Report & Results First Free Practice 2024 Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix

Event: Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix Track: Baku street circuit Weather: dry 28.9°C Tarmac: dry 40.5°C Humidity: 48% Wind: 5.0 m/s South Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2024: Verstappen..

Marko Warns Red Bull Could Lose Verstappen to Aston Martin

Sep.13 - Dr Helmut Marko admits the risk that Red Bull will lose Max Verstappen to Aston Martin is very real. Verstappen's management, including his mercurial father Jos, have..

French Union Joins Renault Workers In F1 Engine Protest Push

Sep.13 - Angry Renault F1 staff are ramping up their protests against the French manufacturer's decision to scrap the works Formula 1 engine program. Last time out at Monza, staff..

Rookie Bortoleto Challenges Bottas for Final Audi F1 Spot

Sep.13 - The final real vacancy on the 2025 grid is turning into a clear two-horse race between Valtteri Bottas and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto. Not too long ago, it seemed obvious..

Red Bull Eyes McLaren Tension as 2024 Title Battle Begins

Sep.13 - Top figures at Red Bull admit they are keeping a keen eye on developments at 2024 championship rival McLaren. Following a fortnight of speculation about the 'team orders'..

Verstappen Doubts Immediate Fix for Chronic Car Problems

Sep.13 - Dr Helmut Marko admits "perhaps a podium" might be Red Bull's most realistic target for Baku. Although there were rumours the team has brought a radical new floor to..

Bearman Steps In as Haas Scrambles Amid Reserve Driver Crisis

Sep.13 - Formula 1 is facing a reserve driver shortage this weekend at Baku. Kevin Magnussen is not in Azerbaijan this weekend as he serves his controversial one-race suspension..

Drivers Press Conference 2024 Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix

PART ONE: Oliver Bearman (Haas), Franco Colapinto (Williams), Zhou Guanyu (Sauber) – Pre-Baku Press Conference Q: Oliver, great to have you back for a full F1 race weekend. What..

Adrian Newey Criticizes Sky's Nationalistic F1 Coverage

Sep.12 - Adrian Newey has aimed fire at the role played in Formula 1 by "the British media". The 65-year-old is British himself, and he is switching from Milton-Keynes based Red..

McLaren Set to Overtake Red Bull This Weekend at Baku?

Sep.12 - A former Red Bull driver predicts that the Formula 1 hierarchy will undergo a formal changing of the guard this weekend at Baku. Red Bull's long and dominant grip on the..

Newey’s Aston Martin Move Sparks Verstappen Rumors

Sep.12 - Fresh on the heels of Adrian Newey's decision to sign with Aston Martin, Max Verstappen is already being linked with a similarly-sensational move from Red Bull. Italy's..

Press Conference Schedule 2024 Azerbaijan F1 GP

DATE TIME (LOCAL) DRIVER / TEAM MEMBER Thursday, 12 September 1430hrs 1500hrs Oliver Bearman (Haas) Zhou Guanyu (Kick Sauber) Franco Colapinto (Williams)Pierre Gasly (Alpine)..

FIA Proposes Fines for Renault and Honda in Engine Breach Case

Sep.12 - It is possible Formula 1 engine suppliers Honda and Alpine (Renault) will be fined for breaching last year's budget cap. In a statement, the sport's governing body, the..

All info you need to see before the 2024 Azerbaijan GP starts

The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship season continues with the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the 17th round of the current calendar. Contents Red Bull Seeks Urgent Comeback After..

Series owner says Hamilton wants to buy MotoGP team

Sep.12 - The CEO of Formula 1's owner Liberty Media has confirmed that Lewis Hamilton is interested in buying a MotoGP team. A few months ago, when it emerged that Liberty was..

Jolyon Palmer 2024 Beyond the Grid Podcast interview

Jolyon Palmer’s F1 Journey: What Went Wrong? In a whirlwind 19 months after making his Formula 1 debut with Renault, Jolyon Palmer found himself out of a seat, with four races..

