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.
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Will has been a RaceFans contributor since 2012 during which time he has covered F1 test sessions, launch events and interviewed drivers. He mainly contributes to Formula One race weekend and pre-season test coverage, and also has the enviable job of reviewing the official Formula One game and other motor sport titles to the test.
No 2023 car at Red Bull’s Friday launch but Ford rumours grow
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn 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
Posted onHaas 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?
Audi buys stake in Sauber Group ahead of 2026 F1 entry
2023 F1 season
Posted onGerman car manufacturer Audi has purchased a minority stake in Sauber, the Formula 1 team has confirmed.
Which qualifying format is the best in motorsport?
Debates and Polls
Posted onOut of all the major motorsport series and the various qualifying formats they use, which is the best system used to determine the grid order?
Caption Competition 205: Meet the new boss
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat words were shared between the pair when Vasseur visited Leclerc during a test day at Fiorano earlier this week?
Williams’ esports team apologises after ‘unacceptable conduct’ in iRacing event
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Williams esports apologises for driver conduct • Vettel in awe of rally drivers’ skills • Mercedes among thousands of FTX creditors
Sexist comments Ben Sulayem made in 2001 “do not reflect his current beliefs”
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA says sexist comments made by Mohammed Ben Sulayem 20 years before he became president of the governing body do not reflect his current beliefs.
Wehrlein holds off Dennis for first Diriyah eprix win
Formula E
Posted onPascal Wehrlein took his first win of the 2023 Formula E championship in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, passing Sam Bird and holding off Jake Dennis for the win.
Aitken departs as Williams reserve driver
2023 F1 season
Posted onJack Aitken, who has been a Williams reserve driver since 2020, will not continue in the role for 2023, the team has confirmed.
Crypto betting firm Stake join Alfa Romeo as former sponsor Orlen moves to AlphaTauri
2023 F1 season
Posted onAlfa Romeo has announced a crypto betting firm as its new co-title sponsor in place of Orlen in a move which is likely to spell the end for Robert Kubica’s time at the team.
No number one driver policy at Ferrari, Vasseur tells Sainz and Leclerc
2023 F1 season
Posted onNew Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur says he will only favour one of their drivers over the other if it improves their title chances.
Ben Sulayem branded ‘unprofessional’ by UK peer for ‘ignoring’ human rights concerns
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ben Sulayem slammed by UK peer over human rights • beIN Sports signs exclusive F1 Asia deal • O’Ward’s 2023 IndyCar revealed
Sauber appoint Alunni Bravi to new F1 team representative role after Vasseur’s exit
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe Sauber team, which competes in Formula 1 as Alfa Romeo, have appointed managing director Alessandro Alunni Bravi into the new role of team representative.
Helmet cameras available to all drivers after F1 signs deal
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Helmet cameras for all F1 drivers in 2023 • Paffett named McLaren Extreme E sporting director • Miami expands capacity for 2023
Daruvala completes 2023 F2 grid by joining champions MP
Formula 2
Posted onJehan Daruvala will join his 2022 Prema team mate Dennis Hauger at reigning Formula 2 champions MP Motorsport this year, claiming the final place on the grid.
Andretti planning expansion to Le Mans Hypercar entry
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Andretti confirms Le Mans ambition • Schumacher’s first F1 car under auction • Wurz extends FROC lead
Which F1 tracks would feature on your 2023 calendar?
Debates and Polls
Posted onWhich of the few Grade One certified circuits would make your fantasy Formula 1 calendar? Have your say in our poll.
Tost ‘would have liked Schumacher at AlphaTauri’
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Tost would have been happy to hire Schumacher • Piquet’s final race winning Benetton for sale • Dmitry Mazepin sought by Italian police
Caption Competition 204: Eyes to the skies
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat were the Alpine crew looking at before the Singapore Grand Prix last year? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?