Formula One News — June 2023

JUNE 7, 2023

Smog cloud hangs over Canadian GP

After the cancellation due to floods in Imola recently, a smog haze is now hanging over next weekend's running of the Canadian GP.

Bridgestone planning a F1 comeback?

More reports have emerged indicating Pirelli may have competition in its bid to secure the next contract to remain Formula 1's sole tyre supplier.

Putin link clears path for 2024 Belgian GP

The fabled Spa Francorchamps circuit looks set to secure its place on Formula 1's 2024 calendar.

JUNE 6, 2023

Gap to Red Bull the same despite Mercedes step

The jury is out as to just how effective Mercedes' new sidepod-laden 'B' car really is.

Ferrari upgrade a complete failure?

Ferrari's highly-anticipated big package of updates unveiled in Barcelona is a "complete failure".

Haas not keeping up with car development says Schumacher

Haas has fallen down the Formula 1 pecking order due to a lack of development, according to Ralf Schumacher.

Points gap takes pressure off Perez says Horner

Sergio Perez's form may return to normal now that his teammate Max Verstappen is apparently cruising to his third consecutive drivers' title.

Steiner didn't mean to destroy Mick Schumacher

Gunther Steiner has told the German media to forget the past and focus more on Mick Schumacher's future in Formula 1.

Renault CEO denies eyeing Ferrari switch

Renault CEO Luca de Meo has rubbished rumours he might be lining up to join Ferrari in a similarly high-profile role.

JUNE 5, 2023

Red Bull tried to slow dominant Verstappen says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull tried to slow runaway championship Max Verstappen en route to yet another victory on Sunday in Barcelona.

Hamilton, Wolff, set for contract talks on Monday

Lewis Hamilton will sit down with Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff for contract talks on Monday.

Leclerc has lost his way at confused Ferrari

Charles Leclerc may have "lost his way" at the struggling Ferrari team, according to well-known Dutch racing driver Tom Coronel.

Sauber admits eye on Sainz for Audi future

The Swiss team Sauber, to drop the Alfa Romeo name at the end of the season, admits it has its eye on Formula 1's two on-form Spaniards for the future.

Lack of money preventing W Series revival

The female drivers signed up to race in the all-female 'W Series' are still waiting to see if the financial problems can be resolved.

FIA official plays down Madrid GP noise

A top FIA official has played down "noise" suggesting Madrid is in pole position to replace the current Spanish GP host at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya.

JUNE 4, 2023

Sunday Photos

Spanish GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Spanish GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Spanish GP - Sun1day Team Quotes

Race Results

Spanish GP - Race Results

Marko surprised Red Bull's rivals can't catch up

Dr Helmut Marko says he is still "surprised" that Red Bull's rivals can't figure out how to catch up with Red Bull's current dominance.

Ferrari tried to sign Christian Horner says Marko

Ferrari also tried to poach Red Bull's team boss Christian Horner, according to Dr Helmut Marko.

Peter Sauber proud of Audi takeover

Peter Sauber says he is "proud" that the Formula 1 team he founded in the 90s is now in the process of being taken over by Audi.

Schumacher backs Steiner over F1 steward saga

Gunther Steiner has found an odd ally in his criticism of the stewarding system in Formula 1.