Formula One News — February 2023
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
De Vries must avoid Verstappen comparison says boss
Nyck de Vries should be careful not to compare himself with fellow Dutchman Max Verstappen in 2023.
F1 race return unlikely for Schumacher says Ecclestone
Mick Schumacher would still be on the Formula 1 grid if his famous father Michael was in good health.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
New Aston Martin looks like a fast car says Ocon
Fernando Alonso's former teammate thinks the two-time champion could have a "very fast car" on his hands in 2023.
Verstappen signs multi-million dollar deal
Max Verstappen's new personal sponsorship with Dutch beer Heineken is a "multi-million dollar deal", according to De Limburger newspaper.
No details yet about Stroll bike crash, injury
Aston Martin has not yet disclosed whether the newly-injured Lance Stroll will be replaced at the forthcoming pre-season test in Bahrain.
Honda taking many enquiries from F1 teams
Formula 1 teams are already enquiring about Honda's plans for 2026 and beyond.
Saudi Arabia eyes F1 team, driver
Plans may be afoot for a Saudi Arabian Formula 1 team.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Alpine not missing Alonso yet
Otmar Szafnauer insists Alpine is not missing Fernando Alonso - yet.
Newey no longer in F1 full-time says Horner
Adrian Newey is no longer working on Formula 1 every single day, Red Bull's Christian Horner admits.
FIA takes step away from political speech ban
F1's governing body says it is only interested in limiting drivers' political gestures and speech "during key moments".
Leclerc plays down Vasseur contract talks
Charles Leclerc has played down rumours he may soon be pressing his new boss for a new Ferrari contract.
Andretti father, son already F1 insiders
Michael and Mario Andretti are already "insiders" who should be welcomed back into Formula 1.
Mercedes may regret de Vries F1 move
Mercedes may end up regretting losing Nyck de Vries to the Red Bull camp.
Salo ends involvement with Russian racing
Mika Salo is no longer involved in Russian motorsport.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Alpine owner Renault in F1 for long term
Renault is pledging its ongoing commitment to Formula 1, despite departed 2022 driver Fernando Alonso insisting Alpine was "happy with fourth" overall.
Black trend in F1 all about performance
The livery trend for Formula 1's 2023 season is obvious - and it's carbon black.
Marko backs Horner over Andretti-Cadillac stance
Dr Helmut Marko supports the widespread view among Formula 1's current teams regarding a bid by Andretti-Cadillac to enter the sport in 2025.
Ricciardo wanted $10m for 2023 Haas seat
Daniel Ricciardo simply wanted too much money to stay on the Formula 1 grid this year, according to Haas boss Gunther Steiner.
Axed Binotto says 2023 Ferrari not my car
Mattia Binotto says he is not taking the credit for Ferrari's 2023 car.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
No sidepods look could change in 2023 says Wolff
Mercedes is sticking with its 'no sidepods' concept for the start of the 2023 season - but that could soon change according to team boss Toto Wolff.
Domenicali says F1 not for sale
Stefano Domenicali has played down reports that Formula 1 is for sale.
McLaren keeping engine options open for 2026
Zak Brown is keeping an open mind about the identity of McLaren's next engine supplier.
Norris happy with teammate who pushes him
Lando Norris is glad he will have a teammate who "pushes" him in 2023.
Alpine was happy with fourth says Alonso
Fernando Alonso couldn't resist a jibe at his former team as he got up to speed at the wheel of an Aston Martin this week.
Rival teams have interest in Mick Schumacher
Formula 1 teams are already interested in signing up Mick Schumacher for his return to the grid in 2024.