2023 F1 Season (Coolfastjack)

The 2023 F1 Season was the 74th in series history. Daniel Ricciardo is the reigning champion, while Ferrari are the reigning constructors champions.

Teams and Drivers

Renault:Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon

Mercedes:George Russell and Max Verstappen

Ferrari:Charles Leclerc and Mick Schumacher

Red Bull-Honda:Alexander Albon and Patricio O'Ward

McLaren-Renault:Lando Norris and Sergio Sette Camera (Rookie)

Hamilton-Mercedes:Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll

Haas-Ferrari:Louis Deletraz (Rookie) and Pietro Fittipaldi

Alfa Romeo-Ferrari:Giulano Alesi and Juan Manuel Correa (Rookie)

Williams-Renault:Nicholas Latifi and Jack Aitken (Rookie)

Toro Rosso-Honda:Pierre Gasly and Niko Kari (Rookie)

Audi Sport F1:Valtteri Bottas and Carlos Sainz

Driver Changes
 * Lewis Hamilton announced his retirement in early 2022, stating he had run his time in the sport and felt it was time to move on, but bought out Racing Point and rebranded it to Hamilton, sharing ownership duties with Lawrence Stroll
 * Max Verstappen moved to Mercedes stating he wanted a better ride in 2023, which he confirmed after Hamilton's retirement. George Russell takes the 2nd seat after mediocre performances from Valtteri Bottas
 * Sebastian Vettel announced his retirement in 2022 after he claimed his 5th championship in 2020, stating he wanted to give his fans a farewell before hanging up the helmet. Mick Schumacher moves up to take his spot
 * Patricio O'Ward fills the vacant slot at Red Bull from Max Verstappen. O'Ward ran Toro Rosso last year
 * Sergio Sette Camera replaces Carlos Sainz in the 2nd McLaren seat. Sainz moves to Audi who plans to mount a title charge in 2025
 * Valtteri Bottas joins Sainz at Audi from Mercedes
 * Louis Deletraz moves up to F1 alongside Pietro Fittipaldi. Kevin Magnussen leaves the team and is now a backup for Audi
 * Juan Manuel Correa joins Giulano Alesi at Alfa Romeo
 * Niko Kari replaces Patricio O'Ward at Toro Rosso after years of speculation
 * Jack Aitken replaces George Russell at Williams after a deal was struck between Renault and Williams to put Aitken in their car for a season before a chance at moving him to Renault

Schedule