Formula One News — April 2023

APRIL 25, 2023

Marko plays down latest Red Bull rumours

Dr Helmut Marko has played down the latest wild rumours about Red Bull's involvement in Formula 1.

Las Vegas to supercharge F1 sponsorship says Maffei

Las Vegas will supercharge Formula 1's quest for sponsorships, Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei suggests.

Rivals didn't steal Red Bull sponsors says Horner

Christian Horner has played down suggestions Red Bull's rivals tried to "steal" Formula 1 sponsors over the budget cap breach drama of last year.

APRIL 24, 2023

Allison returns to top Mercedes role

Just two weeks after denying the rumours, James Allison is indeed returning to a highly-prominent role at Mercedes.

Power cuts could red-flag Monaco GP

A cloud has moved above this year's running of the fabled Monaco GP.

Zhou on par with Bottas in 2023

Guanyu Zhou, Formula 1's only Chinese driver, is now "on par" with his highly experienced race-winning teammate Valtteri Bottas.

Leclerc could escape Ferrari contract says Marko

Charles Leclerc could probably get out of his Ferrari contract ahead of time if he really wants to.

Liberty CEO says F1 owner not selling

Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei has confirmed the company has no intention of selling Formula 1.

Mazepin takes F1 legal fight to Canada

Nikita Mazepin is taking his fight for the right to return to Formula 1 to Canada.

APRIL 21, 2023

Sainz denies Audi rumours

Carlos Sainz has angrily rejected claims he is Audi's number 1 driver pick for 2026.

Qualifying tweak set for Baku sprint race

The proposed tweaks to the 'sprint race' format are set to be set in stone ahead of the first such weekend of 2023 in Azerbaijan next weekend.

Schumacher family to sue over fake interview

Michael Schumacher's family has confirmed it will take legal action against a German gossip magazine.

APRIL 20, 2023

Vowles banned from poaching Mercedes staff

James Vowles says he was prohibited from taking Mercedes personnel with him to Williams.

Marko admits key mistake over Hamilton future

Dr Helmut Marko admits he made a fundamental mistake by advising Mercedes to sign Lewis Hamilton in late 2012.

Verstappen also regarded as impolite says Alonso

Max Verstappen could be set to match Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton's joint all-time record for the number of Formula 1 drivers' titles.

French GP race rotation on the table says Alesi

Renewed rumours about two circuits alternating single annual calendar spots in Formula 1 are giving hope to axed French GP host Paul Ricard.

Michelin not interested in show-focused F1

Michelin has ruled out bidding to succeed Pirelli as Formula 1's sole tyre supplier.

APRIL 19, 2023

Audi arrival boosts Red Bull passion says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko admits Red Bull's Formula 1 engine program for 2026 and beyond is a "risk".

Rosberg reveals reason for F1 retirement

More than six years after suddenly quitting Formula 1 at the age of 31, Nico Rosberg admits it was fear that drove his decision to retire.

Poaching Newey would not fix Ferrari says Alesi

Even poaching Adrian Newey from Red Bull would not solve Ferrari's current performance problems.

New F1 teams already testing in wind tunnels

Gunther Steiner says he has heard rumours that potential new Formula 1 teams are already testing in existing competitors' wind tunnels.

APRIL 18, 2023

Hamilton not quitting F1 saved me says Russell

George Russell says he is relieved Lewis Hamilton is still racing in Formula 1.

Melbourne track invasion linked with post-covid era

The end of the covid era and a surge of new Drive to Survive-fuelled fans contributed to the track invasion at the end of the recent Australian GP.

F1 CEO nervous about next budget cap breach

Stefano Domenicali admits he is "nervous" about a repeat of last year's budget cap breach controversy.

Next F1 meetings to shape sport's future

Important forthcoming meetings are set to have a major impact on Formula 1's immediate and longer-term future.