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JULY 27, 2023

Pirelli hits back at Hamilton's tyre claims

Mario Isola has hit back at Lewis Hamilton's claim that Pirelli is wasting excessive amounts of wet-weather Formula 1 tyres after every race.

No room for Mick Schumacher at Red Bull says Tost

Mick Schumacher still has a future in Formula 1, according to Alpha Tauri team boss Franz Tost.

F1 CEO still not keen on Andretti green light

F1's CEO is still hinting that he may not be supportive of a push to add up to two new teams to the grid from 2025.

F1 has hit limit with 24 races

Formula 1 has hit its rev-limiter with the scheduled 24 races for 2024.

Thursday Press Conference

Belgian GP - Thursday Press Conference

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.

Alonso reveals bizarre F1 superstitions

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

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.

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