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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Alpha Tauri team sale up to shareholders says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko is not denying that Red Bull's second Formula 1 team could be sold.

Spa GP promoter in Bahrain for 2024 contract talks

Belgian GP promoter Vanessa Maes hopes to secure Spa-Francorchamps' future on the Formula 1 calendar "in the weeks and months to come".

Aston Martin rules out Vettel for Stroll's seat

Aston Martin has now ruled Sebastian Vettel out of the running to replace the injured Lance Stroll in Bahrain this weekend.

D'Ambrosio linked with Mercedes F1 role

Eagle-eyed Formula 1 observers spotted a familiar face in the Mercedes garage during Bahrain testing.

Verstappen sponsors young DTM driver, team

World champion Max Verstappen and Red Bull have put their names to sponsorship of a rising young talent.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Perez shows Red Bull's hand

Any doubts about Red Bull's strength as the 2023 Formula One World Championship is about the start were dispelled in style in the last half day of testing at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Zhou quickest as Mercedes hits trouble

Zhou Guanyu was the surprise of the second day of testing in Bahrain, as the Chinese driver set the fastest time of the session, beating Max Verstappen by just 0,04s, an encouraging result in the Alfa Romeo garage. But his lap time doesn’t mean Alfa Romeo is a title challenger, as the young driver used a set of the softest C5 tyres, to beat the double World Champion, with Red Bull remaining on the C2 and C3 tyres for the entire afternoon.

Bahrain Preseason Test - Friday Photos

Bahrain Preseason Test - Friday Photos

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Red Bull's early 2023 form frightening says Marko

Smiles filled the Red Bull garage on Thursday as the mere three days of pre-season testing kicked off in Bahrain.

Mercedes, Ferrari play down early pecking order

While world champions Red Bull got off to an imperious start to the sole pre-season test, the team's key rivals were left to wonder how far behind they are.

Stroll will try to race in Bahrain says Drugovich

Lance Stroll is still hoping to race next weekend in Bahrain.

Unvaccinated Rosberg returns to F1 paddock

After a full season on the sidelines, Nico Rosberg will return to the Formula 1 paddock in 2023.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Teams must speed up at sole F1 test says Marko

Formula 1 teams will be quickly up to speed this week as pre-season testing shrinks to just three days in total.

Sauber boss defends unique team structure

Alessandro Alunni Bravi has defended Sauber's new approach to Formula 1 team management.

Drugovich on pole to replace Stroll in first race

Reigning Formula 2 champion Felipe Drugovich is in pole position to replace Lance Stroll in next weekend's Bahrain season opener.

New Williams boss puts focus on 2024 and beyond

James Vowles admits it may take time to power Williams off the back row of the Formula 1 grid.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Red Bull not so dominant in 2023 says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko is confident Red Bull will be able to defend Max Verstappen's back-to-back titles in 2023.

De Vries must avoid Verstappen comparison says boss

Nyck de Vries should be careful not to compare himself with fellow Dutchman Max Verstappen in 2023.

F1 race return unlikely for Schumacher says Ecclestone

Mick Schumacher would still be on the Formula 1 grid if his famous father Michael was in good health.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

New Aston Martin looks like a fast car says Ocon

Fernando Alonso's former teammate thinks the two-time champion could have a "very fast car" on his hands in 2023.

Verstappen signs multi-million dollar deal

Max Verstappen's new personal sponsorship with Dutch beer Heineken is a "multi-million dollar deal", according to De Limburger newspaper.

No details yet about Stroll bike crash, injury

Aston Martin has not yet disclosed whether the newly-injured Lance Stroll will be replaced at the forthcoming pre-season test in Bahrain.

Honda taking many enquiries from F1 teams

Formula 1 teams are already enquiring about Honda's plans for 2026 and beyond.

Saudi Arabia eyes F1 team, driver

Plans may be afoot for a Saudi Arabian Formula 1 team.