Unwell Piastri did Azerbaijan GP weekend on “four pieces of toast” | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Unwell Piastri did Azerbaijan GP weekend on "four pieces of toast" • Verstappen "let himself down" - Russell • Martins disqualified

Read more: Unwell Piastri did Azerbaijan GP weekend on “four pieces of toast” | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

McLaughlin outduels Grosjean for Alabama Grand Prix victory | IndyCar - RaceFans

Scott McLaughlin capitalised on a mistake from Romain Grosjean, who led nearly two-thirds of the race, to win in Alabama.

Read more: McLaughlin outduels Grosjean for Alabama Grand Prix victory | IndyCar - RaceFans

Hulkenberg to start Azerbaijan GP from pitlane after set-up change - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The German was due to start from 16th on the grid, following Alpine's decision to start Esteban Ocon from the pitlane in both the sprint and grand prix, amid a difficult qualifying performance.
Hulkenberg's fortunes improved in the sprint shootout where he qualified 12th, but fell back through the 17-lap race having endured severe rear tyre graining throughout and he finished 15th.
Haas has ...Keep reading

Read more: Hulkenberg to start Azerbaijan GP from pitlane after set-up change - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

What GPS data reveals about Ferrari’s strengths and biggest weakness - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ferrari will soon lavish the SF-23 with performance-finding upgrades. But for now, after a dismal start to the campaign, set-up tweaks alone have allowed the team to take a marked step forward in Australia and this weekend again in Azerbaijan. As proof, lead charge Charles Leclerc used the revised format for sprint race rounds to snare two pole positions across Friday and Saturday in ...Keep reading

Read more: What GPS data reveals about Ferrari’s strengths and biggest weakness - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Wolff: Verstappen only races Hamilton differently, not Mercedes - Motorsport.com

Verstappen was left furious after Saturday’s Baku F1 sprint race when he felt Russell had unnecessarily made contact with him as they battled for third position in the first corners of the race.
The Red Bull driver confronted Russell in parc ferme after the race and, left unimpressed with his rival’s explanation, muttered that he was a ‘d***head’ as the Briton walked away.
Read ...Keep reading

Read more: Wolff: Verstappen only races Hamilton differently, not Mercedes - Motorsport.com

‘I got forced to the wall by some driver’ says Tsunoda after clash with team mate | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Tsunoda claims he was "forced" into wall • McLaren hopeful ill Piastri will recover • Garcia wins twice as F1 Academy begins

Read more: ‘I got forced to the wall by some driver’ says Tsunoda after clash with team mate | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

F1 results: Sergio Perez wins Azerbaijan GP sprint - Motorsport.com

In the first sprint of the season, which included a new qualifying format (see below), Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc led from pole ahead of Perez, as Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and George Russell (Mercedes) clashed over third. After a safety car interruption, Verstappen retook third from Russell.
Perez DRS-ed past Leclerc on lap 8 and pulled clear to take victory, while Leclerc clung to second ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 results: Sergio Perez wins Azerbaijan GP sprint - Motorsport.com

Grosjean secures second pole of 2023 in Alabama | IndyCar - RaceFans

Andretti driver Romain Grosjean won pole ahead of recent Barber Motorsports Park race winners Alex Palou and Pato O'Ward.

Read more: Grosjean secures second pole of 2023 in Alabama | IndyCar - RaceFans

Live: 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix sprint race qualifying | RaceFans Live - RaceFans

Join us to follow the 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix sprint race qualifying session on RaceFans Live.

Read more: Live: 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix sprint race qualifying | RaceFans Live - RaceFans

Alpine F1 team making changes "on the fly" amid nightmare Baku Friday - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

However, he insisted that the Enstone outfit has no regrets about its decision to bring a significant upgrade for the A523 to a sprint weekend, despite knowing that there would be limited time to hone it.
All teams had just the single FP1 session in which to prepare for Friday afternoon’s qualifying.
Pierre Gasly missed much of the session after a hydraulic leak caused a fire, while his ...Keep reading

Read more: Alpine F1 team making changes "on the fly" amid nightmare Baku Friday - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Azerbaijan GP F1 Sprint race: Start time, how to watch, channel - Motorsport.com

The grid for the Sprint race will be decided by a separate qualifying, which will take place on Saturday morning. 
The results of the Sprint race will have no bearing on the grand prix itself as part of a major rule change for 2023.
 
What time does the Sprint race for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix start?
The Sprint for the Brazilian GP will begin at 5:30pm local time (+4 GMT) at ...Keep reading

Read more: Azerbaijan GP F1 Sprint race: Start time, how to watch, channel - Motorsport.com

Explained: Why Norris, Tsunoda could miss Baku Sprint qualifying finale - SkySports F1

Lando Norris and Yuki Tsunoda could be left unable to participate in the final part of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix Sprint Shootout on Saturday after taking a tyre gamble in Qualifying on Friday.

Read more: Explained: Why Norris, Tsunoda could miss Baku Sprint qualifying finale - SkySports F1

Ferrari have the Friday feeling but know the race is their “weak point” | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Friday practice analysis - RaceFans

Charles Leclerc and Ferrari hold the advantage into Sunday's grand prix, but it will be tough for them to emulate their success on Saturday.

Read more: Ferrari have the Friday feeling but know the race is their “weak point” | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Friday practice analysis - RaceFans

'Find a fire marshal!' - Gasly's Alpine catches fire! - SkySports F1

A red flag was brought out during first practice as Pierre Gasly's Alpine caught on fire, while Haas driver Kevin Magnussen got stuck at the first corner around the Baku City Circuit.

Read more: 'Find a fire marshal!' - Gasly's Alpine catches fire! - SkySports F1

People find it “very weird” I’m already considering life after F1 – Verstappen | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

Max Verstappen explains the factors which may lead him to call time on his F1 career early, admitting it "sounds very weird to people from the outside".

Read more: People find it “very weird” I’m already considering life after F1 – Verstappen | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

Russell: Allison and Elliott 'in their element' after Mercedes F1 tech changes - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

In response to Mercedes’ ongoing ground-effects struggles with the W14 car at the start of the 2023 season, Allison has reverted to his previous 2021 position of technical director.
This enables him to take a more hands-on role with influencing current car development, while Elliott now holds a longer-term strategic position in the capacity of chief technical officer.
Mercedes insists that ...Keep reading

Read more: Russell: Allison and Elliott 'in their element' after Mercedes F1 tech changes - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Azerbaijan GP: F1 technical images from the pitlane explained - Motorsport.com

Ferrari SF-23 front wing detail
Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Ferrari has trimmed its front wing upper flaps in order to cater for the demands of the Baku street circuit and tailor it to the choice it’ll make with the rear wing. Also worth noting in this image is the curvature of the endplate, a design choice that many teams are making in order to manage the flow around the front ...Keep reading

Read more: Azerbaijan GP: F1 technical images from the pitlane explained - Motorsport.com

Magnussen ‘lacking confidence’ in VF-23 compared to last year’s car | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Magnussen admits lacking confidence in opening rounds • Hamilton "incredibly proud" after watching brother • Ferrari top WEC practice

Read more: Magnussen ‘lacking confidence’ in VF-23 compared to last year’s car | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Charles Leclerc: Ferrari driver fuels Mercedes speculation with 'not yet' denial - BBC F1

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc insists he has not had talks with Mercedes - but fuels claims of a potential move by adding "not yet".

