Mercedes’ reserve driver Mick Schumacher will be made available to customer team Mclaren in 2023 as part of an arrangement between the teams.
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F1: Formula 1 articles on RaceFans. The Formula One world championship began in 1950 and is considered the world’s leading form of single-seater motorsport.
The most successful F1 drivers include seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher, who also set a record of 91 career wins, and five-times world champion Juan Manuel Fangio.
Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel are the leading drivers among the 20 competitors who take part in the championship today.
Ferrari has won the F1 constructors’ championship more times than any other team, with 16 titles. It is also the only team which has competed in every championship since the first season of Formula 1. There are 10 teams active in the championship, each of which fields cars for two drivers.
The Formula 1 calendar typically runs from March to November each year. Pre-season tests take place in February and March, and a post-season test is usually scheduled for late November or December.
De Vries admits he didn’t always cope with pressure during his long journey to F1
2023 F1 season
Posted onNew AlphaTauri driver Nyck de Vries admits he struggled to cope with the pressure at times on his way to F1 and was “too scared” to face one team after a crash.
Haas present “modernised” livery reflecting new title sponsor
2023 F1 season
Posted onHaas have unveiled the livery for their Ferrari-powered VF-23, with new title sponsor MoneyGram providing the colour scheme for the car.
RB18 clones? ‘Fake’ reveals? What to look for as F1 launch season starts today
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe 2023 Formula 1 launch season starts today! Here are the trends and areas of interest to watch out for as the first cars appear.
No 2023 car at Red Bull’s Friday launch but Ford rumours grow
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Posted onIn the round-up: No 2023 car at Red Bull’s Friday launch but rumours grow of Ford tie-up • Vassuer will “fight like hell” with friend Wolff • Bedrin joins Jenzer for FIA F3
Haas banks on experienced line-up as it seeks another step forward in 2023
2023 F1 preview: Haas
Posted onHaas will be the first F1 team to reveal its new look for 2023 tomorrow. Will its experienced line-up lift it above eighth in the championship last year?
Reports Ferrari engine has gained 30bhp are a “joke” – Vasseur
2023 F1 season
Posted onNew Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has rubbished claims the team has gained 30bhp from its power unit during the off-season.
Audi buys stake in Sauber Group ahead of 2026 F1 entry
2023 F1 season
Posted onGerman car manufacturer Audi has purchased a minority stake in Sauber, the Formula 1 team has confirmed.
FIA’s ban on drivers’ political statement shows “they want to control us” – Bottas
2023 F1 season
Posted onValtteri Bottas has expressed concern over the FIA’s new rules restricting drivers’ political expressions.
Ekstrom defeats Schumacher to be crowned ROC champion
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Posted onIn the round-up: Ekstrom beats Schumacher in ROC final • IndyCar drivers star in Daytona 24 • Saleh joins Sauber academy
Which qualifying format is the best in motorsport?
Debates and Polls
Posted onOut of all the major motorsport series and the various qualifying formats they use, which is the best system used to determine the grid order?
F1 owner Liberty Media named most valuable sports empire
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: F1 owner Liberty Media named most valuable sports empire • Red flags and Safety Cars in Kuwait’s first races • Herta keen to run Wickens in Indy 500
“Ferrari: 1960-65 – The Hallowed Years” book reviewed
Reviews
Posted onBooks about Ferrari are not hard to come by, so does this new one focusing on the team’s racing in the early Sixties bring anything worthy to the table?
Williams’ esports team apologises after ‘unacceptable conduct’ in iRacing event
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Williams esports apologises for driver conduct • Vettel in awe of rally drivers’ skills • Mercedes among thousands of FTX creditors
Sexist comments Ben Sulayem made in 2001 “do not reflect his current beliefs”
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA says sexist comments made by Mohammed Ben Sulayem 20 years before he became president of the governing body do not reflect his current beliefs.
Aitken departs as Williams reserve driver
2023 F1 season
Posted onJack Aitken, who has been a Williams reserve driver since 2020, will not continue in the role for 2023, the team has confirmed.
Vasseur reveals talks with Binotto and Todt in preparation for Ferrari start
2023 F1 season
Posted onNew Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur revealed he has spoken to two notable predecessors in preparation for taking over the role.
Crypto betting firm Stake join Alfa Romeo as former sponsor Orlen moves to AlphaTauri
2023 F1 season
Posted onAlfa Romeo has announced a crypto betting firm as its new co-title sponsor in place of Orlen in a move which is likely to spell the end for Robert Kubica’s time at the team.
No number one driver policy at Ferrari, Vasseur tells Sainz and Leclerc
2023 F1 season
Posted onNew Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur says he will only favour one of their drivers over the other if it improves their title chances.
Ben Sulayem branded ‘unprofessional’ by UK peer for ‘ignoring’ human rights concerns
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ben Sulayem slammed by UK peer over human rights • beIN Sports signs exclusive F1 Asia deal • O’Ward’s 2023 IndyCar revealed