Vietnam’s abandoned F1 circuit finally hosts first racing action | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Hanoi F1 circuit hosts first racing action • Coulthard doubts Red Bull will dominate in 2023 • Ekstrom quickest as Dakar Rally begins

Read more: Vietnam’s abandoned F1 circuit finally hosts first racing action | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

RaceFans’ complete 2022 Formula 1 season review | 2022 F1 season review - RaceFans

From the biggest stories of the year to all of RaceFans' exclusive interviews our driver rankings list, there's is plenty to look back on as 2022 comes to an end.

Read more: RaceFans’ complete 2022 Formula 1 season review | 2022 F1 season review - RaceFans

How F1’s new practice rule allowed more rookies to shine in 2022 - Motorsport.com

The new regulation meant teams were obliged to give two free practice sessions per season to a driver who had not yet competed in more than two grands prix. 
As teams fulfilled this requirement, a total of ten ‘rookies’ who had not taken part in a race got their opportunity to run in practice. 
There was also Pietro Fittipaldi, who had already contested two races for Haas in ...Keep reading

Read more: How F1’s new practice rule allowed more rookies to shine in 2022 - Motorsport.com

F1 in Africa: South Africa's own F1 Championship - BBC F1

The story of how F1 was so loved in South Africa it got its own championship in the sport.

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McLaren target fourth place in 2023 after “disappointing” fall to fifth | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says the team's fall to fifth place in the constructors' championship in 2022 was a "disappointing" result.

Read more: McLaren target fourth place in 2023 after “disappointing” fall to fifth | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

Why F1 world titles haven’t changed Verstappen - Motorsport.com

The Red Bull driver said at the 2021 Turkish Grand Prix that win or lose his epic fight with Hamilton and the Briton’s Mercedes squad that he would be satisfied with the outcome. 
Over one year on, where there is evidence to both suggest his 2021 triumph did alter Verstappen’s approaching to racing Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Hamilton’s teammate George Russell, but was still ...Keep reading

Read more: Why F1 world titles haven’t changed Verstappen - Motorsport.com

Audi target F1 wins by 2028 | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Audi target F1 wins by 2028 • Mercedes Formula E exit due to low viewership - Wolff • IndyCar's COTA return dependent on ticket sales

Read more: Audi target F1 wins by 2028 | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

F1 2023 launches: When are teams revealing new cars? - SkySports F1

Formula 1 teams are gearing up for the 2023 season and car launch dates are starting to be revealed, with AlphaTauri joining Aston Martin and Ferrari in announcing details for their next challengers.

Read more: F1 2023 launches: When are teams revealing new cars? - SkySports F1

Why Williams F1's other racing team is one of the busiest in motorsport - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Who can forget its entry in the British Touring Car Championship in the late 1990s, with the team central to the boom years of Super Touring.  
Then there was the role that Williams played in developing some iconic motorsport machinery – including the Metro 6R4 Group B rally car and the Le Mans-winning BMW V12 LMR. 
But now it’s amazing to think that the only motorsport ...Keep reading

Read more: Why Williams F1's other racing team is one of the busiest in motorsport - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Water pump revamp to address Renault F1 engine's reliability woe - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

While Alpine made good progress in speed terms in 2022, as it emerged as best-of-the-rest behind Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes, it did endure a spate of frustrating retirements too. 
Those DNFs left Fernando Alonso particularly annoyed, especially as a run of engine failures ran almost all the way to the end of the season. 
Speaking after another retirement in Mexico, Alonso said ...Keep reading

Read more: Water pump revamp to address Renault F1 engine's reliability woe - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Most improved driver? Best overtake? Pundits reveal their F1, W Series picks! - SkySports F1

After two dramatic seasons, the Sky Sports F1 pundits sat down to pick their most memorable moments from Formula 1, and W Series, in 2022. From best races to overtakes, drivers to teams, have a watch and read their selections!

Read more: Most improved driver? Best overtake? Pundits reveal their F1, W Series picks! - SkySports F1

Ferrari should have replaced Binotto years ago – Arnoux | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Binotto should have been replaced sooner - Arnoux • Alfa Romeo 'one step' from McLaren • Old Dublin GP plans uncovered

Read more: Ferrari should have replaced Binotto years ago – Arnoux | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Haas F1 form "a bit of a mystery" at times in 2022, says Steiner - Motorsport.com

Haas bounced back from a point-less 2021 to finish eighth in this year's constructors' championship, enjoying highs through Kevin Magnussen's fifth place in Bahrain and his shock pole position in Brazil.
Magnussen's result in Bahrain came despite his late return to the team following the exit of Nikita Mazepin and title sponsor Uralkali after the opening test in Barcelona in the wake of ...Keep reading

Read more: Haas F1 form "a bit of a mystery" at times in 2022, says Steiner - Motorsport.com

Twelve of the best ‘true’ single-seater passes of 2022 | Other motorsport - RaceFans

Who says the art of overtaking is dead? Here are 12 of the best single-seater passes of 2022 - without a single DRS press between them.

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'I've never seen a better film on motorsport' | STEWART on Sky Docs from Friday - SkySports F1

Sir Jackie Stewart discusses the new documentary of his life made by his son Mark, which charted Formula 1's most dangerous era. STEWART debuts on Sky Documentaries & NOW on Friday December 30.

Read more: 'I've never seen a better film on motorsport' | STEWART on Sky Docs from Friday - SkySports F1

Ocon doubts Gasly will need much help getting up to speed at Alpine - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Gasly will join Alpine next year after spending the entirety of his racing career to date under the Red Bull umbrella, with the majority of his time in F1 coming at its AlphaTauri team.
The move will see Gasly replace two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso, who signed for Aston Martin at the end of July.
Ocon has raced for the Enstone-based team since 2020, and played a role in helping ...Keep reading

Read more: Ocon doubts Gasly will need much help getting up to speed at Alpine - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

From 'Mad Max' to a double champion: Verstappen's 2022 spells danger for rivals - SkySports F1

Analysing Max Verstappen's evolution, his record-breaking 2022, and why Formula 1 may have another dynasty on its hands...