Read more: Charles Leclerc: Ferrari driver fuels Mercedes speculation with 'not yet' denial - BBC F1

Azerbaijan GP: Drivers face media ahead of first 2023 Sprint LIVE! - SkySports F1

Read more: Azerbaijan GP: Drivers face media ahead of first 2023 Sprint LIVE! - SkySports F1

F1's new sprint format will rob teams of key long run data - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Following approval at this week’s F1 Commission meeting, this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix will witness a revamped schedule.
Saturday’s running will be completely standalone from the rest of the weekend, with there being a sprint shootout qualifying session in the morning followed by the short race in the afternoon.
The change means that teams will lose the normal Saturday morning ...Keep reading

Read more: F1's new sprint format will rob teams of key long run data - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

2023 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix session timings and preview - Motorsport.com

Baku has been home to some of the most thrilling races in the last few years and the rejigged format means there is a good chance that this trend will continue in 2023.
As part of a change in regulations, the sprint race on Saturday will have its own separate qualifying and the results of the race will have no impact on the grand prix itself. 
By turning Saturday into a standalone ...Keep reading

Read more: 2023 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix session timings and preview - Motorsport.com

Formula 1 returns: Essential reading - SkySports F1

Read more: Formula 1 returns: Essential reading - SkySports F1

Red Bull “desperately trying to catch up” with rivals on 2026 engine programme | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Red Bull "desperately trying to catch up" with rivals on 2026 engine programme • Mercedes modelled three sprint race options • Palou signs drivers to new team

Read more: Red Bull “desperately trying to catch up” with rivals on 2026 engine programme | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

The F1 grand prix that big-budget Toyota should have won - Motorsport.com

At the end of the 2009 season Toyota announced its withdrawal from F1, ending an eight-year adventure that saw a huge amount of money spent, and no wins achieved.
Would even one triumph have encouraged the company’s top bosses to stick with the programme through the global financial crisis that also claimed Honda and BMW? We’ll never know, but on April 26 that year the team came close ...Keep reading

Read more: The F1 grand prix that big-budget Toyota should have won - Motorsport.com

FIA to adjust engine allocation for 2023 F1 season - F1technical.net

Formula One’s governing body has announced tweaks to the sport’s sporting regulations by increasing the number of power unit elements allowed for the current season.

Read more: FIA to adjust engine allocation for 2023 F1 season - F1technical.net

Formula 1 confirms immediate tweaks to the Sprint format - F1technical.net

Following Formula 1 Commission's recent meeting, the sport has confirmed changes to the sprint format which is set to come into force at this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Read more: Formula 1 confirms immediate tweaks to the Sprint format - F1technical.net

Massa’s bid to overturn 2008 championship result instigated by Ecclestone – Fittipaldi | 2008 F1 season - RaceFans

Emerson Fittipaldi believes Felipe Massa's bid to overturn his 2008 world championship defeat were instigated by former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.

Read more: Massa’s bid to overturn 2008 championship result instigated by Ecclestone – Fittipaldi | 2008 F1 season - RaceFans

Ben Sulayem faces accusations of sexism and bullying from newspaper | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Ben Sulayem faces accusations of sexism and bullying from newspaper • Azerbaijan GP grandstands sold out • Just eight cars for Euroformula opener

Read more: Ben Sulayem faces accusations of sexism and bullying from newspaper | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

FIA says 'due process followed' in employee exit after sexism allegations against president - BBC F1

The FIA says "due process was followed" in the departure of a former employee after sexism allegations emerged against its president.

Read more: FIA says 'due process followed' in employee exit after sexism allegations against president - BBC F1

Why making gin is such a tonic for Valtteri Bottas - Motorsport.com

However, some prefer to do things that take them out of their comfort zone and that provide not only a useful distraction from the pressures associated with their profession, but that can also lay the foundations of the life that will follow their retirement.
The classic example is Lewis Hamilton, who has a wide range of interests in clothing, music, food and now movie production. The ...Keep reading

Read more: Why making gin is such a tonic for Valtteri Bottas - Motorsport.com

Allison: Job swap makes Mercedes "better fighting machine" in F1 - Motorsport.com

After a difficult start to the 2023 season for the W14, Allison has traded his previous chief technical officer role with erstwhile technical director Mike Elliott.
In essence, it means that Allison will now have a more hands-on approach with the car and the current racing programme while Elliott will take a longer-term strategic view.
Allison previously served as technical director before ...Keep reading

Read more: Allison: Job swap makes Mercedes "better fighting machine" in F1 - Motorsport.com

Will sprint race tweaks produce a change in winner? Azerbaijan GP talking points | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

Formula 1 is expected to shake up the rules of its sprint races again as the format returns this weekend. Here are the talking points for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Read more: Will sprint race tweaks produce a change in winner? Azerbaijan GP talking points | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

Monaco Grand Prix threatened by French energy workers’ strike | 2023 Monaco Grand Prix - RaceFans

A union of energy workers has threatened to disrupt next month's Monaco Grand Prix in protest at the French government's changes to its national pension scheme.

Read more: Monaco Grand Prix threatened by French energy workers’ strike | 2023 Monaco Grand Prix - RaceFans

Vote on F1 Sprint changes taking place today - SkySports F1

Proposed changes to F1 Sprint weekends are being voted on on Tuesday ahead of the format returning at this weekend's Azerbaijan GP.

Read more: Vote on F1 Sprint changes taking place today - SkySports F1

Allison: Role swap with Elliott will ‘maximise fighting strength of Mercedes’ | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: W14 a "weak" car by Mercedes' standards - Allison • Massa hires lawyers to pursue 2008 legal challenge • Hamilton "fed up" - Villadelprat

Read more: Allison: Role swap with Elliott will ‘maximise fighting strength of Mercedes’ | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Magazine editor sacked over AI-generated Schumacher 'interview' - Motorsport.com

Last week, the magazine Die Aktuelle featured a story claiming to be Schumacher's first interview since his 2013 skiing accident.
The magazine's front cover featured a picture of a smiling Schumacher promising a "first interview". Inside it went on to present a story with mock quotes generated by AI technology, with the tagline "it sounded deceptively real".
The jarring piece upset the ...Keep reading

Read more: Magazine editor sacked over AI-generated Schumacher 'interview' - Motorsport.com

Alonso: Aston Martin one year ahead of schedule to become F1 contender - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Alonso joined Aston Martin after a dismal 2022 campaign in which the Silverstone team finished seventh with just 55 points.
While it made encouraging development progress throughout last season, its giant leap in 2023 has been one of the talking points of the year so far, with the Spaniard bagging three consecutive podiums as Aston heads to Baku sitting second in the standings.
The team of ...Keep reading

Read more: Alonso: Aston Martin one year ahead of schedule to become F1 contender - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Silverstone modifies Turn 1 run-off in response to scary Zhou F1 crash - Motorsport.com

A slow launch from George Russell to trigger contact with the AlphaTauri of Pierre Gasly sent the Mercedes spinning into Zhou on the approach to the Turn 1 right-hander.
The collision with rookie Zhou was enough to flip his car, which then skated on its roll hoop across the asphalt before digging in through the gravel trap.
The Alfa then became airborne to clear the tyre barrier until it was ...Keep reading

Read more: Silverstone modifies Turn 1 run-off in response to scary Zhou F1 crash - Motorsport.com

First three races show Zhou now “at the same level” as Bottas – Alfa Romeo | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Zhou Guanyu has raised his performances to the level of his race-winning team mate in his second year in Formula 1, says Alfa Romeo's head of trackside engineering.

Read more: First three races show Zhou now “at the same level” as Bottas – Alfa Romeo | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Horner reiterates accusations over rivals contacting Red Bull sponsors - SkySports F1

Red Bull boss Christian Horner has clarified his comments regarding rival Formula 1 teams contacting the reigning constructors' champions' sponsors following their 2021 cost cap breach.

Read more: Horner reiterates accusations over rivals contacting Red Bull sponsors - SkySports F1

Alonso has another six years in him, says Fittipaldi | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Alonso has another six years in him - Fittipaldi • FREC driver injured by kerb • Brad Pitt to drive parade lap at British GP

Read more: Alonso has another six years in him, says Fittipaldi | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Formula E: Cassidy secures victory in second Berlin round - F1technical.net

Nick Cassidy took his first win in the current Formula E season in this weekend’s second Berlin E-Prix, beating Jake Dennis by only four tenths of a second. F1Technical’s Balázs Szabó reports on the Sunday Berlin race of the 2022/2023 FIA Formula E World Championship from the Tempelhof paddock.

