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.