Formula One News — June 2023

JUNE 12, 2023

Racing for Ferrari would be great says Verstappen

Max Verstappen admits it would be "great" to one day call himself a Ferrari driver.

Political reasons behind Schumacher rejection says Tost

Franz Tost admits "political reasons" were behind Mick Schumacher's failed candidature to race for Alpha Tauri in 2023.

Hard to know how good Piastri is says Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo says it's "hard to know" just how good his McLaren successor and compatriot Oscar Piastri is faring in his race seat.

Binotto called Audi F1 chiefs clowns?

Mattia Binotto reportedly rejected an offer to become team boss at Audi's new works Formula 1 project.

Ferrari still committed to F1

Formula 1 is still "very important" to Ferrari, CEO Benedetto Vigna insists.

Marko wonders if Netflix series necessary

It may eventually not be "necessary" for Formula 1 to cooperate with producers of the officially-sanctioned Netflix series Drive to Survive.

FIA, F1 chiefs admit cars are too heavy

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali admit that Formula 1 cars are too heavy.

Pirelli aims to beat Bridgestone to 2025 F1 deal

Pirelli remains hopeful it will remain Formula 1's official tyre supplier beyond the expiry of its current deal in 2024.

JUNE 9, 2023

F1 says smog will not cancel Canadian GP

Formula 1 has played down suggestions next weekend's Canadian GP might have to be cancelled.

McLaren, Red Bull deny 2026 engine deal struck

McLaren and Red Bull have denied claims that a deal has been struck over an engine deal for the new Formula 1 regulations starting in 2026.

Alonso, not Hamilton, has extra capacity says Verstappen

Max Verstappen says he and fellow two-time Fernando Alonso stand out from the crowd in terms of having "extra capacity" whilst racing their F1 cars on the limit.

Dutch, Belgian GP bosses play down 2024 rumours

Organisers of the Belgian and Dutch grands prix have played down reports they will be forced to annually alternate their events from as early as next year.

UK judge bars Mazepin from holding F1 talks

Nikita Mazepin's quest to return to Formula 1 has been dealt a fresh blow by London's High Court.

Gasly needs more time to adjust to Alpine

Pierre Gasly says he just needs time to get up to full speed at Alpine.

Woman says Valsecchi, Bobbi are not sexist

The woman at the centre of a Formula 1 sexism scandal has played down the incident that occurred in the Spanish GP paddock last weekend.

JUNE 8, 2023

Sainz not jealous of Alonso's popularity

Carlos Sainz has denied feeling jealous of the soaring popularity of his Spanish countryman and friend Fernando Alonso.

McLaren aerodynamicists studying Red Bull floor

McLaren boss Andrea Stella admits the team is carefully studying detailed photographs of Red Bull's 2023 floor.

Belgian, Dutch GP alternation a bad idea

The Dutch GP may be absent from the 2024 Formula 1 calendar - despite Zandvoort already having a contract until 2025.

JUNE 7, 2023

Verstappen making Red Bull more dominant than ever says Marko

Max Verstappen is racing Red Bull to unprecedented dominance in Formula 1, according to Dr Helmut Marko.

Aston Martin to hit back with biggest upgrade of 2023

Aston Martin will have a car update in the luggage as Formula 1 treks to Canada next week.

Smog cloud hangs over Canadian GP

After the cancellation due to floods in Imola recently, a smog haze is now hanging over next weekend's running of the Canadian GP.

Bridgestone planning a F1 comeback?

More reports have emerged indicating Pirelli may have competition in its bid to secure the next contract to remain Formula 1's sole tyre supplier.

Putin link clears path for 2024 Belgian GP

The fabled Spa Francorchamps circuit looks set to secure its place on Formula 1's 2024 calendar.

JUNE 6, 2023

Gap to Red Bull the same despite Mercedes step

The jury is out as to just how effective Mercedes' new sidepod-laden 'B' car really is.

Ferrari upgrade a complete failure?

Ferrari's highly-anticipated big package of updates unveiled in Barcelona is a "complete failure".