Formula One News — January 2023
JANUARY 24, 2023
Alonso most difficult F1 teammate says Massa
Fernando Alonso is the "most difficult teammate" that Formula 1 veteran Felipe Massa ever had.
F1 sons rev engines on road to the grid
Two youngsters with familiar names are revving their engines in the direction of Formula 1.
FIA worried about $20bn F1 buyout bid
The president of F1's governing body is concerned that the financial value of the sport is being dangerously inflated.
JANUARY 23, 2023
Alfa Romeo yet to name Vasseur replacement
Robert Kubica and his Polish sponsor Orlen may be leaving Alfa Romeo.
Ferrari definitely needed 2023 shakeup says Alesi
Ferrari needs to rely on a pair of French talents to put the fabled team back on track in Formula 1.
George Russell the revelation of 2022 says Mario
Up to five teams could be vying for race wins in 2023, according to Formula 1 legend and 1978 world champion Mario Andretti.
Tost wanted Schumacher for Alpha Tauri seat
"Political reasons" stopped Franz Tost from rescuing Mick Schumacher's Formula 1 career.
Impossible to not replace Vowles says Petrov
Former F1 driver Vitaly Petrov is shocked that Mercedes allowed its strategy boss James Vowles to become Williams' new team principal.
F1 owner turned down $20bn buyout bid
Liberty Media, Formula 1's current commercial rights holder, turned down an offer to sell the sport for an impressive profit.
JANUARY 20, 2023
Mercedes slams wild Hamilton rumours
Mercedes has slammed "wild speculations" about the details of Lewis Hamilton's next Formula 1 contract.
Andretti's F1 deadline only two months away
Formula 1 only has "a couple of months" to open the door to a new Andretti-Cadillac team in 2025 or 2026.
Former backer says no one wanted to fund de Vries
The man suing Formula 1 rookie Nyck de Vries over a contract dispute says he continues to support Alpha Tauri's new driver.
Abiteboul not ruling out F1 for Hyundai
Cyril Abiteboul is not ruling out a move into Formula 1 for the Korean carmaker Hyundai.
Schumacher in good position at Mercedes says Steiner
The man who axed Mick Schumacher thinks the German driver could eventually return to Formula 1.
JANUARY 19, 2023
Bottas hoping for contract talks soon
Valtteri Bottas is hoping to settle the issue of a new Formula 1 contract "soon".
De Vries in legal dispute ahead of full F1 debut
Ahead of his first full Formula 1 season, Dutch rookie Nyck de Vries has found himself at the centre of a legal dispute.
F1 politics surprised new team boss
Mike Krack admits the harshness of the political climate in Formula 1 was a surprise.
Alpine undecided over 2023 F1 reserve
Alpine is not ready to name Jack Doohan as the Renault-owned team's official reserve driver in 2023.
F1 star slams FIA position over Russia crisis
Russia's first Formula 1 driver has blasted the sport for interfering with the professional careers of Russian athletes.
JANUARY 18, 2023
Verstappen, Wolff say Red Bull could have 2023 edge
Both Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff agree that Red Bull may keep its nose ahead in 2023.
Ferrari reaches 2026 engine deal with FIA
Ferrari has agreed to keep racing in Formula 1 under the all-new engine rules of 2026.
Symonds understands cool Andretti reaction
Pat Symonds has defended the reluctance of Formula 1 and the existing teams to welcome Michael Andretti's motorsport empire to the sport.
Mercedes prepared to let Schumacher go
Mercedes will be prepared to release Mick Schumacher to a rival Formula 1 team in the years to come.
No free races on German TV in 2023
Formula 1 will not be on free-to-air television in Germany this year.
F1 rules out China revival for 2023
Formula 1 has dashed any hopes Chinese officials had of reviving the axed Shanghai race this year.