Rivals pushing to triple Andretti F1 entry fee to $600m

Sources suggest that the 10 current teams want the anti-dilution fee to be boosted to at least $600m, with one team principal telling Autosport that it was the lowest figure that has been mentioned, and that it could go higher.
If agreed the new number could force Michael Andretti to reconsider his plans to enter with General Motors brand Cadillac, which are built around the current …Keep reading

‘Confident’ Alpine planning upgrade for F1 Bahrain GP

Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly did not feature that high on timing screens over the three-day pre-season test in Sakhir as the team focused on longer runs and experimentation with its A523, deciding not to run with low fuel or use the softest tyres in Pirelli’s range.
However, rivals have indicated that the Enstone team looks competitive and will potentially be vying with Aston Martin to be …Keep reading

Drugovich to make F1 debut for Aston if Stroll is unfit for Bahrain

The Silverstone team says that it will give the Canadian “every chance” to compete in the opening race of the season after a cycling accident forced him out of the three-day pre-season test in Bahrain.
A decision on who will race next weekend could be left until the last minute, and Stroll may possibly even drive the car in FP1 with the option of stepping out if he is unable to perform …Keep reading

Ferrari: No cause for alarm over Red Bull’s impressive F1 test pace

Red Bull emerged from F1’s pre-season test at Sakhir widely regarded as the team to beat, with the RB19 appearing to be very reliable and quick on both short and long runs. 
But while the pace of the Red Bull appeared to be bad news for Ferrari, which is targeting a fight for world championship glory this year, Vasseur seems far from alarmed about what he has seen in running so …Keep reading

Mercedes “in a much better place” after final day of F1 testing

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell made an encouraging start to the 2023 test on Thursday with a car that didn’t seem to suffer from porpoising like its cursed predecessor.
But the week took a wrong turn on day two, when the Brackley team struggled with the balance throughout the day in both the hot daytime and cooler evening conditions.
The team admitted it was mystified by its loss of …Keep reading