Latest Formula One News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Norris needs to get more aggressive in 2024 says Montoya

Juan Pablo Montoya thinks Lando Norris needs to sharpen his elbows if he wants to be given clear 'number 1' status for the 2024 championship fight.

Government to wind down Belgian GP backing

Organisers of the Belgian GP think they are "making progress" to keep their Formula 1 race at the fabled Spa-Francorchamps circuit alive.

Newey will no longer work only part time in F1

Adrian Newey has committed to ramping up his Formula 1 workload back to "full-time".

Bortoleto given green light to negotiate with Audi

McLaren has reportedly cleared the path for Gabriel Bortoleto to make his Formula 1 race debut in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Adrian Newey signs with Aston Martin

The Aston Martin Formula One team today announced that Adrian Newey has agreed to join the team in a long-term partnership.

Mexican support makes criticism easier says. Perez

Sergio Perez admits the support of "millions" of Mexican compatriots makes all the criticism so far this year a lot easier.

Ferrari figures admit another win unlikely at Baku

Ferrari is not confident it can now take on new Formula 1 pacesetter McLaren at every grand prix.

Vasseur could not get on same page as Newey

Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur admits he recently held talks with Adrian Newey.

Hulkenberg admits first Sauber stint was a mistake

Nico Hulkenberg admits his first decision to join the Sauber team in Formula 1 over a decade ago was a mistake.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Verstappen suddenly in same situation as Perez

Sergio Perez insists Red Bull's recent performance slide is no real surprise from his perspective.

Russell not worried about Antonelli shootout

George Russell insists he is not worried he could be left without a Mercedes race seat for 2026.

Helping McLaren teammate will be Piastri investment

McLaren's task is to "balance" the interests of the team with the "selfishness" of its drivers, Oscar Piastri has admitted.

Audi contender Bortoleto gets first F1 test

Gabriel Bortoleto, a named contender to complete Audi-owned Sauber's 2025 driver lineup, got his Formula 1 career up and running last week.

FIA not easing anti-Russian pressure yet

Well over two years after the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict, F1's governing body is maintaining a strong anti-Russian sentiment.

Verstappen's engineer turned down F1 rival offers

Max Verstappen's well-known race engineer has reportedly turned down offers from both Ferrari and McLaren.

Partial sale to value Aston Martin team at $2.6bn

Aston Martin is set to capitalise on its rising prominence in Formula 1 by selling up to a quarter of the team.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Michele forever!

On the Thursday before the Italian Grand Prix, a sculpture dedicated to Michele Alboreto was unveiled in Monza. The Italian driver tragically died while testing at the Lausitzring, on April 25, 2001, and as a tribute to him, an iron sculpture, from Italian artist Lorenzo Martinoli, was unveiled during the Italian Grand Prix weekend.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Aston Martin denies Alonso's Valkyrie broke down

Aston Martin has dismissed widespread reports about the health of Fernando Alonso's new hypercar.

F1 to unveil new race-rotation scheme soon

Stefano Domenicali has teased that Formula 1 will soon boast "many" grands prix in Europe.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Aston Martin set to announce Newey deal on Tuesday

Aston Martin has scheduled a press conference for next Tuesday, September 10.

Mere days left in Red Bull's option to retain Lawson

Even with an almost fully subscribed grid of drivers already signed up for 2025, the 'silly season' is still rumbling along.

F1 CEO coy about Barcelona GP survival beyond 2026

Formula 1's CEO insists it is possible that the sport's calendar can cope with two world championship rounds in Spain.

Renault F1 engine axe decision not final yet says CEO

Renault CEO Luca de Meo insists a final decision about the fate of the French carmaker's works Formula 1 engine program is yet to be taken.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

FIA cannot stop front wing flexing until 2025

Formula 1's governing body has given the controversial front wing designs of the rapidly-improved McLaren and Mercedes teams a clean bill of health.