Latest Formula One News
AUGUST 8, 2022
Money likely reason for Alonso switch says Szafnauer
It appears Aston Martin simply offered Fernando Alonso substantially more money than Alpine was willing to pay for 2023, according to Otmar Szafnauer.
'Thank God' Honda staying with Red Bull says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko is relieved Honda is staying in Formula 1 until the end of 2025.
Prince involved in Monaco's F1 contract talks
The Prince of Monaco has intervened directly in the Principality's troubled negotiations with Formula 1 over a new contract for 2023.
Alpine to claim compensation for Piastri snub
Alpine has a right to seek "compensation" if Oscar Piastri doesn't make his Formula 1 debut for the Renault-owned team in 2023.
AUGUST 5, 2022
Ferrari doing everything wrong in 2022 says Marko
Ferrari is doing "pretty much everything wrong" in the battle for the world championship, according to Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko.
Haas calls off Schumacher contract talks
Haas has called off all contract talks with Mick Schumacher for the duration of the August break, according to German broadcasters RTL and ntv.
Mark Webber plays down Red Bull-Porsche link
Charles Leclerc is "under a lot of pressure" because of Ferrari's struggles with reliability and strategy blunders so far in 2022.
De Vries flattered by Williams rumours
Nyck de Vries says he is "flattered" that his name is being linked with the Williams race cockpit for 2023.
Vettel retirement absolutely right decision says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says he "absolutely" supports Sebastian Vettel's decision to retire from Formula 1.
No Chinese sponsor boom at Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo is yet to decide if Chinese rookie Guanyu Zhou will remain Valtteri Bottas' teammate in 2023.
AUGUST 4, 2022
Aston Martin not backwards step for Alonso
Aston Martin "needed a driver like Fernando Alonso" to push towards the front of the grid, according to fellow Spaniard and friend Pedro de la Rosa.
No problem with Alpine return for Ricciardo
Alpine boss Otmar Szafnauer says it would be "no problem at all" for Daniel Ricciardo to consider returning to the Renault-owned team.
No doubt Red Bull, Ferrari pushing rules says Russell
"A lot of lobbying" is still taking place as Formula 1 decides what to do about the so-called 'porpoising' phenomenon.
Domenicali to offer Vettel new F1 job
Sebastian Vettel may be offered a new job by Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.
AUGUST 3, 2022
Piastri stars as F1 silly season explodes
Formula 1's 'silly season' has exploded into high drama just as the sport prepares to enter its August break.
Former boss says Binotto must end turmoil
Mattia Binotto's new task is ending the turmoil that has derailed the 2022 world champion championship hopes of Charles Leclerc.
Zanardi involved in house fire in Italy
Alex Zanardi's bad luck has continued to chase the former Formula 1 and Indycar driver into 2022.
Mick Schumacher could leave F1 after 2022?
Mick Schumacher risks falling out of Formula 1 in 2023, the major German newspaper Bild reports.
Dutch GP survives another F1 axe attempt
The Dutch GP has survived yet another attempt to strike Zandvoort off the Formula 1 race calendar.
Andretti's F1 deadline for 2024 very close
A deadline that will derail Andretti's plans to enter Formula 1 is fast approaching.
Oscar Pastri to race alonside Ocon for 2023
The Alpine F1 Team announces today that the team’s 21-year-old reserve driver Oscar Piastri has been promoted to a full-time race seat for 2023 alongside Esteban Ocon - taking the seat vacated by Fernando Alonso, who is moving to the Aston Martin team.
AUGUST 1, 2022
Alonso signs for Aston Martin Racing
The Aston Martin Formula One team announced today that Fernando Alonso will drive for the team in 2023, and has signed a multiyear contract.
Heads might roll at Ferrari over break says Ralf
Insiders wondered if a couple of Ferrari heads might be on the chopping block over Formula 1's August break following another clear strategy blunder.
More porpoising risks driver brain damage says Wolff
Formula 1 teams are opening the door to drivers sustaining "brain damage" if they try to block the FIA's proposed anti-porpoising rules for 2023.