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.