Latest Formula One News

JUNE 14, 2023

Wolff trying to sign Hamilton before Canada GP

Lewis Hamilton may be just "days" away from putting pen to paper on a new Mercedes contract for 2024 and beyond.

Ecclestone slams Steiner for Schumacher demise

F1's former chief executive has slammed Gunther Steiner for hurting the career of Mick Schumacher.

McLaren hints at new Mercedes engine deal for 2026

McLaren looks set to continue its push for the front of the grid with customer Mercedes power.

Ferrari now understands upgraded 2023 car

An investigation into Charles Leclerc's uncompetitive Ferrari found no significant problems with the upgraded car, according to Italian media sources.

Canada GP resisting F1's date change push

Organisers of the Canadian GP are resisting Formula 1's efforts to change the time of year in which the annual race in Montreal takes place.

JUNE 13, 2023

Compared to Vettel, Verstappen the best says Marko

Even before Max Verstappen wins a third world championship, Dr Helmut Marko says the Dutchman is even better than Red Bull's "best of the best" driver Sebastian Vettel.

Spa GP promoter has really positive F1 meeting

Organisers of the fabled Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps had a "really positive" meeting with Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali on Monday.

Prost hits out at Perez's counterproductive father

Sergio Perez's father is doing the Red Bull driver no favours in his career, according to Formula 1 legend Alain Prost.

Steiner rules out Ferrari move

Gunther Steiner has counted himself out of any speculation linking him with a move to another Formula 1 team.

JUNE 12, 2023

Rumours of Perez axe nonsense says Marko

Some think Max Verstappen's former teammate Daniel Ricciardo, now the team's reserve driver after his McLaren career collapsed, is being lined up for the role.

Racing for Ferrari would be great says Verstappen

Max Verstappen admits it would be "great" to one day call himself a Ferrari driver.

Political reasons behind Schumacher rejection says Tost

Franz Tost admits "political reasons" were behind Mick Schumacher's failed candidature to race for Alpha Tauri in 2023.

Hard to know how good Piastri is says Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo says it's "hard to know" just how good his McLaren successor and compatriot Oscar Piastri is faring in his race seat.

Binotto called Audi F1 chiefs clowns?

Mattia Binotto reportedly rejected an offer to become team boss at Audi's new works Formula 1 project.

Ferrari still committed to F1

Formula 1 is still "very important" to Ferrari, CEO Benedetto Vigna insists.

Marko wonders if Netflix series necessary

It may eventually not be "necessary" for Formula 1 to cooperate with producers of the officially-sanctioned Netflix series Drive to Survive.

FIA, F1 chiefs admit cars are too heavy

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali admit that Formula 1 cars are too heavy.

Pirelli aims to beat Bridgestone to 2025 F1 deal

Pirelli remains hopeful it will remain Formula 1's official tyre supplier beyond the expiry of its current deal in 2024.

JUNE 9, 2023

F1 says smog will not cancel Canadian GP

Formula 1 has played down suggestions next weekend's Canadian GP might have to be cancelled.

McLaren, Red Bull deny 2026 engine deal struck

McLaren and Red Bull have denied claims that a deal has been struck over an engine deal for the new Formula 1 regulations starting in 2026.

Alonso, not Hamilton, has extra capacity says Verstappen

Max Verstappen says he and fellow two-time Fernando Alonso stand out from the crowd in terms of having "extra capacity" whilst racing their F1 cars on the limit.

Dutch, Belgian GP bosses play down 2024 rumours

Organisers of the Belgian and Dutch grands prix have played down reports they will be forced to annually alternate their events from as early as next year.

UK judge bars Mazepin from holding F1 talks

Nikita Mazepin's quest to return to Formula 1 has been dealt a fresh blow by London's High Court.

Gasly needs more time to adjust to Alpine

Pierre Gasly says he just needs time to get up to full speed at Alpine.