Formula One News — December 2022
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Ferrari to reveal Binotto successor by Christmas
Ferrari reportedly intends to reveal the identity of Mattia Binotto's replacement as team boss by Christmas.
Turkey also in the running to replace China GP
The president of Portugal's automobile federation admits Portimao is not the only contender to replace the axed 2023 Chinese GP.
Rookie Piastri a risk for McLaren says Steiner
McLaren is taking a "risk" by putting rookie Oscar Piastri at the wheel in 2023.
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Verstappen has weight to lose over winter says boss
Red Bull's team boss says back-to-back world champion Max Verstappen has a few kilos to shed over the winter break.
Horner shoots down Ferrari team boss rumours
Christian Horner has shot down any lingering rumours that he may be a candidate to replace ousted Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto.
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Verstappen already among F1 greats says Coulthard
Max Verstappen is "already one of the greats" of Formula 1 history, according to broadcaster and former driver David Coulthard.
Tost admits to budget cap worries in 2022
Alpha Tauri hit a development brick-wall in 2022 over fears of a budget cap breach, team boss Franz Tost has admitted.
F1 legend Berger linked with top Ferrari job
F1 legend Gerhard Berger is being linked with the vacant top job at Ferrari's iconic team.
Alpine drivers must be mature in 2023 says CEO
Alpine's two drivers will need to be "mature" in 2023, CEO Laurent Rossi insists.
Schumacher never considered for 2023 role says Marko
Mick Schumacher was never considered for a reserve driver role at Red Bull in 2023, Dr Helmut Marko insists.
DECEMBER 4, 2022
Patrick Tambay, 1949-2022
With much sadness we mark the passing of Patrick Tambay at the age of 73.
DECEMBER 2, 2022
2023 Chinese GP cancelled, replaced by Portugal
Formula One announced the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix will not take place in a short statement issued on Friday. According to that statement, "following dialogue with the promoter and relevant authorities, the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix will not take place due to the ongoing difficulties presented by the COVID-19 situation."
Portugal to keep F1 calendar at 24 races
Toto Wolff thinks Formula 1's annual calendar should not exceed 20 races.
Crypto sponsor collapse could affect every F1 team says Wolff
Every team may ultimately be affected by the high-profile and shock demise of the crytocurrency exchange FTX.
Montezemolo worried about Ferrari situation
Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo admits he is "worried" about his former team.
Hong Kong billionaire eyes 11th F1 team
British reports suggest new plans are afoot for an eleventh Formula 1 team.
Latifi lacked confidence in Williams cars
Nicholas Latifi says a lack of confidence at the wheel is why he's been left without a place in Formula 1.
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Binotto linked with Audi or Mercedes move
Axed Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto could be snapped up by Mercedes, according to Italy's authoritative Corriere della Sera newspaper.
Pirelli admits wet tyre must be improved
Mario Isola admits Pirelli needs to improve its full-wet tyres.
No risk Red Bull will quit Formula 1 says Marko
There is no risk the death of Red Bull mastermind Dietrich Mateschitz will result in the energy drink company pulling out of Formula 1.
Alonso eyes non-racing F1 role after retirement
Fernando Alonso is already looking beyond the end of his driving career in Formula 1.