Fernando Alonso believes Aston Martin’s performance has been hit by the new tyre compounds which were introduced at the previous round.
2023 F1 season articles archive
Articles on the 2023 F1 season.
Norris ‘surprised’ but ‘frustrated to miss out on an even better position’
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris admitted he was disappointed not to have qualified even higher after claiming third on the grid for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Ricciardo could drive ‘on the limit, unlike the last two years’ in qualifying
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo felt able to push flat-out again in qualifying which “is something that I obviously didn’t always have the last year or two”.
Leclerc didn’t believe Ferrari’s simulation of Alfa Romeo’s surprise performance
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc thought Ferrari had got their simulation wrong when they told him how quick Alfa Romeo were following practice yesterday.
Sainz “paid the price” of F1’s new tyre rule by missing top 10
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says he “paid the price” for the Alternative Tyre Allocation ‘spicing up’ qualifying after he failed to reach Q3 in Hungary.
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from qualifying and final practice for the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix at Hungaroring.
Mercedes “made a big cock-up today”, admits Russell after Q1 elimination
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell said Mercedes made an error with their tactics after being eliminated in the first round of qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Hamilton ‘just had to send it and hope I stayed on track’ on pole position lap
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he took a risk at the high-speed turn 11 on his final flying lap in qualifying to beat Max Verstappen to pole position.
Hamilton stuns Verstappen to take first pole since 2021 by 0.003 seconds
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onLewis Hamilton took pole for the Hungarian Grand Prix by pipping Max Verstappen by just three-thousandths of a second.
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix grid
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton has taken pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix for Mercedes ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.
Hungarian Grand Prix contract extended until 2032
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onThe Hungarian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least the 2032 season, it has been announced.
First look at FIA’s ‘spray guard’ design to improve wet weather visibility
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has issued images of the ‘spray guard’ design it is testing as it seeks to improve the visibility problems drivers encounter in wet races.
Hamilton says new contract is “very close” but may not sign until end of year
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he is “very close” to agreeing a new contract to remain at Mercedes but it may not be signed until the end of the year.
Ricciardo’s time away will have helped him “get rid of the demons” – Albon
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams driver Alexander Albon believes having half a year off from racing will have helped Daniel Ricciardo to “reset” as a driver.
Hamilton heads hot final Hungary practice ahead of Red Bull pair
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix third practice
Posted onLewis Hamilton heads into qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix after setting the fastest time in final practice ahead of both Red Bull drivers.
Alpine’s new target is ‘fourth-fastest team’ after falling to sixth in points
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onAlpine has set itself a new goal for the 2023 season as its original target of finishing fourth in the points looks increasingly unrealistic.
Ferrari emerge as Red Bull’s closest rival but new tyre rule clouds the picture
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onThe unique tyre limitations for the Hungarian GP meant the only conclusion from Friday was that qualifying will be even more intense than usual.
Verstappen and Hamilton criticise new tyre rules for cutting track action
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are unimpressed with Formula 1’s new tyre rule, saying fans saw less track action on Friday because of it.
Ricciardo “at 95%” after ending Friday 10 places behind Tsunoda
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciard says he feels he’s already at “95 percent” after his first day of driving the AlphaTauri on his return to Formula 1.
Crash at start of practice was my mistake, admits Perez
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez offered no excuses for crashing on his second lap of practice at the Hungaroring, and is hopeful of having a “solid weekend”.