F1 Nation: Newey's 'Game-Changing' move to Aston Martin

Adrian Newey Joins Aston Martin: What Does This Mean for Their F1 Future? Adrian Newey, the iconic designer with over three decades in Formula 1, is making a significant move...

Newey Lands Lucrative Deal With Aston Martin Over Ferrari

Sep.11 - The Formula 1 landscape shifted in a big way over the weekend. After months of speculation, in-demand Chief Technology Officer Adrian Newey has signed a massive deal to..

McLaren Team Orders Loom as Norris Faces Piastri Challenge

Sep.11 - 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. Despite the 62-point..

Immediate Impact or Slow Build? Newey’s Aston Martin Role Divides Experts

Sep.11 - Two well-known Formula 1 figures are divided over just how quickly Adrian Newey can have a major impact at Aston Martin. Christian Horner recently insisted that although..

FIA Confirms 2023 Compliance After Rigorous Financial Review

Sep.11 - The FIA has confirmed that the Cost Cap Administration (CCA) has concluded its review of the financial submissions from all Formula 1 teams and Power Unit (PU)..

McLaren Clears Path for Bortoleto’s F1 Debut in 2025

Sep.11 - McLaren has reportedly cleared the path for Gabriel Bortoleto to make his Formula 1 race debut in 2025. Audi officials specifically named the 19-year-old Formula 1..

Are McLaren and Mercedes Front Wing Designs Legal?

Sep.11 - The FIA has confirmed that all F1 teams' front wings adhere to the 2024 regulations, putting an end to speculation surrounding McLaren and Mercedes' designs. Red Bull and..

Government to wind down Belgian GP backing

Sep.11 - Organisers of the Belgian GP think they are "making progress" to keep their Formula 1 race at the fabled Spa-Francorchamps circuit alive. Late last year, the sport's..

Adrian Newey Returns Full-Time to Lead Aston Martin's Future

Sep.11 - Adrian Newey has committed to ramping up his Formula 1 workload back to "full-time". Although widely credited for Red Bull's recent successes and dominance, the..

Aston Martin Secures Adrian Newey in $150M, Five-Year Deal

Sep.10 - Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur admits he recently held talks with Adrian Newey. Most Formula 1 teams, if not all, also explored the golden opportunity of snapping up the..

Perez Won’t Quit: Mexican Fans Fuel His Red Bull Fight

Sep.10 - Sergio Perez admits the support of "millions" of Mexican compatriots makes all the criticism so far this year a lot easier. Despite his recently-signed Red Bull contract..

Hulkenberg's 2013 Sauber Move: A Career-Defining Regret Unveiled

Sep.10 - Nico Hulkenberg admits his first decision to join the Sauber team in Formula 1 over a decade ago was a mistake. New 100 percent Sauber owner Audi has snapped up the..

Leclerc Questions Ferrari's Pace Beyond Monza Triumph This Season

Sep.10 - Ferrari is not confident it can now take on new Formula 1 pacesetter McLaren at every grand prix. With Red Bull falling from F1 dominance during the course of 2024 so..

Newey Joins Aston Martin F1 Team in Groundbreaking Role

Sep.10 - In a major development for the Formula 1 landscape, Adrian Newey, one of the sport’s most respected technical masterminds, is set to begin a transformative journey with..

Aston Martin's F1 Valuation Soars to $2.6bn with New Deal

Sep.9 - Aston Martin is set to capitalise on its rising prominence in Formula 1 by selling up to a quarter of the team. On Tuesday, F1 journalists will congregate at Aston..

Piastri Acknowledges McLaren's High-Stakes Team Dynamics

Sep.9 - McLaren's task is to "balance" the interests of the team with the "selfishness" of its drivers, Oscar Piastri has admitted. Having now overtaken Red Bull as the fastest..

