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DECEMBER 23, 2022

Portugal secures backing for 2023 Grand Prix

The confirmation of the re-entry of Portugal in the Formula One World Championship for 2023 should become official before the Christmas break, with the Portimão circuit being handed the April 16th slot that was originally reserved for the Chinese Grand Prix before the promoters from Shanghai were forced to cancel it, for the fourth straight year, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage in the country.

Top ten drivers of 2022 - #10 Sebastian Vettel

Grandprix.com’s Top Ten Drivers of 2022 - #10 Sebastian Vettel

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Leclerc-Vasseur link good for Ferrari says Sainz

Ferrari is in a "better place" because of Mattia Binotto's leadership, according to Carlos Sainz.

Red Bull not putting pressure on Perez says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko has denied that Red Bull is "trying to put pressure" on Sergio Perez.

Political ban won't affect Nico Hulkenberg

Nico Hulkenberg has become the first Formula 1 driver to prominently react to the FIA's new ban on political gestures.

Hamilton not expecting close Schumacher partnership

Seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton isn't sure how closely he'll work with new Mercedes recruit Mick Schumacher in 2023.

DECEMBER 21, 2022

F1 bans drivers from making political gestures

Formula 1 is clamping down on political gestures and statements by drivers at grands prix.

Marko says Honda can't buy Alpha Tauri

Dr Helmut Marko has played down the chances that Red Bull's F1 alliance with Honda will extend beyond the 2025 season.

Ferrari weaker after Binotto axe says Marko

Ferrari is "weaker" after axing its team boss Mattia Binotto.

Barcelona plays down Madrid F1 rumours

The Circuit de Catalunya is playing down reports this week that Madrid could snatch the Spanish GP away from Barcelona.

Berger linked with Lauda-style F1 Audi role

F1 legend Gerhard Berger is being lined up as a Niki Lauda-style figurehead for Audi's works Formula 1 foray from 2026.

DECEMBER 20, 2022

F1 sustainability heading in illogical direction says Newey

Adrian Newey has questioned the narrative surrounding the future of Formula 1 and motoring in general.

Leclerc showed Sainz new limits in 2022

Carlos Sainz says Charles Leclerc's pace in 2022 forced him to find new "limits" as a driver.

Vasseur can lead Ferrari to 2023 title says Grosjean

Former Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean has backed fellow Frenchman Frederic Vasseur to handle his new role as Ferrari team boss.

Red Bull to pay Verstappen's F1 license bill

World champion Max Verstappen has copped the highest-ever bill for a Formula 1 super license in the sport's history.

Alpine's F1 engine only a tenth behind rivals

Renault-owned Alpine has played down reports that becoming a Formula 1 frontrunner before 2026 will be impossible due to the current power unit.

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Marko, new Red Bull boss on same page for F1 future

Red Bull's premier Formula 1 team, and new management at the famous energy drink company, are already on the same page.

Perez should accept number two status, Verstappen hints

Without mentioning Sergio Perez's name, world champion Max Verstappen has re-fired the potential for more tension with his teammate Sergio Perez.

Susie Wolff could be new Williams boss?

Toto Wolff could see a familiar face in Formula 1 team principals' meetings next year.

Porsche CEO says we'll see to new F1 talks

Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has said "we'll see" to speculation the famous Volkswagen-owned German sports car maker may still enter Formula 1.

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Schumacher needs time to digest F1 demotion

Mick Schumacher needs "warmth" in order to get his Formula 1 race career back on track.

Alonso, Vettel question success of new F1 cars

Two world champions have questioned the success of Formula 1's new-in-2022 'ground effect' technical regulations.

F1 engineer Slade says Raikkonen best driver

Highly experienced F1 engineer Mark Slade says retired 2007 world champion was in one way "the best driver I've ever worked with".

Ford not denying Formula 1 rumours

Ford is not denying speculation that it may re-enter Formula 1.