Formula One News — September 2023

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Flex clampdown could shake up F1 pecking order

F1's pecking order could be shaken up in Singapore as a new FIA technical directive takes effect.

Vettel still in contact with Red Bull team

It's possible that Sebastian Vettel will launch an audacious return to Formula 1, according to Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko.

Wolff accused of political grandstanding

An unnamed Formula 1 boss has accused Mercedes team principal and co-owner Toto Wolff of "political grandstanding".

Massa lawyers ask Hamilton for crashgate help

Lawyers are seeking the backing of both Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton as they push ahead with Felipe Massa's bid to be named 2008 world champion.

Stroll doing miserable job in 2023 says Villadelprat

Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll should consider sacking his own son.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Marko hits reverse after Perez comments backlash

Dr Helmut Marko has hit reverse gear following backlash about his comments linking Sergio Perez's nationality with his basic characteristics as a Formula 1 driver.

Haas to debut Red Bull-like B car in Austin

Haas is set to follow in Red Bull and McLaren's wheel-tracks with a looming car update.

F1 owner admits Verstappen a challenge to sport's appeal

The CEO of the company that owns Formula 1 admits it is becoming hard for the sport to sell Max Verstappen's utter dominance this year.

Ferrari squeezed engines at Monza

Dr Helmut Marko has backed Fernando Alonso's suspicion that Ferrari's sudden surge in performance at Monza last weekend might be short-lived.

Renault CEO says axed Szafnauer broke F1 promises

Renault's CEO has justified his decision to dump Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer.

Vettel admits Schumacher comeback now unlikely

Sebastian Vettel admits that his friend and protege Mick Schumacher will probably spend another year on the Formula 1 sidelines in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Europe may force F1 to open door to Andretti-Cadillac

Formula 1 could be set to run up against European Commission laws that would effectively force the sport to open the door to Andretti-Cadillac.

F1 pressure is slowing Leclerc down says Fittipaldi

Charles Leclerc may be struggling under the pressure at Ferrari, a two-time Formula 1 world champion has declared.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Lawson on course for full-time F1 seat says Marko

Liam Lawson is setting himself up for a full-time seat in Formula 1, according to Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko.

Alonso impressed by Norris and Albon in 2023

Fernando Alonso has singled out Alex Albon and Lando Norris as two of Formula 1's most promising young drivers at the moment.

Zhou admits Sauber-Audi negotiations not easy

Guanyu Zhou admits he needs to be "careful" not to be pushed off the Formula 1 grid.

Andretti re-brand hints at looming F1 future

Michael Andretti's racing organisation has given the clearest sign yet that its push to enter Formula 1 may actually succeed.

Mazepin welcomes Olympics new Russia stance

Nikita Mazepin says it's a good sign that Russian athletes appear poised to be invited to take part in the next Olympics.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Has flexi-wing clampdown hurt Aston Martin?

Fernando Alonso says he is determined to get Aston Martin back ahead of Ferrari in the constructors' world championship.

Sainz's father hints at unequal Ferrari treatment

Carlos Sainz's father has suggested Ferrari treats his son differently compared to teammate Charles Leclerc.

Marko hits back at Wolff's Wikipedia jibe

Dr Helmut Marko says he will start taking Toto Wolff seriously again once Mercedes returns to being a "serious rival".

Verstappen, Hamilton did not build F1 teams says Alonso

Fernando Alonso has hit back at Mercedes boss Toto Wolff's claims that Red Bull 'built' a winning team especially around Max Verstappen.

Marko rules out Vettel-Verstappen driving pairing

Dr Helmut Marko has laughed off suggestions he might pair a returning Sebastian Vettel with Max Verstappen at Red Bull.

Massa wants Ferrari support in crashgate case

Felipe Massa says he is hoping to secure Ferrari's support in his push to overturn the result of the 2008 world championship.

Driver relations getting restless at McLaren

Relations between McLaren's two young drivers could get "a little more restless" in the coming months.