Formula One News — August 2023

AUGUST 31, 2023

Thursday Press Conference

Italian GP - Thursday Press Conference

Mercedes GP extends driver lineup

Mercedes GP announced today that they have signed an agreement with Lewis Hamilton to continuing to drive for the team in 2024 and 2025.

Intelligent Perez should quit Red Bull says Berger

F1 legend and long-time Red Bull ally Gerhard Berger thinks Sergio Perez should consider a change of teams.

Stewart doubts Hamilton can win eighth F1 title

Former triple world champion and F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart doubts Lewis Hamilton will ever win another world championship.

Palou not disappointed about F1 setback

Alex Palou insists he is "not disappointed" that a legal spat with McLaren may have derailed his ambitions to switch to Formula 1.

Red Bull's interest in Norris natural says Stella

McLaren boss Andrea Stella says it's "natural" that the impressive Lando Norris is being linked with other Formula 1 teams.

Focus on the car, not the driver lineup

Ferrari's current focus is on speeding up its Formula 1 car - not thinking about a change of drivers, according to CEO Benedetto Vigna.

Brad Pitt in Monza despite Hollywood film strike

Brad Pitt will be back in the Formula 1 paddock and grid this weekend at Monza.

AUGUST 30, 2023

Leclerc denies negotiating with Mercedes Wolff

Charles Leclerc has given another hint that he definitely sees his future in red.

Italy GP boss in a hurry for F1 contract talks

Italian GP chief Angelo Sticchi Damiani says he is in a "hurry" to ink a new Formula 1 race deal with Liberty Media.

Perez confirms bizarre theory about form collapse

Sergio Perez has confirmed that his performance began to slide in 2023 just as teammate Max Verstappen got more comfortable with the same Red Bull car.

Lawson could steal injured Ricciardo's F1 thunder

Liam Lawson has gone from near-uncertainty to a prime position in Formula 1 almost instantly.

AUGUST 29, 2023

Verstappen has talked about Norris for Red Bull

Speculation that Sergio Perez's days at Red Bull are numbered just will not go away.

Ferrari must restructure struggling team

Frederic Vasseur admits there is a need for Ferrari to "restructure" its operations.

Aston Martin to keep developing 2023 car says Krack

Mike Krack hopes Aston Martin has put its season back on track.

Verstappen enjoying dominating more than 2021 battle

Dr Helmut Marko is eyeing September's Japanese GP as the ideal place for Max Verstappen to put the lid on his third consecutive drivers' title.

AUGUST 28, 2023

Verstappen best ever F1 driver says Marko

Max Verstappen is now one of the best Formula 1 drivers "of all time".

Listless Leclerc brushes off Ferrari exit question

Charles Leclerc brushed off suggestions he might need a change of environment in Formula 1.

Albon will not return to Red Bull

Dr Helmut Marko has played down suggestions Red Bull should reunite with the on-form Alex Albon.

Stroll hits back at wild tennis switch rumours

Lance Stroll has lashed back at reports suggesting he may hang up his helmet and attempt to launch a professional tennis career instead.

Bad news for injured Ricciardo after surgery

Daniel Ricciardo received bad news after undergoing surgery on his broken hand.

Schumacher admits time running out for F1 return

Mick Schumacher admits the time has come for his plans for 2024 to become clearer.

AUGUST 27, 2023

Sunday Photos

Dutch GP - Sunday Photos