Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff are desperate to catch Max Verstappen in 2024 (Image: Getty)
Formula One stars are enjoying a well-earned break after another tough season. Teams will spend the winter preparing their cars as they target halting Red Bull’s dominance.
Max Verstappen ran away with the Drivers’ Championship in 2023, unable to be caught by the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, George Russell or even team-mate Sergio Perez. It was the Dutchman’s third consecutive title.
Seven-time world champion Hamilton will be desperate to end his two-season wait for a Grand Prix triumph. The 38-year-old is also running out of time to win a record eighth Championship, and will have his eyes set on Verstappen for 2024.
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Schumacher’s life ‘different’
Michael Schumacher’s life is ‘different’ compared to before his tragic crash in December 2013, Jean Todt has revealed.
It is 10 years since Schumacher’s skiing accident left him with life-changing injuries.
Former Ferrari boss Todt is one of very few people allowed to visit Schumacher at his home in Switzerland.
“Michael is here, so I don’t miss him,” Todt said.
“[But he] is simply not the Michael he used to be. He is different and is wonderfully guided by his wife and children who protect him.
“His life is different now and I have the privilege of sharing moments with him. That’s all there is to say. Unfortunately, fate struck him ten years ago. He is no longer the Michael we knew in Formula One.”
in 6 hours10:48 Sam Smith
James Vowles proven correct
James Vowles was correct to hand Logan Sargeant a new Williams contract, Express readers have said.
Sergeant was the final driver to have his Formula One future resolved for the 2024 season.
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Marko’s Red Bull future unclear
Helmut Marko’s Red Bull future is unclear beyond 2024.
The 80-year-old has a contract until the end of next season.
However, some reports have claimed that new Red Bull management could reduce his responsibilities.
That could include Marko coming away from the running of the AlphaTauri sister team.
Marko recently said: “There are different trends and variants. The decisions are still open, including what I will do after this. My current contract runs until the end of 2024.”
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F1 team name change
Sauber will adopt their own name for the next two seasons after their Alfa Romeo deal ended.
The Sauber team have been called Alfa Romeo since 2019 due to a sponsorship agreement.
Aldi will take over the team in two years’ time, leaving Sauber to re-adopt their own branding for 2024 and 2025.