Read more: From 'Mad Max' to a double champion: Verstappen's 2022 spells danger for rivals - SkySports F1

FIA clampdown on political gestures ‘won’t affect much’ for Hulkenberg | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: FIA clampdown on political gestures 'won't affect much' for Hulkenberg • Drivers score Verstappen as top racer in 2022 • "Labrador" Leclerc overrated compared to Sainz - Coronel

Read more: FIA clampdown on political gestures ‘won’t affect much’ for Hulkenberg | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

'Deserving' De Vries has character to succeed in F1 says McLaren FE boss - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The Dutchman, a Formula E champion in the 2020-21 season with the Mercedes outfit, has earned a move to the AlphaTauri F1 squad to partner Yuki Tsunoda at the team.
After impressing in his one-race cameo at Williams in 2022 as a late call-up to substitute for Alex Albon, de Vries sufficiently turned heads among Red Bull's higher-ups to earn the race seat vacated by Pierre Gasly.
James, de ...Keep reading

Read more: 'Deserving' De Vries has character to succeed in F1 says McLaren FE boss - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

'Deserving' De Vries has character to succeed in F1 says McLaren FE boss - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The Dutchman, a Formula E champion in the 2020-21 season with the Mercedes outfit, has earned a move to the AlphaTauri F1 squad to partner Yuki Tsunoda at the team.
After impressing in his one-race cameo at Williams in 2022 as a late call-up to substitute for Alex Albon, de Vries sufficiently turned heads among Red Bull's higher-ups to earn the race seat vacated by Pierre Gasly.
James, de ...Keep reading

Read more: 'Deserving' De Vries has character to succeed in F1 says McLaren FE boss - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Williams opted against continuing F1 2022 development when P10 looked certain - Motorsport.com

After ending last year ninth in the standings, Williams slumped back to 10th place as it struggled to match the midfield teams for form across the course of the season.
Alex Albon, Nicholas Latifi and one-race stand-in Nyck de Vries all managed to pick up points for Williams, but the total of eight for the season still left it well adrift of ninth-placed AlphaTauri, which finished on 35 ...Keep reading

Read more: Williams opted against continuing F1 2022 development when P10 looked certain - Motorsport.com

F1 2022 Tech Review: Ferrari’s race winner falls short in the end - Motorsport.com

However, a combination of poor reliability, strategy and driver errors, and rapid progress from Red Bull, meant that the team was unable to sustain its championship challenge for long enough.
But although its title hopes faded, that did not stop it trying to continue to eke out performance from its 2022 challenger.

Ferrari airbox detail
Photo by: Giorgio Piola

As the F1-75 was ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 2022 Tech Review: Ferrari’s race winner falls short in the end - Motorsport.com

The ‘$5 million GP ticket’: Why Las Vegas is raising the stakes on F1 tour packages | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Promotion of next November’s Las Vegas GP is already in full swing, with ticket sales, demos, and casinos already advertising VIP packages.

Read more: The ‘$5 million GP ticket’: Why Las Vegas is raising the stakes on F1 tour packages | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

The top 10 most-watched videos from Formula 1 2022 - SkySports F1

Formula 1 2022's title battles may have been dominated by one driver and team, but the racing season itself will live long in the memory.

Read more: The top 10 most-watched videos from Formula 1 2022 - SkySports F1

FIA right to curb F1 drivers’ political statements – Brown | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: FIA right to curb F1 drivers' political statements - Brown • Ferrari back Weug for Formula Regional move • Give GPDA more clout - Stewart

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Gasly: 2022 F1 season was ‘quite far away’ from AlphaTauri’s expectations - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Gasly led AlphaTauri to its highest points total in an F1 season through 2021, scoring 142 points en route to sixth in the constructors’ standings to mark the outfit’s best campaign including its time operating as Toro Rosso.
But the team struggled to capitalise on the new regulations as it slipped back to ninth in 2022, picking up just 35 points between Gasly and team-mate Yuki ...Keep reading

Read more: Gasly: 2022 F1 season was ‘quite far away’ from AlphaTauri’s expectations - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

What McLaren learned from Ricciardo’s 2022 F1 struggles - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ricciardo left the team at the end of this season after two difficult years that saw the high of victory in the 2021 Italian GP, but which generally left both parties frustrated as he tried to come to terms with the car.
Stella insists that Ricciardo, who is returning to Red Bull Racing as reserve driver, had a positive impact on McLaren.
"One point I would highlight from a race team point ...Keep reading

Read more: What McLaren learned from Ricciardo’s 2022 F1 struggles - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

What McLaren learned from Ricciardo’s 2022 F1 struggles - Motorsport.com

Ricciardo left the team at the end of this season after two difficult years that saw the high of victory in the 2021 Italian GP, but which generally left both parties frustrated as he tried to come to terms with the car.
Stella insists that Ricciardo, who is returning to Red Bull Racing as reserve driver, had a positive impact on McLaren.
"One point I would highlight from a race team point ...Keep reading

Read more: What McLaren learned from Ricciardo’s 2022 F1 struggles - Motorsport.com

Fallows: Aston Martin benefitting from recruits across the paddock - Motorsport.com

After taking over the former Force India outfit owner Lawrence Stroll launched a major recruitment drive, taking Fallows and other key names from Red Bull Racing, as well as deputy technical director Eric Blandin from Mercedes, and engineering director Luca Furbatto from Alfa Romeo.
Fallows says the combination of newcomers from teams across the paddock and long-time members of the Silverstone ...Keep reading

Read more: Fallows: Aston Martin benefitting from recruits across the paddock - Motorsport.com

Fallows: Aston Martin benefitting from recruits across the paddock - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

After taking over the former Force India outfit owner Lawrence Stroll launched a major recruitment drive, taking Fallows and other key names from Red Bull Racing, as well as deputy technical director Eric Blandin from Mercedes, and engineering director Luca Furbatto from Alfa Romeo.
Fallows says the combination of newcomers from teams across the paddock and long-time members of the Silverstone ...Keep reading

Read more: Fallows: Aston Martin benefitting from recruits across the paddock - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Helmet rows, hot mics and more forgotten motorsport stories from 2022 - RaceFans

Another dramatic and often controversial season of Formula 1 meant these curious and noteworthy stories from it and beyond tended to get overlooked.

