Formula One News — December 2022

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Vasseur arriving to Ferrari conflict

Even before he starts work at Maranello on January 9, new Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur looks set to deal with immediate internal "conflict".

Honda not necessarily set for full 2026 F1 return

It is not yet certain that Honda will definitely return to Formula 1 with a fully-fledged works factory effort in 2026.

Green light for F1 team now really close says Andretti

Michael Andretti is hoping the green light for his Formula 1 team aspirations will be "a nice Christmas present".

Hamilton plays down risk of Russell conflict

Lewis Hamilton does not think his relationship with teammate George Russell will become strained in 2023.

All teams to reach budget limit in 2023 says Steiner

Haas will hit Formula 1's budget limit in 2023, team boss Gunther Steiner has revealed.

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Who benefits from the Team Principal's merry-go-round

Formula One fans have been treated to 18 hours of madness, with Williams, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and McLaren all changing Team Principals between mid-afternoon on Monday and mid-morning on Tuesday.

F1 looking beyond 2023 sprint race expansion

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has defended the sport's expansion of the 'sprint race' weekend format in 2023.

Honda signs up for new F1 engine rules in 2026

Honda has signalled its intention to return to Formula 1 in earnest for the new engine regulations from 2026.

Long calendars too much for Verstappen

Reigning back-to-back world champion Max Verstappen says it's Formula 1's ever-expanding annual race calendars that will drive him off the grid.

Vandoorne not giving up on F1 yet

Stoffel Vandoorne says he hasn't given up on reviving his career in Formula 1.

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Binotto successor must handle driver pairing

Ferrari's new team boss will need to prioritise the relationship between Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz in 2023, according to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.

Sauber founder names candidate to replace Vasseur

Ferrari is reportedly set to lift the lid on Mattia Binotto's successor as team boss this week.

Vasseur a very good team boss says Leclerc

Charles Leclerc says Frederic Vasseur, the clear favourite to become Ferrari's new boss, is a "very good team principal".

F1 eyes reduced DRS influence for 2023

Formula 1 is considering shortening various DRS overtaking zones for the 2023 season.

F1 still interesting for Porsche

Formula 1 remains "interesting" to Porsche, the Volkswagen-owned German carmaker's sports boss Thomas Laudenbach insists.

Perez not worried about Ricciardo return

Sergio Perez insists he is "not too worried" about Daniel Ricciardo's return to Red Bull.

Mazepin preparing for motor racing return

Nikita Mazepin could be preparing for his return to circuit-based premier motor racing in February.

DECEMBER 9, 2022

No more F1 ban for unvaccinated people

Unvaccinated members of the Formula 1 community will be able to return to the paddock in 2023.

Axed Binotto not heading to Mercedes says Wolff

Toto Wolff has ruled out speculation that axed Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto could be snapped up by Mercedes.

Max Verstappen eyes Le Mans after F1 retirement

Max Verstappen has dropped another hint that he may retire from Formula 1 at the youthful age of just 31.

McLaren happy with team's budget cap management

Andreas Seidl is proud of the way McLaren handled the Formula 1 budget cap so far.

Alonso the same as in Minardi days says de la Rosa

Fernando Alonso is "exactly the same" as he was at McLaren in 2007, according to fellow Spaniard Pedro de la Rosa.

Abiteboul inches closer to F1 return

Cyril Abiteboul may be inching closer to his return to Formula 1.

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Shwartzman has several options for 2023

Robert Shwartzman says he will stay in touch with the Formula 1 paddock next year - but also wants to get back to racing.