Formula One News — November 2024

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Colapinto set for Red Bull race seat?

Franco Colapinto is on the way to Red Bull, according to former F1 driver and now pundit Ralf Schumacher.

Slow car led to Fallows' Aston exit says Ralf

Dan Fallows lost his job at Aston Martin because of the team's performance struggles, according to Ralf Schumacher.

Zhou could be Ferrari reserve driver in 2025

Guanyu Zhou could become a Ferrari reserve driver in 2025.

Haas hits out at planned customer team clampdown

The boss of F1's smallest team, Haas, has hit out at a proposal to limit the way the outfit operates.

Williams will not skip Las Vegas GP

Williams will have two cars ready to race in Las Vegas this weekend.

Ferrari to stage own 2025 car launch

Ferrari is the first F1 team to announce that it will still host a traditional car launch for 2025.

Alpine being prepared for F1 team sale says Plooij

Dutch F1 journalist Jack Plooij thinks Alpine is clearly being prepared for sale.

Monaco relieved to dodge new F1 race rotation scheme

Michel Boeri, boss of the Automobile Club de Monaco, admits he is relieved the fabled street race will survive an expected European exodus from F1.

No rush to decide non-racing Haas role for Magnussen

Kevin Magnussen is still on track to remain in the Formula 1 paddock next year - but in a very different role.

Trump may pave road to Andretti-Cadillac's F1 debut

Mario Andretti hopes the path to Formula 1 for his son Michael's Cadillac-backed project is no longer as "blocked".

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

RB to get parts from title-charging Red Bull team

The cars of Red Bull's second Formula 1 team will benefit from new world championship-level parts as of next weekend's Las Vegas GP.

Alpine not selling engine IP to Cadillac says Famin

Bruno Famin, still in charge of Alpine's overall motorsport activities, has denied the Renault Group might sell the intellectual property of the axed 2026 engine.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Antonelli may not be ready for 2025 F1 debut

The jury is out regarding the start of Kimi Antonelli's Formula 1 career.

Russia may turn down chance to return to F1

Russia may not accept a hypothetical invitation by Formula 1 to eventually return to the annual race calendar.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Maffei out, question-mark over Domenicali's F1 future

A big question mark continues to hang over Stefano Domenicali's top job in Formula 1.

Leclerc angry at claims of Sainz rift

Charles Leclerc has lashed back at those claiming his relationship with departing Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz has fallen apart.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Only some 2025 cars to be at F1 season launch

"Only some" teams will reveal their 2025 cars at the newly-announced Formula 1 season launch at London's O2 arena next February.

No room in Indycar for Sargeant in 2025

Logan Sargeant, recently ousted by Williams mid-season, looks set to face at least a year on the sidelines in 2025.

T-tray, water-in-tyres investigations closed says FIA

The FIA has drawn a line under both the Red Bull 'T-tray' and McLaren 'water in tyres' technical controversies.

F1 race director denies he resigned

Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has denied he willingly "stepped down" in order to "pursue new opportunities".

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Alpine to use Mercedes engines in 2026

The Alipins F1 team have announced today that they have signed a deal with Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains, and Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix to use Power Unit and Gearboxes begining at the start of the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship.

Fallows to leave role as Technical Director

The Aston Martin F1 team and Dan Fallows have jointly announced today that from November Fallows will no longer serve as Technical Director of the Formula One Team.

Horner gives go-ahead for Perez sponsors in 2025

Powerful commercial interests look set to cement Sergio Perez in place at Red Bull Racing for 2025.

Qatar could eventually buy majority Audi F1 stake

Audi's new Formula 1 venture looks set to completely sidestep the financial crisis at Volkswagen.

Alpine to release Ocon for Haas test in Abu Dhabi

Esteban Ocon has been approved by Alpine to test for his 2025 Formula 1 team Haas before the end of his existing contract.