New Ferrari F1 chief Frederic Vasseur says they “are in the process to review everything” after their 2022 defeat as he targets the title in his first year at the team.
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F1 finalises 23-event calendar by confirming Chinese race won’t be replaced
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 has finalised a schedule of 23 races for its 2023 season after confirming the Chinese Grand Prix will not be replaced.
FIA’s clampdown on drivers’ political statements won’t be “harsh” – Wolff
2023 F1 season
Posted onMercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff doubts the FIA’s new clampdown on drivers making political statements will be as “harsh” as coverage of it has suggested.
Vowles explains how experience of ‘failure’ will help him turn Williams around
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams’ new team principal James Vowles says his experience of “failure” in Formula 1 will help him to transform the fortunes of the lowly team.
Andretti’s tie-up with Cadillac “definitely a positive” for F1 bid – Wolff
2023 F1 season
Posted onAndretti’s claim to a place on the Formula 1 grid has been strengthened by its tie-up with Cadillac, says Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.
Michael Andretti: IndyCar champion turned team boss – and future F1 entrant?
News Focus
Posted onIt took three attempts for Michael Andretti to get on the F1 grid as a driver. Will it be a case of ‘third time lucky’ again as a team owner?
Will F1’s TV and ticket sales boom continue into 2023?
News Focus
Posted onFormula 1 enjoyed one of is most successful ever seasons in 2022 – from a commercial standpoint. Is the sport in line for another lucrative year in 2023?
FIA emulates FIFA in clampdown on F1 drivers’ political gestures
News Focus
Posted onThe FIA’s decision to ban drivers from expressing political views recalls how FIFA handled the recent football World Cup.
FIA says its ban on drivers’ political gestures is in line with Olympic principles
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA says its ban on drivers making political gestures has been made in line with the principles of the Olympic Movement.
Does Ricciardo’s return to Red Bull prove Horner was right about him leaving?
News Focus
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo “did something stupid” by leaving Red Bull four years ago according to Christian Horner. Does his return show Horner has a point?
As W Series stumbles, will F1 Academy pick up the baton for women racers?
News Focus
Posted onW Series ended its 2022 season early. Can the new championship for women racers, F1 Academy, pick up where it left off?
Surprise Brazil pole showed Magnussen rebounded from mid-season “struggle”
2022 F1 season
Posted onKevin Magnussen showed he’d matured on his return to Formula 1 after a year away, says Haas team principal Guenther Steiner.
Formula 1 cancels Chinese Grand Prix for fourth year due to Covid
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 will not race in China next season after it the series confirmed its scheduled round in Shanghai has been cancelled.
Mercedes see Red Bull and Ferrari’s past slumps as warnings after poor 2022 – Wolff
2022 F1 season
Posted onMercedes have studied how Ferrari and Red Bull’s dominance of F1 ended in the past to ensure they come back stronger after their poor 2022 campaign.
Alonso’s first Aston Martin test “very impressive” – Krack
2023 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso has “a big role to play” in Aston Martin’s future says team principal Mike Krack after the world champion’s first test for them.
The home of F1’s next new champions? First look at Aston Martin’s £200m ‘game changer’
News Focus
Posted onAston Martin invited RaceFans and select media to inspect progress on their £200 million new base at Silverstone.
Red Bull’s success “does not sit comfortably with some of our competitors” – Horner
2022 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner believes their rivals resent their success because they are an energy drink brand rather than a car manufacturer.
Vettel’s journey from F1’s pantomime villain to its departing hero
News Focus
Posted onSebastian Vettel put a few noses out of joint early in his career but his retirement from Formula 1 prompted an outpouring of affection for the four-times champion.
Gasly would not change time at Red Bull “for anything”
2022 F1 season
Posted onPierre Gasly says that he would not change anything about his tenure at Red Bull as he departs AlphaTauri for Alpine.
McLaren to give Piastri more tests in new year
2022 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren will give rookie Oscar Piastri more tests in the new year as they aim to ensure his first race in Bahrain “doesn’t actually feel like the first race for him.”