Read more: Formula E: Cassidy secures victory in second Berlin round - F1technical.net

After 25 grands prix, has F1’s ground effect revolution improved racing? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

F1's technical regulations designed to improve racing are now 25 races old - but have they succeeded so far? Have your say in this week's poll.

Read more: After 25 grands prix, has F1’s ground effect revolution improved racing? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Piastri already "learning a lot" from Norris as McLaren F1 team-mates - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

2021 Formula 2 champion Piastri was drafted in to replace fellow Australian Daniel Ricciardo, who failed to live up to expectations in his two seasons in the team as he struggled to come to grips with McLaren's cars.
The expectation was that highly-rated Piastri would be able to get closer to Norris than Ricciardo did from an early stage and the 21-year-old has already delivered on that ...Keep reading

Read more: Piastri already "learning a lot" from Norris as McLaren F1 team-mates - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Alcohol, algae, waste: The fuels of F1's future? - SkySports F1

Global warming is becoming an ever-pressing issue, and it sometimes feels like a guilty pleasure to watch Formula 1. But, actually, this is the sport that is moving the world to a more sustainable place - here's how.

Read more: Alcohol, algae, waste: The fuels of F1's future? - SkySports F1

German magazine apologises to Schumacher family, sacks editor - SkySports F1

The publishers of a German magazine that ran an 'interview' with Michael Schumacher generated by artificial intelligence have sacked the editor and apologised to the Formula 1 great's family.

Read more: German magazine apologises to Schumacher family, sacks editor - SkySports F1

Formula E: Evans wins Saturday round of the Berlin double-header - F1technical.net

Mitch Evans came out on top of a chaotic and wild opening Berlin race to lead a Jaguar one-two in front of his teammate Sam Bird with home favourite Maximilian Guenther securing third place. F1Technical’s Balázs Szabó reports on Round 7 of the 2023 FIA Formula E Championship from the Berlin Tempelhod paddock.

Read more: Formula E: Evans wins Saturday round of the Berlin double-header - F1technical.net

Ferrari: Focusing on F1 rivals' form in Baku would be "a mistake" - Motorsport.com

One-lap form will be especially important in Baku as the sprint event will have its own qualifying session on Saturday, so drivers and teams will have to get it right twice.
Ferrari had the second-fastest car over one lap in both Bahrain and Jeddah behind Red Bull, but it stumbled in Melbourne, where both Mercedes and Aston Martin were ahead.
Vasseur says that the team has to concentrate on ...Keep reading

Read more: Ferrari: Focusing on F1 rivals' form in Baku would be "a mistake" - Motorsport.com

Tsunoda: "No negative energy" at AlphaTauri F1 despite Tost criticism - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The Faenza-based team admitted it had missed some of its development targets to start the 2023 season and has been stuck near the back of the grid across the first three races.
After failing to score in the first two rounds, Tsunoda took a solitary point in a chaotic Australian Grand Prix, leaving AlphaTauri alongside Williams at the bottom of the table.
In a tight midfield the ...Keep reading

Read more: Tsunoda: "No negative energy" at AlphaTauri F1 despite Tost criticism - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Tsunoda: "No negative energy" at AlphaTauri F1 despite Tost criticism - Motorsport.com

The Faenza-based team admitted it had missed some of its development targets to start the 2023 season and has been stuck near the back of the grid across the first three races.
After failing to score in the first two rounds, Tsunoda took a solitary point in a chaotic Australian Grand Prix, leaving AlphaTauri alongside Williams at the bottom of the table.
In a tight midfield the ...Keep reading

Read more: Tsunoda: "No negative energy" at AlphaTauri F1 despite Tost criticism - Motorsport.com

Will Baku deliver more drama and end Red Bull's 2023 dominance? - SkySports F1

Formula 1 finally returns next weekend at the often dramatic Azerbaijan GP.

Read more: Will Baku deliver more drama and end Red Bull's 2023 dominance? - SkySports F1

Ferrari offered me Raikkonen’s race seat before Red Bull demotion – Kvyat | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Ferrari offered me race seat, claims Kvyat • Steiner wants GPS to determine red flag car orders • Indy 500 test day rained off

Read more: Ferrari offered me Raikkonen’s race seat before Red Bull demotion – Kvyat | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Popular sports venues "soft targets" for protests, says Silverstone boss - Motorsport.com

Six members of the environmental activist group broke onto the circuit during the opening lap of last year's F1 race but a red flag owing to the crash for Alfa Romeo driver Zhou Guanyu meant the cars had slowed significantly when they passed the demonstrators on track on the Wellington Straight.
Three of the protesters were given suspended prison sentences and the others handed community orders ...Keep reading

Read more: Popular sports venues "soft targets" for protests, says Silverstone boss - Motorsport.com

Allison returns as technical director in Mercedes reshuffle - SkySports F1

James Allison has returned to the role of technical director at Mercedes as part of a reshuffle by the former world champions as they seek to recover from a difficult start to the season.

Read more: Allison returns as technical director in Mercedes reshuffle - SkySports F1

Pictures: 2023 Indianapolis 500 testing begins | IndyCar Series - RaceFans

The first day of testing for the 2023 Indianapolis 500 took place yesterday. All bar one of the 34 drivers who will compete for a place on a 33-strong grid were in action.

Read more: Pictures: 2023 Indianapolis 500 testing begins | IndyCar Series - RaceFans

Pitt/Hamilton production embedded ‘within the show’ will be a first for F1 – Domenicali | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says a Hollywood movie production crew will begin shooting an F1-based film “very soon”.

Read more: Pitt/Hamilton production embedded ‘within the show’ will be a first for F1 – Domenicali | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Australian GP restart decisions showed FIA has ‘learned from the last few years’ | 2023 Australian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Aston Martin's sporting director Andy Stevenson defended the FIA's handling of the Australian Grand Prix, saying it has learned from past controversies.

Read more: Australian GP restart decisions showed FIA has ‘learned from the last few years’ | 2023 Australian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Steiner calls for F1 change after Australian GP restart confusion - SkySports F1

Guenther Steiner wants the FIA to reassess how it decides restart orders in Formula 1 if a red flag is needed before a timing sector has been completed following a standing start.

Read more: Steiner calls for F1 change after Australian GP restart confusion - SkySports F1

Pirro to run new McLaren driver programme featuring Palou, O’Ward and Ugochukwu | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: McLaren refreshes young driver programme • Indy 500 open test begins • Former Codemasters F1 lead becomes Motorsport Games CEO

Read more: Pirro to run new McLaren driver programme featuring Palou, O’Ward and Ugochukwu | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Hamilton: Evolving Red Bull F1 car unlikely to hit "plateau" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

After persisting with its troubled 2022 concept, Mercedes found out even before the season started that it had likely made the wrong decision and instead devoted its development resources towards a changed floor and sidepod concept, which is being readied for next month's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.
It remains committed to that course change, even if Hamilton and George Russell ...Keep reading

Read more: Hamilton: Evolving Red Bull F1 car unlikely to hit "plateau" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Michael Schumacher's family taking legal action over AI interview - SkySports F1

Michael Schumacher's family is to take legal action against a German magazine that ran an 'interview' with the seven-time world champion that was generated by artificial intelligence.

Read more: Michael Schumacher's family taking legal action over AI interview - SkySports F1

Michael Schumacher’s family to take legal action over magazine’s ‘AI interview’ | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Michael Schumacher's family is preparing to take legal action over an article published by a magazine which presented it as the "first interview" with him since his accident in 2013.

