Formula One News — February 2023

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Hulkenberg admits mental anguish of F1 break

Nico Hulkenberg admits he struggled with the "mental" side of his three-year full-time absence from the Formula 1 grid.

Williams denies Latifi-shaped budget black hole

Williams has played down concerns about financial strife in the wake of Nicholas Latifi's departure from Formula 1.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Mercedes W14 launched

The Mercedes GP team unveiled its 2023 W14 chassis today.

Ferrari proud to reject fake car reveal

As the wraps came off Ferrari's 2023 car, new boss Frederic Vasseur hit back at the theory that the Maranello team has added 30 horsepower to its engine.

F1 to discuss raising $200m new team entry fee

Existing teams will soon discuss a proposal to raise the amount of money potential new entrants need to pay to enter Formula 1.

Another budget cap breach possible in 2023 says Horner

Christian Horner admits there is no guarantee Red Bull will not breach Formula 1's new budget cap for the second year in succession.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Ferrari launches SF-23 at Fiorano

Today Ferrari launched its 2023 Formula 1 chassis, the SF-23 and took it's first laps at the Ferrari home track in Maranello.

Tsunoda must score a lot more points in 2023

Alpha Tauri boss Franz Tost says Yuki Tsunoda must score "a lot more points" in 2023.

FIA must end F1 budget cap breach delays says Domenicali

Formula 1 must speed up the process of dealing with potential breaches of the annual budget cap, Stefano Domenicali has admitted.

McLaren not completely happy with 2023 car

McLaren admits it is "not completely happy" with its newly-launched Formula 1 car for 2023.

FIA extends restrictions on Russian drivers

As Nikita Mazepin secured a podium on his return to top-level circuit motor racing, the FIA has announced new measures relating to Russian drivers.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

McLaren launches 2023 challenger

The McLaren Formula 1 team today unveiled their 2023 chassis, the MCL60, to be driven by Lando Norris and Formula 2 champion Oscar Piastri.

Drivers must maintain Mercedes harmony says Russell

George Russell expects his "good relationship" with teammate Lewis Hamilton to continue in 2023 - even if they are wheel-to-wheel for the title.

Ecclestone tells truth about 1981 F1 injustice

Former F1 driver Carlos Reutemann's daughter says she is glad that Bernie Ecclestone confessed to interfering in the outcome of the 1981 world championship.

Ben Sulayem limited to strategic role says CEO

Stefano Domenicali says FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is best to leave "everyday life" in Formula 1 to others.

Red Bull goes full circle with Ford says Marko

Red Bull's preparations to defend Max Verstappen's back-to-back world titles in 2023 are going "smoothly" and "on schedule".

Sargeant in F1 won't turn people on says Horner

Formula 1 is unlikely to get a boost in popularity within American as a result of Florida-born Logan Sargeant's race debut in 2023.

Enormous pressure on Vasseur at Ferrari saya Massa

Former Alfa Romeo team boss Frederic Vasseur insists he didn't consult with Audi officials before taking up the offer to become Ferrari's new chief.

Andretti not smart to pressure F1 says CEO

Andretti officials are "not very smart" to denounce the existing Formula 1 team bosses as "greedy", the sport's CEO Stefano Domenicali has warned.

Stroll a potential F1 champion says Alonso

Lance Stroll is a potential world champion, his two-time title winning new teammate says.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Verstappen settles dispute with Netflix

Max Verstappen thinks Formula 1 fans will get a "true image" of his character when the latest series of Netflix's Drive to Survive drops later in February.

Las Vegas should sign eternal F1 deal

Formula 1 should stay in Las Vegas forever, according to a commissioner of the local jurisdiction Clark County.

Alfa Romeo not ruling out staying in F1

Alfa Romeo's CEO still isn't sure if the Ferrari-linked Italian carmaker will stay in Formula 1 beyond 2023.

Bottas not ruling out Audi-powered future

Valtteri Bottas admits he is already beginning to think about an Audi-powered future in Formula 1.

Piastri reputation at stake in 2023

Oscar Piastri's first year on the Formula 1 grid will be critical for his stellar reputation.