Formula One News — May 2023
MAY 23, 2023
French government eyes French GP revival
The French government will help revive the country's axed annual grand prix.
MAY 22, 2023
B car success to be unclear in Monaco says Wolff
Mercedes will still be in the dark about the success or failure of its "complete revamp" for the struggling 2023 car concept after this weekend's Monaco GP.
Leclerc still fighting amid Ferrari pressure
Charles Leclerc admits he is under pressure at Ferrari to perform.
Williams boss says Sargeant must start delivering
Just like Nyck de Vries, fellow Formula 1 rookie Logan Sargeant is already under pressure to keep his race seat.
Massa pushing ahead with crashgate legal action
Felipe Massa is pushing ahead with plans to sue Formula 1 authorities in order to be declared 2008 world champion.
MAY 19, 2023
Mercedes listen to Hamilton about cockpit position
While Ferrari has delayed the much-awaited debut of new rear suspension for its 2023 car, Mercedes is pushing ahead with its major upgrades.
Monaco organisers expect no delays after Imola axe
Organisers of next weekend's Monaco GP are not worried the situation in flood-affected Imola will impact the event on the fabled streets of Monte Carlo.
Franz Tost wanted to sign Mick Schumacher says Ralf
Departing Alpha Tauri boss Franz Tost would have preferred to sign Mick Schumacher for the 2023 season, according to the German driver's uncle Ralf.
MAY 18, 2023
F1 teams support Imola GP cancellation says Domenicali
This weekend's grand prix at Imola has been cancelled.
Axed Imola GP 99 percent likely for 2026 re-run
It is "99 percent" certain that the newly-cancelled Imola GP will not be rescheduled in 2023.
Obvious Verstappen will win third title says Ralf
It is "obvious" that Max Verstappen will win a third consecutive drivers' world championship in 2023.
Horner hits out at insane F1 calendar
Formula 1's 23-race calendar is "insane", according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.
F1 might struggle to get to Monaco says Codello
The Formula 1 world might struggle to get from Imola to Monaco in time for next weekend's grand prix.
MAY 17, 2023
Imola Grand Prix cancelled amid severe flooding
The 2023 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, scheduled for this weekend at Imola, has been cancelled due to severe flooding in the Italian region.
McLaren hoping new wind tunnel ends aero woes
McLaren is hoping its imminent move into a brand new wind tunnel will put the Formula 1 team back on track.
Ferrari admits trying to poach Adrian Newey
The son of Ferrari's infamous founder Enzo Ferrari has admitted Adrian Newey turned down multiple offers to move to the Maranello-based team.
Flooding threatens running of Imola GP
A giant rain cloud has moved above this weekend's running of the grand prix at Imola.
F1 heading to Madrid says Agag
Reports that Madrid is gearing up to host Formula 1 in the future are more than unsubstantiated rumours.
MAY 16, 2023
Rules will not change to help Red Bull's rivals
Formula 1 will not "intervene" to slow Red Bull and help the dominant team's rivals to close the performance gap.
Italian govt wants both Imola and Monza on F1 calendar
Italy's deputy prime minister says the government is determined to keep both Imola and Monza on the Formula 1 calendar.
F1 should allow spending outside budget cap says Alpine
Otmar Szafnauer says Renault-owned Alpine is pushing hard to up its game in Formula 1.
Axed Russian GP still seeking F1 fee refund
Promoters of the axed Russian GP are still asking Formula 1 to return the race fee for 2022.
MAY 15, 2023
De Vries shown yellow card at Alpha Tauri says Marko
Nyck de Vries has been shown a "yellow card" and needs to improve, but the Dutchman will not yet be ousted.
Fallows not surprised top teams sticking with concept
Dan Fallows says he's not surprised that Mercedes and Ferrari are sticking with the 'concept' of their respective 2023 cars in order to catch Red Bull.