Read more: Michael Schumacher’s family to take legal action over magazine’s ‘AI interview’ | Formula 1 - RaceFans

The race that transformed perceptions of Red Bull - Motorsport.com

When Red Bull Racing first joined the Formula 1 grid in 2005, few could have foreseen the success that lay ahead or the juggernaut it would one day become.
Rising out of the ashes of the old Jaguar operation, Red Bull brought an injection of fun and vibrancy to the F1 grid in its early days. The Energy Station motorhome - and its buoyant Monaco equivalent - changed the game for F1 hospitality ...Keep reading

Read more: The race that transformed perceptions of Red Bull - Motorsport.com

Could Aston Martin switch to Honda power in F1 2026? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

That possibility is one of the more intriguing stories to have emerged during the April break, and while it may sound a little far-fetched, history has shown that anything can happen in F1, especially when it comes to juggling team identities and power unit suppliers.
The 2026 season will see a reshuffle of engine partners with Sauber leaving Ferrari to become the works Audi outfit, and Red ...Keep reading

Read more: Could Aston Martin switch to Honda power in F1 2026? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Formula 1’s stewards should listen to drivers less, not more | Comment - RaceFans

Ferrari demanded to be heard over the penalty which cost Carlos Sainz Jnr a points finish in Melbourne. But the stewards should consider paying less attention to drivers.

Read more: Formula 1’s stewards should listen to drivers less, not more | Comment - RaceFans

I spoke up for Hamilton because he speaks up for others says fan behind Abu Dhabi petition | 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - RaceFans

The creator of a petition to overturn the result of the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which has exceeded 100,000 signatures, admits she'd forgotten about it.

Read more: I spoke up for Hamilton because he speaks up for others says fan behind Abu Dhabi petition | 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - RaceFans

Alpine confident of bringing the fight to Mercedes in F1 2023 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Alpine overtook McLaren to finish fourth in 2022 and for this year its target was to be closer to third place than to fifth.
That goal took an unexpected hit due to Aston Martin's giant leap forward, with the Silverstone team second behind Red Bull after three grands prix as it demoted Alpine to sixth, currently behind Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren.
While Aston looks too far ahead ...Keep reading

Read more: Alpine confident of bringing the fight to Mercedes in F1 2023 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

From future stars to ex-F1 racers: 23 names to know for Formula E’s rookie test | Formula E - RaceFans

Formula E's rookie test returns next week in Berlin after two years of not being held. Who are the drivers taking part?

Read more: From future stars to ex-F1 racers: 23 names to know for Formula E’s rookie test | Formula E - RaceFans

Peugeot celebrate Le Mans-winning 905 with special livery for centenary race | WEC - RaceFans

Peugeot will replace their regular grey livery with a striking alternative design at the Le Mans 24 Hours.

Read more: Peugeot celebrate Le Mans-winning 905 with special livery for centenary race | WEC - RaceFans

FIA dismisses Sainz's F1 Australian GP penalty review - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ferrari had appealed to the governing body for a right to review in response to Sainz being handed a five-second penalty for tagging with Fernando Alonso during the final restart of the Melbourne race.
This came as part of several restart incidents to ultimately cause the grand prix to end behind the safety car, with the bunched train of cars causing Sainz to drop from fourth to 12th in the ...Keep reading

Read more: FIA dismisses Sainz's F1 Australian GP penalty review - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Last year’s shock rookie flop shows he can cut it at the top with breakthrough win | IndyCar - RaceFans

Kyle Kirkwood's breakthrough IndyCar win showed the driver who dominated the junior categories is back on the right track after his dire 2022 rookie campaign.

Read more: Last year’s shock rookie flop shows he can cut it at the top with breakthrough win | IndyCar - RaceFans

Audi begins F1 engine development and aims to run full hybrid unit this year | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Audi have provided an update on the progress of their Formula 1 project at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition.

Read more: Audi begins F1 engine development and aims to run full hybrid unit this year | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Russell: F1 calendar logistics "will be improved" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F1's 2023 season started with three trips to the Arabian peninsula in four weeks for testing and the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix. It then headed to Melbourne for a standalone weekend on the other side of the world, before another planned standalone weekend in China - that has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
Next up F1 travels to Baku, which is twinned with a race in Miami the weekend ...Keep reading

Read more: Russell: F1 calendar logistics "will be improved" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Villeneuve blames insufficient testing after brake failure ends Vanwall’s second race | World Endurance Championship - RaceFans

Vanwall WEC driver Jacques Villeneuve say a lack of testing time for the team's hypercar is to blame for the technical problems the team has endured over the first two rounds.

Read more: Villeneuve blames insufficient testing after brake failure ends Vanwall’s second race | World Endurance Championship - RaceFans

Singapore adds new grandstands to compensate for loss of Float sequence | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Singapore adds new grandstands after temporary loss of Float • Andretti has faith in Honda • Fresh rumours of F1 street race in Madrid

Read more: Singapore adds new grandstands to compensate for loss of Float sequence | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Alonso "leading by example" at Aston Martin F1 team with work ethic - Motorsport.com

The Spaniard has finished third in all three races held thus far in 2023, and he has helped to lift the Silverstone team to second place in the current championship standings.
Krack acknowledged that the fact that the Aston Martin mechanics have sung Alonso's name beneath the podium indicated the esteem in which he had held.
"I think it was a confirmation basically, of where he's standing in ...Keep reading

Read more: Alonso "leading by example" at Aston Martin F1 team with work ethic - Motorsport.com

Why Ferrari have “no doubt” dire start to 2023 hasn’t affected Leclerc’s motivation | News Focus - RaceFans

Six points from three races is a poor return for Charles Leclerc who was flying high 12 months ago. But Ferrari's Frederic Vasseur has no concerns over his motivation.

Read more: Why Ferrari have “no doubt” dire start to 2023 hasn’t affected Leclerc’s motivation | News Focus - RaceFans

Hamilton looks to copy Moss by staying with Mercedes until "last days" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The seven-time world champion is in the last year of his current deal and is so far yet to announce a contract extension, despite saying a renewal would come as a formality over the recent off-season. 
Hamilton has long since stated his ongoing commitment to Mercedes, which first backed him when he was 13 years old and also underpinned his F1 debut as engine partner to ...Keep reading

Read more: Hamilton looks to copy Moss by staying with Mercedes until "last days" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Hamilton looks to copy Moss by staying with Mercedes until "last days" - Motorsport.com

The seven-time world champion is in the last year of his current deal and is so far yet to announce a contract extension, despite saying a renewal would come as a formality over the recent off-season. 
Hamilton has long since stated his ongoing commitment to Mercedes, which first backed him when he was 13 years old and also underpinned his F1 debut as engine partner to ...Keep reading

Read more: Hamilton looks to copy Moss by staying with Mercedes until "last days" - Motorsport.com

‘Fans not happy we don’t have more general admission tickets’ – Las Vegas GP CEO | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: 'Fans not happy we don't have more general admission tickets' - Las Vegas GP CEO • Ericsson credits mental coach for form • Buemi "not aggressive enough" at start

Read more: ‘Fans not happy we don’t have more general admission tickets’ – Las Vegas GP CEO | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Kirkwood holds off Grosjean for first IndyCar win at Long Beach | IndyCar - RaceFans

Andretti's newest driver held off Romain Grosjean and Marcus Ericsson for his first IndyCar win in the prestigious Long Beach street race.

Read more: Kirkwood holds off Grosjean for first IndyCar win at Long Beach | IndyCar - RaceFans

Number eight Toyota leads Ferraris after driveshaft fault delays sister car | World Endurance Championship - RaceFans

Ryo Hirakawa leads the Six Hours of Portimao after two hours ahead of the two Ferraris following a driveshaft problem for the number seven Toyota.

