Formula One News — December 2024

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Practice 1 Results

Abu Dhabi GP - Practice 1 Results

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Red Bull driver plans crystallising for 2025

Red Bull's driver plans for 2025 are starting to become clear.

Uncle says F1 will quickly forget Mick Schumacher

Mick Schumacher's uncle admits it will be "difficult" for the departing Mercedes reserve driver to ever return to Formula 1.

Zandvoort chose to stop before Verstappen retires

The Dutch GP organiser admits it was the popular Zandvoort event's decision to step away from Formula 1 after 2026.

Assen will not rescue Dutch GP after 2026

Assen, another Dutch circuit, is not going to step up to rescue the Dutch GP.

Finnish broadcaster not spooked by Bottas exit

Even with no Finnish drivers on the grid, Finnish fans of Formula 1 will still enjoy specialised television coverage of the sport.

Thursday Press Conference

Abu Dhabi GP - Thursday Press Conference

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Wild Ocon-Doohan-Colapinto theory circulates

Esteban Ocon has made clear he would have preferred to race in Abu Dhabi this weekend.

Red Bull not favourites for 2025 or 2026 says Brown

McLaren and Red Bull seem to agree that the latter energy drink-owned F1 team will not enter the 2025 season as the favourite.

Red Bull eyes Guanyu Zhou's Chinese sponsor money

A second Formula 1 team has entered the frame to secure the services of Guanyu Zhou in 2025.

No love lost as Bottas prepares to leave Sauber

It is clear there is no love lost as Valtteri Bottas prepares to race for Audi-owned Sauber for the last time.

Boss excuses Alonso's furious Qatar GP outburst

Team boss Mike Krack has defended Fernando Alonso for his radio outburst of Qatar.

F1 could expand to twelve teams in future

Formula 1 could completely fill the grid will a twelfth team, according to more and more paddock whispers.

Formula 1 to leave Zandvoort after 2026 Dutch GP

The Dutch GP will not be on the Formula 1 calendar after 2026, according to the authoritative newspaper De Telegraaf.

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Alonso sides with Verstappen over Russell incident

Fernando Alonso seems to agree with Max Verstappen about his one-place grid penalty that cost him pole position in Qatar at the weekend.

Vasseur not worried about Hamilton's form

Frederic Vasseur insists he is "not worried" about the current form and attitude of Ferrari recruit Lewis Hamilton.

Gasly hails teammate as Ocon departs Alpine

Pierre Gasly has bid farewell to his departing teammate Esteban Ocon, as Alpine confirms rumours that the latter Frenchman will not be racing in Abu Dhabi.

Hadjar, not Colapinto, eyeing 2025 RB race seat

Isack Hadjar is more likely than Franco Colapinto to be promoted onto the Formula 1 grid by Red Bull, team boss Christian Horner insists.

Zak Brown plays down perceived Verstappen feud

Zak Brown has moved to play down any perceived tension between him and quadruple world champion Max Verstappen.

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jack Doohan to make Formula 1 debut with Alpine at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

BWT Alpine Formula One Team has announced that reserve driver Jack Doohan will make his Formula 1 debut at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, stepping in for Esteban Ocon. The move allows Ocon to transition early to Haas and participate in the post-season test at Yas Marina Circuit.

Verstappen admits he can't stand George Russell

Max Verstappen unleashed on Mercedes driver George Russell after winning the Qatar GP.

Obvious Ocon wants to sit out Abu Dhabi says Alpine

Alpine's team boss says it's "obvious" Esteban Ocon wants to vacate his cockpit with immediate effect.

Alonso says he can be too confident in F1

With rumours swirling about Lewis Hamilton's pace, age and motivation, F1 veteran Fernando Alonso insists he does not personally suffer from crises of confidence.

Perez to make own decision about F1 future

Red Bull officials have reiterated that Franco Colapinto is unlikely to join either of the energy drink company's two Formula 1 teams in 2025.

Verstappen had mature meeting with FIA president

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has hit back hard at Formula 1 drivers complaining about his current governance of the sport.