Formula One News — July 2023

JULY 26, 2023

Hamilton poised to sign two-year Mercedes contract

Lewis Hamilton appears to be on track to sign a two-year contract extension with Mercedes.

Szafnauer denies risk of losing F1 job

After horror outings at Silverstone and in Hungary, Alpine should make a two-tenth step forward this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps.

Aston Martin admits studying latest Red Bull photos

Aston Martin does not deny taking another "good look" at detailed photos of the underside of Red Bull's dominant 2023 car.

Red Ferrari in 2023 like a shrimp in retreat

Ferrari's struggles in 2023 are now becoming the subject of ridicule, as even the partisan Italian media fires shots at the fabled Maranello marque.

JULY 25, 2023

Sainz-to-Audi rumours resurface after Hungary

Carlos Sainz could be destined for the exit door at Ferrari, former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher claims.

F1 threatening to block Las Vegas GP views

Formula 1 is threatening to block spectacular views of its new Las Vegas GP circuit if hotels, casinos and restaurants do not pay hefty licensing fees.

Ralf advises Hulkenbergto seek Haas exit

Haas engineers and designers have a "responsibility" to improve a fundamental flaw with the 2023 car.

Climate stance could halt Vettel return

Sebastian Vettel's environmental stance may thwart his return to Formula 1 in a Red Bull role.

Manufacturer to replace smashed Verstappen trophy

The maker of the unique porcelain Hungarian GP trophies has vowed to replace the one presented to race winner Max Verstappen on Sunday.

Alonso reveals bizarre F1 superstitions

Fernando Alonso has admitted he still indulges in certain superstitions prior to grands prix.

Green light for 11th team within weeks says FIA boss

It will still take "four to six weeks" for clarity to emerge over whether Formula 1 will be getting up to two new teams.

F1 return for de Vries not ruled out by manager

Nyck de Vries' Formula 1 career is not necessarily over, his manager Guillaume Le Goff insists.

JULY 24, 2023

Marko admits relief after Hungary challenge

Any hopes that Red Bull may be at risk of being caught by its rivals disappeared with Max Verstappen's win by a huge 33 seconds on Sunday.

Pirelli denies new tyres causing Aston Martin slump

Pirelli's F1 boss has hit back at Fernando Alonso's suspicion that the recent mid-season tyre construction change has hurt Aston Martin.

De Vries dumping worked out perfectly says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko has no regrets after making what has been described as the "brutal" decision to axe Alpha Tauri rookie Nyck de Vries.

Alonso to sign one-year deals after 2024

Fernando Alonso has revealed that after 2024, he will only sign single-year contract extensions.

F1 teams racing away from rookie drivers says Steiner

Formula 1 teams are racing away from taking a punt on rookie drivers, according to Haas boss Gunther Steiner.

F1 set for talks over engine performance, budget caps

Budget caps and struggling engines will be on the agenda at the next meeting of the F1 Commission.

JULY 23, 2023

Sunday Photos

Hungarian GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Hungarian GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Hungarian GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Hungarian GP - Race Results

Updates work despite Hamilton pole says Marko

After Lewis Hamilton's breakthrough return to pole position in Hungary, Toto Wolff hinted that the next step is a signature on a 2024 contract.

Perez slams crazy Red Bull sabotage claims

Sergio Perez has slammed online suggestions that Red Bull is sabotaging his Formula 1 car.