Formula One News — April 2023

APRIL 30, 2023

Sunday Photos

Azerbaijan GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Azerbaijan GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Azerbaijan GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Azerbaijan GP - Race Results

Verstappen calls Russell princess in Baku

Having called George Russell a "d*ckhead" on live television, world champion Max Verstappen then upped the ante by also describing the Mercedes driver as a "princess".

Perez closer than ever to first F1 title

As the points gap shrank to 13 points with his sprint race victory at Baku, Sergio Perez declared that he is charging for his first drivers' title in 2023.

Verstappen tells F1 to scrap sprint format

Max Verstappen says Formula 1 should "scrap" the entire sprint race weekend concept.

Tost defends aggressive Mekies announcement

Franz Tost has defended Red Bull-owned Alpha Tauri's "aggressive" decision to announce Laurent Mekies' impending departure from Ferrari.

Wolff insists he does not hate Verstappen

Toto Wolff has hit back at the idea that he doesn't like reigning back-to-back world champion Max Verstappen.

APRIL 29, 2023

Sprint Race Report - Perez wins Sprint Race

Azerbaijan GP - Sprint Race Report

Saturday Photos

Azerbaijan GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Post-Sprint Race Press Conference

Azerbaijan GP - Saturday Post-Sprint Race Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

Azerbaijan GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Sprint Race Results

Azerbaijan GP - Sprint Race Results

Allison in his element back in F1 paddock

James Allison is "in his element" back in the Formula 1 paddock.

Wolff denies contract talks with Leclerc

Toto Wolff has backed Charles Leclerc's claim that not even a "single conversation" about the Ferrari driver switching to Mercedes has taken place.

Bottas wants to stay in F1 after 2024

Valtteri Bottas has played down rumours that 2023 could be his final season in Formula 1.

Ferrari has F1's most powerful engine says Marko

Ferrari has "the most powerful engine" in Formula 1.

Bottas could be five-time champion says Alonso

Valtteri Bottas could have become a five-time Formula 1 world champion, according to Fernando Alonso.

Russell slams FIA for ignoring F1 drivers

George Russell has slammed Formula 1's governing body for not listening to the drivers.

Sprint Shootout Results

Azerbaijan GP - Saturday Sprint Shootout

APRIL 28, 2023

Friday Qualifying - Lerclerc on pole

Azerbaijan GP - Friday Qualifying Report

Friday Photos

Azerbaijan GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

Azerbaijan GP - Friday Press Conference