Read more: Number eight Toyota leads Ferraris after driveshaft fault delays sister car | World Endurance Championship - RaceFans

Archive: When Mercedes provided a launchpad to an Aussie shooting star - Autosport.com - GT - Stories

Mark Webber could be forgiven for wanting to pinch himself just to make sure that the past year hasn’t been a dream. This is not surprising really, for a driver who, in his quest to become the first Australian in over a decade to hold down a regular place in Formula 1, has managed to attract the patronage of two very different sporting giants – the Aussie Rugby Union star David Campese and ...Keep reading

Read more: Archive: When Mercedes provided a launchpad to an Aussie shooting star - Autosport.com - GT - Stories

The cancelled F1 Chinese GP's greatest moments - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

For the fourth consecutive year F1's Chinese Grand Prix has been cancelled as China continues to wrestle with COVID-19 lockdowns.
Following the 2023 round's cancellation last December, F1 decided not to replace the Shanghai round, opening up a four-week gap between Australia and Azerbaijan on an already packed 23-round calendar.
A regular fixture on the F1 calendar from its ...Keep reading

Read more: The cancelled F1 Chinese GP's greatest moments - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The cancelled F1 Chinese GP's greatest moments - Motorsport.com

For the fourth consecutive year, F1's Chinese Grand Prix has been cancelled as China continues to wrestle with COVID-19 lockdowns.
Following the 2023 round's cancellation last December, F1 decided not to replace the Shanghai round, opening up a four-week gap between Australia and Azerbaijan on an already packed 23-round calendar.
A regular fixture on the F1 calendar from its ...Keep reading

Read more: The cancelled F1 Chinese GP's greatest moments - Motorsport.com

Kirkwood captures maiden IndyCar pole position in Long Beach | IndyCar - RaceFans

Kyle Kirkwood edged out Marcus Ericsson and Romain Grosjean to win his first pole in IndyCar's signature street race.

Read more: Kirkwood captures maiden IndyCar pole position in Long Beach | IndyCar - RaceFans

Hartley heads Toyota front row lockout over Ferraris in the Algarve | World Endurance Championship - RaceFans

Brendon Hartley secured Toyota their first pole position of the WEC season ahead of the Six Hours of Portimao ahead of team mate Kamui Kobayashi.

Read more: Hartley heads Toyota front row lockout over Ferraris in the Algarve | World Endurance Championship - RaceFans

WEC title proves Alonso hasn't been in "darkest tunnel for decades - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The double F1 champion has chalked a hat-trick of podiums to kick off the new F1 season. This follows his switch from Alpine to in-form Aston Martin, who Max Verstappen reckons will win grands prix this year. 
Verstappen has also noted that Alonso should have more than his current tally of 32 F1 victories.
This is a figure hurt by the decline of Ferrari at the start of the ...Keep reading

Read more: WEC title proves Alonso hasn't been in "darkest tunnel for decades - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Do late-race standing restarts belong in F1? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Should Formula 1's rules be changed to only allow standing grid restarts up until a certain amount of race distance is completed? Have your say in this week's poll.

Read more: Do late-race standing restarts belong in F1? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Caption Competition 212: Marko my words | Caption Competition - RaceFans

What words of encouragement did Yuki Tsunoda receive from Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?

Read more: Caption Competition 212: Marko my words | Caption Competition - RaceFans

Domenicali: New F1 fans don’t mind Red Bull domination - Motorsport.com

The Italian also says that it’s too early to make a judgement on how the year will unfold, and he expects to see stronger competition and “great surprises” before it ends.
Some observers have suggested that fans attracted in the 'Drive to Survive era' during recent competitive seasons may not enjoy seeing one team dominating the results.
However, Domenicali suggests that one ...Keep reading

Read more: Domenicali: New F1 fans don’t mind Red Bull domination - Motorsport.com

Massa could have won title despite ‘Crashgate’ – Piquet Jnr | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Massa could have been champion without 'Crashgate' - Piquet Jnr • Toyota quickest in WEC practice • Mini tops F3 test

Read more: Massa could have won title despite ‘Crashgate’ – Piquet Jnr | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

F1 reveals huge interest from potential new investors in teams | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Formula 1 has seen a huge increase in interest from investors looking to enter the sport through new teams or existing competitors.

Read more: F1 reveals huge interest from potential new investors in teams | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Norris: Piastri already "keeping me on my toes" in F1 2023 - Motorsport.com

Piastri's F1 debut was much anticipated after McLaren snatched the 2021 Formula 2 champion away from Alpine in last summer's standout silly season saga.
And the 21-year-old Australian hasn't disappointed so far. Following a disjointed Bahrain weekend for McLaren, Piastri proved a match for Norris in Saudi Arabia and he also ran his more experienced team-mate close in Melbourne as the pair ...Keep reading

Read more: Norris: Piastri already "keeping me on my toes" in F1 2023 - Motorsport.com

The Ferrari optimism over its “worst-ever” start to an F1 season - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

At this point last year, Charles Leclerc had two wins under his belt to lead Ferrari’s blossoming title challenge, its most credible since 2018. Twelve months on, he has only finished one race of three to call it the “worst-ever start of the season”. Meanwhile, a distant sixth in Saudi Arabia left team-mate Carlos Sainz convinced that major car changes, rather than minor set-up tweaks, were ...Keep reading

Read more: The Ferrari optimism over its “worst-ever” start to an F1 season - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The Ferrari optimism over its “worst-ever” start to an F1 season - Motorsport.com

At this point last year, Charles Leclerc had two wins under his belt to lead Ferrari’s blossoming title challenge, its most credible since 2018. Twelve months on, he has only finished one race of three to call it the “worst-ever start of the season”. Meanwhile, a distant sixth in Saudi Arabia left team-mate Carlos Sainz convinced that major car changes, rather than minor set-up tweaks, were ...Keep reading

Read more: The Ferrari optimism over its “worst-ever” start to an F1 season - Motorsport.com

AlphaTauri: Early F1 floor upgrade the first of "five or six" steps - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The revised floor and diffuser package was used by Nyck de Vries from FP2 onwards in Melbourne, while Yuki Tsunoda had to revert to the original version after damaging his new parts in an off in FP1.
Tsunoda's switch inadvertently gave the Italian team an unplanned back-to-back comparison between the two specs over the full weekend, and the consensus was that the new floor had performed as ...Keep reading

Read more: AlphaTauri: Early F1 floor upgrade the first of "five or six" steps - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ocon: More F1 drivers will miss grid slots despite tweaks - Motorsport.com

Ocon was hit with a five-second time penalty in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix for lining up too far to the right of his grid box.
In the following race in Saudi Arabia, Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso similarly copped a penalty after he lined up to the left.
In the wake of those penalties, the FIA responded by widening the grid boxes by 20cm for the third grand prix in ...Keep reading

Read more: Ocon: More F1 drivers will miss grid slots despite tweaks - Motorsport.com

McLaren poke fun at Massa’s bid to take 2008 F1 title from Hamilton | 2008 F1 season - RaceFans

McLaren responded to Felipe Massa's call for "justice" over the outcome of the 2008 world championship with the words: "denial is a river in Egypt".

Read more: McLaren poke fun at Massa’s bid to take 2008 F1 title from Hamilton | 2008 F1 season - RaceFans

Explained: The facts behind Hamilton's F1 cockpit complaints - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Mercedes has openly admitted that its 2023 W14 has failed to live up to expectations, prompting a course change on its development programme to recoup some of the performance that it had expected to make up on its rivals this season.
However, it has become clear that the car also harbours some fundamental design flaws that cannot be corrected during the season and will require a more ...Keep reading

Read more: Explained: The facts behind Hamilton's F1 cockpit complaints - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Explained: The facts behind Hamilton's F1 cockpit complaints - Motorsport.com

Mercedes has openly admitted that its 2023 W14 has failed to live up to expectations, prompting a course change on its development program to recoup some of the performance that it had expected to make up on its rivals this season.
However, it has become clear that the car also harbours some fundamental design flaws that cannot be corrected during the season and will require a more significant ...Keep reading

Read more: Explained: The facts behind Hamilton's F1 cockpit complaints - Motorsport.com

Ferrari making gains to Red Bull’s “mega-big DRS effect” – Vasseur | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Red Bull's advantage from the configuration of their Drag Reduction System is not as powerful as it was last year, Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has said.

Read more: Ferrari making gains to Red Bull’s “mega-big DRS effect” – Vasseur | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Michael Schumacher’s home town facing demolition due to mining | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Michael Schumacher's home town facing demolition due to mining • F1 announces new Paramount partnership • F2 stars untroubled by limited practice

Read more: Michael Schumacher’s home town facing demolition due to mining | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

The 10 best Formula 1 drivers ever: Hamilton, Schumacher & more - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The best F1 driver in history is a debate that has, and will continue to, rage as long as Formula 1 exists, but we look at who the best drivers are statistically.