Read more: Helmet rows, hot mics and more forgotten motorsport stories from 2022 - RaceFans

Twelve stories that defined sport in 2022 - SkySports F1

We look back on 12 stories that defined sport in 2022, from the death of the Queen to the Qatar World Cup.

Read more: Twelve stories that defined sport in 2022 - SkySports F1

Ezpeleta: F1 popularity boom can help MotoGP - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

In a wide-ranging interview with Autosport's sister site Motorsport.es, which covers MotoGP’s new sprint race format, calendar changes and Dorna’s operation of the series, Ezpeleta gives his take on F1’s spike in interest and how MotoGP works concurrently alongside its four-wheel counterpart.
Ezpeleta has given credit to F1’s recent rise but feels these trends come in “waves” ...Keep reading

Read more: Ezpeleta: F1 popularity boom can help MotoGP - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The RaceFans’ Caption Competition winners of 2022 | Caption Competition - RaceFans

As the year draws to a close, look back on the funniest entries that you all submitted to each of our Caption Competitions in 2022.

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Ocon feels "more relaxed" under current Alpine F1 management set-up - Motorsport.com

Ocon led Alpine's efforts in F1 this year, narrowly outscoring teammate Fernando Alonso as the team took fourth in the constructors' championship, finishing at the head of the midfield.
The Frenchman regarded it as his best F1 season to date, having returned to the grid with Renault in 2020 before the team was rebranded as Alpine the following year.
As well as going through different names ...Keep reading

Read more: Ocon feels "more relaxed" under current Alpine F1 management set-up - Motorsport.com

Mercedes didn't think porpoising was major issue after Barcelona F1 test - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Mercedes topped the times at the Spanish Grand Prix venue with what was an early development phase package, an achievement that required significant ride height changes and metal floor stays not originally designed to be run nor considered legal under F1’s original technical rules to be added.
But director of trackside engineering Andrew Shovlin has revealed that although the team’s issue ...Keep reading

Read more: Mercedes didn't think porpoising was major issue after Barcelona F1 test - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Mercedes didn't think porpoising was major issue after Barcelona F1 test - Motorsport.com

Mercedes topped the times at the Spanish Grand Prix venue with what was an early development phase package, an achievement that required significant ride height changes and metal floor stays not originally designed to be run nor considered legal under F1’s original technical rules to be added.
But Shovlin, Mercedes’ director of trackside engineering, has revealed that although the team’s ...Keep reading

Read more: Mercedes didn't think porpoising was major issue after Barcelona F1 test - Motorsport.com

Autosport Podcast: Luke's F1 Christmas Quiz - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

After you've tucked into your second helping of turkey and escaped the in-laws, pop in your headphones to play along with our festive podcast looking back at 2022.
Question master Luke Smith tests the memory of our F1 experts, with events on and off track the subject of our Christmas quiz. But can you do better than our editors? Luke is joined by Alex Kalinauckas, Matt Kew and Stuart Codling to ...Keep reading

Read more: Autosport Podcast: Luke's F1 Christmas Quiz - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

How Albon is inspiring Red Bull’s new 13-year-old junior star - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

His off-track work at an orphanage is helping to make a meaningful difference to the lives of those in need in Thailand, yet his efforts in F1 are also acting as a source of inspiration.
Enzo Tarnvanichkul may only be 13 years old, but his achievements are already standing him out as a star for the future. This year, he won the FIA OK Junior karting world championship, becoming the second Thai ...Keep reading

Read more: How Albon is inspiring Red Bull’s new 13-year-old junior star - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Sainz wants return of the "consistent Carlos of 2021" in F1 next year - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Sainz became an F1 race winner this year with Ferrari by taking victory at the British Grand Prix, as well as scoring pole positions in Belgium and the USA to mark his most successful season in F1 to date.
But Sainz also fell 62 points short of Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc's tally over the year, his efforts not helped by six retirements - including in Austin after being hit at the first ...Keep reading

Read more: Sainz wants return of the "consistent Carlos of 2021" in F1 next year - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Sainz wants return of the "consistent Carlos of 2021" in F1 next year - Motorsport.com

Sainz became an F1 race winner this year with Ferrari by taking victory at the British Grand Prix, as well as scoring pole positions in Belgium and the USA to mark his most successful season in F1 to date.
But Sainz also fell 62 points short of Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc's tally over the year, his efforts not helped by six retirements - including in Austin after being hit at the first ...Keep reading

Read more: Sainz wants return of the "consistent Carlos of 2021" in F1 next year - Motorsport.com

F1 podium finisher Philippe Streiff dies aged 67 - Motorsport.com

The Frenchman earned a good reputation in junior categories by winning the 1981 French Formula 3 championship for the Motul Nogaro team and also taking fourth that year in the European series.
He stepped up to the European F2 championship in 1982, claiming his first podium finishes in 1983.
Streiff also made four Le Mans 24 Hours starts across his career, finishing overall runner-up for Jean ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 podium finisher Philippe Streiff dies aged 67 - Motorsport.com

Streiff, F1 podium finisher who was paralysed in crash, dies aged 67 | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

Philippe Streiff, who reached the Formula 1 podium at his sixth attempt before his career was cut short by injury, has died at the age of 67.

