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AlphaTauri, F1

AlphaTauri puts down speculation around its said sale

AlphaTauri has put down the speculation which arose in recent times that Red Bull shareholders is looking to sell the F1 team. During the course of the F1 2023 Bahrain test, German publication Auto Motor...
James Vowles, F1, Williams

Vowles in no hurry in hiring TD, expands on Williams role & more

James Vowles talks about the need of a F1 technical director at Williiams, differences from Mercedes, budget cap and more. It is a big change for Vowles to leave Mercedes and join Williams, not just...
F1, F1 2023

F1 2023, Bahrain Test: Lap count of drivers/teams, times & more

With barely days remaining for the F1 2023 season to get going, FormulaRapida.net has compiled the stats list from the three-day Bahrain test. The F1 2023 season is now pretty much well upon us after...
F1, IMG

F1 announces IMG to broadcast races in-flight, cruise ships

F1 has announced the return of IMG to the sport after signing a deal where they will facilitate the broadcast of races on-flight and in cruise ships. With the advancement of technology, regular live broadcast...
F1, Tottenham Hotspur

F1 inks long-term strategic deal with Tottenham Hotspur

F1 has signed a long-term strategic deal with football team Tottenham Hotspur with its stadium adding karting facility. In a different kind of deal, F1 has inked one with Premier League football team Tottenham Hotspur,...
Lewis Hamilton, F1

Hamilton knows Mercedes has mountain to climb in F1 2023

Lewis Hamilton knows Mercedes has a mountain to climb in F1 2023, but is satisfied with no bouncing and being in better place than 2022. For seven-time champion Hamilton, he is entering season number 17...
FIA, WEC, Le Mans 24 Hours

WEC reveals strong entry list for 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours race

The FIA WEC series has revealed a 62-car strong entry list for 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours along with a list of reserve cars too. At 4pm on Saturday 10 June, the French flag will be...
Helmut Marko, AlphaTauri, Red Bull, F1

Marko speaks on speculation around AlphaTauri; Red Bull adds on

Helmut Marko and the Red Bull F1 team have played down the speculation regarding sale or movement of AlphaTauri. During the course of the F1 2023 Bahrain pre-season test, German publication Auto Motor und Sport...
Spanish GP, F1

Spanish GP gets new track configuration from F1 2023 season

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will have a new track configuration from F1 2023 season with its debut in Spanish GP. The Barcelona circuit has gone back to the older track configuration consisting of two corners...
Frederic Vasseur, Ferrari, Ravin Jain

Vasseur talks pitwall changes for Ferrari, stiff Red Bull competition

Frederic Vasseur has explained the strategy team changes at Ferrari as he adds on the testing and also Red Bull's performance. For Vasseur, he is now six weeks into his tenure at Maranello and Ferrari....
Aston Martin,. Felipe Drugovich

Drugovich will race for Aston Martin in Bahrain GP if Stroll is not fit

Aston Martin has put down all speculations and confirmed Felipe Drugovich to be the driver for F1 Bahrain GP if Lance Stroll is not fit. The Aston Martin team has been in the news across...
Mike Krack, Sebastian Vettel

Krack has been in touch with Vettel but no call on F1 return

Mike Krack revealed about holding talks with Sebastian Vettel, but it is nothing to do with a F1 return as yet. Following the end of the three-day F1 2023 Bahrain pre-season test, Aston Martin team...
F1, F1 2023

F1 2023, Bahrain Test: Drivers look back on final day of running

The final day of F1 2023 Bahrain pre-season test is done and dusted with the drivers sharing their final thoughts ahead of season start. Much like his teammate, Sergio Perez put Red Bull on top...
Andrea Stella, McLaren

Stella expands on McLaren’s issues, Top 4 target, updates & more

Andrea Stella expands on what has gone wrong for McLaren with the MCL60 as they talk about being optimistic and catching up the rivals as season progresses. Already during the launch of the MCL60, there...
F1, F1 2023

F1 2023, Bahrain Test: Drivers reflect on how Day 2 panned out

The second day completed the 19 runners who are present in Bahrain for the F1 2023 pre-season test as Mercedes it trouble. The second day in F1 2023 Bahrain pre-season test almost saw a repeat...
McLaren, Zak Brown