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, 1st position, celebrates on arrival in Parc Ferme
Photo by: Jerry Andre / Motorsport Images

1. Lewis Hamilton - 103 wins

First race: 2007 Australian Grand Prix
World ...Keep reading

Read more: The 10 best Formula 1 drivers ever: Hamilton, Schumacher & more - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ocon: "No point in racing" if Alpine doesn't believe it can replicate Aston F1 - Motorsport.com

Aston Martin has been the surprised package of 2023's opening trio of races with Fernando Alonso taking three consecutive podiums in a much improved car after the team struggled in 2022.
While the Silverstone team's progress has been a blow to every other team that has been thumped down the pecking order, it has also shown them that it's still possible to make a giant leap from one season to ...Keep reading

Read more: Ocon: "No point in racing" if Alpine doesn't believe it can replicate Aston F1 - Motorsport.com

Will Ricciardo return to the F1 grid in 2024? | 'He is ready to go' - SkySports F1

After Daniel Ricciardo attended a Grand Prix for the first time in his role as Red Bull's third driver, Sky Sports F1 assess the likelihood of the Australian making a permanent return to the grid in 2024.  

Read more: Will Ricciardo return to the F1 grid in 2024? | 'He is ready to go' - SkySports F1

LISTEN: Will Verstappen quit over F1 Sprint format? - SkySports F1

On the latest episode of the Sky Sports F1 Podcast, the panel discuss Max Verstappen's opposition to the Sprint format.

Read more: LISTEN: Will Verstappen quit over F1 Sprint format? - SkySports F1

Perez: More respect between me and Verstappen in F1 than people think - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Perez was hailed as a perfect team player during the team's 2021 campaign, including a stout defence against Lewis Hamilton in the controversial Abu Dhabi season finale.
But as the Mexican became more competitive compared to Verstappen in 2022, the internal battle intensified.
It culminated in Verstappen's refusal to follow team orders and help Perez in Brazil, due to an earlier disagreement ...Keep reading

Read more: Perez: More respect between me and Verstappen in F1 than people think - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ferrari F1 boss Vasseur has "no doubt" about Leclerc's motivation - Motorsport.com

Last season, after three races Leclerc led the world championship by a comfortable margin on 71 points, having scored two victories.
This year, after round three he lies 10th with his only score a seventh place in Saudi Arabia, where he had to recover from a grid penalty.
He stopped with an engine issue in Bahrain, and in Australia, he retired after first-lap contact with Lance ...Keep reading

Read more: Ferrari F1 boss Vasseur has "no doubt" about Leclerc's motivation - Motorsport.com

Ferrari F1 boss Vasseur has "no doubt" about Leclerc's motivation - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Last season, after three races Leclerc led the world championship by a comfortable margin on 71 points, having scored two victories.
This year, after round three he lies 10th with his only score a seventh place in Saudi Arabia, where he had to recover from a grid penalty.
He stopped with an engine issue in Bahrain, and in Australia he retired after first-lap contact with Lance ...Keep reading

Read more: Ferrari F1 boss Vasseur has "no doubt" about Leclerc's motivation - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F1 Answered: How will teams take advantage of the spring break? - SkySports F1

Craig Slater breaks down how Formula 1 teams will take advantage of the four-week schedule gap between races in Australia and Azerbaijan.

Read more: F1 Answered: How will teams take advantage of the spring break? - SkySports F1

How F1's spring break could impact the world championship - SkySports F1

Despite the 2023 Formula 1 season being the longest in the sport's history, the cancellation of the Chinese Grand Prix means there is a four-week break after just three races - but what impact will the pause have?

Read more: How F1's spring break could impact the world championship - SkySports F1

Alonso wary of fightback from Mercedes and Ferrari in coming races | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Alonso wary of fightback from Mercedes and Ferrari in coming races • F1 'too expensive' for Sepang • Vietnam GP tipped for return

Read more: Alonso wary of fightback from Mercedes and Ferrari in coming races | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Szafnauer: F1 race finish rules are "fine as they are" despite Melbourne chaos - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The Melbourne race was red-flagged for a third and final time on lap 57 of 58 after a chaotic restart, which prompted a 30-minute delay to work out how the event would finish.
With just one lap remaining, the safety car led out the surviving cars across the line in order of the previous restart, which gave the race an anticlimactic end and was a blow to the drivers that were ...Keep reading

Read more: Szafnauer: F1 race finish rules are "fine as they are" despite Melbourne chaos - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

AlphaTauri still "aligned" despite Tost's no trust comments - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Amid a disappointing start to the 2023 season, Tost said at the Saudi Arabian GP he didn’t trust his engineers after the AT04 failed to live up to expectations.
The team showed some signs of progress in Melbourne, where Yuki Tsunoda qualified 12th and scored the team’s first point of the season with 10th place, having risen as high as fifth before the red flag after the third grid ...Keep reading

Read more: AlphaTauri still "aligned" despite Tost's no trust comments - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Alonso predicts changing F1 pecking order in time for European races - Motorsport.com

While Red Bull has enjoyed a perfect record of three wins across the opening races in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Australia, in the latter event Mercedes replaced Aston Martin as the second-best team.
But the cancellation of a return to China has now left a four-week gap in the calendar until the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, across 28-30 April.
Given the pause and then a return to Europe after a run ...Keep reading

Read more: Alonso predicts changing F1 pecking order in time for European races - Motorsport.com

Ferrari will bring updates earlier but has no plans for ‘B-spec’ car | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Ferrari is striving to bring updates for its SF-23 earlier than planned following its disappointing start to the new season.

Read more: Ferrari will bring updates earlier but has no plans for ‘B-spec’ car | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Schumacher caused $2 million in damage in one season at Haas – Steiner | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Schumacher caused $2 million of damage in one season at Haas - Steiner • Nojiri leads penalised Lawson after Fuji opener • Leclerc asks for privacy after address leak

Read more: Schumacher caused $2 million in damage in one season at Haas – Steiner | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Krack: Vettel has "merits" in 2023 Aston Martin F1 form - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Vettel retired at the end of last year after a 15-year career which yielded four consecutive world championships for Red Bull from 2010 until 2013.
He ended his run in F1, which also included a long stint at Ferrari, with two years in the midfield at Aston Martin, where he failed to find success apart from a solitary podium in 2021 at Baku.
But just as Aston found a huge leap in performance ...Keep reading

Read more: Krack: Vettel has "merits" in 2023 Aston Martin F1 form - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Charles Leclerc: Ferrari driver asks fans to stop gathering outside his home - BBC F1

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc asks fans to respect his privacy and stop turning up outside his Monaco apartment.

Read more: Charles Leclerc: Ferrari driver asks fans to stop gathering outside his home - BBC F1

Wolff: F1 must shape rules with 'Stanley knife' not 'baseball bat' - Motorsport.com

The timetable of a race weekend has been thrust into the limelight following comments from F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali that he is in favour of scrapping free practice sessions.
This has been followed by drivers and championship chiefs pushing to revise the structure of a sprint round by ditching the unpopular Saturday FP2 session in favour of a separate qualifying shootout.
While Wolff said ...Keep reading

Read more: Wolff: F1 must shape rules with 'Stanley knife' not 'baseball bat' - Motorsport.com

Wolff: F1 must shape rules with 'Stanley knife' not 'baseball bat' - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The timetable of a race weekend has been thrust into the limelight following comments from F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali that he is in favour of scrapping free practice sessions.
This has been followed by drivers and championship chiefs pushing to revise the structure of a sprint round by ditching the unpopular Saturday FP2 session in favour of a separate qualifying shootout.
While Wolff said ...Keep reading

Read more: Wolff: F1 must shape rules with 'Stanley knife' not 'baseball bat' - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Is F1’s latest sprint race format a change worth making? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Formula 1 plans to use a new sprint race format at the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix. It is any better than the current one - or a regular race weekend?

