F1

Over the next three days, teams will better understand their new cars – and fans will get a sense of what the 2024 season has in store.

Before the start of preseason testing on Wednesday in Bahrain, here’s a recap of all the major storylines going into F1 2024.

To have a chance at the title, drivers need not just a top-caliber car but to extract the maximum performance from it — and themselves.

Amna and Hamda Al Qubaisi have fought for their place in motorsports, with help from the all-female F1 Academy series.

The next generation of engines will use more electric power — but could result in less exciting wheel-to-wheel racing.

Red Bull GmbH said earlier this month it had commenced an investigation into Horner after becoming aware of the allegations.

The goal is to prevent cars that are too slow from competing out of safety concerns — but it's hardly draconian.

“We’re a grown-up Formula One team,” CEO Peter Bayer said. “We really want to take things forward by ourselves."

A year of managing expectations has taken on extra significance with Lewis Hamilton's impending departure.

Ferrari is hoping for a bounce-back season, even as it looks ahead to a future with Lewis Hamilton as Charles Leclerc's teammate.

The sport's push to power its cars in a new way could be its next technological legacy.

A month ago, there was little reason to think Fernando Alonso would leave his team. Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes departure raises questions.

Action is replacing words at the French team in 2024 as it tries to escape its midfield ceiling.

While any given F1 race can turn into a banger, we here at The Athletic can already spot a handful we’re particularly excited to watch. 

Plus: Our first batch of F1 driver reactions to Lewis Hamilton's shocking move to Ferrari.