Formula One News — February 2023

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Huge debt clouds French GP future

Hopes that France's new absence from the Formula 1 calendar may be short-lived appear to have been dashed.

Horner in New York for Red Bull-Ford announcement

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has jetted into New York where the energy drink-owned Formula 1 champions are expected to lift the lid on a 2026 works deal with Ford.

New F1 teams must be able to pull it off says Capito

Any new Formula 1 team must have the appropriate "infrastructure" and "financial background" in order to be welcomed from the existing competitors.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

FIA Officially opens the door to new F1 teams

Much against the wishes of Formula 1 and the majority of the competing teams, the FIA has officially opened the application process to identify prospective teams seeking to participate at a competitive level in the FIA Formula One World Championship.

Alesi is new Paul Ricard President

Former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi has been appointed President of the Circuit Paul Ricard.

Team races on with Mateschitz spirit says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko wants Red Bull to defend its Formula 1 titles this year with the "spirit" of the energy drink's late founder Dietrich Mateschitz.

De Vries almost gave up on F1

Nyck de Vries says he "almost gave up" on his Formula 1 career.

Stormy political times in F1?

A new front in the latest political battle between the FIA, Formula 1 and the competing teams has opened up.

Grosjean not ruling out F1 with Andretti

"Never say never" is how sums up his chances of returning to Formula 1.

2022 rules delivered weak F1 show says Berger

Gerhard Berger hopes Sauber will now be "good enough" to succeed with Audi backing.

No F1 test laps scheduled for Schumacher

Mercedes is not currently planning to give Mick Schumacher outings at the wheel of its Formula 1 car.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Vettel must find himself before F1 boss role

Dr Helmut Marko still isn't sure if Sebastian Vettel is interested in returning to Formula 1 in a managerial role.

Livery car no hint of final 2023 Haas

Formula 1 fans should not look beyond the striking new livery unveiled by Haas on Tuesday, according to a respected specialist publication.