Read more: Streiff, F1 podium finisher who was paralysed in crash, dies aged 67 | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

22 telling stats on every driver to race in the 2022 F1 season | 2022 F1 season review - RaceFans

What do the numbers tell us about the 2022 Formula 1 season? Here's a revealing statistic on each of the 22 drivers...

Read more: 22 telling stats on every driver to race in the 2022 F1 season | 2022 F1 season review - RaceFans

McLaren entering top level sportscar racing ‘a matter of when not if’ – Brown | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: McLaren in sportscar racing a matter of 'when not if' - Brown • Stuck unimpressed Verstappen refused team orders • Alesi's 1991 Ferrari to go under auction

Read more: McLaren entering top level sportscar racing ‘a matter of when not if’ – Brown | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

McLaren not worried about losing Norris to F1 rivals - Motorsport.com

Norris is under contract until the end of 2025, after signing a fresh deal earlier this year.
However, the departure of McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl to Sauber has already prompted suggestions that, when the squad rebrands as Audi for 2026, it could attempt to lure Norris.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown is aware that Norris’s speed makes him an attractive option for his team’s competitors ...Keep reading

Read more: McLaren not worried about losing Norris to F1 rivals - Motorsport.com

Messi, Mead, Stokes or Shields: Who was 2022's biggest sports star? - SkySports F1

From Lionel Messi to Iga Swiatek, we look at 10 of the top sporting superstars from across 2022.

Read more: Messi, Mead, Stokes or Shields: Who was 2022's biggest sports star? - SkySports F1

FIA: No F1 flexi floor cheating in 2022 but trickery was possible - Motorsport.com

The middle phase of the 2022 campaign was dominated by the controversy over porpoising, and the impact of a technical directive from the FIA to try to help address the matter.
As well as imposing an aerodynamic oscillation metric to limit the bouncing, the FIA also tightened up checks on flexible floors amid suspicions that teams had been using some tricks to run closer to the ground.
These ...Keep reading

Read more: FIA: No F1 flexi floor cheating in 2022 but trickery was possible - Motorsport.com

The sporting superstars of 2022 - SkySports F1

From Lionel Messi to Iga Swiatek, we look at 10 of the top sporting superstars from across 2022.

Read more: The sporting superstars of 2022 - SkySports F1

Mercedes’ early-season struggles “like a ghost was in the car” – Hamilton | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Mercedes' struggles "like a ghost in the car" - Hamilton • Seidl hiring shows Audi are serious - Sainz Snr • Edgar moves to MP for 2023 F3

Read more: Mercedes’ early-season struggles “like a ghost was in the car” – Hamilton | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Ferrari to unveil its new F1 car for 2023 on Valentine’s Day | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Ferrari have announced that their new car for the 2023 Formula 1 season will be unveiled on Valentine's Day, Tuesday 14th February.

Read more: Ferrari to unveil its new F1 car for 2023 on Valentine’s Day | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Autosport 2022 Top 50: #33 Alex Albon - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Returns to the Top 50 for the first time since 2019 after being benched by Red Bull. Back then, Albon was criticised for too many crashes and falling too far behind his stablemate.
Neither can be said of his distinguished F1 return, even if the intra-team competition wasn’t anything like as stiff: he trounced Nicholas Latifi.
His finest performance in the backmarker Williams came in ...Keep reading

Read more: Autosport 2022 Top 50: #33 Alex Albon - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Autosport 2022 Top 50: #1 Max Verstappen - Autosport.com - General - Stories

"You just have to be confident. Otherwise, I don’t think you can succeed in the world here."
Max Verstappen is speaking in the Abu Dhabi night, three days out from the end of the 2022 Formula 1 season, which he has utterly dominated. He’s at a table outside the Red Bull hospitality building in the Yas Marina paddock, albeit one that’s squeezed in between that structure and Mercedes’ ...Keep reading

Read more: Autosport 2022 Top 50: #1 Max Verstappen - Autosport.com - General - Stories

2022 F1 driver rankings #3: Charles Leclerc | 2022 F1 driver rankings - RaceFans

Through the first two months of the 2022 season, Charles Leclerc was a genuine title contender. It was not his fault his challenge unravelled soon after.

Read more: 2022 F1 driver rankings #3: Charles Leclerc | 2022 F1 driver rankings - RaceFans

Is there way back for Ricciardo? | 'He's not Red Bull's future' - SkySports F1

Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft believes there is little to split Sergio Perez and Daniel Ricciardo as drivers but doesn't believe the Australian is Red Bull's "future".

Read more: Is there way back for Ricciardo? | 'He's not Red Bull's future' - SkySports F1

FIA criticised for “absurd” rule barring drivers from speaking out | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: FIA criticised for "absurd" rule barring drivers from speaking out • Schumacher and Vettel reunite for RoC • IndyCar to disappear from iRacing

Read more: FIA criticised for “absurd” rule barring drivers from speaking out | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Why Aston Martin won't copy its way to Formula 1 success - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The first stage of the team’s new £200 million factory is due to open in May, acting as a big shot in the arm for its push to grow, while the arrival of Fernando Alonso is also set to be a major storyline through 2023. Year three of five is a big one.
But while it may want to emulate the likes of Mercedes and Red Bull by competing for world titles, and has enlisted talent from an array of ...Keep reading

Read more: Why Aston Martin won't copy its way to Formula 1 success - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Steiner: F1 teams mindful of "big risks" over rookie signings - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

With the American-owned Haas squad having made a notable shift in its driver policy, moving away from youngsters and going for more experienced hands, Steiner is clear about the current difficulties F1 teams face in driver selection.
After feeling that an all-rookie line-up of Nikita Mazepin and Mick Schumacher in 2021 was a better policy for its long-term future, Haas has gone in a completely ...Keep reading

Read more: Steiner: F1 teams mindful of "big risks" over rookie signings - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

2022 F1 driver rankings #4: Fernando Alonso | 2022 F1 driver rankings - RaceFans

Fernando Alonso stunned many by signing for Aston Martin. After his 2022 season, it's easy to see why the team want the 41-year-old on board.

