 1 racing career.

Cadillac, GM, still keen to enter F1

General Motors, via its Cadillac brand, is still keen to enter Formula 1.

Leclerc did not try to stop Hamilton deal says Vasseur

Charles Leclerc did not try to stop Lewis Hamilton from joining Ferrari, team boss Frederic Vasseur has revealed.

Ralf considers whether Steiner held Haas back

Gunther Steiner's absence is not necessarily the reason for the drastic improvement made by the small American team Haas in 2024.

Recent F1 Commission started badly, says Mike Krack

Mike Krack has given the thumbs-up to the latest tweaks that have been made to Formula 1's all-new technical regulations for 2026.

Several African GP bids fighting for F1 race deal

Several projects on the continent appear to be in competition for a future African GP.

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Audi could snap up mature Colapinto for 2025 says Massa

Felipe Massa thinks Audi might snap up impressive Formula 1 rookie Franco Colapinto for 2025.

Alpine door open for Sainz in 2026 says Briatore

Flavio Briatore says he will keep the door open at Alpine for Carlos Sainz.

Audi F1 must operate like an independent team

Audi is setting up its involvement in Formula 1 so that the team in Hinwil retains independent decision-making control.