Formula One News — March 2023

MARCH 29, 2023

Audi confident of competitive 2026 debut

While Porsche has reportedly ruled out entering Formula 1, fellow Volkswagen brand Audi is busily preparing for its 2026 debut.

2024 F1 return goal still on track says Schumacher

Mick Schumacher insists that his "goal" is to return to the Formula 1 grid in 2024.

Craig Pollock setting up new F1 team

BAR co-founder Craig Pollock is now aiming to set up another Formula 1 team.

MARCH 28, 2023

Mercedes was more dominant than Red Bull says Lowe

Mercedes should stop being "ashamed" of its earlier utter dominance of Formula 1.

Perez, Sainz, too inconsistent for F1 title says Massa

Charles Leclerc currently stands out as the only top Formula 1 driver on back-to-back world champion Max Verstappen's level.

Porsche's F1 return won't be in 2026

Porsche has definitively decided against entering Formula 1.

Two F1 bosses seek to scrap practice sessions

If two familiar Formula 1 faces had their way, free practice sessions would be scrapped.

MARCH 27, 2023

Distrust between Red Bull pair obvious says Surer

Former F1 driver Marc Surer is predicting troubled waters ahead for Red Bull.

Nike thwarts Verstappen's fashion plans

A planned clothing line by Max Verstappen has been stopped in its tracks by Nike.

Ricciardo reminds F1 world he is still here

Daniel Ricciardo says he wants to remind the Formula 1 world that he's "still here".

Red Bull can run car lower than rivals says Wurz

Alex Wurz says Red Bull's dominance this year is about more than just a highly-efficient DRS.

No thoughts of quitting over Mercedes crisis says Wolff

Toto Wolff says he's not thinking of quitting just because Mercedes stuck with a flawed car concept for two consecutive seasons.

Alonso denies making bad F1 career choices

Fernando Alonso has hit back at suggestions that he sabotaged his own Formula 1 career by chasing "money" rather than success.

Magnussen not keen on daughter racing in F1

Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen admits he would prefer that his two-year daughter chooses a different passion.

Russian racing can thrive amid Ukraine conflict

Motorsport in Russia can still thrive even amid the Ukraine conflict, Russia's first Formula 1 driver Vitaly Petrov insists.

MARCH 24, 2023

Hamilton-Leclerc seat swap chances played down

There is no room at Red Bull for Lewis Hamilton, according to team boss Christian Horner.

Unlike Porsche, Honda still undecided about 2026

Honda is not yet decided about definitely staying in Formula 1 beyond 2025.

Alpha Tauri boss to retire by 2026

Franz Tost has admitted the end of his Formula 1 career is approaching.

Marko denies muzzle amid Red Bull tension

Dr Helmut Marko has denied that he was muzzled after last Sunday's Saudi Arabian GP.

F1 CEO admits Madrid wants Formula 1 race

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali admits Madrid is still pushing to host a grand prix.

Haas teammates don't fight each other in 2023

Kevin Magnussen has revealed that he and teammate Nico Hulkenberg are racing at Haas this year under the cloud of a particular "rule".

MARCH 23, 2023

Red Bull admits a lot of reliability concerns

Red Bull's drivers have revealed their concern about car reliability.

Something must be done at Ferrari says Arnoux

Frederic Vasseur admits new car parts in Melbourne next weekend may not move the struggling Ferrari team forwards.

Pirelli confirms interest in F1 beyond 2024

Pirelli has reiterated its interest in remaining Formula 1's sole tyre supplier behind 2024.

Two Italian F1 races unlikely after 2025

Italy might struggle to hang onto both of its annual grands prix beyond 2025, the country's automobile association chief Angelo Sticchi Damiani has warned.