Read more: Is F1’s latest sprint race format a change worth making? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Vettel has no regrets over retirement despite Aston Martin’s breakthrough | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Vettel has no regrets over retirement despite Aston Martin's breakthrough • Red Bull's Lawson wins on Super Formula debut • GB3 season-opener stopped for rolling car

Read more: Vettel has no regrets over retirement despite Aston Martin’s breakthrough | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Top 10: Formula 1's most chaotic startline incidents - Motorsport.com

1979 US Grand Prix West - Long Beach

Gilles Villeneuve, Ferrari 312T4 leads at the start
Photo by: Motorsport Images

On April 8 1979, 24 Formula 1 cars were set to line up on the starting grid in Long Beach for the US Grand Prix West. At least, that was the plan…
Polesitter Gilles Villeneuve simply forgot to stop at his designated grid spot and drove past, seemingly ...Keep reading

Read more: Top 10: Formula 1's most chaotic startline incidents - Motorsport.com

Verstappen still "not a fan at all" of F1 sprints amid format talk - Motorsport.com

From Baku onwards, the first of six sprints this year, teams have discussed a format change in which the sprint event and the grand prix each have their own qualifying sessions.
The new format, which is yet to be finalised, has received universal backing as it means the sprint will no longer impact the main race and drivers have no reason to play it safe on Saturday.
But Red Bull's ...Keep reading

Read more: Verstappen still "not a fan at all" of F1 sprints amid format talk - Motorsport.com

All F1 teams back plan to change sprint format for Azerbaijan GP – Vasseur | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

Changes to F1's sprint race format are likely to go ahead for the next round of the championship in Azerbaijan as all teams are behind the plan, according to Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur.

Read more: All F1 teams back plan to change sprint format for Azerbaijan GP – Vasseur | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

Horner and Wolff urged me to intervene over Abu Dhabi ’21 – Todt | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Horner and Wolff urged me to intervene over Abu Dhabi '21 - Todt • Aston Martin's success partly thanks to Vettel - Krack • Australian GP should have ended under VSC - Tost

Read more: Horner and Wolff urged me to intervene over Abu Dhabi ’21 – Todt | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

I still love F1 but don’t like driving ‘not-great’ cars – Hamilton | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Lewis Hamilton says he doesn't enjoy driving cars that aren't "great" but is ready to fight for the championship if the Mercedes W14 comes good.

Read more: I still love F1 but don’t like driving ‘not-great’ cars – Hamilton | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

The changes helping F1's second most-improved team shine - Motorsport.com

With many expecting the Grove-based outfit to be pegged to the back of the field after a low-key pre-season test in Bahrain, the squad has impressed greatly and made a good step forward since last season.
Williams' head of vehicle performance Dave Robson said much of the progress had come from work specifically addressing areas where it thought it had underperformed in 2022 with its ...Keep reading

Read more: The changes helping F1's second most-improved team shine - Motorsport.com

Norris calls for "rethink" of F1 red flag calls - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The Melbourne race descended into controversy as a total of four red flags and three standing starts disrupted proceedings as the field finished in a procession behind the safety car.
Many felt that the decision to restart the race on lap 56 with a standing start to tee up a two-lap shootout encouraged a spate of crashes into Turn 1 as drivers considered riskier late overtakes.
Consternation ...Keep reading

Read more: Norris calls for "rethink" of F1 red flag calls - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Red Bull’s dominance partly due to “very light” penalty for cost cap breach – Vasseur | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Red Bull has made a dominant start to the new Formula 1 season partly because their penalty for breaking the budget cap in 2021 was too lenient, Ferrari believe.

Read more: Red Bull’s dominance partly due to “very light” penalty for cost cap breach – Vasseur | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

F1 race director handled Australian GP “perfectly” – Alesi | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Race director made right calls - Alesi • 'Webber's hindsight is my foresight' - Piastri • Norris is Twitch's 'most viewed celebrity streamer'

Read more: F1 race director handled Australian GP “perfectly” – Alesi | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Ferrari confirm appeal over Sainz Australian GP penalty - SkySports F1

Ferrari have submitted a petition for review to the FIA of the penalty that dropped Carlos Sainz from fourth to 12th at the end of the Australian Grand Prix, team principal Frederic Vasseur has confirmed.

Read more: Ferrari confirm appeal over Sainz Australian GP penalty - SkySports F1

Krack: Too early to draw conclusions on Aston form - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Krack conceded that the Silverstone team was encouraged by the strong form shown across the first three tracks on the schedule, but insisted that small margins will make a difference from weekend to weekend.
Fernando Alonso took his third straight third place of the season in Melbourne, but the Spaniard was beaten to the flag by a car other than a Red Bull for the first time, with Lewis ...Keep reading

Read more: Krack: Too early to draw conclusions on Aston form - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Fernando Alonso: How the Spaniard helped Aston Martin leap on to the podium places - BBC F1

Fernando Alonso's contribution to Aston Martin's leap to the podium should not be underestimated, says team principal Mike Krack.

Read more: Fernando Alonso: How the Spaniard helped Aston Martin leap on to the podium places - BBC F1

Ferrari confident of “mega step” at Australian GP despite no points - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The team had a disastrous Sunday afternoon in Melbourne terms of the F1 world championship, failing to score any points, as Charles Leclerc retired on the first lap after contact with Lance Stroll and Carlos Sainz tumbled from fourth to 12th place after taking a five-second penalty for causing a collision with Fernando Alonso.
Despite the obvious frustration, Vasseur said the team did at least ...Keep reading

Read more: Ferrari confident of “mega step” at Australian GP despite no points - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Alpine making “huge effort” to stockpile spare parts during break before Baku | 2023 Australian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer says the team will use the unplanned four-week break between F1 rounds to stock up on spare parts.

Read more: Alpine making “huge effort” to stockpile spare parts during break before Baku | 2023 Australian Grand Prix - RaceFans

The F1 format debate that could see Verstappen quit the sport - SkySports F1

Stefano Domenicali wants to revolutionise Formula 1's weekend format, sparking a debate so fierce that world champion Max Verstappen has threatened to quit the sport over the issue.

Read more: The F1 format debate that could see Verstappen quit the sport - SkySports F1

Moto GP boss open to date share with F1 – but not before 2027 | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Moto GP 'could share weekend with F1' • Red Bull half a second ahead - Massa • Ferrari needs rebuilding to create "dream team" - Montezemolo

Read more: Moto GP boss open to date share with F1 – but not before 2027 | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

The day Jenson Button won an F1 Grand Prix standing still - Motorsport.com

A storm of monsoon proportions caused the race to be suspended, and while the weather eventually cleared, the impending gloom made it impossible to run the remaining laps.
In Australia the previous weekend Button had taken the chequered flag with the field lined up under caution behind him. At Sepang he didn't even manage that, learning that he'd won while sitting in his car on the grid ...Keep reading

Read more: The day Jenson Button won an F1 Grand Prix standing still - Motorsport.com

How the FIA found out about Crashgate at Brazil 2008 F1 finale, but could not act - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Massa’s actions have been prompted by recent comments from former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone regarding the fall-out from Nelson Piquet Jr’s deliberate crash in the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix that helped his Renault team win. 
Ecclestone suggested that both he and then FIA president Max Mosley knew about the infamous incident during the 2008 season – so had time to respond before the ...Keep reading

Read more: How the FIA found out about Crashgate at Brazil 2008 F1 finale, but could not act - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Stroll “heartbroken" before red flag saved points finish - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Stroll was seventh into the first corner at the chaotic 'third' start, but he jumped up to third as Carlos Sainz tapped Fernando Alonso into a spin while Pierre Gasly and Sergio Perez both went wide.
However, he lost some momentum with a snap of oversteer exiting Turn 2, giving Sainz the opportunity to draw alongside heading into Turn 3. On the tighter inside line, Stroll locked up and sailed ...Keep reading

Read more: Stroll “heartbroken" before red flag saved points finish - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Perez: Low sun made final Melbourne F1 laps “dangerous” - Motorsport.com

Red flag delays meant that the final restart took place a lot later than the race was expected to run, which may have contributed to the chain of first lap incidents that led to the final red flag, with Perez also citing cold tyres as another factor.
Perez was among those involved as he went across the grass and gravel at Turn 1 while avoiding Pierre Gasly, who was in turn edged ...Keep reading

Read more: Perez: Low sun made final Melbourne F1 laps “dangerous” - Motorsport.com

How a fist shake may have cost F1’s youngest poleman a win - Motorsport.com

Had he converted it into victory, the Italian’s career might have taken a different direction – but not only did he lose the lead to a brief fit of road rage, he ended the afternoon in the wall, as he so often did.
Instead that race morphed into a memorable first comeback victory for Niki Lauda, by a stroke of fate the man who had replaced de Cesaris at McLaren.
The win vindicated the ...Keep reading

Read more: How a fist shake may have cost F1’s youngest poleman a win - Motorsport.com

'Verstappen-Hamilton rivalry has completely flipped' - SkySports F1

Max Verstappen's maiden victory at the Australian Grand Prix was "such a crucial win", according to Sky Sports F1's Ted Kravitz.

