Max Verstappen kicked off his F1 title-defence with a comfortable victory at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, while Fernando Alonso claimed a stunning podium on his Aston... read more »

Max Verstappen started his title defence in perfect fashion as the reigning champion dominated the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix from start to finish. After being passed at... read more »

Max Verstappen made the best possible start to his F1 title defence with an imperious display at the Bahrain Grand Prix. read more »

Max Verstappen begins the defence of his World Drivers' Championship this weekend in Bahrain believing Red Bull have developed another good car in 2023. read more »

Red Bull have unveiled their title-defending car for Formula 1 2023 and announced a major new engine partnership with Ford. read more »

The FIA has jumped to the defence of its president Mohammed ben Sulayem after a sexist comment on an archived website were uncovered. A report by The Times found the old site... read more »

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the FIA president, has launched a defence of Andretti's planned F1 entry in the face of criticism from existing teams. read more »

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes it will be "very difficult" for Red Bull to continue to dominate F1 as rivals make progress. read more »

Ocon picked up the majority of Alpine's points this year as it finished fourth in the F1 world constructors' championship, beating McLaren at the final race of the... read more »

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has refused to back down from writing a letter to the FIA accusing Red Bull of "cheating" in the F1 cost cap saga. read more »

Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack has criticised the "borderline" driving antics of Alfa Romeo's drivers at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »

Toto Wolff sarcastically claimed he almost cried "a tear" after hearing Christian Horner's defence of Red Bull over the budget row. read more »

Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have leapt to their team's defence as budget cap breach row builds. read more »

Max Verstappen has back Red Bull against the FIA's ruling of a budget cap breach by claiming a "strong belief" the team had played by the rules. read more »

Max Verstappen has defended the FIA and Monza track marshals after they faced criticism over the handling of the late-race safety car at the Italian Grand Prix. read more »

Max Verstappen has launched a vigorous defence of Red Bull strategist Hannah Schmitz's integrity following venomous online abuse in the wake of the Dutch GP. read more »

Mark Webber has launched into a fierce defence of Oscar Piastri after the Australian's contract saga was finally closed. read more »

AlphaTauri has released a strong defence of its team and Red Bull head of strategy Hannah Schmitz after social media abuse. read more »

Lewis Hamilton is adamant he has "1000 per cent" belief in his Mercedes strategy team after his chance to win the Dutch Grand Prix evaporated late in the race. read more »

In fact, he is robust in the defence of his strategy department and, while accepting there is always room for improvement, he is crystal clear that he has the right people in... read more »

Fernando Alonso saw no need for talks with Alpine Formula 1 team-mate Esteban Ocon over his "extreme" defence in Hungary, but admitted he was "surprised" by... read more »

Frustration with his team-mate nearly got the better of Fernando Alonso on the opening lap in Hungary. read more »

Mattia Binotto has launched a staunch defence of Ferrari's strategy in the wake of the latest bizarre calls from the pit wall in Hungary. read more »

Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto has leapt to the defence of Charles Leclerc after he crashed out of the lead of the French Grand Prix. read more »

F1's governing body has defended itself against criticism that confusion over its virtual safety car messaging system cost Sergio Perez a podium finish in the French Grand... read more »