Jean-Pierre Jabouille, 1942-2023
F1 history
Jean-Pierre Jabouille, whose victory for Renault in the 1979 French Grand Prix heralded a new era of turbo-powered Formula 1 cars, has died at the age of 80.
Will Red Bull dominate again as their development handicap bites in 2023?
2023 F1 team preview
Red Bull, who reveal their new livery tomorrow, have only lost one of the last 11 Formula 1 races. But will their budget cap breach penalty impact their quest for more championship silverware in 2023?
FIA invites applications for up to two new teams to enter F1 from 2025
2023 F1 season
The FIA has formally invited applications for up to two new teams to enter Formula 1 from 2025.
First driver confirmed for new female junior racing series F1 Academy
F1 Academy
The first of 15 drivers who will contest Formula 1’s new all-female junior series has been announced. Lena Bühler will race for ART.
Rossi sees advantage for McLaren over rivals in unique F1-IndyCar team set-up
IndyCar
Alexander Rossi sees benefits in the McLaren’s unique combination of Formula 1 and IndyCar programmes, having joined the latter operation for 2023.
Alesi appointed as new president of Paul Ricard circuit
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Alesi becomes Paul Ricard circuit president • Mercedes junior on course for title • F1 tests ‘an off-season thing’ for IndyCar pair
Andretti’s title-winning Lotus F1 car tipped to fetch up to $9.5 million at auction
2023 F1 season
The only existing Formula 1 car used by an American driver to win a world championship will be put up for auction at the end of the current season.
Mick Schumacher to be reserve driver for McLaren too
2023 F1 season
Mercedes’ reserve driver Mick Schumacher will be made available to customer team Mclaren in 2023 as part of an arrangement between the teams.
The F1 hopefuls who need to have a stand-out 2023 season
Formula 2
With all 22 drivers in place for the new Formula 2 season, which are most in need of a major result in 2023 to keep their Formula 1 dreams alive?
De Vries admits he didn’t always cope with pressure during his long journey to F1
2023 F1 season
New AlphaTauri driver Nyck de Vries admits he struggled to cope with the pressure at times on his way to F1 and was “too scared” to face one team after a crash.
Ericsson “still a bit p****d off about the ending” after 2022 IndyCar title defeat
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Ericsson “still p****d off” over IndyCar title defeat • Marko joins critics of FIA’s politics clampdown • Barnard gets F3 seat
Haas present “modernised” livery reflecting new title sponsor
2023 F1 season
Haas have unveiled the livery for their Ferrari-powered VF-23, with new title sponsor MoneyGram providing the colour scheme for the car.
RB18 clones? ‘Fake’ reveals? What to look for as F1 launch season starts today
2023 F1 season
The 2023 Formula 1 launch season starts today! Here are the trends and areas of interest to watch out for as the first cars appear.
No 2023 car at Red Bull’s Friday launch but Ford rumours grow
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: No 2023 car at Red Bull’s Friday launch but rumours grow of Ford tie-up • Vassuer will “fight like hell” with friend Wolff • Bedrin joins Jenzer for FIA F3
Haas banks on experienced line-up as it seeks another step forward in 2023
2023 F1 preview: Haas
Haas will be the first F1 team to reveal its new look for 2023 tomorrow. Will its experienced line-up lift it above eighth in the championship last year?
Reports Ferrari engine has gained 30bhp are a “joke” – Vasseur
2023 F1 season
New Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has rubbished claims the team has gained 30bhp from its power unit during the off-season.
Audi buys stake in Sauber Group ahead of 2026 F1 entry
2023 F1 season
German car manufacturer Audi has purchased a minority stake in Sauber, the Formula 1 team has confirmed.
FIA’s ban on drivers’ political statement shows “they want to control us” – Bottas
2023 F1 season
Valtteri Bottas has expressed concern over the FIA’s new rules restricting drivers’ political expressions.
Ekstrom defeats Schumacher to be crowned ROC champion
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Ekstrom beats Schumacher in ROC final • IndyCar drivers star in Daytona 24 • Saleh joins Sauber academy
Which qualifying format is the best in motorsport?
Debates and Polls
Out of all the major motorsport series and the various qualifying formats they use, which is the best system used to determine the grid order?