Formula 1

The burnt-out shell of a Formula 1 car that saved Romain Grosjean’s life in his fiery crash at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix is to go on show. The chassis from the accident will form a key exhibit at a new official Formula 1 exhibition. It will start in Madrid next month before touring the

Formula 1’s governing body appears to have backtracked on a rule introduced this year banning freedom of speech for drivers on key issues. The rule outlawed “political, religious and personal statements” without prior consent, and expressed no limitations on where that restriction applied. But a “guidance” note issued on Friday puts strict limits on its

Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon believe they can work together to achieve the Alpine team’s ambitions despite their cool personal relationship. The Frenchmen were childhood friends and karting rivals but fell out some years ago. “We are grown-up people, more mature, and we aware of the responsibilities of being Alpine drivers and having such a

Mercedes have returned to an all-black colour scheme for a 2023 car that team boss Toto Wolff hopes will “eventually fight at the very front”. The team fell from the pinnacle of eight consecutive world titles last year with a car that won only one race. Mercedes are sticking with their ‘no-sidepod design’ but hope

Helena Hicks / PA Media A group of Just Stop Oil protesters have been found guilty of risking “serious harm” during a track invasion at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. Four men and two women were convicted of causing a public nuisance. The jury was shown footage of five of them sitting on Silverstone’s

Motorsport boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem says he will take a step back from direct involvement in Formula 1. The 61-year-old’s move comes after a series of controversies since he became president of governing body the FIA in December 2021. Ben Sulayem wrote that it had been his “stated objective to be a non-executive president via

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the sport will “never put a gag on anyone” amid ongoing controversy over freedom of speech. Governing body the FIA is facing a backlash over a new rule that prohibits “personal, religious and political statements” without written consent. “Everyone wants to talk,” said former Ferrari team boss Domenicali. “So

American car giant Ford is returning to Formula 1 with Red Bull after more than 22 years out of the sport. The company will part-fund Red Bull’s engine from 2026, replacing Honda. The deal was announced as Red Bull revealed their new car livery for the 2023 F1 season at a launch event in New

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says sport “should never be used as a political tool” but it has to find a “sensible balance” regarding freedom of speech. Formula 1’s governing body the FIA added a new rule this year that states drivers need written permission to express political or religious views. Horner said sport’s

American car manufacturer Ford will return to Formula One in 2026 with a link-up with world champions Red Bull, the company said on Friday. Ford said they were entering a “long term strategic technical partnership for the development of the next-gen hybrid power unit to be used from the 2026 Formula 1 season onwards.” The

Motorsport’s governing body the FIA says sexist remarks attributed to its president “do not reflect his beliefs”. Mohammed Ben Sulayem is quoted on an archived version of his old website saying he does “not like women who think they are smarter than men”. An FIA spokesperson said: “He has a strong record on promoting women

The winter break is over and the 2023 Formula 1 season is edging closer. All 10 teams have announced launch dates in preparation for the new season. Pre-season testing will take place in Bahrain from 23-25 February – which you can follow live via text commentaries on the BBC Sport website – before the season

New Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur says it is “obvious” that his target is to win the title this year. The 54-year-old, who began work in his role on 9 January, says he has already started analysis of the weaknesses that derailed Ferrari’s 2022 campaign. “When you are in a top team, you can’t have

Italian Alessandro Alunni Bravi has been given a senior leadership role with the Alfa Romeo/Sauber team, which will become Audi in 2026. Alunni Bravi, managing director of the Sauber group, has been appointed team representative. It makes him one of three leaders of the team under newly appointed chief executive officer Andreas Seidl. Alunni Bravi

Formula 1’s owners have accused the head of motorsport’s governing body of making “unacceptable” remarks about the championship’s value. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem on Monday described $20bn (£16.2bn) as an “inflated price tag being put on F1”. A letter sent by F1 and owner Liberty Media to the FIA says the remarks “overstep the

Lewis Hamilton has spoken about how he had bananas thrown at him and was repeatedly called the N-word during a “traumatising” school career. The seven-time Formula One world champion, who grew up in a town near London, detailed the racial abuse in the On Purpose podcast, released on Monday. The 38-year-old, who is preparing for

Last updated on 20 January 202320 January 2023.From the section Motorsport “There were specific moments I really needed to get my knuckles out and do things a female probably wouldn’t normally do. I had to fight to get respect.” Michelle Gatting is sitting in a hot pre-race briefing room in Portugal before a sports car

Italian Antonio Giovinazzi and Russian-Israeli Robert Shwartzman will share the reserve driver role at Ferrari this year. Former Alfa Romeo race driver Giovinazzi continues in the role for a second season while Shwartzman steps up from a position as development driver. One of them will attend every grand prix this season as well as helping