Formula One News — December 2024

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Ferrari gifts Sainz his race-winning 2022 F1 car

Carlos Sainz may be leaving the team, but he will at least put a Ferrari Formula 1 car in his garage at home.

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Norris, Russell relationships still on track says Verstappen

Max Verstappen says his relationships with two separate Formula 1 rivals are still on track.

Multiple sources say Perez definitely leaving Red Bull

Multiple highly respected broadcasters and publications are all reporting in unison that Sergio Perez is definitely departing the Red Bull Racing lineup for 2025.

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Verstappen defends Perez amid raging speculation

Sergio Perez's career-endangering struggle with the 2024 Red Bull car "wasn't always his fault".

Tsunoda just one of many Red Bull talents says Marko

Yuki Tsunoda is "just one of many talents" among the Red Bull program, Dr Helmut Marko has warned.

Verstappen plays down talks with Toto Wolff

Max Verstappen has played down the likelihood that he will ever use his contract's famous 'exit clauses'.

Signing Hamilton a risk for Ferrari says Montezemolo

Ousting the on-form Carlos Sainz and replacing him with Lewis Hamilton for 2025 and beyond is a "risk".

F1 is regulating emotion out of the sport

Regulators should go easier on Formula 1 drivers to accelerate the "emotion" of the sport.

Kerpen's Michael Schumacher snub enrages brother

Ralf Schumacher has slammed a political decision to deny his famous brother Michael an honorary citizenship of a town synonymous with his career.

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Hamilton facing big problem at Ferrari says Ralf

Lewis Hamilton could soon be facing a "big problem" in his Formula 1 career, according to former grand prix winner Ralf Schumacher.

F1 calendar over the limit with 24 races says Wolff

As an African GP edges ever nearer, three top Formula 1 personalities insist the calendar must not be expanded beyond its current 24 grands prix.

FIA thanks Verstappen for F-word community service

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem praised Max Verstappen for completing his 'community service' with a smile.

Norris hits reverse gear on Verstappen-Brazil comment

Lando Norris has hit reverse gear on a controversial comment he made recently about his friend and 2024 title rival Max Verstappen.

Briatore plays down Colapinto's 2025 chances

Flavio Briatore has clarified speculation that Jack Doohan's Formula 1 race career could be over almost before it even begins.

Tsunoda answers no questions about Perez rumours

Yuki Tsunoda pre-empted a flurry of questions about his future whilst appearing at a Honda event in Tokyo.

EU probe could stall Liberty's MotoGP deal

A major European Union probe into F1 owner Liberty Media's planned acquisition of MotoGP looks set to be launched.

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Unpaid, inconsistent F1 stewards not fair says Steiner

Gunther Steiner says the stewarding situation in Formula 1 is his biggest gripe about the sport at the moment.

F1 brake supplier hits out at Ferrari split rumours

Brembo, the famous Italian brake company synonymous with Formula 1 and Ferrari, has hit back at a circulating rumour.

No feelings amid Doohan-Colapinto rumours says Briatore

Flavio Briatore has dropped a worrying hint about Jack Doohan's immediate future in Formula 1.

How the intense Verstappen-Russell died down

The intense heat seems to have dissipated after the Max Verstappen versus George Russell spat.

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Honda pray Tsunoda selected to replace Perez

Two top Honda officials are hoping Yuki Tsunoda is chosen to replace Red Bull's endangered Sergio Perez for 2025.

Ocon welcome to say goodbye to Alpine staff

Esteban Ocon is "welcome" to return to Alpine's UK factory to say goodbye, team boss Oliver Oakes has revealed.

Identity of African GP financier emerges

One of the financiers behind plans for a grand prix in Africa has emerged in the form of Christopher Aleo.

Haas owner only wants to participate in F1 says Steiner

Haas' team owner is content merely to "participate" in Formula 1.

Five recent Maranello visits for Hamilton

In the last few months alone, Lewis Hamilton visited Ferrari's Maranello headquarters on no fewer than five separate occasions.