Formula One News — August 2023

AUGUST 11, 2023

Marko slams Perez pay-cut rumours

Dr Helmut Marko has rubbished wild reports that Sergio Perez is facing a pay-cut for 2024.

AUGUST 10, 2023

Leclerc happy with teammate Sainz's work ethic

Charles Leclerc does not sound keen to lose his current Ferrari teammate.

Rumors of Binotto to Alpine not a surprise

Rumours suggesting former Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto is set to return to Formula 1 as Alpine's new team principal appear to be true.

AUGUST 9, 2023

F1 considers DRS ban for qualifying

Formula 1 is considering banning the use of car's DRS rear wing systems during qualifying, according to Auto Motor und Sport.

Szafnauer to lose weight after F1 sacking

Otmar Szafnauer says losing weight is now at the top of his list after being sacked by Alpine.

AUGUST 7, 2023

Leclerc signs with Ferrari, Sainz to go to Audi?

Charles Leclerc looks set to stay at Ferrari beyond his 2024 contract - but there is an even bigger question mark over the future of his teammate. \

Andretti saga outcome expected in September

The saga of whether Andretti-Cadillac will be welcomed to the Formula 1 grid is still the subject of a tug-of-war between the sport's two separate authorities.

Alonso admits win in 2023 may be impossible

Fernando Alonso admits that his hopes of securing his 33th career victory this year - his first in a full decade - are slipping away.

Red Bull's Marko tells Andretti to buy Alpine

Dr Helmut Marko thinks he has the ideal solution for Formula 1's Andretti-Cadillac dilemma.

AUGUST 4, 2023

F1 rivals eyeing sacked Szafnauer, Permane

Two rival team bosses think axed Alpine chiefs Otmar Szafnauer and Alan Permane will have no trouble returning to Formula 1.

Gasly's manager admits Alpine frustration

Former team member Denis Chevrier thinks the political and managerial chaos at Alpine has been powered by an uncompetitive car.

Ferrari no longer among Olympus of F1

The experts are split as to how dire Ferrari's ongoing situation is in Formula 1.

AUGUST 3, 2023

Verstappen setting up real-life racing team

Max Verstappen is in the process of setting up his own real-life racing team.

German legend Stuck slams state of modern F1

German racing legend Hans-Joachim Stuck has slammed some of the latest goings-on in Formula 1.

Renault not spending enough in F1 says Budkowski

The problem at Alpine isn't people - it's money.

Hugo Boss to Alpha Tauri, Alfa Romeo to Haas say reports

Hugo Boss, the well-known German fashion brand, could take over the naming rights of Red Bull's second Formula 1 team Alpha Tauri.

De Vries was given enough time in F1 says Alliot

Nyck de Vries was given enough time to shine, according to former Formula 1 driver Philippe Alliot.

Signs of improvement at Ferrari, says CEO

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna says he has seen "signs of improvement" at the fabled Formula 1 team recently.

Indycar stars set for F1 appearances in 2023

Two Indycar drivers are set to appear in Friday practice at grands prix later in 2023.

Hong Kong man lies about F1 team ownership says Forbes

Forbes, the renowned American business publication, has savaged a so-called billionaire who claims to be involved in Formula 1.

German Formula E team targets Vettel

A Formula E team has hinted that it is targeting Sebastian Vettel for the all-electric series' next championship season.

AUGUST 2, 2023

Situation has completely changed for Tsunoda

Yuki Tsunoda admits his situation has "completely changed" at Red Bull-owned Alpha Tauri.

Szafnauer not ruling out Aston Martin return

One of Otmar Szafnauer's last acts before leaving the F1 paddock and his role as Alpine team boss behind in Belgium was to stop in at the Aston Martin motorhome.

Andretti optimistic as Renault link strengthens

Michael Andretti says he is "optimistic" the FIA will green-light his organisation's application to join the Formula 1 grid.

Mazepin may not be free to return to F1 says lawyer

Nikita Mazepin is not necessarily free to start negotiating his return to Formula 1.