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Netflix has provided a first look at the fifth series of 'Drive to Survive' while confirming a pre-season release date. In this GPFans Special we cover five things we need to see in Drive to Survive Season 5.

Toto Wolff has conceded the difficult 2022 season was more about "live testing" for Mercedes rather than "really racing", FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has called on F1 and the 10 teams to be "more encouraging" of General Motors' attempt to enter the sport and also has denied former F1 race director Michael Masi was forced from his role and has instead blamed social media.

Andretti have announced their partnership with General Motors Cadillac and F1 looks set to gain the US racing stable into their ranks. With the wheels seemingly in motion for Andretti Cadillac, speculation is already rife as to who could be lining up behind the wheel for their first foray into F1. Here at GPFans we’ve had a look to see who we think could be the contenders.

The world of motorsport is in mourning following the shock death of visionary rally driver Ken Block, Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has conceded an early advantage held by the team within F1's new financial regulations is now beginning to dissipate as rival teams discover loopholes and Max Verstappen has conceded to failing to understand why he and Lewis Hamilton are unable to race cleanly...

A new year is upon us and we are just weeks away from the first car being unveiled ahead of the 2023 season. Red Bull and Max Verstappen will enter the campaign as favourites following their sheer dominance last year, but can Ferrari or Mercedes fight back to challenge? Here, GPFans takes a look at what can be expected this year.

Drivers were asked to assess the performances of all their rivals and come up with a list of the top 10 performers. Unsurprisingly, Max Verstappen topped the vote after securing a record-breaking 15 wins in a single season and registering his second world title. But Lewis Hamilton was the only driver to abstain as all the other 19 F1 rivals voted on who were the top performers in 2022.

It was a season spiced up by new aerodynamic regulations designed to deliver closer racing and more overtaking, and for the most part, it delivered. Unfortunately, the title race ultimately turned into a one-sided affair as Max Verstappen set a new record. GPFans counts down our top 10 drivers of the year.

The FIA has decided to ban those competing in sanctioned competitions from making political statements without prior written permission from the governing body, McLaren CEO Zak Brown is confident Oscar Piastri will prove to be a "sensational" racing driver, and Former Williams CEO and team principal Jost Capito has blamed the team's failings in the first year of F1's new regulatory era on its form...

Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has warned Oscar Piastri that selfish species "perish" after a lengthy dispute over the Australian's controversial move to join McLaren.

The silly season in the team boss market has fully erupted. On Tuesday, one announcement after another followed in rapid succession. Time to look at all the moves in this GPFans Recap.

Formula One is about the glitz and glamor. And of course, a lot of the hype that builds up to every single Grand Prix, but sometimes the tracks don't match up to the hype that surrounds the event. Here are some of the overhyped circuits and perhaps some of the tracks that we would be happy to see removed from a stacked Formula One calendar.

Lando Norris has dismissed suggestions that Daniel Ricciardo's struggles with McLaren were due to a car designed to suit the Briton.

Lewis Hamilton has suggested rival Max Verstappen behaves differently around him on track due to his success in F1 with Mercedes while Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has responded to rumours linking him with a sensational move to Ferrari following Mattia Binotto's resignation.

F1 has been forced to cancel the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix as a result of ongoing Covid restrictions in the country.

Ross Brawn has made it clear he is calling it quits with F1 despite recent speculation linking him with a return to Ferrari, Mattia Binotto has resigned as Ferrari team principal and Max Verstappen has delivered a damning verdict on F1's street tracks as the number continues to grow on the sport's calendar.

Carlos Sainz has revealed "clear instructions" from Ferrari to aid Charles Leclerc at the F1 season finale while McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has addressed speculation that the team could switch from Mercedes power to Porsche in 2026.

Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has suggested weaknesses within the team led to Mick Schumacher being replaced by Nico Hülkenberg while Lando Norris has demanded McLaren does a better job next season as one podium "isn't enough".

Lewis Hamilton has stated he "won't miss" the 2022 F1 season after enduring a career-worst campaign while Fernando Alonso was left thrilled after making his Aston Martin debut despite "feeling pain in different places".

Toto Wolff suggested Mercedes made "all the mistakes we can make" during a disappointing Abu Dhabi season finale while Sebastian Vettel was left to rue Aston Martin's decision to take on a one-stop strategy as his F1 career ended with a points finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen underlined his dominance over F1 with victory as Sebastian Vettel's career ended with a points finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc has described Ferrari's Abu Dhabi performance as "perfect" after securing second in the drivers' standings.

Max Verstappen has denounced the "sickening", "disgusting" and "unacceptable" character assassination of himself and the targeted abuse of his relatives in the aftermath of the Red Bull team order furore in Brazil.

The final race of the season is upon us as F1 arrives at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. With second in both championships yet to be decided and a number of send-offs up and down the grid, the paddock is not without its talking points. Here's what to expect from the traditional season curtain-closer.

Max Verstappen has vowed to aid Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix "should he need it". Meanwhile, Ferrari has dismissed speculation it is set to part company with team principal Mattia Binotto.

Max Verstappen has taken aim at Lewis Hamilton after the bitter rivals clashed on the race track again at the São Paulo Grand Prix to reopen old wounds between the pair. Meanwhile, George Russell ended Mercedes' win drought with an "emotional" maiden victory at the São Paulo Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen fears his remarkable run is poised to come to an end in the São Paulo Grand Prix after being crushed by Mercedes in the sprint at Interlagos. Meanwhile, Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer insisted Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon "let the team down" after both drivers plummeted from the top 10 through contact in the São Paulo Grand Prix sprint.