Read more: 2022 F1 driver rankings #4: Fernando Alonso | 2022 F1 driver rankings - RaceFans

Karun: Merc car will look 'different' in 2023 - SkySports F1

Speaking in Sky F1's season review, pundit Karun Chandhok says that out of every team next year, Mercedes' car will look the most different at pre-season testing.

Read more: Karun: Merc car will look 'different' in 2023 - SkySports F1

Ninth place “not acceptable” for AlphaTauri – Marko | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Ninth place "not acceptable" for AlphaTauri - Marko • Frederick changes F3 teams • New open-wheel series launched in Australia

Read more: Ninth place “not acceptable” for AlphaTauri – Marko | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Jordan’s original Formula 1 factory to be demolished next summer | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Aston Martin have said they will knock down their former headquarters, which has been used by Formula 1 teams since 1991, next year.

Read more: Jordan’s original Formula 1 factory to be demolished next summer | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Leclerc: Mercedes will “definitely” be back in F1 title fight next year - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Mercedes saw its streak of eight consecutive constructors’ championship victories come to an end this year as it struggled to get to grips with the new technical regulations.
The team was blighted by a porpoising issue through pre-season testing before deeper problems with the W13 car emerged in the early part of the season, leaving it well behind front-runners Ferrari and Red ...Keep reading

Read more: Leclerc: Mercedes will “definitely” be back in F1 title fight next year - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Dominance by top three F1 teams not "unexpected", says FIA - Motorsport.com

Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes enjoyed an almost complete lock out of the top three positions throughout 2022.
McLaren’s Lando Norris was the only driver outside of the top three squads to take a podium finish, when he finished third at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
The advantage of the biggest squads prompted concern that F1’s effort to close up the field was not working, especially as ...Keep reading

Read more: Dominance by top three F1 teams not "unexpected", says FIA - Motorsport.com

Hamilton ‘kept morale high in Mercedes’ tough moments’ – Russell | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Russell: Hamilton 'kept morale high in Mercedes' tough moments' • Yeany switches F3 teams • Alonso-backed Tsolov joins F3

Read more: Hamilton ‘kept morale high in Mercedes’ tough moments’ – Russell | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Titles still McLaren's aim after early Seidl exit | 'We won't miss a beat' - SkySports F1

McLaren's long-term ambition to return to the world championship battle remains top of the agenda despite unexpectedly early changes to the team's structure, according to chief executive Zak Brown.

Read more: Titles still McLaren's aim after early Seidl exit | 'We won't miss a beat' - SkySports F1

Wolff: F1’s political fights felt like ‘business as usual’ in 2022 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Mercedes found itself as one of the worst-hit teams by the porpoising issue that impacted most of the grid when the new-design cars for 2022 debuted in February.
The problem escalated to a level that prompted the FIA to intervene on safety grounds and introduce aerodynamic rule changes for 2023, a move some teams – including Red Bull – had rallied against.
A bigger row emerged in October ...Keep reading

Read more: Wolff: F1’s political fights felt like ‘business as usual’ in 2022 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F1 2022 tech review: How Aston Martin saved itself from wrong concept call - Motorsport.com

But while it ultimately missed out on beating its rival on countback, even getting in that battle was impressive considering how challenging the start of its year had been.
The 2022 campaign proved to be a down-and-up season for the British marque, as it abandoned its launch sidepod concept design early on after being unable to get the performance out of it that it had hoped for.
Here we ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 2022 tech review: How Aston Martin saved itself from wrong concept call - Motorsport.com

Inside the most realistic F1 simulator you can buy - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

I've never hung on to the steering wheel of a car so much as I am now lapping Barcelona's Formula 1 track.
As the left-hand wheels touch the kerb on the flat-out run up to Turn 9, both the deep rumbling noise and the vibrations that rattle the cockpit smash your senses.
But there is little time to think about that, or even enjoy just how frickin' cool it feels (and sounds).
Eyes are ...Keep reading

Read more: Inside the most realistic F1 simulator you can buy - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

McLaren F1 team hurt by lack of trust before I arrived, says Brown - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Reflecting on the progress that the Woking-based squad has made since he joined at the end of 2016, Brown said the team was in a difficult spot in his early days.
Amid the on-track difficulties posed by the troubled partnership with Honda, and a board room battle between Ron Dennis and Mansour Ojjeh, Brown said that it was a far from happy ship.
“In terms of morale; there was a total lack ...Keep reading

Read more: McLaren F1 team hurt by lack of trust before I arrived, says Brown - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

2022 F1 driver rankings #7: Sebastian Vettel | 2022 F1 driver rankings - RaceFans

After 15 full seasons, Sebastian Vettel bowed out of Formula 1 in 2022. Despite a terrible start, he still showed why he is one of the very best this season.

