Formula One News — July 2023
JULY 31, 2023
Verstappen could still win without a front wing
Dr Helmut Marko is starting to wonder if Red Bull can complete an astonishing and unprecedented clean sweep of victories in 2023.
2024 contract talks a rollercoaster says Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton is continuing to insist that his "plan" is to still be a Mercedes driver in 2023.
Szafnauer hopes to return to Alpine-like role soon
There is "fake news everywhere" in Formula 1 these days, according to departing Alpine team boss Otmar Szafnauer.
Artificial Renault engine boost could ruin F1 says Wolff
Allowing Renault to enjoy special rules to boost engine power could "ruin Formula 1".
Pirelli agrees full wet tyres now useless
Pirelli's F1 boss does not disagree with drivers who are calling the full wet tyres "useless".
F1 auditors even reading Whatsapps
F1's budget cap inspectors are even digging into Whatsapp text messages as up to three top teams risk being found guilty of spending breaches.
JULY 30, 2023
Race Notes - Verstappen wins again
Belgian GP - Race Notes
Sunday Photos
Belgian GP - Sunday Photos
Sunday Press Conference
Belgian GP - Sunday Press Conference
Sunday Team Quotes
Belgian GP - Sunday Team Quotes
Race Results
Belgian GP - Race Results
Rookie Piastri happy with Red Bull rumours
Despite rumours linking him with Red Bull, Oscar Piastri says he's content at McLaren for now.
Guanyu Zhou wants longer contract for 2024
Zhou Guanyu will be pushing for a longer contract when talks kick off with Alfa Romeo.
Szafnauer doubts Sunday will be last time in F1
Otmar Szafnauer thinks he will be back in the Formula 1 paddock eventually.
Marko reassures Perez over 2024 contract
As rumours continue to swirl about Sergio Perez's future at Red Bull, Dr Helmut Marko has moved to reassure the Mexican.
Leclerc plays down risk of Ferrari exit
Charles Leclerc has played down fears he might not stay with Ferrari beyond his 2024 contract.
JULY 29, 2023
Sprint Race Report - Verstappen wins
Belgian GP - Sprint Race Report
Saturday Team Quotes
Belgian GP - Saturday Team Quotes
Sprint Race Results
Belgian GP - Sprint Race Results
Sprint Shootout Report - Verstappen takes sprint pole in mixed conditions
Belgian GP - Sprint Shootout Report
Penalised Verstappen still confident for Spa win
Max Verstappen and Red Bull are confident the Dutch driver can still easily win Sunday's Belgian GP.
Prost sad as more turmoil engulfs Alpine
French F1 legend Alain Prost is "sad" about the turmoil currently taking place at the Renault-owned Alpine team.
Spa boss says track not too dangerous for F1
Belgian GP promoter Vanessa Maes has hit back at the narrative that Spa-Francorchamps has become too dangerous for the Formula 1 calendar.
Verstappen backs postponed tyre blanket ban
Formula 1 has called off the planned banning of tyre-warming blankets for 2024.
Red Bull, Ferrari, agree deal over Mekies
Dr Helmut Marko admits Red Bull paved the way for Laurent Mekies to finally step down at Ferrari.