F1 Round-Up: Hamilton speaks about FIA vs Wolfs, FIA Gala, AlphaTauri's changes Lewis Hamilton blasts the FIA's "unacceptable" probe of Toto and Susie Wolff. FIA GAla and AlphaTauri also confirms a shift away from all-rookie lineups in 2024.
Potential conflict of interest puts Wolffs under FIA investigation as all teams deny involvement The FIA has opened an investigation into Toto Wolff and Susie Wolff's potential conflict of interest from their Mercedes and F1 roles. However, F1 teams have now collectively denied submitting formal complaints.
2024 F1 Sprint schedule finalized, features first China and Miami sprints The 2024 F1 Sprint schedule has been finalized, featuring first-time China and Miami hosts plus Austria, COTA, Brazil and Qatar carried over from 2023.
Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen victorious yet again as Mercedes pips Ferrari to P2 In the Abu Dhabi GP finale, Max Verstappen scored his record 19th victory of the year while Mercedes narrowly beat Ferrari to 2nd in the constructors’ championship in an eventful race.
AlphaTauri set for F1 rebranding and rename in 2024 AlphaTauri has finalized a full rebranding for 2024, including reverting from its fashion brand-inspired name tied to Red Bull ownership. CEO Peter Bayer revealed plans to adopt a more generic, Toro Rosso-esque identity again, while integrating two new US sponsors into the official team name.
Ferrari to discuss compensation for Sainz's costly Vegas crash Ferrari's Sainz suffered huge crash damage from loose drain cover in Vegas practice. Team boss Vasseur holding private compensation talks with F1. Financial and sporting implications for Ferrari. Vasseur wants future debris damage excluded from budget cap.
Aston Martin sells minority stake, valuing F1 team at $1 billion Private equity firm Arctos Partners has acquired a minority stake in Aston Martin's Formula 1 team, valuing the British racing outfit at approximately $1 billion and providing new resources to support its continued growth.