Formula One News — May 2023

MAY 26, 2023

New sidepods not magic trick for Mercedes says Russell

The emergence of sidepods on Mercedes' heavily updated 2023 car at Monaco won't be a "magic trick" that blasts the struggling team back to P1.

Former F1 team boss ends Villeneuve's Le Mans dream

Jacques Villeneuve's quest for motorsport's 'triple crown' has come crashing to a halt.

Alonso's manager says no Honda-powered negotiations yet

Fernando Alonso's personal manager says it's possible the 41-year-old will race with Honda works power in 2026.

MAY 25, 2023

Thursday Press Conference

Monaco GP - Thursday Press Conference

Red Bull not hot favourite in Monaco says Marko

Red Bull may not be the hot favourite as usual this weekend in Monaco, according to Dr Helmut Marko.

Leclerc not used to F1 contract rumours

Charles Leclerc says he is not accustomed to the kind of rumours that are currently swirling around his future in Formula 1.

Honda committed to Red Bull until 2026 says Marko

Red Bull and Honda say they will continue to collaborate in Formula 1 even though they will definitely part ways at the end of 2025.

Two F1 names now in charge at Hyundai

Just as Aston Martin and Honda team up in Formula 1 for the future, another manufacturer not already on the grid is also attracting attention.

Aston Martin to be sole Honda team for now

Aston Martin will be the only recipient of works Honda engines in 2026, Japanese official Koji Watanabe insists.

2025 could be final Monaco GP says Boeri

It is possible 2025 could be the final Monaco GP.

MAY 24, 2023

Honda confirms new Aston Martin deal

Honda will officially return to Formula One with Aston Martin Racing from the start of 2026, the Japanese manufacturer announced on Wednesday in Tokyo.

Honda won’t object to Alonso driving in 2026

Honda will not object to Fernando Alonso remaining with Aston Martin once the two companies start to work together in 2026, HRC president Koji Watanabe revealed during the announcement of this new partnership.

Watanbe confirms HRC never stopped PU development

Honda’s plans to officially return to Formula One from the start of 2026 won’t be hampered by the company’s scaling down of resources and personnel to the motor racing group in Sakura that followed the decision to leave the sport two and a half years ago.

Money powering Hamilton-Ferrari rumours says Marko

Rumours suggesting Lewis Hamilton could switch to Ferrari may be powered by the money, according to key rival Red Bull's top Austrian official Dr Helmut Marko.

Russell can win after Hamilton exit says Lagrue

If Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes, the Brackley based team would be confident it is in more than capable hands with George Russell.

No real doubt Red Bull will beat Ferrari says Leclerc

Charles Leclerc is not confident he will be able to win at home in Monaco this weekend.

2024 Aston Martin to be evolution says Fallows

Honda has confirmed raging speculation that it will team up with rising Formula 1 team Aston Martin for the new engine rules era from 2026.

Mercedes split necessary for victory says Whitmarsh

Aston Martin had to move away from Mercedes in order to target the world championship, according to Group CEO Martin Whitmarsh.

Pundit can't imagine Schumacher replacing Sargeant

German Formula 1 pundits are split over whether rumours linking Mick Schumacher with a shock return to the grid might be true.

Alonso, Tsunoda linked with 2026 Honda seats

Two names are already being mentioned as potential Aston Martin-Honda drivers for 2026.

MAY 23, 2023

Hamilton, Wolff working on new Mercedes contract

Lewis Hamilton says he and Toto Wolff are "working on" a new contract for the seven time world champion for 2024 and beyond.

2023 Aston Martin not a Red Bull copy

Team engineering boss Luca Furbatto insists Aston Martin's 2023 car is not a "copy" of the dominant Red Bull.

French government eyes French GP revival

The French government will help revive the country's axed annual grand prix.

MAY 22, 2023

B car success to be unclear in Monaco says Wolff

Mercedes will still be in the dark about the success or failure of its "complete revamp" for the struggling 2023 car concept after this weekend's Monaco GP.

Leclerc still fighting amid Ferrari pressure

Charles Leclerc admits he is under pressure at Ferrari to perform.