Red Bull driver Sergio Perez says his target for the 2023 season is to be in contention for the victory at every race weekend.
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Red Bull budget cap penalty won’t be ‘big limiting factor’ in title fight – Verstappen
2023 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen does not believe Red Bull’s aerodynamic testing penalty for breaching the 2021 budget cap will determine whether they can defend their world championships.
Car Red Bull presented at launch will look “somewhat different” at Bahrain test
2023 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen says he hasn’t seen Red Bull’s real RB19 yet, as the team admitted the car it presented today will look “somewhat different” in testing.
Ricciardo expects “flexibility” from Red Bull if he gets urge to race in 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull reserve driver Daniel Ricciardo believes the team would be willing to let him to compete outside of F1 this year if he wants to.
Ford considered but rejected returning as a full F1 team as it “didn’t feel right”
2026 F1 season
Posted onFord considered and rejected the possibility of returning to Formula 1 as a full constructor and chose Red Bull over other current and aspiring teams.
No 2023 car at Red Bull’s Friday launch but Ford rumours grow
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: No 2023 car at Red Bull’s Friday launch but rumours grow of Ford tie-up • Vassuer will “fight like hell” with friend Wolff • Bedrin joins Jenzer for FIA F3
Reports Ferrari engine has gained 30bhp are a “joke” – Vasseur
2023 F1 season
Posted onNew Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has rubbished claims the team has gained 30bhp from its power unit during the off-season.
Vasseur reveals talks with Binotto and Todt in preparation for Ferrari start
2023 F1 season
Posted onNew Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur revealed he has spoken to two notable predecessors in preparation for taking over the role.
Vandoorne wants Formula E cars to make drivers look “more like heroes”
Interview
Posted onFormula E champion Stoffel Vandoorne tells RaceFans the series needs to produce a better spectacle to attract greater interest from viewers.
No number one driver policy at Ferrari, Vasseur tells Sainz and Leclerc
2023 F1 season
Posted onNew Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur says he will only favour one of their drivers over the other if it improves their title chances.
Vasseur vows to understand ‘every single mistake’ Ferrari made as he targets title
2023 F1 season
Posted onNew Ferrari F1 chief Frederic Vasseur says they “are in the process to review everything” after their 2022 defeat as he targets the title in his first year at the team.
F1 finalises 23-event calendar by confirming Chinese race won’t be replaced
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 has finalised a schedule of 23 races for its 2023 season after confirming the Chinese Grand Prix will not be replaced.
FIA’s clampdown on drivers’ political statements won’t be “harsh” – Wolff
2023 F1 season
Posted onMercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff doubts the FIA’s new clampdown on drivers making political statements will be as “harsh” as coverage of it has suggested.
Vowles explains how experience of ‘failure’ will help him turn Williams around
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams’ new team principal James Vowles says his experience of “failure” in Formula 1 will help him to transform the fortunes of the lowly team.
Andretti’s tie-up with Cadillac “definitely a positive” for F1 bid – Wolff
2023 F1 season
Posted onAndretti’s claim to a place on the Formula 1 grid has been strengthened by its tie-up with Cadillac, says Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.
Michael Andretti: IndyCar champion turned team boss – and future F1 entrant?
News Focus
Posted onIt took three attempts for Michael Andretti to get on the F1 grid as a driver. Will it be a case of ‘third time lucky’ again as a team owner?
Will F1’s TV and ticket sales boom continue into 2023?
News Focus
Posted onFormula 1 enjoyed one of is most successful ever seasons in 2022 – from a commercial standpoint. Is the sport in line for another lucrative year in 2023?
FIA emulates FIFA in clampdown on F1 drivers’ political gestures
News Focus
Posted onThe FIA’s decision to ban drivers from expressing political views recalls how FIFA handled the recent football World Cup.
FIA says its ban on drivers’ political gestures is in line with Olympic principles
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA says its ban on drivers making political gestures has been made in line with the principles of the Olympic Movement.
Does Ricciardo’s return to Red Bull prove Horner was right about him leaving?
News Focus
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo “did something stupid” by leaving Red Bull four years ago according to Christian Horner. Does his return show Horner has a point?