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.