The Formula 1 characterized by the existence of a Buy well in advance, in which drivers and teams they are negotiating contracts for next season as early as the middle of the current run.
The 2023 season is no exception and some moves are already known, such as retirement of Sebastian Vetelhis jump Fernando Alonso from Alpine to Aston Martin and the novel about Oscar Piastri. In addition, there are still some six positions will be determined along with some others that could be released even if there is a signed contract for this car, in a season that will again have the 10 teams participating in 2022.
Below is the list of groups and drivers who will participate in Formula 1 season 2023one that will have its innovation Las Vegas Grand Prix and its returns China and Qatar GP.
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The teams and drivers of the 2023 Formula 1 season
Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez
The team led by Christian Horner has the world champion Max Verstappen signed 2028 and his last move was his renewal Sergio Czech Perez until 2024.
Ferrari: Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz
The Maranello team has renewed Charles Leclerc Y Carlos Sainz until the end of the season 2024.
Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton and George Russell
The silver arrows they will hold Lewis Hamilton and George Russell as his pair of pilots: both under contract until the end of the season 2023.
McLaren: Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo
The team from Woking, England hired Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo: However, while Norris is under contract until 2025, Ricciardo is under contract until 2023 but with a clause that could mean an early exit. According to France’s Auto Hebdo Sport, a move to Alpine could be a possibility for Ricciardo, who was with the team in 2020 when Renault.
Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll
After announcing his retirement Sebastian VettelAston Martin announced a replacement at his height: the Spaniard Fernando Alonso belongs to the group with a multi-year contract. The other pilot is Lance Strollwhose contract expiry is not known but he is the son of the team owner so it does not look like he will be leaving Aston Martin anytime soon.
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Alps: Esteban Ocon
After his departure Fernando AlonsoAlpine has a Steven Okon in the only confirmed place and until the season 2024. For the other part they announced the Australian Oscar Piastriwho would make his Formula 1 debut and is currently the team’s reserve driver. However, his Piastri denied he had a contract with Alpine until 2023 and said he will not run for the team.
I understand that, without my consent, Alpine F1 put out a press release late this afternoon that I will be driving for them next year. This is wrong and I have not signed a contract with Alpine for 2023. I will not ride for Alpine next year.
— Oscar Piastri (@OscarPiastri) August 2, 2022
Alpha Tauri: Pierre Gasly
currently, Pierre Gasly He is the only driver confirmed with Alpha Tauri for the 2023 season, the year in which his association with the team will end. The Japanese contract Yuki Tsunoda expires at the end of the 2022 campaign and everythingvia there is no news about his future. “It’s up to him. If he performs well, he’ll stay, if he doesn’t, he’ll be out. It’s very easy.”Franz Tost, head of the group, commented on this matter.
Alfa Romeo: Valtteri Bottas
Never Valtteri Botas joined Alfa Romeo at the beginning of 2022, it was for a long-term plan: the veteran from Finland has a contract until 2024. It is still uncertain whether he will be his partner in 2023 Guanyu Zhou, whose contract has yet to be extended, although the financial backing behind the young Chinese and some (few) good results he has achieved could invite him to continue in the team. The French Theo Pourchairewho at 18 already has five victories in Formula 2, could replace Zhou.
Haas: Kevin Magnussen
the Dane Kevin Magnussen He arrived at Haas in place of Russian Nikita Mazepin and did so on a two-year contract, so he is expected to stay with the team in 2023, largely due to his good performance on his return to F1. His contract Mike Schumacherinstead, it ends up in 2022and it is expected that there will soon be news of the German pilot who has connection with Ferrari, technically connected to the Haas team, which will retain the Maranello engines.
Williams: Albon confirmed
Williams confirmed on Wednesday August 3 that it will retain Alex Albon for the 2023 season.. Alex Albon is having a solid 2022 season and is exceeding expectations.
The key question will be to see who will take second place. On one side, Nikolas Latifi, with financial support but without having shown anything. On the other hand, the American Sergeant Loganrace winner in Formula 2, will be with the team in the first free practice session of the 2022 United States GP and could be an option to step up to F1 in the next campaign.
| Equipment | Pilot | Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Sergio Perez |
| ferrari | Charles Leclerc | Carlos Sainz |
| Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | George Russell |
| McLaren | Lando Norris | Daniel Ricciardo |
| Alpine | Steven Okon | To define |
| Alpha Taurus | Pierre Gasly | To define |
| Aston Martin | Fernando Alonso | Lance Stroll |
| Alfa Romeo | Valtteri Botas | To define |
| Williams | Alex Alban | To define |
| Hass | Kevin Magnussen | To define |
