AlphaTauri’s move to follow Red Bull’s lead on car design “probably should have happened three years ago”, says Yuki Tsunoda.
Formula 1 articles archive
The Formula 1 world championship began in 1950 and is considered the world’s leading form of single-seater motorsport.
The most successful F1 drivers in history are seven-times world champions Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher. In 2021 the former became the first and so far only driver to date to win 100 grands prix.
While Schumacher retired from F1 at the end of 2012, Hamilton continues to race. His rival world champions in the series are Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.
There are 10 teams active in the championship, each of which field cars for two drivers. Each team is required to design and build the majority of its cars but may source some parts including engines, gearboxes and certain other components.
Ferrari has won the F1 constructors’ championship more times than any other team, with 16 titles. It is also the only team which has competed in every championship since the first season of Formula 1.
The Formula 1 calendar typically runs from March to November each year. Pre-season tests take place in February and March, and a post-season test is usually scheduled for late November or December.
A championship now includes over three times as many rounds as early seasons did. Seven rounds counted towards the first world championship – including the Indianapolis 500, despite it being run to different rules – but a record-breaking 24 races are scheduled on the 2024 F1 calendar. The series visits Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia. It has not raced in Africa since 1993.
Two organisations are responsible for running F1. The Federation Internazionale de l’Automobile (FIA), based in Paris, France, administers and governs the sport. Its commercial rights are leased to Formula 1 Management (FOM) which was purchased by the US-based Liberty Media in 2017.
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McLaren seeking more than just downforce gains from major upgrade
2023 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren are targeting more than just downforce gains from the major upgrade they will begin to introduce for their MCL60 this weekend, says Lando Norris.
Why the driver who was “burned” by 2022 exit has few options for an F1 return
News Focus
Posted onMick Schumacher had a tough second year in F1, which left him without a 2023 seat. Mercedes may praise him a lot, but can he find a race seat?
Winning more races won’t necessarily lead to F1 seat – Palou
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Winning more races may not lead to F1 seat – Palou • AlphaTauri ‘didn’t get strategy right’ – drivers • WEC Hypercar line-up changes for Monza
Another wet weekend forecast in Austria with rain likeliest during sprint race
2023 Austrian Grand Prix weather
Posted onFormula 1 drivers are likely to do some wet weather racing at the Red Bull Ring this weekend – though the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday is expected to be dry.
AlphaTauri will change name in 2024 and follow Red Bull’s design lead – Marko
2024 F1 season
Posted onAlphaTauri will move closer to Red Bull’s design philosophy next year and change its name again, Helmut Marko has revealed.
What were Formula 1’s greatest unexpected underdog triumphs?
Round Table
Posted onAfter Alexander Albon’s fine seventh place in Canada, here are our favourite moments when F1’s underdogs broke through to score big results.
Red Bull’s testing restriction will “massively affect” 2024 car development
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull say their Aerodynamic Testing Restriction limit, which was reduced as part of their penalty for over-spending in 2021, will affect next year’s car.
Haas treating Austrian GP like “test session” to tackle tyre degradation woes
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Haas treating Austrian GP like “test session” • Stroll says he deserves knighthood • Driver change in F3
Hitech’s high hopes: The billionaire-backed F2 team planning a leap up to F1
2026 F1 season
Posted onJunior single-seater team Hitech GP announced its plans to enter F1 after revealing a new billionaire backer. Is it ready to graduate from F2?
Williams to celebrate 800th grand prix one race early with special livery at Silverstone
2023 British Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams will mark its 800th grand prix start one race before it reaches the milestone, by sporting a special livery for its home round.
Marko explains his refusal to let Verstappen tackle the Nurburgring Norschleife
2023 F1 season
Posted onAllowing Max Verstappen to drive a Formula 1 car on the Nurburgring Nordschleife would be too high a risk, says Red Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Marko.
F1 expects to slash paddock carbon emissions by 90% in power supply trial
2023 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 will trial a new energy generation system for teams at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix which it expects will significantly reduce carbon emissions.
Mercedes have “$300 million-worth of equipment Williams doesn’t have”
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams team principal James Vowles says they are fighting “with one arm behind our back” compared to the likes of his former outfit Mercedes.
Will Ferrari hit back at scene of their last win? Six Austrian GP talking points
2023 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onThe second sprint weekend and an unwelcome milestone for Ferrari. Here are the Talking Points for the Austrian Grand Prix…
Alpine still “moving up” despite “complicated” start to 2023 – CEO
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alpine “moving up” says Renault CEO • Aston Martin to apply F1 knowledge to EVs • Tsunoda joins Red Bull Nurburgring event
Hitech confirms 2026 F1 entry bid after buy-in from Kazakhstani billionaire
2026 F1 season
Posted onHitech Grand Prix has confirmed it is seeking a place on the Formula 1 grid after gaining backing from one of the richest people in Kazakhstan.
2023 Austrian Grand Prix TV Times
2023 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onIt’s race week! Formula 1 qualifying moves to Friday as it’s a sprint race weekend, Formula 2 and Formula 3 are supporting and IndyCar heads to Mid-Ohio.
Wrexham FC co-owner Ryan Reynolds part of £170m celebrity buy-in at Alpine
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe Alpine F1 team has received a £170 million boost from an investment group including Wrexham FC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
FIA won’t break its rules by refusing to allow new F1 teams in – Ben Sulayem
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA cannot reject an application from a new Formula 1 team which fulfils the criteria for those wishing to enter, says president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.