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DECEMBER 7, 2023

FIA plays down Red Bull-Alpha Tauri clone rumours

A top FIA official has played down rumbling whispers about the apparently ever-closer technical relationship between Red Bull's two Formula 1 teams.

Jean Todt backs Massa

Jean Todt, the former Ferrari boss and ex-FIA president, has offered words of support for Felipe Massa's quest to be named the 2008 world champion.

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Ferrari can absolutely catch Red Bull says Baldisserri

Ferrari can "absolutely" catch up with Red Bull as soon as 2024, according to highly successful former Formula 1 engineer Luca Baldisserri.

Reverse grid sprints still possible for 2024

Formula 1 is still pondering whether to add a sensational 'reverse grid' feature to the tweaked sprint weekend format in 2024.

Red Bull bans Verstappen from dangerous sports

Max Verstappen has admitted that he is banned from taking part in various "dangerous sports" when he's away from the world's Formula 1 circuits.

F1 host Barcelona downplays Madrid GP rumours

Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya says it will not give up on hosting a Formula 1 race.

Wolff claims sexism behind new F1 scandal

Wolff claims sexism behind new F1 scandal

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Verstappen rivals don't even fight says Abiteboul

No team and driver combination has ever dominated Formula 1 in the way that Red Bull and Max Verstappen did in 2023.

Brand new car exactly what Sauber needs says Bottas

Alfa Romeo may be disappearing from the team name, but what Sauber really needs for 2024 is a "completely new car", driver Valtteri Bottas agrees.

Mega Leclerc contract good move says former boss

Offering Charles Leclerc a mega new Formula 1 contract is a "good move", according to former Ferrari team boss Cesare Fiorano.

F1 set to announce 2026 grand prix in Madrid

Formula 1 will have an early Christmas present for fans of the sport in Madrid.

Wolff not yet worried about Red Bull-Alpha Tauri ties

Toto Wolff has put a straight face to growing whispers about the intensifying technical 'synergy' between Red Bull's two Formula 1 teams.

Sainz unhappy with Ferrari's 2025 contract offer

Carlos Sainz is reportedly unhappy with the deal Ferrari is offering him for a new contract beyond 2024.

F1 must not try to slow Verstappen down says Steiner

Formula 1 must not implement any special measures to try to slow Max Verstappen's dominance.

Hamilton surprised F1 with Russell defeat in 2023

Although close in pace with Lewis Hamilton in 2023, this season was a wake-up call for his much younger teammate George Russell.

Alpha Tauri not a Red Bull clone says Horner

Christian Horner has dismissed theories that Alpha Tauri is the new "pink Mercedes" of Formula 1.

New analysis marks ten years since Schumacher fall

As the ten-year anniversary of Michael Schumacher's devastating ski accident approaches, almost little is known about the incident itself or the F1 legend's long-time health condition.

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Wolff accused of F1 conflict of interest

Unnamed rival team bosses are aiming fire at a new alleged conflict of interest for Mercedes team boss and co-owner Toto Wolff.

Sargeant news shows Williams lack of courage

As the bulk of Formula 1 journalists were preparing for a long-awaited weekend off at the end of an intense 2023 season, Williams completed the grid for the 2024 world championship.

Ricciardo at centre of Red Bull power struggle

Former F1 driver Christijan Albers says it is clear that a power struggle is still underway at Red Bull.

Verstappen's father underwent heart surgery in 2023

Jos Verstappen underwent heart surgery during the course of his son's ultra-dominant performance in the 2023 season.

Le Mans not Schumacher's ticket back to F1

Mick Schumacher's sidestep into Alpine's world endurance prototype car and shot at Le Mans next year will not help his Formula 1 career.

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Ferrari certainly keeping both F1 drivers says chairman

Ferrari looks set to retain its current Formula 1 driver lineup beyond Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz's expiring contracts.

Domenicali hopeful despite TV ratings slump

F1 CEO Stefano says he is confident Formula 1 will stage a more competitive battle for the world championship in 2024.