Formula One News — March 2023

MARCH 16, 2023

Michael may have kept Mick on F1 grid says Ralf

The involvement of Mick Schumacher's famous father may have kept the ousted young German on the Formula 1 grid.

Haas denies helping Russia to make weapons

Gene Haas, owner of the American Formula 1 team that bears his name, has found himself at the centre of a controversy relating to the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

MARCH 15, 2023

Vasseur not worried about Ferrari exodus

Frederic Vasseur says he's "not worried" about some high profile departures at Ferrari.

Red Bull eyes options for Alpha Tauri future

Dr Helmut Marko admits there has been interest from some parties in potentially buying Red Bull's second Formula 1 team, Alpha Tauri.

Budget cap penalty will vanish Red Bull's lead

Red Bull's rivals could rapidly catch up in the latter part of the 2023 season, Dr Helmut Marko has warned.

F1 insists no discussions about London GP

Formula 1 has swiftly played down reports the sport's next high-profile destination will be the streets of London.

Hamilton to stay a few more years says Russell

George Russell can imagine Lewis Hamilton as his continuing Mercedes teammate "for a few more years".

Alpine will suffer Alonso loss says Villeneuve

1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve thinks Alpine "will suffer" as a result of losing Fernando Alonso.

No Russian talks with FIA taking place says Sirotkin

The FIA appears unlikely to drop its special conditions for Russian racing drivers any time soon.

MARCH 14, 2023

Perez could beat Verstappen to 2023 title says Marko

Sergio Perez could "challenge" teammate Max Verstappen for the 2023 world championship.

Vasseur denies being disempowered at Ferrari

Frederic Vasseur has hit back at claims he is already unsatisfied with life as Ferrari's new team boss.

F1 will not be all-electric says Domenicali

Formula 1 is on the right track by resisting pressure to aim for an 'all-electric' future.

Verstappen admits he could quit at 31

Max Verstappen has confirmed rumours that he might retire from Formula 1 at the young age of 31.

Alonso confirms third F1 title target

Fernando Alonso insists his only real objective left in Formula 1 is a third drivers' world title.

MARCH 13, 2023

Ferrari in turmoil after one race in 2023

After just a single grand prix in 2023, Ferrari appears to be in turmoil.

Title already out of reach for Mercedes says Marko

Mercedes insists there is no "panic" behind closed doors, but key rival Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko says the German team is tackling "several" problems with its new car.

Alonso has two year Aston Martin contract

Fernando Alonso's girlfriend has let a contract secret out of the bag.

Williams keeping iconic F1 team name

Williams looks set to hang onto its famous team name.

MARCH 10, 2023

Top Ferrari engineer set to join McLaren?

Another key member of Ferrari's Formula 1 team has departed.

Williams revival will take years says Vowles

It will take Williams years to return to the top four places in the constructors' world championship.

Top-three target unlikely for Alpine in 2023 says Rossi

Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi admits the Renault-owned team is unlikely to hits its goal of breaking into the top three constructors' in Formula 1 this year.

Sergio Perez will be F1 champion says father

Sergio Perez has no intention of settling for second best in Formula 1, his father Antonio insists.

NASCAR not afraid of F1's soaring popularity

A top NASCAR chief insists the top American motorsport category is not "afraid" of Formula 1.

Greed ended African GP talks says Scheckter

1979 world champion Jody Scheckter says greed led to the demise of Africa's return to the Formula 1 calendar.

MARCH 9, 2023

2026 engine will be Red Bull, not Ford

Red Bull, not Ford, will be at the heart of the reigning champion team's power unit for 2026 and beyond.