Otmar Szafnauer
Alpine will 'consider' re-signing Alonso - boss
Alpine boss Otmar Szafnauer says the Renault-owned team will "consider" re-signing Fernando Alonso for 2023.
May 22, 07:31
FIA considering disrepute penalty for Alonso
The FIA is reportedly looking into whether Fernando Alonso has brought Formula 1 into disrepute with his stinging criticism of the sport's officials.
May 21, 08:35
Alonso questions Alpine's 'new rear wing' claim
Fernando Alonso has questioned the accuracy of his boss' recent claim that a "new rear wing" this weekend in Barcelona will give Alpine "a bit more performance".
May 20, 08:38
Alpine eyes Silverstone for Alonso contract talks
Alpine has earmarked Silverstone as the scene of the first talks with Fernando Alonso about potentially extending the 40-year-old's contract.
May 13, 06:23
Seidl wants 'B teams' banned from F1
Andreas Seidl thinks so-called "B teams" should not be allowed in Formula 1.
May 5, 07:54
Carmaker CEO proud to have kept Renault in F1
Alpine is still on target to win races in Formula 1, according to Renault CEO Luca de Meo.
Apr 20, 08:23
Teams ask FIA for 'white Ferrari' clarity
Gunther Steiner has dismissed claims that Haas' 2022 car is effectively a 'white Ferrari'.
Apr 19, 06:42
Struggling Vettel 'should retire' - Minardi
Former F1 boss Giancarlo Minardi thinks quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel "should retire".
Apr 13, 07:58
Only three teams reject F1 budget cap hike
Only three Formula 1 teams are now arguing against a move to raise the budget cap by $7 million.
Apr 11, 08:31
'No pressure' despite Alonso-Piastri dilemma
Alpine is under "no pressure" to put reigning Formula 2 champion Oscar Piastri in a race seat for 2023.
Apr 9, 07:44
F1 drivers worried about losing iconic races
Formula 1 drivers are worried that the sport's expansion into new and lucrative markets will result in some of the most historic venues falling off the calendar.
Apr 9, 07:43
Berger questions Aston Martin's new F1 boss
F1 legend Gerhard Berger is questioning whether Aston Martin has appointed the right team principal.
Mar 18, 07:28
Szafnauer left Aston Martin over Stroll
Otmar Szafnauer says he left Aston Martin because of interference from the team owner.
Mar 16, 07:14
Three drivers linked with Ricciardo's seat
Three drivers have emerged at the top of the list to potentially replace the unwell Daniel Ricciardo in Sunday's 2022 season opener.
Mar 14, 07:02
Krack not first choice as Aston Martin boss
Mike Krack wasn't the only candidate to become the new team boss at Aston Martin for 2022.
Mar 14, 07:01
New boss wants Vettel to sign 2023 contract
Aston Martin's new team boss says he wants to convince Sebastian Vettel to sign a new contract for 2023 and beyond.
Mar 7, 07:40
Alpine CEO not ruling out white F1 livery
The tantalising prospect of a white 2022 livery is not being ruled out by Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi.
Feb 21, 08:07
New Aston boss doubts BMW to enter F1
Mike Krack, the outgoing boss of BMW's motor racing division, has played down suggestions the German manufacturer could be eyeing Formula 1.
Feb 15, 05:51
Vettel fends off F1 retirement talk
Sebastian Vettel has fended off suggestions 2022 could be his last season in Formula 1.
Feb 11, 06:32
Alpine may poach Aston Martin technical boss
Along with Otmar Szafnauer and sponsor BWT, Aston Martin is reportedly preparing to lose yet another major player to the Renault-owned Alpine team for 2022.
Jan 24, 08:37
Szafnauer set to be Alpine team boss - Prost
Alain Prost has all but confirmed that Otmar Szafnauer will be Alpine's new team principal.
Jan 19, 07:04
Departing Prost slams Alpine CEO Rossi
F1 legend Alain Prost has pointed the finger squarely at Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi, as he joins an exodus of prominent team managers.
Jan 19, 07:03
Prost ousted, Alpine to turn pink in 2022
Otmar Szafnauer is expected to become Alpine's new team boss - and he is reportedly bringing a major sponsor to the Renault-owned team with him.
Jan 18, 05:41
Abiteboul linked with F1 return for Red Bull
One F1 boss has gone on gardening leave, another is set for a return to the sport, while a third is preparing for a top job after serving at Porsche and BMW.
Jan 17, 07:38
F1 teams kick off 2022 with new bosses
Two Formula 1 teams are kicking off 2022 with major top management changes.
Jan 14, 07:52
Vettel named as potential Hamilton successor
Sebastian Vettel has been named as a potential last-minute replacement in the event that Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton suddenly quits Formula 1.
Jan 14, 07:46
Aston Martin could build own F1 engine
Aston Martin is not ruling out 'doing a Red Bull' by building its own Formula 1 engine.
Dec 4, 07:09
Szafnauer slams Alpine move 'misinformation'
Otmar Szafnauer has hit out at "pure media speculation" about his future, but admits other teams have approached him about leaving Aston Martin.
Nov 13, 02:50
Szafnauer 'important' to Aston Martin - Vettel
Otmar Szafnauer is an "important guy" to the Aston Martin team, Sebastian Vettel said in Brazil.
Nov 12, 06:10
Aston Martin's Szafnauer linked with Alpine move
Otmar Szafnauer looks set to leave Aston Martin.
Nov 11, 05:24
Newey not joining Whitmarsh at Aston Martin
Red Bull designer Adrian Newey will not be joining Martin Whitmarsh in heading to Aston Martin.
Sep 22, 08:36
'No plan B' for Aston Martin amid Vettel rumours
Otmar Szafnauer has slammed reports that all is not well with the relationship between Aston Martin and quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel.
Sep 13, 08:43
Aston Martin interested in Ricciardo - report
A wild rumour about Daniel Ricciardo and Sebastian Vettel's respective futures is doing the rounds in the Monza paddock.
Sep 12, 08:59
Vettel says anti-Dutch GP protests 'good'
Sebastian Vettel says it's "good" that environmental groups are trying to shut down the Dutch GP.
Sep 4, 10:05
F1 braces for busy end to 'strange' 2021 calendar
While the total race count is dropping from 23 to 22, the world of Formula 1 is now bracing for a hectic schedule to complete the 2021 world championship campaign.
Aug 29, 09:04
Aston Martin's request for review of Sebastian Vettel disqualification dismissed
Sebastian Vettel was stripped of second place at the Hungaroring on August 1 following a fuel infringement.
Aug 9, 20:48
Aston Martin to confirm Vettel deal for 2022
Sebastian Vettel looks to be definitely staying at Aston Martin for 2022.
Aug 1, 08:45
Aston Martin set to brighten dull green livery
Aston Martin admits it needs to improve the colour of its Formula 1 cars.
Jul 3, 09:08
FIA ends risk of teams skipping practice
F1's governing body has neutralised a risk that up to three teams could have sat out practice sessions ahead of the British GP.
Jul 2, 07:58
Ecclestone helped Vettel 'to be happy again'
Bernie Ecclestone admits he helped Sebastian Vettel to secure his place in Formula 1 with Aston Martin this year.
Jul 1, 08:51
