Audi F1 tie-up a “game-changer” for Sauber, says Vasseur

Following months of speculation, it was announced shortly before the recent Mexican Grand Prix that Audi had chosen Sauber as its partner for when the German car manufacturer enters F1’s new engine rules era.
Sauber has had works partnerships in the past – most famously with BMW from 2006 to 2009 – and current team principal Vasseur thinks Audi’s offerings will help the operation make big …Keep reading

Horner: Verstappen’s campaign the most dominant I’ve seen in F1

As well as securing his second F1 drivers’ crown in 2022, Verstappen has, with 14 grand prix wins, taken the world record for the most victories in a campaign.
And while domination by a single team is quite common in grand prix racing, Horner reckons that the nature of Verstappen’s charge stands out this year.
Asked if he felt 2022 was the most dominant campaign he has seen from a single …Keep reading

Latifi would only consider F1 reserve role if it offered path back to a seat

Latifi has two races remaining with Williams before ending his three-year stint at the team after announcing their split back in September.
The Canadian driver has always maintained that he is open to a number of possible racing options next year, but has been strongly linked with a potential switch to IndyCar.
2023 is set to be the first year since 2018 that Latifi has not enjoyed some kind …Keep reading

Ben Sulayem: We must stand united against online abuse

Recently one of the FIA female stewards, Silvia Bellot, was the subject of death threats. It is utterly deplorable that a volunteer such as Silvia or any of our marshals and officials, who volunteer their time to allow us to go racing, is the subject of such hatred.
Indeed a number of FIA staff have also been targeted with harassment and hate posts over the past few years.
It is totally …Keep reading

Mercedes undecided on F1 reserve driver for 2023 amid Ricciardo links

Ricciardo has confirmed he will not be racing in F1 next year after losing his McLaren seat, but the eight-time grand prix winner remains focused on staying in the paddock by taking up a reserve role.
Ricciardo has been linked with possible reserve roles at Red Bull and Mercedes since his exit from McLaren was confirmed, but he is yet to make any formal announcement about his 2023 …Keep reading

Vettel still giving “everything I have” to help Aston prepare for F1 2023

Vettel is set to retire from F1 at the end of the current campaign, which concludes after this month’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
There, should he take part in this weekend’s main race at Interlagos after its sprint event, Vettel will make his 299th and last F1 grand prix start.
After his decision to retire was announced ahead of this year’s Hungarian GP, Vettel’s final races have become a …Keep reading