First Free Practice Results 2023 Austrian F1 Grand Prix

Event: Austrian F1 GP Track: Red Bull Ring Weather: dry 27°C Tarmac: dry 45°C Humidity: 38% Wind: 1 km/h NE Pressure: 933 mbar Greetings, F1 fans! The 2023 Austrian Grand Prix..

Controversy surrounds Ferrari: F1 testing boundaries or crossing the line?

Jun.30 - Some of Ferrari's Formula 1 rivals are reportedly upset with the Maranello based team. According to Auto Motor und Sport (Germany) and the Swiss newspaper Blick, the..

Drivers push for change: Will F1 embrace single-lap qualifying again?

Jun.30 - Formula 1 drivers may recommend a major change to the qualifying format for shorter circuits like the Red Bull Ring. Grand Prix Drivers' Association director George..

Verstappen dismisses Hamilton's plea to level the F1 playing field

Jun.30 - Max Verstappen has scoffed at Lewis Hamilton's proposed solution for ending the dominance of single Formula 1 teams. Mercedes' Hamilton told reporters in Austria that the..

Leclerc's loyalty to Ferrari tested: Is a switch to Mercedes possible?

Jun.30 - Charles Leclerc has revealed that contract talks with Ferrari are now in their early stages. Team boss Frederic Vasseur said mere days ago that talks with his drivers..

Albon's impressive performance sparks rumors of a Red Bull return

Jun.30 - Alex Albon has played down wild rumours suggesting he is in the running to replace Sergio Pérez at Red Bull next year. Last time out in Canada, only Albon's Williams was..

Pressure mounts on De Vries as Red Bull questions his F1 future

Jun.30 - Team owner Red Bull is still "closely" assessing the mediocre form so far of AlphaTauri rookie Nyck de Vries. It is clear the 28-year-old Dutchman is at risk of losing..

Hopes for German GP return soar as Audi's F1 future hangs in balance

Jun.30 - Audi's Formula 1 preparations for 2026 have been dealt a potential blow. Volkswagen, the German carmaker's parent, has confirmed the looming departure of Audi CEO Marcus..

Tsunoda thriving in AlphaTauri as F1 team considers name change for 2024

Jun.30 - Yuki Tsunoda says he's in the dark about AlphaTauri's impending name change for 2024. Team owner Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko revealed this week that AlphaTauri will form a..

Drivers Press Conference 2023 Austrian F1 Grand Prix

DRIVER GROUP 1 – Zhou Guanyu (Alfa Romeo), Pierre Gasly (Alpine), Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin), Carlos Sainz (Ferrari), Logan Sargeant (Williams) Q: Carlos, if we could start..

Everything you need to know about the coming 2023 Austrian Grand Prix

The 2023 Formula 1 season continues with its ninth round, the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg. Is it hard to imagine Red Bull's winning streak ending at its home track? Yes,..

Mercedes' F1 technical Chief dismisses cockpit position as key to Hamilton's success

Jun.29 - James Allison has hit back at the notion that a cockpit position tweak could be the key to Lewis Hamilton's return to winning form. There is no doubt that the latest..

Leclerc's F1 Future at Ferrari: Will the Star Driver Stay or Stray?

Jun.29 - It's still too early to be thinking about Ferrari's driver lineup for 2025. That is the view of new team boss Frederic Vasseur, even though the contracts held by current..

The pivotal moment that led to Max Verstappen's Red Bull F1 success

Jun.29 - Max Verstappen's father has admitted they once flirted with the idea of signing up with Mercedes instead of Red Bull. When Max was just 16 and turning heads in Formula 3,..

AlphaTauri's revamp: New name and closer ties to Red Bull Racing in 2024

Jun.29 - Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed that AlphaTauri will have a new name for 2024. It has already been announced that Red Bull's second Formula 1 team will undergo a full..

Ex-F1 driver Berger Rejects Ferrari Comeback and Prefers Observing

Jun.29 - Gerhard Berger admits he had "talks" with Ferrari about helping his former team Ferrari out of its current slump. The former F1 driver spent two stints at the Maranello..

Marko warns rivals: Red Bull's F1 team under 'Massive' poaching pressure

Jun.29 - Dr Helmut Marko says his latest comments about Daniel Ricciardo and Sergio Perez were "taken out of context". Red Bull's 80-year-old top official said he will "evaluate"..

Jordan questions Alpine's Billion-Dollar price tag: Is it justified?

Jun.29 - Former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan has scoffed at the huge valuation of Renault's Formula 1 outfit Alpine. It emerged this week that Hollywood actors and investment..

Press Conference Schedule 2023 Austrian F1 GP

THURSDAY, 29 JUNE Press Conference: 1430hrs Zhou Guanyu (Alfa Romeo) Pierre Gasly (Alpine) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) Logan Sargeant (Williams)..

Palou Aims to Impress: F1 Ambitions and Contract Clauses Unveiled

Jun.29 - Alex Palou admits he is trying to prove "to Formula 1" that he deserves a shot at the pinnacle of motorsport. Currently, although already connected with McLaren's F1..

Palou emerges as a potential AlphaTauri recruit for next F1 season?

Jun.28 - Nyck de Vries appears to still be under mammoth pressure to keep his seat at AlphaTauri. After a difficult start to the 28-year-old rookie's first full-time Formula 1..

Aston Martin's F1 success translates into roaring sales for road cars

Jun.28 - Lawrence Stroll says Aston Martin's performance in Formula 1 is now flowing directly into the coffers. After finishing a long way ahead of the Stroll-owned Silverstone..

From slump to Silverstone: Ricciardo set to shine in 2023 car test?

Jun.28 - Daniel Ricciardo would be a "safe bet" as Max Verstappen's next teammate at the dominant Red Bull team, according to former F1 driver Gerhard Berger. After abandoning his..

Alpine's mountain climber plan: Can they outpace top F1 teams?

Jun.28 - Alpine's sale of a EUR 200 million stake in its Renault-owned Formula 1 team could be linked with the realisation of what it takes to step up the grid. The Enstone based..

Red Bull's efficiency and rivals' hopes: Will penalties close the gap?

Jun.28 - Although Red Bull's rivals have taken steps towards the dominant F1 team's dominance recently, Alex Wurz says Max Verstappen is the clear favourite for the Austrian GP..

F1 Nation: 2023 Austrian F1 GP Preview Podcast

As we head to Austria, Red Bull Racing has a lot to celebrate. They've joined the prestigious group of Formula 1 constructors with over 100 Grand Prix victories, thanks to Max..

Silverstone showdown: Mercedes to gear up with next major F1 upgrade

Jun.27 - Mercedes is not yet ready to put Max Verstappen "under pressure" for race wins, Toto Wolff has admitted. Brackley based Mercedes had a tough and soul-searching start to..

Toro Rosso's triumph: The race that challenged Red Bull's supremacy

Jun.27 - Dr Helmut Marko says the team that ultimately became AlphaTauri was once in the running to be Red Bull's premier outfit in Formula 1. This weekend's Austrian GP at the..

F1 tyre wars: Will Bridgestone challenge Pirelli's reign with innovative approach?

Jun.27 - Michelin's motorsport boss says he'd be "surprised" if Bridgestone really is serious about taking over from Pirelli as the sole tyre supplier in Formula 1. It is believed..

Billion-Dollar F1 teams: From Williams to Alpine, the price of success

Jun.27 - Formula 1 teams are reportedly worth at least a billion dollars each - even back-of-the-grid Williams. On Monday, Renault-owned Alpine confirmed that it has sold 24..