Read more: 'Verstappen-Hamilton rivalry has completely flipped' - SkySports F1

Norris: "Terrible" non-F1 standard tyres caused Melbourne restart chaos - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

A second red flag induced by Kevin Magnussen clipping the wall enabled the field to switch to fresh soft tyres during the stoppage for a third standing start on lap 56 of 58.
But the Melbourne race was halted swiftly after the restart due to a chaotic Turn 1, where Fernando Alonso was spun by Carlos Sainz, the Alpine team-mates eliminated each other and Logan Sargeant hit Nyck de ...Keep reading

Read more: Norris: "Terrible" non-F1 standard tyres caused Melbourne restart chaos - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Former F1 sponsor ROKiT launches $149m claim against Williams team - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The action, which alleges that the team made "fraudulent statements" when it signed the deal with mobile phone company ROKiT, has been dismissed by Williams as "spurious".
ROKiT claims that Williams promised that it would have a competitive car in 2019 while knowing that it did not have sufficient funds to back up that claim.
In addition to the team itself, the action names as defendants ...Keep reading

Read more: Former F1 sponsor ROKiT launches $149m claim against Williams team - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Why Hamilton’s Safety Car tactics were ruled legal after Verstappen’s radio complaint | 2023 Australian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Max Verstappen and television commentators queried whether Lewis Hamilton's driving was legal during a Safety Car period, but the stewards confirmed no rule was broken.

Read more: Why Hamilton’s Safety Car tactics were ruled legal after Verstappen’s radio complaint | 2023 Australian Grand Prix - RaceFans

2023 Australian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings | 2023 Australian Grand Prix - RaceFans

A challenging Melbourne weekend for some, while others found luck was on their side. Here's RaceFans' driver ratings for the Australian Grand Prix.

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Hulkenberg: Albon's F1 Australian GP crash a “code brown” moment - Motorsport.com

Albon was running in sixth place when he had a high-speed spin into a barrier and his damaged car rolled back towards the edge of the track.
The first drivers on the scene, Pierre Gasly and Hulkenberg, had virtually no warning – and only just missed the stricken Williams as they passed it at full speed. Hulkenberg admitted that he had a narrow escape.
"Holy moly, I mean seriously I had a ...Keep reading

Read more: Hulkenberg: Albon's F1 Australian GP crash a “code brown” moment - Motorsport.com

Alonso: Sainz's F1 Australian GP penalty "too harsh" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Following the second red flag period initiated by the right-rear tyre breaking free from the Haas of Kevin Magnussen, Sainz clipped Alonso during the race restart on the exit of the Turn 1 right-hander.
Two-time F1 world champion Alonso had lined up third for the third standing start of the heavily disrupted Melbourne race with his compatriot alongside on the second row of the grid.
Alonso ...Keep reading

Read more: Alonso: Sainz's F1 Australian GP penalty "too harsh" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Fan injured in "freak one-off" debris incident at Australian GP - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Westacott fronted media on Monday morning in Melbourne following what is his final race at the helm of the Australian GP promoter.
Unsurprisingly the two key topics were a pair of significant safety issues that occurred yesterday – a fan injured by debris in the crowd and the premature track invasion at the end of the race.
A fan was hit by carbon fibre debris from Kevin Magnussen's car ...Keep reading

Read more: Fan injured in "freak one-off" debris incident at Australian GP - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

‘On the limit is not over the limit’: How Verstappen optimised his starting position | 2023 Australian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Max Verstappen's grid position for the final restart prompted questions over its legality. The Red Bull driver explained how he lined up so accurately.

Read more: ‘On the limit is not over the limit’: How Verstappen optimised his starting position | 2023 Australian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Verstappen endures three red flags, two Mercedes and one slip-up for Melbourne win | 2023 Australian Grand Prix review - RaceFans

Max Verstappen won again in Melbourne as multiple restarts and a renewed threat from Mercedes threatened to wrong-foot the reigning champion.

Read more: Verstappen endures three red flags, two Mercedes and one slip-up for Melbourne win | 2023 Australian Grand Prix review - RaceFans

Williams confirm Albon’s “tyre temperature spike” theory for crash | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Williams confirm Albon's "tyre temperature spike" theory for crash • Sainz's penalty "too harsh" - Alonso • Junior drivers penalised for restart crashes

Read more: Williams confirm Albon’s “tyre temperature spike” theory for crash | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Thrilling first lap: Mercedes overtake Verstappen, Leclerc crashes out - SkySports F1

George Russell makes a great start and takes the lead from Max Verstappen as Charles Leclerc crashes out and brings out the safety car on the opening lap!

Read more: Thrilling first lap: Mercedes overtake Verstappen, Leclerc crashes out - SkySports F1

Iwasa resists Pourchaire as collision under Safety Car decides third place | Formula 2 - RaceFans

Ayumu Iwasa converted pole into victory in a dramatic Formula 2 feature race in Melbourne to take the championship lead after six rounds.

Read more: Iwasa resists Pourchaire as collision under Safety Car decides third place | Formula 2 - RaceFans

Perez, Bottas to start F1 Australian GP from pitlane - Motorsport.com

Bottas and Perez were due to start on the last row after qualifying 19th and 20th respectively and their teams have decided to make changes to the suspension set-up ahead of Sunday's Melbourne race.
Red Bull has also taken the opportunity to replace Perez's energy store and control electronics.
Both power unit items are Perez's third examples of 2023, with only two of each allowed. Given ...Keep reading

Read more: Perez, Bottas to start F1 Australian GP from pitlane - Motorsport.com

Bortoleto absorbs pressure from Saucy to take second straight feature race win | Formula 3 - RaceFans

Gabriel Bortoleto converted pole position to make it two feature race victories out of two in FIA Formula 3 at Albert Park, holding off Gregoire Saucy for the entire race.

Read more: Bortoleto absorbs pressure from Saucy to take second straight feature race win | Formula 3 - RaceFans

Verstappen “surprised” Mercedes are closest threat to Red Bull in Melbourne | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Verstappen "surprised" to be joined by Mercedes on grid • Tsunoda explains weighbridge frustration • Cohen penalised for Barter clash

Read more: Verstappen “surprised” Mercedes are closest threat to Red Bull in Melbourne | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

F1 Australian Grand Prix – Start time, how to watch & more - Motorsport.com

Red Bull's Max Verstappen will start the race from pole position ahead of Mercedes duo George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) will line up fourth ahead of the top Ferrari of Carlos Sainz.
When is the 2023 F1 Australian Grand Prix?
The 2023 F1 Australian GP will begin at 3pm local time (+10 GMT) at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne.

Date: Sunday, April ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 Australian Grand Prix – Start time, how to watch & more - Motorsport.com

F1 qualifying results: Max Verstappen takes Australian GP pole - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Verstappen will start ahead of the Mercedes duo of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton after the one-hour qualifying session, which is split into three segments with five cars each being knocked out in Q1 and Q2 before the top-10 shootout of Q3.
Australian Grand Prix qualifying results: Verstappen on pole from ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 qualifying results: Max Verstappen takes Australian GP pole - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories