McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl says he still has belief in Daniel Ricciardo’s abilities, despite the team’s decision to cut his contract short at the end of this year.
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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.
Verstappen says changes to “very overweight” Red Bull were key to his 2022 gains
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Verstappen says changes to “very overweight” Red Bull were key to his 2022 gains • BMW has no interest in F1 return • Barranquilla seeking F1 race
Winning races much more important than taking second in championship – Russell
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Russell wants wins more than second in championship • Euroformula Open loses Pau Grand Prix • Colapinto leads F3 test
Why F1 drivers’ roles aren’t always as simple as ‘number one’ and ‘number two’
News Focus
Posted onFormula 1 teams inevitably find themselves having to give preferential treatment – but that doesn’t mean the same driver will always be ‘number one’.
FIA confirms it turned down request to grant superlicence to Herta
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: FIA confirms it turned down request to grant superlicence to Herta • Alguersuari ‘clarifies’ Marko comments • Jarama could get F1 makeover
As Verstappen cruises to F1 crown, which other title fights are worth watching?
Other Motorsport
Posted onMax Verstappen is poised to win the F1 championship, and most other top single-seater series have been decided too. So where are the title fights worth watching?
‘I’ll always be that thorn in Domenicali’s side’: Hamilton isn’t done with F1, on or off-track
Interview
Posted onLewis Hamilton reveals the guilt he feels over his mistakes, his respect for Sebastian Vettel and how he’ll keep fighting for equality in F1 after he retires.
Williams confirm Latifi will not drive for team again in 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onNicholas Latifi’s Formula 1 career appears to be over as Williams have confirmed they will not retain the driver for the 2023 F1 season.
Hamilton “definitely” planning longer stay in F1 after tough 2022 campaign
2022 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton reveals his controversial 2021 title defeat and troubled 2022 campaign have motivated him to “stay longer” in F1.
Mercedes simulations say Singapore “should be one of our better tracks”
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Toto Wolff doesn’t want to make predictions, but his software has, on Mercedes’ Singapore GP chances
Aston Martin’s potential feels very similar to Red Bull’s early days – Fallows
2022 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin’s new technical director Dan Fallows, who has joined them following a long stint at Red Bull, says they remind him of the early days at his previous squad.
Who will be left without an F1 drive when the final places are taken for 2023?
2023 F1 season
Posted onAs the final pieces of the 2023 Formula 1 driver market fall into place, three of the current crop are at risk of being left out.
Tsunoda confirmed for a third season at AlphaTauri in 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onYuki Tsunoda will remain at AlphaTauri for a third season in Formula 1 next year, the team has confirmed.
F1 warned to avoid “knee-jerk” red flag rule change after criticised Monza finish
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 should be wary of introducing a rule requiring races to be red-flagged in the event of a late Safety Car period, says Alpine’s sporting director.
Vettel: “This is the hardest year to catch up” due to cost cap
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Vettel: “This is the hardest year to catch up” due to cost cap • Mini leads day one of Jerez F3 test • Alonso’s management team signs Marti
What’s next for F1 after hitting its 24-race limit with 2023 calendar?
News Focus
Posted onFormula 1 will hit its agreed maximum limit of 24 races next year. Can it stick to that number and cut travel costs in future?
Horner regrets missing chance to sign “very capable” Piastri to Red Bull
2022 F1 season
Posted onChristian Horner says he regrets Red Bull failing to take up an option on Oscar Piastri during the future McLaren driver’s junior career
Verstappen deserves his success for “incredible season” – Sainz
2022 F1 season
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr has lavished praised on runaway championship leader Max Verstappen, who could clinch his second title at the next race in Singapore.
Zhou couldn’t show the “huge step” he’s made since season began
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Zhou couldn’t show the “huge step” he’s made since season began • Martins aims for Art F2 drive • Alonso ‘will be challenging’ – Aston Martin
Mercedes, Williams, Ferrari and Red Bull F1 juniors join first 2023 F3 test
Formula 3
Posted onJunior drivers from four Formula 1 teams are among those who will take part in Formula 3’s post-season test at Jerez which starts tomorrow.