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MARCH 2, 2023

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Wolff denies Mercedes still porpoising

Toto Wolff has hit back at claims from the Red Bull camp that Mercedes' new car is affected by 'porpoising'.

Stroll in Bahrain for FIA medical checks

Lance Stroll has travelled to Bahrain ahead of this weekend's 2023 season opener.

Journalist triggered Alpha Tauri sale rumours

Dr Helmut Marko thinks rumours about Alpha Tauri's potential sale were triggered by a single journalist.

Hamilton should only have six titles says Ecclestone

Lewis Hamilton should only have six world championships, according to Bernie Ecclestone.

Liberty Media turned off F1's German market

Formula 1's new "Hollywood recipe" is a turn-off for German fans, according to the sport's former supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Steiner denies bullying axed Schumacher

Gunther Steiner has denied "bullying" ousted Haas driver Mick Schumacher.

MARCH 1, 2023

Vasseur tipped to succeed as Ferrari boss

Bernie Ecclestone expects Frederic Vasseur to succeed as Ferrari's new team boss.

Red Bull solution should help Perez

Dr Helmut Marko admits that Sergio Perez requires a "more docile" Formula 1 car compared to back-to-back world champion Max Verstappen.

F1 trio ponders retirement for Hamilton

Three former Formula 1 drivers are wondering if Lewis Hamilton may be edging towards retirement.

Steiner expects Binotto to return to F1

Gunther Steiner thinks his friend Mattia Binotto will return to Formula 1.

Hulkenberg not nervous before F1 comeback

Nico Hulkenberg is feeling relaxed ahead of his return to Formula 1 racing this weekend in Bahrain.

De Vries learns lesson about F1 media

Nyck de Vries says he is already learning lessons about Formula 1's global media environment.

Vettel done with Formula 1 says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone has shot down rumours already linking the newly-retired Sebastian Vettel with a return to Formula 1.

Teams must be careful with Netflix details

Formula 1 teams may need to wise up about how Netflix puts together the sport's official series Drive To Survive.

Hulkenberg defends Schumacher family's silence

Nico Hulkenberg has defended the ongoing decision of Michael Schumacher's family to keep the details of his health condition secret.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Ferrari could annoy Red Bull in 2023 says Wurz

In the few days between pre-season testing and the season opening race at the same Bahrain circuit, experts and pundits are busily predicting the likely pecking order.

Stroll boards flight for simulator return

Lance Stroll boarded a flight to Britain on Monday.

F1 champion Verstappen lost 10kg over winter

Max Verstappen put on, and then lost again, an astonishing 10 kilograms over the winter break.

Iconic Barcelona corners return in 2023

The Spanish GP this year will be more spectacular this year with the return of the iconic final two fast right-hand corners.

Alpha Tauri sale makes no sense says Ralf

Simply getting an official Formula 1 team entry could cost Andretti a staggering $600 million - and even well in excess of $740 million.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ocon criticises latest F1 Drive to Survive

Esteban Ocon has become the first Formula 1 driver to openly criticise the latest instalment in the sport's official Netflix series Drive to Survive.

Aston Martin amazes in Bahrain test

With the sole three-day pre-season test in Bahrain now complete, Italy's Corriere della Sera neatly summed up the major conclusion.

Williams in no rush for new technical, aero bosses

Williams is heading into the new Formula 1 season without a technical director.