Formula One News — August 2023

Formula 2 front-runner Oliver Bearman has now firmly established himself as the best prospect the Ferrari Driver Academy has to become the Scuderia's next junior driver in Formula 1 and is set to have his Grand Prix debut at the end of October, when he'll drive a Haas VF-23 during the FP1 for the United States Grand Prix, in Austin's Circuit of the Americas.

"IT HAS BEEN A DREAM START FOR US!"

There are "seven or eight drivers" who could also win the world championship at the wheel of Max Verstappen's Red Bull.

Charles Leclerc has denied reports that he has already inked a contract extension that will see him stay at Ferrari at least until 2026.

Dr Helmut Marko has rubbished wild reports that Sergio Perez is facing a pay-cut for 2024.

Charles Leclerc does not sound keen to lose his current Ferrari teammate.

Rumours suggesting former Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto is set to return to Formula 1 as Alpine's new team principal appear to be true.

Formula 1 is considering banning the use of car's DRS rear wing systems during qualifying, according to Auto Motor und Sport.

Otmar Szafnauer says losing weight is now at the top of his list after being sacked by Alpine.

Charles Leclerc looks set to stay at Ferrari beyond his 2024 contract - but there is an even bigger question mark over the future of his teammate. \

The saga of whether Andretti-Cadillac will be welcomed to the Formula 1 grid is still the subject of a tug-of-war between the sport's two separate authorities.

Fernando Alonso admits that his hopes of securing his 33th career victory this year - his first in a full decade - are slipping away.

Dr Helmut Marko thinks he has the ideal solution for Formula 1's Andretti-Cadillac dilemma.

Two rival team bosses think axed Alpine chiefs Otmar Szafnauer and Alan Permane will have no trouble returning to Formula 1.

Former team member Denis Chevrier thinks the political and managerial chaos at Alpine has been powered by an uncompetitive car.

The experts are split as to how dire Ferrari's ongoing situation is in Formula 1.

Max Verstappen is in the process of setting up his own real-life racing team.

German racing legend Hans-Joachim Stuck has slammed some of the latest goings-on in Formula 1.

The problem at Alpine isn't people - it's money.

Hugo Boss, the well-known German fashion brand, could take over the naming rights of Red Bull's second Formula 1 team Alpha Tauri.

Nyck de Vries was given enough time to shine, according to former Formula 1 driver Philippe Alliot.

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna says he has seen "signs of improvement" at the fabled Formula 1 team recently.

Two Indycar drivers are set to appear in Friday practice at grands prix later in 2023.

Forbes, the renowned American business publication, has savaged a so-called billionaire who claims to be involved in Formula 1.