Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali reveals that several European grands prix may soon host races on a rotational basis, a move that could significantly impact the F1 calendar and schedule. Explore the potential implications, including new venue additions and contract negotiations, in this exclusive Formula 1 news update.
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After a thrilling Sao Paulo Grand Prix, our expert panel analyzes the top drivers’ performances in the latest Formula 1 Power Rankings. Max Verstappen claims the top spot with a stunning recovery drive, while Esteban Ocon and Liam Lawson impress in the wet conditions.
Max Verstappen delivered a breathtaking performance at the 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, climbing 16 positions from 17th on the grid to take the top spot and extend his lead in the Formula 1 championship standings.
Formula 1 faces a notable absentee as Fernando Alonso, the legendary Spanish driver, will be a late arrival at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Alonso has been battling an intestinal infection that forced him to return to Europe for specialist treatment, raising questions about his physical condition and readiness for the sprint race weekend.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has identified the team’s biggest challenge ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix: matching McLaren’s exceptional tyre management and end-of-stint pace. With Ferrari now leading Red Bull in the constructors’ standings, the Austrian outfit must find a way to outperform their rivals and stay in the hunt for the title.
Mercedes has been compelled to bring a halt to the development of its current Formula 1 car following a spate of recent crashes, which have resulted in significant financial burdens. The cumulative repair bill has reached a point where, due to cost cap restrictions, Mercedes can no longer afford to introduce any further upgrades to its car, affecting the team’s performance in the remaining races of the season.
As the Formula 1 season enters its final stretch, Ferrari has quietly and impressively worked its way into the 2024 title fight, making it a three-horse race alongside McLaren and Red Bull. How did the Scuderia notch up its game? And can it pull off the championship?
Sauber has made significant changes to its management structure as it prepares for its transformation into an Audi factory team in 2026. The Swiss squad has appointed former Ferrari Formula 1 strategist Ignacio Rueda as its new Sporting Director, while long-time Sauber head Beat Zehnder has been reassigned to a supervisory role. Other key hires include the return of Giampaolo Dall’Ara as Head of Racing Engineering and the arrival of Stefan Strahnz from Mercedes as Programme Director.
As the Formula 1 circus arrives in Sao Paulo for the Brazilian Grand Prix, the excitement is building following two drama-filled races in the Americas. With the title race heating up and the return of the Sprint weekend format, this event is set to be an unmissable showdown.
In a nail-biting turn of events, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc emerged victorious at the 2023 Italian Grand Prix, delivering a triumphant performance for the home crowd. The race was marked by a dramatic series of incidents and unexpected challenges, with the weekend’s fastest team, McLaren, struggling to maintain their early advantage.