McLaren admits not meeting development target for F1 2023 start

Zak Brown is not certain where McLaren will be in the pack at the start of F1 2023 after not meeting the development targets. Even though McLaren noted about not being their with the MCL60...
Haas, F1, Guenther Steiner

Haas trims F1 pitwall to three seats in cost saving measure

Haas has introduced a three-people compact F1 pitwall for the 2023 season which is saving them a good chunk of money. In general practice, the F1 pitwall consists of six people but some opt for...
F1, F1 2023

F1 2023, Bahrain Test: Drivers reflect on how first day in office went

With the first day in the books for F1 2023 Bahrain pre-season test, the drivers talk about ow the new cars behaved ahead of the new season. After the wait of couple of months, the...
Aston Martin, Lance Stroll

Aston Martin not expanding on Stroll’s injury but keeping options

Aston Martin is undecided on who will replace Lance Stroll in F1 Bahrain P if he is unable to regain fitness with their reserves on standby. In the lead-up to the 2023 F1 season, Stroll...

F1 Academy reveals 2023 calendar and weekend format

The F1 Academy series has revealed its 2023 calendar and how the weekend will work along with the points tally. F1 Academy is pleased to announce the calendar of the inaugural 2023 season which will...
Qatar Airways, F1

F1 signs Qatar Airways as airline partner after Emirates

F1 has signed up Qatar Airways as its new airline partner in a multi-year deal from 2023 after the departure of Emirates. UAE's Emirates has been the airline partner of F1 since the 2013 season...

Mercedes retains six F1 juniors for 2023; adds a seventh one

Mercedes has named its seven F1 junior drivers in their academy for the 2023 season as things kick-off for the year. Having had six F1 juniors last year, Mercedes has retained them all while adding...
FIA, F1

FIA reveals decisions from latest F1 Commission meet in London

The FIA has revealed decisions from latest F1 Commission meet in London regarding new tyres, radio relaxation, circuit changes and more. With only few days remaining for the 2023 season to officially kick-off with the...
Toto Wolff, F1

Wolff talks of W14’s weight, sidepod/aero, test schedule and more

Toto Wolff speaks on various topics relating to their preparedness and approach with the W14 and F1 2023 season. Mercedes latest charge - the W14 - took to the track last week in damp conditions...
Red Bull, Max Verstappen

Verstappen, Bagnaia & Red Bull nominated for Laureus 2023

Max Verstappen, Francesco Bagnaia and Red Bull have been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards for 2023. Having won the 2022 World Sportsman of the Year, Red Bull's Verstappen has been nominated once...
McLaren, Aston Martin

McLaren signs deal with Aston Martin to use its reserve drivers

McLaren and Aston Martin have reached an agreement for the services of the latter's reserve drivers for selected F1 2023 races. After securing the services of Mick Schumacher from Mercedes for the 2023 F1 season,...
F1, FIA

F1 drivers opinion on FIA gag regarding what they can speak on

F1 drivers have shared their thoughts on the FIA gag being placed on the drivers ahead of the 2023 season before it was clarified. The winter of the year 2022 started with the FIA putting...
Mick Schumacher, F1

Schumacher to drive different cars for fitness during important year

Mick Schumacher talks about the importance of remaining fit as he will try to drive cars of different categories in 2023 while working with Mercedes. Having lost his F1 drive to Nico Hulkenberg at Haas,...
Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly

Ocon reveals of illness as he and Gasly add on growing relation

Esteban Ocon reveals of illness during winter which affected his preparation as he and Pierre Gasly talk about their pairing at Alpine. With the car launched earlier this week, Ocon also revealed about having a...
Lewis Hamilton, Toto Wolff, F1

Hamilton doesn’t need any proofs from Mercedes to continue on

Lewis Hamilton doesn't need any proofs from Mercedes to extend his F1 contract, as Toto Wolff adds on the talks happening. Ever since joining Mercedes in 2013, Hamilton hasn't looked back on the German manufacturer...