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Catch up on all the biggest stories from media day ahead of the 2024 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix with the RacingNews365 Review!
The Brazilian Grand Prix returned in 2021 after a COVID-hiatus with a new name, the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, at Interlagos. The thrilling race at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace saw Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in a tight battle for the championship.
Liam Lawson, promoted to F1 by Red Bull, impressed Helmut Marko, who hinted at a potential 2025 Red Bull seat. Sergio Perez’s future with Red Bull looks uncertain due to his recent poor performances.
McLaren advised Lando Norris not to be “desperate” in his championship fight with Max Verstappen after a clash in Mexico where Verstappen received penalties. Verstappen criticized those who question his driving and called out the FIA for handling incidents inconsistently.
Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit is working towards FIA Grade 1 accreditation to bring back the South African Grand Prix to the F1 calendar. This historic track last hosted a championship race 31 years ago.
Helmut Marko conceded Red Bull’s chances of retaining the constructors’ championship in 2024 are fading after a strong start to the season followed by a winless streak.