Haas team principal Gunther Steiner says he would prefer to hire a driver like Logan Sargeant once the American rookie has more F1 experience – and support.
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F1: Formula 1 articles on RaceFans. The Formula One world championship began in 1950 and is considered the world’s leading form of single-seater motorsport.
The most successful F1 drivers include seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher, who also set a record of 91 career wins, and five-times world champion Juan Manuel Fangio.
Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel are the leading drivers among the 20 competitors who take part in the championship today.
Ferrari has won the F1 constructors’ championship more times than any other team, with 16 titles. It is also the only team which has competed in every championship since the first season of Formula 1. There are 10 teams active in the championship, each of which fields cars for two drivers.
The Formula 1 calendar typically runs from March to November each year. Pre-season tests take place in February and March, and a post-season test is usually scheduled for late November or December.
Fittipaldi signs up for fifth year as development driver at Haas
2023 F1 season
Posted onHaas have announced Pietro Fittipaldi will remain at the team for a fifth year in a development role.
Hamilton sees diversity gains in F1 years on from his ‘traumatising’ experience of racism
2023 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton says his experience of racism spurred him on to push for diversity in Formula 1, and he is now starting to see change.
Helmet cameras available to all drivers after F1 signs deal
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Helmet cameras for all F1 drivers in 2023 • Paffett named McLaren Extreme E sporting director • Miami expands capacity for 2023
FIA president warns over ‘inflated $20bn price’ for F1 after reported Saudi interest
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe president of the FIA says any potential buyer for Formula 1 must apply “common sense” following reports a Saudi Arabian fund made a $20 billion (£16.16bn) bid for the sport.
People shouldn’t have billions in the bank while others starve – Hamilton
2023 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton says more should be done to share the world’s wealth between those who have the most and those who have the least.
Who are they all up against? The Formula 1 drivers of 2023 in stats
F1 statistics
Posted onWhich F1 rookie is older than half the field? Which teams’ drivers have never won a championship? A look at the 2023 field in numbers.
Andretti planning expansion to Le Mans Hypercar entry
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Andretti confirms Le Mans ambition • Schumacher’s first F1 car under auction • Wurz extends FROC lead
Which F1 tracks would feature on your 2023 calendar?
Debates and Polls
Posted onWhich of the few Grade One certified circuits would make your fantasy Formula 1 calendar? Have your say in our poll.
Tost ‘would have liked Schumacher at AlphaTauri’
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Tost would have been happy to hire Schumacher • Piquet’s final race winning Benetton for sale • Dmitry Mazepin sought by Italian police
Why Vowles is a ‘very good’ fit at Williams – and doesn’t see them as a ‘mini Mercedes’
News Focus
Posted onJames Vowles’ move from Mercedes to head up Williams prompted suggestions he may be lined up for a future return.
Caption Competition 204: Eyes to the skies
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat were the Alpine crew looking at before the Singapore Grand Prix last year? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Saudi Arabia explored possible Formula 1 buyout – reports
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Saudi Arabia explored F1 bid – reports • Ecclestone in court over fraud charge • Barter progresses to FIA F3
Alfa Romeo’s final F1 car to be unveiled on February 7th
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe final Formula 1 car to carry the Alfa Romeo name will be unveiled on Tuesday 7th March, the team has announced.
One seat left on 2023 F2 grid as ART promote F3 champion Martins
Formula 2
Posted onFIA Formula 3 champion Victor Martins will join Theo Pourchaire at ART for his first season in Formula 2, the team has confirmed.
Shwartzman and Giovinazzi to share Ferrari F1 reserve driver duties
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Giovinazzi and Shwartzman to share Ferrari reserve duties • De Vries sued by sponsor • Andretti a “long-term project”
Saudi Arabian GP to stay at Jeddah until 2027 as work on Qiddiya begins
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will remain at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit until 2027 while construction of the Qiddiya circuit begins, race promoters have announced.
The errors the FIA must not repeat in 2023 after completing F1 race control overhaul
News Focus
Posted onThe race control errors which continued during the 2022 F1 season must be addressed as the FIA completes its shake-up of the administration.
Alonso to join Aston Martin’s Pirelli tyre test next month
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso to join Aston Martin’s Pirelli tyre test next month • Chadwick continues with Williams • Power pulls out of race due to wife’s health
Miami keeps ‘B&Q car park’ chicane but track will be resurfaced to improve grip
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe Miami Grand Prix organiser will address one of the complaints made by Formula 1 drivers ahead of their return for the second running of the race this year.