Formula One News — April 2023

APRIL 12, 2023

Rookie de Vries fighting to survive in F1

Nyck de Vries has admitted he is under "pressure" to get up to speed in Formula 1.

Malaysia cannot afford F1 race comeback

Malaysia cannot afford to bring Formula 1 back to the Sepang circuit.

APRIL 11, 2023

Vasseur slams mild Red Bull budget penalty

Frederic Vasseur has hit out at the "very mild" penalty imposed for Red Bull's budget cap breach.

Podiums not enough for team owner Stroll

Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll is not happy to rest on the laurels of Fernando Alonso's back-to-back-to-back podiums so far in 2023.

No plan B to new Hamilton deal says Wolff

Toto Wolff says he has no "plan B" in the event Lewis Hamilton does not sign a new contract with Mercedes beyond 2023.

Piastri is faster than Ricciardo says Norris

Lando Norris says his new teammate is a tougher challenge than the ousted Daniel Ricciardo.

Ferrari will not scrap 2023 car concept

Frederic Vasseur has defended Ferrari's 2023 car, playing down reports the Maranello based team needs to scrap the basic 'concept'.

Widow sues Niki Lauda's foundation for 30m

Niki Lauda's widow is suing for a big chunk of the late triple world champion's net worth.

Belgian GP more optimistic about race future

Belgian GP promoter Vanessa Maes says she is "much more optimistic" about the clouded future of Formula 1's fabled annual race at Spa-Francorchamps.

Ferrari wants Sainz penalty scrapped

Ferrari is pushing to overturn the penalty that left Carlos Sainz distraught at the end of the recent Australian GP.

APRIL 9, 2023

Honda's 2026 plans on hold until June

Honda is still considering an official return to Formula One from the start of 2026, but a final decision won't be taken until the middle of June.

APRIL 8, 2023

Verstappen theatens to quit F1

Max Verstappen has threatened to leave Formula One at the end of his current contract with Red Bull, that expires at the end of 2028.

Vietnam and South Africa on course to join F1

Vietnam and South Africa have emerged as strong candidates to join the 2024 Formula One World Championship calendar.

APRIL 7, 2023

Ferrai set to appeal Sainz's penalty

Ferrari has requested to the FIA the Right to Review regarding the five seconds penalty imposed on Carlos Sainz in the final moments of last weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.

F1 wants 2024 Japanese GP moved to March

Next year’s Japanese Grand Prix could be moved to the last weekend of March, if the plans made by Formula One’s CEO Stefano Domenicali come to fruition.

APRIL 5, 2023

Alpha Tauri intensifying Red Bull cooperation

The 2023 car is "too slow" but Alpha Tauri boss Franz Tost says the Red Bull-owned team is making changes.

Red Bull's DRS speed breathtaking says Wolff

Following an early battle in Melbourne last Sunday, Max Verstappen accused his former world championship rival Lewis Hamilton of not following the racing rules.

Father Jos denies he abused Max Verstappen

Jos Verstappen has denied suggestions he "abused" his son Max on the two-time champion's road to Formula 1.

F1 teams say yes to second qualifying

Formula 1 teams have apparently approved CEO Stefano Domenicali's plan to spice up the 'sprint' race weekend format.

APRIL 4, 2023

Red Bull holding back true 2023 dominance

The jury is out as to whether Mercedes really narrowed the gap to Red Bull's dominance in Melbourne.

Three F1 bosses defend under-fire race director

Three team bosses have defended Formula 1's latest under-fire race director Niels Wittich following the chaotic and controversial Australian GP.

Melbourne chided for dangerous F1 incidents

F1's rights holders Liberty Media, and the governing FIA, were not the only organisations receiving flak after the chaotic Australian GP.

Finland really worried about Bottas' F1 future

Valtteri Bottas needs to up his game after a horror start to 2023.

Aston Martin not ruling out Monaco victory

After three consecutive podiums in 2023, Aston Martin is now targeting its first Formula 1 win.

Other teams eyeing F1 returnee Hulkenberg

As far as Nico Hulkenberg is concerned, he'd rather the Chinese GP had not been cancelled.