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The presentation dance in F1 continues.
After Haas, the first team to unveil the 2023 livery, it’s now Red Bull’s turn to show a Formula 1 car similar to last year’s. The RB19 will undoubtedly prove to be optimized during its testing sessions.
See the livery of the Red Bull RB19
Williams has also revealed the colors of their F1 2023: the FW45 doesn’t change much.
The livery of the Williams FW45
Alfa Romeo, on the other hand, unveiled the C43, which is not only the most modified livery to date, but also a single-seater supposed to be the real one that was unveiled.
See the presentation of the Alfa Romeo C43
Ford returns to F1.
During the Red Bull presentation, the big announcement was about the launch of a partnership that will delight the old-timers, the return of Ford to F1 as an engine supplier, not with Cosworth but with Red Bull power trains.
With this announcement, there will therefore be 6 engine manufacturers confirmed by the FIA to prepare engines for the 2026 regulations. However, be aware that Honda, without a current contract, may decide to cancel its application.
The 6 engine manufacturers in the running for 2026
The FIA and F1 continue to experience tensions.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem will now step back in his involvement with F1. The director of the FIA, following communication issues on social media in particular, has decided to let F1 communicate with Nikolas Tombazis, the technical director of the FIA, and Nathalie Robyn, the General Director of the FIA.
Charles Leclerc is driving Michael Schumacher’s F2003.
After being recently sold at auction, Michael Schumacher’s F2003 was able to be test-driven by Charles Leclerc himself at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. The Monegasque driver took the wheel of the roaring V10.