Read more: 2022 F1 driver rankings #7: Sebastian Vettel | 2022 F1 driver rankings - RaceFans

Vasseur “understands racing like few others” and can succeed at Ferrari – Grosjean | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Vasseur "understands racing like few others" and can succeed at Ferrari - Grosjean • Mazepin hits out at "politics" • New documentary "will be the best motor racing film ever"

Read more: Vasseur “understands racing like few others” and can succeed at Ferrari – Grosjean | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

The Mercedes F1 mindset that helped it bounce back in 2022 - Motorsport.com

After a run of eight successive constructors’ championship titles since 2014, Mercedes found itself on the back foot with last season's new W13, which struggled with porpoising and a lack of performance.
The opening phase of the year was especially difficult, as the squad lost weeks of development time trying to get to the bottom of what had gone wrong with its design.
After several false ...Keep reading

Read more: The Mercedes F1 mindset that helped it bounce back in 2022 - Motorsport.com

F1 should free up technical rules now cost cap is in place - Brown - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The introduction of a budget limit from the start of 2021 was driven by a desire to level up the playing field and ensure that the big-spending squads did not have an unfair advantage.
With the system now up and running, Brown reckons some thought should be given to unleashing more innovation in the technical rules.
PLUS: How departing F1 boss Brawn sees new rules and the future
He ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 should free up technical rules now cost cap is in place - Brown - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F1 should free up technical rules now cost cap is in place - Brown - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The introduction of a budget limit from the start of 2021 was driven by a desire to level up the playing field and ensure that the big-spending squads did not have an unfair advantage.
With the system now up and running, Brown reckons some thought should be given to unleashing more innovation in the technical rules.
PLUS: How departing F1 boss Brawn sees new rules and the future
He ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 should free up technical rules now cost cap is in place - Brown - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Your verdict on the 2022 F1 season: Every race ranked by RaceFans readers | 2022 F1 season review - RaceFans

RaceFans readers gave their verdict on all 22 grands prix and three sprint races this year. Here's how you ranked every F1 race in 2022.

Read more: Your verdict on the 2022 F1 season: Every race ranked by RaceFans readers | 2022 F1 season review - RaceFans

F1 should free up technical rules now cost cap is in place, says Brown - Motorsport.com

The introduction of a budget limit from the start of 2021 was driven by a desire to level up the playing field and ensure that the big-spending squads did not have an unfair advantage.
With the system now up and running, Brown reckons some thought should be given to unleashing more innovation in the technical rules.
He suggests that, with there being no danger of a spending war erupting, F1 ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 should free up technical rules now cost cap is in place, says Brown - Motorsport.com

Does Ricciardo’s return to Red Bull prove Horner was right about him leaving? | News Focus - RaceFans

Daniel Ricciardo "did something stupid" by leaving Red Bull four years ago according to Christian Horner. Does his return show Horner has a point?

Read more: Does Ricciardo’s return to Red Bull prove Horner was right about him leaving? | News Focus - RaceFans

Mercedes will “be in a much stronger position from race one next year” – Russell | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Mercedes will "be in a much stronger position from race one next year" - Russell • Miami's F1 race bigger than its Superbowl - Domenicali • DS Penske drivers enthused by first test

Read more: Mercedes will “be in a much stronger position from race one next year” – Russell | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Verstappen felt he couldn’t afford any mistakes after early F1 2022 DNFs - Motorsport.com

Verstappen swept to his second F1 world title in 2022, setting a new record with 15 wins in a single season and a new high points tally of 454, leaving him 146 clear of Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc in second place.
Although Verstappen’s dominance meant he clinched the title with four races to spare, the Dutchman had feared his title chances were in doubt as early as the fourth race at ...Keep reading

Read more: Verstappen felt he couldn’t afford any mistakes after early F1 2022 DNFs - Motorsport.com

Pictures: Formula E’s new Gen 3 era begins with Valencia test | Formula E - RaceFans

Formula E has introduced a striking new chassis for 2023 which teams tested for the first time this week. Here's a look at the cars and the new line-ups for next season.

Read more: Pictures: Formula E’s new Gen 3 era begins with Valencia test | Formula E - RaceFans

Liberty's product over profit focus key to F1 boom, says Brawn - Motorsport.com

In the wake of Liberty’s takeover from CVC in 2017, F1 has enjoyed a massive uplift in popularity.
Its opening up of social media channels, and the success of Netflix’s Drive to Survive series, has delivered a younger and more diverse audience to the sport.
And while some elements of Liberty’s actions, like the introduction of sprint races, have not been universally ...Keep reading

Read more: Liberty's product over profit focus key to F1 boom, says Brawn - Motorsport.com

Caption Competition 201: Limbering up for the new season | Caption Competition - RaceFans

The Ferrari drivers and Lewis Hamilton prepare to greet the press in this weekend's Caption Competition. Add your best caption here.

Read more: Caption Competition 201: Limbering up for the new season | Caption Competition - RaceFans

New rules ‘have not yet achieved the result Formula 1 intended’ – Alonso | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: New rules 'have not yet achieved the result Formula 1 intended' - Alonso • Blakeley crowned F1 Esports champion • F1 Manager game launches driver database

Read more: New rules ‘have not yet achieved the result Formula 1 intended’ – Alonso | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Brawn: F1 needs another year to end "unacceptable" grid divide - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

As part of F1 owner Liberty Media’s overhaul of grand prix racing that has included new cars, it made an effort to ensure that the gap between the big spending teams and the others got closer.
This included the introduction of a cost cap, a revamp of F1’s prize money structure and aero testing restrictions that give more development time to the slowest squads.
It was prompted by big ...Keep reading

Read more: Brawn: F1 needs another year to end "unacceptable" grid divide - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

2022 F1 driver rankings #9: Sergio Perez | 2022 F1 driver rankings - RaceFans

Sergio Perez's second season at Red Bull was more fruitful than his first, but he still regularly had no answer to his world champion team mate Max Verstappen.

Read more: 2022 F1 driver rankings #9: Sergio Perez | 2022 F1 driver rankings - RaceFans

Geroge Russell: 'I'm not proud of my fourth-place Formula 1 finish' - BBC F1

George Russell says he is only interested in winning the World Championship.

