Formula One News — January 2023

JANUARY 31, 2023

Haas reveals 2023 livery

The Haas F1 team revealed today the team's livery for the 2023 season.

Audi expects tough start to F1 foray

Audi's Formula 1 boss has warned that the first couple of campaigns tackled by the Volkswagen-owned carmaker will be "tough".

JANUARY 30, 2023

Ford opens door to F1 project with Red Bull

Ford appears to have opened the door to a potentially-imminent future in Formula 1.

Two F1 figures slam political speech ban

Two leading Formula 1 figures have hit out at the FIA's ban on political speech.

F1 calls off planned car weight reduction

A push to slightly reduce the weight of Formula 1 cars this year has been scrapped.

FIA defends president amid escalating F1 conflict

The governing FIA has defended its president amid an escalating political climate in Formula 1.

Marko questions whether Saudis should own F1

Outspoken Formula 1 team official Dr Helmut Marko has broken ranks to question whether the sport should be sold to Saudi Arabia.

JANUARY 27, 2023

No contract talks with drivers yet says Vasseur

Frederic Vasseur says he is yet to give any thought as to what Ferrari's driver lineup will be beyond 2024.

Arrogant to make big early changes says Vasseur

Frederic Vasseur says it would be "arrogant" to sweep into power at Ferrari and immediately make big changes.

Losing Vowles to Williams a surprise says Wolff

Mercedes decided to release James Vowles from his contract so that the well-known strategy chief could become Williams' new team boss from 2023.

Alfa Romeo set to lose title sponsor

Having lost boss Frederic Vasseur to Ferrari, Sauber-run Alfa Romeo now looks set to lose its title sponsor.

JANUARY 26, 2023

FIA only rented out F1 rights says president

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem insists that Formula 1's governing body will have a say on who controls the commercial rights.

Tost plays down Red Bull-Ford rumours

Franz Tost has played down speculation Red Bull is preparing to announce a partnership with Ford.

Hamilton not begging for new contract says Wolff

Toto Wolff denies that Lewis Hamilton is effectively 'begging' for a new Mercedes deal.

Ferrari must avoid Vasseur revolution says Pirro

Frederic Vasseur and Ferrari need to resist the urge to bring "revolution" to Maranello, former Formula 1 driver Emanuele Pirro insists.

Ricciardo not needed in Red Bull sim says Verstappen

World champion Max Verstappen has bad news for Red Bull's newly-signed test driver for 2023.

No grand targets despite signing Alonso says Krack

Wins and the Formula 1 title are not yet on Aston Martin's radar for 2023.

JANUARY 25, 2023

Sim outburst no harm to Verstappen says Marko

Max Verstappen's passion for simulator racing does not "harm" Red Bull.

Germany's unbelievable F1 demise

The demise of Formula 1 in Germany is "unbelievable", according to top Red Bull official Dr Helmut Marko.

Marko unsure Ricciardo still at F1 level

It is "difficult to judge" whether Daniel Ricciardo is still good enough for Formula 1.

Vowles taking engineers from Mercedes

Dr Helmut Marko does not think Williams is becoming a Mercedes 'B team'.

F1 warns FIA president over buyout comments

The current owners of Formula 1 have lashed back at the president of the sport's governing body.

Haas boss to keep eye on Logan Sargeant

Gunther Steiner admits he already has his eye on Logan Sargeant.

JANUARY 24, 2023

Two carmakers poised to enter F1

Two car manufacturers are poised to enter Formula 1.

Fittipaldi continues as Haas reserve

Haas F1 announced today that Pietro Fittipaldi will continue as the team's Official Test and Reserve Driver for the 2023 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.