Formula One News — March 2023
MARCH 3, 2023
Alpine smiling after mysterious test form
Alpine's place in the 2023 pecking order is perhaps less clear than any other Formula 1 team.
Hamilton hits back over contract delay rumours
Lewis Hamilton has hit back at two fellow world champions who wonder if the Mercedes driver will sign another contract.
Apparent Red Bull dominance dangerous says Berger
F1 legend Gerhard Berger says it is "dangerous" for Red Bull to assume it is the clearly dominant team heading into the 2023 season.
Court gives green light for Mazepin's F1 return
Nikita Mazepin has been given the green light by Europe's court of justice to return to Formula 1.
MARCH 2, 2023
Thursday Press Conference
Bahrain GP - Thursday Press Conference
Wolff denies Mercedes still porpoising
Toto Wolff has hit back at claims from the Red Bull camp that Mercedes' new car is affected by 'porpoising'.
Stroll in Bahrain for FIA medical checks
Lance Stroll has travelled to Bahrain ahead of this weekend's 2023 season opener.
Journalist triggered Alpha Tauri sale rumours
Dr Helmut Marko thinks rumours about Alpha Tauri's potential sale were triggered by a single journalist.
Hamilton should only have six titles says Ecclestone
Lewis Hamilton should only have six world championships, according to Bernie Ecclestone.
Liberty Media turned off F1's German market
Formula 1's new "Hollywood recipe" is a turn-off for German fans, according to the sport's former supremo Bernie Ecclestone.
Steiner denies bullying axed Schumacher
Gunther Steiner has denied "bullying" ousted Haas driver Mick Schumacher.
MARCH 1, 2023
Vasseur tipped to succeed as Ferrari boss
Bernie Ecclestone expects Frederic Vasseur to succeed as Ferrari's new team boss.
Red Bull solution should help Perez
Dr Helmut Marko admits that Sergio Perez requires a "more docile" Formula 1 car compared to back-to-back world champion Max Verstappen.
F1 trio ponders retirement for Hamilton
Three former Formula 1 drivers are wondering if Lewis Hamilton may be edging towards retirement.
Steiner expects Binotto to return to F1
Gunther Steiner thinks his friend Mattia Binotto will return to Formula 1.
Hulkenberg not nervous before F1 comeback
Nico Hulkenberg is feeling relaxed ahead of his return to Formula 1 racing this weekend in Bahrain.
De Vries learns lesson about F1 media
Nyck de Vries says he is already learning lessons about Formula 1's global media environment.
Vettel done with Formula 1 says Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone has shot down rumours already linking the newly-retired Sebastian Vettel with a return to Formula 1.
Teams must be careful with Netflix details
Formula 1 teams may need to wise up about how Netflix puts together the sport's official series Drive To Survive.
Hulkenberg defends Schumacher family's silence
Nico Hulkenberg has defended the ongoing decision of Michael Schumacher's family to keep the details of his health condition secret.