Read more: Geroge Russell: 'I'm not proud of my fourth-place Formula 1 finish' - BBC F1

F1 will have ‘awesome competition in a couple of years’ as field closes up – Brown | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Two more years for budget cap to close grid - Brown • Blakeley close to esports title as Opmeer eliminated • Nato heads penultimate FE test day

Read more: F1 will have ‘awesome competition in a couple of years’ as field closes up – Brown | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Palou opens up on Ganassi IndyCar controversy and F1 ambitions - Autosport.com - IndyCar - Stories

Three days after the conclusion of the IndyCar season, Ganassi confirmed that its 2021 championship-winner would remain on board for 2023. However, this only came after a torrid legal battle through the summer, after Palou embarked on discussions to join Arrow McLaren SP, with the ultimate aim of becoming part of the McLaren F1 line-up.
The Spanish ace has now tested a McLaren F1 car on three ...Keep reading

Read more: Palou opens up on Ganassi IndyCar controversy and F1 ambitions - Autosport.com - IndyCar - Stories

Palou opens up on Ganassi IndyCar controversy and F1 ambitions - Autosport.com - IndyCar - Stories

Three days after the conclusion of the IndyCar season, Ganassi confirmed that its 2021 championship-winner would remain on board for 2023. However, this only came after a torrid legal battle through the summer, after Palou embarked on discussions to join Arrow McLaren SP, with the ultimate aim of becoming part of the McLaren F1 line-up.
The Spanish ace has now tested a McLaren F1 car on three ...Keep reading

Read more: Palou opens up on Ganassi IndyCar controversy and F1 ambitions - Autosport.com - IndyCar - Stories

Palou opens up on Ganassi IndyCar controversy, F1 ambitions - Motorsport.com - IndyCar - Stories

Three days after the conclusion of the NTT IndyCar Series season, Ganassi confirmed that its 2021 championship-winner would remain on board for 2023. However, this only came after a torrid legal battle through the summer, after Palou embarked on discussions to join Arrow McLaren SP, with the ultimate aim of becoming part of the McLaren Formula 1 line-up.
The Spanish ace has now tested a McLaren ...Keep reading

Read more: Palou opens up on Ganassi IndyCar controversy, F1 ambitions - Motorsport.com - IndyCar - Stories

De Vries picks F1 race number as FIA publishes 2023 entry list - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

De Vries made his F1 debut as a stand-in for Alex Albon at Monza in September, using Williams’ designated reserve driver number of #45 as he scored two points for ninth place.
The Dutchman’s performance helped open the door for him to land a full-time seat in 2023 with AlphaTauri, partnering Yuki Tsunoda.
The FIA issued the full entry list ahead of the 2023 season on Thursday, confirming ...Keep reading

Read more: De Vries picks F1 race number as FIA publishes 2023 entry list - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Melbourne extends F1 contract again but loses season-opening slot for 2024 | 2024 F1 season - RaceFans

The Albert Park circuit in Melbourne has secured a two-year extension on its contract to hold the Australian Grand Prix but will no longer open the 2024 season.

Read more: Melbourne extends F1 contract again but loses season-opening slot for 2024 | 2024 F1 season - RaceFans

FIA dismisses Vettel’s claims over F1 2022 rules - Motorsport.com

Four-time champion Vettel remarked at the end of the year that the improvements in the raceability of the new generation of cars did not seem enough to justify how much work was put in to change the regulations.
“We follow closer, but we've got less drag, so you need to be closer to also overtake,” explained Vettel.
“And on tyres, the big target was to allow racing more, but I ...Keep reading

Read more: FIA dismisses Vettel’s claims over F1 2022 rules - Motorsport.com

Record wins haul not as satisfying as minimising mistakes for Verstappen | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

Breaking the record for most wins in a single season wasn't the most satisfying aspect of ]Max Verstappen's second world championship winning campaign, he says.

Read more: Record wins haul not as satisfying as minimising mistakes for Verstappen | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

Brundle: Ferrari's changes good for Mercedes | McLaren's bad for Norris - SkySports F1

Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle has delivered his verdict on Ferrari and McLaren's team boss changes, claiming Mattia Binotto's exit is good news for Mercedes as they bid to bounce back in 2023, and that Andreas Seidl's is worrying for Lando Norris in his search of race and title wins.

Read more: Brundle: Ferrari's changes good for Mercedes | McLaren's bad for Norris - SkySports F1

Red Bull proud to produce “our best car” despite tight 2021 title fight – Newey | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Red Bull proud to produce "our best car" despite tight 2021 title fight - Newey • Horner 'turned down Ferrari role' • Maserati stays on top in Formula E test • ACI loses FIA appeal

Read more: Red Bull proud to produce “our best car” despite tight 2021 title fight – Newey | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

2022 F1 driver rankings #12: Kevin Magnussen | 2022 F1 driver rankings - RaceFans

Kevin Magnussen was as surprised as anyone to see himself return to Formula 1 in 2022. He enjoyed some of his best moments of his career, but some frustrating ones also.

Read more: 2022 F1 driver rankings #12: Kevin Magnussen | 2022 F1 driver rankings - RaceFans

Verstappen felt he couldn’t afford any mistakes after early F1 2022 DNFs - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Verstappen swept to his second F1 world title in 2022, setting a new record with 15 wins in a single season and a new high points tally of 454, leaving him 146 clear of Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc in second place.
Although Verstappen’s dominance meant he clinched the title with four races to spare, the Dutchman had feared his title chances were in doubt as early as the fourth race at ...Keep reading

Read more: Verstappen felt he couldn’t afford any mistakes after early F1 2022 DNFs - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

2022 F1 driver rankings #13: Alexander Albon | 2022 F1 driver rankings - RaceFans

Alexander Albon returned to Formula 1 after a year's absence in 2022 and quickly won over his new Williams team. But he also showed he is not yet the finished article.

Read more: 2022 F1 driver rankings #13: Alexander Albon | 2022 F1 driver rankings - RaceFans

F1's team principal merry-go-round analysed - SkySports F1

Formula 1 lived up to its reputation as a fast-moving sport as a 24-hour period saw four teams announce changes to their team principal ahead of the 2023 season.