Russell Confident Mercedes Will Excel Under 2026 F1 Engine Rules

Sep.9 - George Russell insists he is not worried he could be left without a Mercedes race seat for 2026. Red Bull's leadership power struggle this year triggered a series of..

Audi's Bold Move: Will Bortoleto Steer Their 2025 Vision?

Sep.9 - Gabriel Bortoleto, a named contender to complete Audi-owned Sauber's 2025 driver lineup, got his Formula 1 career up and running last week. "No decision has been made..

Lambiase Rejects Ferrari: Red Bull Strengthens Internal Team

Sep.9 - Max Verstappen's well-known race engineer has reportedly turned down offers from both Ferrari and McLaren. Corriere dello Sport claims Gianpiero Lambiase, otherwise known..

Russian Motorsport Suffers as FIA Ban Remains Firm

Sep.9 - Well over two years after the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict, F1's governing body is maintaining a strong anti-Russian sentiment. That is the claim of Vladimir Chagin, a..

Perez Battles Red Bull’s Balance Issue Amid Verstappen Dip

Sep.9 - Sergio Perez insists Red Bull's recent performance slide is no real surprise from his perspective. The Mexican headed into the recent summer break amid raging speculation..

Aston Martin Denies Alonso's Valkyrie Breakdown Speculation After Arrival

Sep.6 - Aston Martin has dismissed widespread reports about the health of Fernando Alonso's new hypercar. This week, the Silverstone based Formula 1 team and its carmaker parent..

F1 Boss Teases Multiple New European Grands Prix by 2026

Sep.6 - Stefano Domenicali has teased that Formula 1 will soon boast "many" grands prix in Europe. Currently, although the old continent was the traditional and historic..

Sauber Awaits Red Bull's Move on Liam Lawson for 2025?

Sep.5 - Even with an almost fully subscribed grid of drivers already signed up for 2025, the 'silly season' is still rumbling along. On the face of it, the only real vacancy is at..

Renault Faces Final Decision on F1 Engine Future in Weeks

Sep.5 - 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. At Monza last weekend, scores..

F1 CEO Reveals Future of Two Spanish Races by 2026

Sep.5 - Formula 1's CEO insists it is possible that the sport's calendar can cope with two world championship rounds in Spain. In 2026, traditional Spanish GP host Barcelona is..

Aston Martin Poised to Confirm Newey Deal in Major Tuesday Reveal?

Sep.5 - Aston Martin has scheduled a press conference for next Tuesday, September 10. The Lawrence Stroll-owned team summoning specialist Formula 1 journalists to Silverstone..

Verstappen's Insights Could Save Red Bull’s 2024 Season

Sep.4 - The departure of Adrian Newey is too simple an explanation for Red Bull's performance slide, team consultant Dr Helmut Marko insists. The team is not hiding either the..

FIA Clears McLaren and Mercedes' Controversial Front Wing for 2024

Sep.4 - 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. The steadily less..

Lando Norris' Title Hopes Hinged On McLaren's Tough Decision?

Sep.4 - Lando Norris does not deserve clear number 1 status within the McLaren team, even for his escalating title fight with Red Bull's Max Verstappen. That is the view of former..

Stroll Confirms Talks with Newey to Join Aston Martin Next Season

Sep.4 - Aston Martin is no longer denying that Adrian Newey really could be set to join the Silverstone based team. Rumours have been swirling ever since the 65-year-old Briton..

Audi Sauber's 2025 Driver Search Intensifies as Big Names Emerge

Sep.4 - Another name or two can be added to the list of drivers linked with Audi-owned Sauber for 2025. The team has the final real vacancy on next year's Formula 1 grid, with..

2024 Italian Grand Prix Timelapse

Rewatch the 2024 Italian Grand Prix, Round 16 of the 2024 Formula 1

2024 Italian F1 Grand Prix Analysis by Peter Windsor

Every Ferrari victory at Monza holds a special place in the hearts of the Tifosi, but this one was truly remarkable. Against all expectations, Charles Leclerc expertly managed his..