Honda’s 2023 F1 reliability fixes to open up Red Bull strategic options

With an F1 power unit freeze in place since the start of last year, manufacturers are not allowed to deliver any specific performance upgrades.
However, car makers can still introduce reliability fixes, some of which may also deliver consequential power gains.
There has even been talk over the winter that some manufacturers have found double-digit horsepower increases as the result of …Keep reading

F1 pre-season testing 2023: What is it, when is it and can I watch it

Following last year’s technical regulations overhaul, F1 undergoes minor changes to the new era of ground-effect cars launched last season.
The biggest tweak to last year has been the car floors raised by 15mm on safety grounds to combat the porpoising issue which dominated the 2022 season technical rules talking points.
Various other rules around the new regulations have been tightened …Keep reading

McLaren adds Aston Martin’s Vandoorne, Drugovich to 2023 F1 reserve driver pool

McLaren and Aston Martin, who share engine partner Mercedes, have agreed to a deal where reigning Formula E champion Vandoorne and 2022 Formula 2 champion Drugovich will be made available to the Woking team in case it needs a replacement for regular drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
The deal covers the majority of the 2023 F1 season from the early March start in Bahrain until round 15 …Keep reading

‘Curious’ Honda already approached by teams over 2026 F1 engine deals

The Japanese company is one of six manufacturers that have registered their interest in producing engines for the new regulations that begin in 2026.
While continuing with current partners Red Bull and AlphaTauri is no longer possible because they have committed to a future with Ford, Honda is now evaluating options elsewhere.
It kept the door open on a 2026 entry by notifying the FIA last …Keep reading