Новости за 12.12.2022

Dec.12 - A total of six tracks have been selected by the FIA in order to host sprint events in the upcoming 2023 season; the first time that this has happened. Based on analysis and research into the best courses for the format, which includes overtaking possibilities, close racing, and high-speed sectors, Formula 1 officials.....check out full post »

Dec.12 - Sergio Pérez insists he is "not too worried" about Daniel Ricciardo's return to Red Bull. With Australian Ricciardo having lost his race seat at McLaren for 2023, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner last week said he thinks the 33-year-old was "stupid" to have left the energy drink owned stable in 2018. The.....check out full post »

Dec.12 - Charles Leclerc says Frederic Vasseur, the clear favourite to become Ferrari's new boss, is a "very good team principal". It is believed Frenchman Vasseur is finalising his departure from Sauber-Alfa Romeo this week - and has even already bought a new house near Maranello. One complication, according to Blick newspaper, is his work.....check out full post »

Dec.12 - Formula 1 is considering shortening various DRS overtaking zones for the 2023 season. A goal of the new technical rules that debuted last year was to improve the quality of the racing and the chances of overtaking. But many think the existing drag reduction system (DRS) innovation, enabling chasing drivers to open their.....check out full post »

Dec.12 - Ferrari's new team boss will need to prioritise the relationship between Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz in 2023, according to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. Under the ousted Mattia Binotto's leadership, although many in the Formula 1 world see Leclerc as the top Ferrari driver, Spaniard Sainz enjoyed equal number 1 status. "Lewis Hamilton.....check out full post »

Dec.12 - Formula 1 remains "interesting" to Porsche, the Volkswagen-owned German carmaker's sports boss Thomas Laudenbach insists. Prior to sister brand Audi announcing its tie-up with Sauber for the new powertrain rules in 2026 and beyond, Porsche was in detailed talks with Red Bull Racing. "The fact that the cooperation with Red Bull didn't work.....check out full post »

Dec.12 - The French GP is dead for now. Formula 1 and organisers of the event at Circuit Paul Ricard were unable to reach a deal for 2023 and beyond. However, the possibility that the venue at Le Castellet might return to the calendar in 2024 as part of an annual rotation deal with another.....check out full post »

Dec.12 - Ferrari is reportedly set to lift the lid on Mattia Binotto's successor as team boss this week. It is believed Frederic Vasseur is set to finalise his departure from Swiss-based Sauber, currently known in Formula 1 as Alfa Romeo, in the coming days. When asked if he is surprised that the Frenchman is.....check out full post »