Formula One News — May 2023

MAY 22, 2023

Williams boss says Sargeant must start delivering

Just like Nyck de Vries, fellow Formula 1 rookie Logan Sargeant is already under pressure to keep his race seat.

Massa pushing ahead with crashgate legal action

Felipe Massa is pushing ahead with plans to sue Formula 1 authorities in order to be declared 2008 world champion.

MAY 19, 2023

Mercedes listen to Hamilton about cockpit position

While Ferrari has delayed the much-awaited debut of new rear suspension for its 2023 car, Mercedes is pushing ahead with its major upgrades.

Monaco organisers expect no delays after Imola axe

Organisers of next weekend's Monaco GP are not worried the situation in flood-affected Imola will impact the event on the fabled streets of Monte Carlo.

Franz Tost wanted to sign Mick Schumacher says Ralf

Departing Alpha Tauri boss Franz Tost would have preferred to sign Mick Schumacher for the 2023 season, according to the German driver's uncle Ralf.

MAY 18, 2023

F1 teams support Imola GP cancellation says Domenicali

This weekend's grand prix at Imola has been cancelled.

Axed Imola GP 99 percent likely for 2026 re-run

It is "99 percent" certain that the newly-cancelled Imola GP will not be rescheduled in 2023.

Obvious Verstappen will win third title says Ralf

It is "obvious" that Max Verstappen will win a third consecutive drivers' world championship in 2023.

Horner hits out at insane F1 calendar

Formula 1's 23-race calendar is "insane", according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.

F1 might struggle to get to Monaco says Codello

The Formula 1 world might struggle to get from Imola to Monaco in time for next weekend's grand prix.

MAY 17, 2023

Imola Grand Prix cancelled amid severe flooding

The 2023 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, scheduled for this weekend at Imola, has been cancelled due to severe flooding in the Italian region.

McLaren hoping new wind tunnel ends aero woes

McLaren is hoping its imminent move into a brand new wind tunnel will put the Formula 1 team back on track.

Ferrari admits trying to poach Adrian Newey

The son of Ferrari's infamous founder Enzo Ferrari has admitted Adrian Newey turned down multiple offers to move to the Maranello-based team.

Flooding threatens running of Imola GP

A giant rain cloud has moved above this weekend's running of the grand prix at Imola.

F1 heading to Madrid says Agag

Reports that Madrid is gearing up to host Formula 1 in the future are more than unsubstantiated rumours.

MAY 16, 2023

Rules will not change to help Red Bull's rivals

Formula 1 will not "intervene" to slow Red Bull and help the dominant team's rivals to close the performance gap.

Italian govt wants both Imola and Monza on F1 calendar

Italy's deputy prime minister says the government is determined to keep both Imola and Monza on the Formula 1 calendar.

F1 should allow spending outside budget cap says Alpine

Otmar Szafnauer says Renault-owned Alpine is pushing hard to up its game in Formula 1.

Axed Russian GP still seeking F1 fee refund

Promoters of the axed Russian GP are still asking Formula 1 to return the race fee for 2022.

MAY 15, 2023

De Vries shown yellow card at Alpha Tauri says Marko

Nyck de Vries has been shown a "yellow card" and needs to improve, but the Dutchman will not yet be ousted.

Fallows not surprised top teams sticking with concept

Dan Fallows says he's not surprised that Mercedes and Ferrari are sticking with the 'concept' of their respective 2023 cars in order to catch Red Bull.

Alpha Tauri will not be sold

Red Bull has decided against selling its second Formula 1 team Alpha Tauri, Dr Helmut Marko has revealed.

Briatore told Alonso to join Aston Martin

Flavio Briatore says he spotted Aston Martin's rise to shock competitiveness in Formula 1 ahead of time.

Ferrari needs a technical boss, not Vasseur

Former Ferrari engineer Luigi Mazzola is not confident new team boss Frederic Vasseur can turn the situation around at Maranello.

No plans yet for return to F1 paddock says Vettel

Sebastian Vettel says he isn't sure when he will return to the Formula 1 paddock.