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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.
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.
Six Formula 2 drivers among Red Bull’s 12-strong junior squad for 2023
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull has announced its full line-up of Formula 1 juniors for 2023, and it includes six drivers who are racing in Formula 2.
FIA appoints F1’s Nielsen to sporting director role created after Abu Dhabi row
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has completed the restructuring of its Formula 1 governance team which began following the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Herta considered junior series return in quest for F1 superlicence points
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Colton Herta considered Formula Regional move • Shwartzman leaves Ferrari Driver Academy • Alpine to coach the next British F4 champion
How serious a setback is F1’s five-year absence for its growth in China?
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s 15 years of growth in China have been followed by a five-year absence. Can it regain its lost momentum in a priority market?
Unlucky F1 fan’s mafia boss lookalike finally arrested
2023 F1 season
Posted onPolice have arrested mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, a year-and-a-half after an innocent F1 fan who resembled him was apprehended.
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.
Schumacher has potential to be ‘a good driver in a permanent seat’ – Wolff
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Schumacher has potential to be ‘a good driver in a permanent seat’ – Wolff • Williams’ Gray enters F3 with Carlin • Prost documentary coming this year
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.