Archives of Month:  April 2023 - Page 2

Ferrari's Performance Decides Italian F1 Ticket Sales: Will It Improve?

Apr.26 - Ferrari's performance struggles are hurting Formula 1 ticket sales for both Italian races on the 2023 calendar. The popularity of the sport...

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26 Apr 2023

Magnussen's F1 Future in Jeopardy: Struggles to Keep Haas Seat?

Apr.26 - Kevin Magnussen might struggle to hang onto his Haas race seat beyond 2023. The 30-year-old is no stranger to the American outfit,...

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26 Apr 2023

Bottas delaying family plans as he eyes long-term F1 career with Audi

Apr.26 - Valtteri Bottas admits he needs to perform "this season" if he stands a chance of racing a works Audi in 2026. So...

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26 Apr 2023

Laurent Mekies returning to former team to take top role?

Apr.26 - Ferrari's sporting director Laurent Mekies looks set to return to Faenza. The 45-year-old Frenchman worked initially for Minardi, which became Red Bull's...

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26 Apr 2023

Shwartzman focuses on F1 dream amid Formula E test in Berlin

Apr.26 - Robert Shwartzman insists his "top priority" is securing a race seat in Formula 1. However, the Russian - who switched to an...

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26 Apr 2023

Mazepin's Legal Battle to Return to F1 Continues Amid Sanctions

Apr.26 - Nikita Mazepin says he will continue to take legal action until he is fully able to return to Formula 1. The 24-year-old...

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26 Apr 2023

FIA President Accused of 'Numerous Instances' of Sexist Behaviour?

Apr.26 - Charges of sexism against FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem are ramping up. The controversial new head of Formula 1's governing body has...

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26 Apr 2023

F1 Sprint format changes set to increase on-track intensity

Sprint format The F1 Commission voted unanimously in favour of changes to the Sprint format. These will now come into effect at the first Sprint event of the season...

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26 Apr 2023

Sainz Admits Alonso Closer to Victory in 2023 F1 Season

Apr.26 - Carlos Sainz says fellow Spaniard Fernando Alonso is "closer" to the top step of the podium than him so far in 2023....

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26 Apr 2023

AlphaTauri boss Franz Tost's job at risk due to poor performance?

Apr.25 - Dr Helmut Marko has played down the latest wild rumours about Red Bull's involvement in Formula 1. Although the premier team Red...

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25 Apr 2023

Max Verstappen threatens F1 exit: "I won't be here for long"

Apr.25 - Formula 1 would continue to thrive even if Max Verstappen decides to quit at the age of 31. Recently, the reigning back-to-back...

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25 Apr 2023

Horner refuses to name names in Red Bull F1 sponsor saga

Apr.25 - Christian Horner has played down suggestions Red Bull's rivals tried to "steal" Formula 1 sponsors over the budget cap breach drama of...

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25 Apr 2023

Liberty Media CEO: Las Vegas GP to Boost F1's Popularity in the US

Apr.25 - Las Vegas will supercharge Formula 1's quest for sponsorships, Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei suggests. The inaugural modern Las Vegas GP that...

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25 Apr 2023

Formula 1 in talks with teams to extend commercial arrangements

Apr.24 - Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei has confirmed the company has no intention of selling Formula 1. Earlier, amid recent speculation Saudi Arabia...

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24 Apr 2023

Marko slams F1 rumors of Sainz-Audi but hints at Leclerc move

Apr.24 - Charles Leclerc could probably get out of his Ferrari contract ahead of time if he really wants to. That is the view...

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24 Apr 2023

Zhou optimistic despite Alfa Romeo's lacklustre start to 2023 F1 season

Apr.24 - Guanyu Zhou, Formula 1's only Chinese driver, is now "on par" with his highly experienced race-winning teammate Valtteri Bottas. That is the...

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24 Apr 2023

Nikita Mazepin's fight to return to F1 takes him to Canada

Apr.24 - Nikita Mazepin is taking his fight for the right to return to Formula 1 to Canada. Recently, having been ousted by Haas...

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24 Apr 2023

Monaco F1 GP in jeopardy as French energy union threatens power disruption

Apr.24 - A cloud has moved above this year's running of the fabled Monaco GP. Amid highly intense anti-Emmanuel Macron protests throughout France, the...

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24 Apr 2023

Allison-Elliot Role Swap: What does it mean for Mercedes' F1 future?

Apr.24 - Just two weeks after denying the rumours, James Allison is indeed returning to a highly-prominent role at Mercedes. Earlier in April, team...

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24 Apr 2023

BWT Alpine F1 Team - Open Doors: Episode 2 - Australian GP

Welcome to the second episode of open doors. The latest edition in this series goes in-depth across our 2023 Australian GP weekend, catching up...

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21 Apr 2023

Steiner settles links on Ricciardo to Haas?

Haas team principal Guenther Steiner discusses speculation linking former McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo to team Haas.

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21 Apr 2023

Sainz committed to Ferrari but admits disappointment with F1 car's pace

Apr.21 - Carlos Sainz has angrily rejected claims he is Audi's number 1 driver pick for 2026. The claim was made this week by...

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21 Apr 2023

F1 teams embrace bold new format for Sprint Race Weekends

Apr.21 - The proposed tweaks to the 'sprint race' format are set to be set in stone ahead of the first such weekend of...

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21 Apr 2023

Schumacher Family to Take Legal Action Against German Gossip Magazine

Apr.21 - Michael Schumacher's family has confirmed it will take legal action against a German gossip magazine. In its latest edition, weekly women's magazine...

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21 Apr 2023

A selection of the very best browser games for petrol-heads

If you’re regularly attending big events on the racing calendar and are always searching daily for F1 news, then you’re certainly a true fan...

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20 Apr 2023

James Vowles Reveals Lack of Investment at Williams Led to Decline

Apr.20 - James Vowles says he was prohibited from taking Mercedes personnel with him to Williams. Mercedes' former strategy boss succeeded the ousted Jost...

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20 Apr 2023

Hamilton's F1 move to Mercedes: How Red Bull played a part

Apr.20 - Dr Helmut Marko admits he made a fundamental mistake by advising Mercedes to sign Lewis Hamilton in late 2012. The 79-year-old, a...

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20 Apr 2023

French GP's Paul Ricard Excited for Alternating F1 Calendar Spot

Apr.20 - Renewed rumours about two circuits alternating single annual calendar spots in Formula 1 are giving hope to axed French GP host Paul...

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20 Apr 2023

Michelin not interested in F1 return without "good show" technology

Apr.20 - Michelin has ruled out bidding to succeed Pirelli as Formula 1's sole tyre supplier. Pirelli - the sport's sole supplier since 2011...

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20 Apr 2023

Alonso says Verstappen could also reach 7 F1 title wins

Apr.20 - Max Verstappen could be set to match Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton's joint all-time record for the number of Formula 1 drivers'...

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20 Apr 2023