Read more: F1's team principal merry-go-round analysed - SkySports F1

Suzuka points confusion didn’t take shine off title win – Verstappen | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Suzuka points confusion didn't take shine off title win - Verstappen • FE holds first 'Gen3' test • Honda rewards junior drivers with promotion

Read more: Suzuka points confusion didn’t take shine off title win – Verstappen | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

F1 team principals: Who are they and what do they do? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Want to become a Formula 1 team principal? Well, current evidence would suggest that if you’re white, male, somewhere between 50 and 70 and German is your home language, you’ll walk straight into a job.
Okay, so perhaps it’s not the most diverse group of individuals heading up the 10 teams that currently make up the Formula 1 field. But at least there are no fixed CV requirements for ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 team principals: Who are they and what do they do? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Seidl joins Sauber to oversee Audi F1 entry | Stella takes over at McLaren - SkySports F1

Andreas Seidl is set to oversee Audi's entry to Formula 1 in 2026 after leaving his role as McLaren team principal to become chief executive of Sauber.

Read more: Seidl joins Sauber to oversee Audi F1 entry | Stella takes over at McLaren - SkySports F1

McLaren F1 boss Seidl set to take over at Sauber - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Autosport understands Seidl is set to end his four-season stint heading up McLaren’s F1 operation and take over from Vasseur, who is poised to become Ferrari’s new team boss.
The move will see Seidl prepare for a future reunion with the Volkswagen Group through Audi, which will take over the Sauber team - that currently races as Alfa Romeo - in 2026.
Seidl previously headed up sister VW ...Keep reading

Read more: McLaren F1 boss Seidl set to take over at Sauber - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Mercedes will “definitely” be in 2023 title fight, says Leclerc | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Mercedes will "definitely" be in title battle - Leclerc • Haas 2023 chassis passes crash test • Lawson joins Super Formula

Read more: Mercedes will “definitely” be in 2023 title fight, says Leclerc | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Women in Motorsport | Chadwick to lead the charge for women in F1? - SkySports F1

Could former W Series and IndyCar's Jamie Chadwick be the first female since the 1970s to compete in Formula One?

Read more: Women in Motorsport | Chadwick to lead the charge for women in F1? - SkySports F1

2022 F1 driver rankings #16: Zhou Guanyu | 2022 F1 driver rankings - RaceFans

F1's only rookie of 2022, Zhou Guanyu earned himself a second season with his disciplined driving - despite being frustrated by an unreliable Alfa Romeo.

Read more: 2022 F1 driver rankings #16: Zhou Guanyu | 2022 F1 driver rankings - RaceFans

Perez felt his F1 season got "back on track" after "a few bad races" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Perez made a strong start to his second season with Red Bull in 2022, taking pole in Saudi Arabia and victory in Monaco to leave him 15 points off Verstappen after the opening seven races.
But the Mexican’s form took a dip ahead of the summer break as he conceded the development of the RB18 car had left him feeling less comfortable with the car.
Perez rallied with his second win of the ...Keep reading

Read more: Perez felt his F1 season got "back on track" after "a few bad races" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Brown stands by F1 cost cap ‘cheating’ letter - Motorsport.com

In the wake of it emerging that Red Bull had broken the 2021 cost cap limit, Brown wrote to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali urging them to treat the matter with the utmost seriousness.
In the letter, he wrote: “The overspend breach, and possibly the procedural breaches, constitute cheating by offering a significant advantage across technical ...Keep reading

Read more: Brown stands by F1 cost cap ‘cheating’ letter - Motorsport.com

2022 F1 driver rankings #17: Yuki Tsunoda | 2022 F1 driver rankings - RaceFans

Yuki Tsunoda headed into his second season in Formula 1 looking to show a marked improvement over 2021. But some silly errors did not reflect well on him.

Read more: 2022 F1 driver rankings #17: Yuki Tsunoda | 2022 F1 driver rankings - RaceFans

Abu Dhabi’s legacy one year on: How the controversial 2021 finale changed F1 | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

One year on from the deeply controversial conclusion to the 2021 world championship, how has the fall-out changed Formula 1?

Read more: Abu Dhabi’s legacy one year on: How the controversial 2021 finale changed F1 | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

Russell: Watching Norris, Albon have more success in rookie year was “difficult” | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Watching rookies have more success in 2019 "difficult" - Russell • Magnussens place seventh in Gulf 12 Hours • Alonso "sure" to return to Dakar

Read more: Russell: Watching Norris, Albon have more success in rookie year was “difficult” | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

What was the best motorsport game released in 2022? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

What was the best motorsport game released in 2022? Review the main contenders here and then have your say in our poll.

Read more: What was the best motorsport game released in 2022? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Al-Attiyah expects Alonso to return to Dakar in the future - Autosport.com - Dakar - Stories

During his sabbatical from Formula 1 after a difficult second stint at McLaren, Alonso ventured into a wide variety of motorsport disciplines including endurance racing, but arguably faced his toughest challenge when he entered Dakar at the beginning of 2020.
Driving the factory Toyota Hilux in the prestigious cross-country rally in Saudi Arabia, the Spaniard exceeded expectations by finishing ...Keep reading

Read more: Al-Attiyah expects Alonso to return to Dakar in the future - Autosport.com - Dakar - Stories

Leclerc: ‘Not much satisfaction’ splitting Red Bulls in F1 championship - Motorsport.com

Leclerc looked poised to mount a title challenge for the first time in his F1 career after winning two of the first three races, surging into an early points lead thanks to the victories in Bahrain and Australia.
But Leclerc would score just one more win all season as Max Verstappen and Red Bull pulled ahead in the fight, aided by a car that was clearly a step ahead in performance from the ...Keep reading

Read more: Leclerc: ‘Not much satisfaction’ splitting Red Bulls in F1 championship - Motorsport.com

“Jacky Ickx – His Authorised Competition History”: book reviewed | Reviews - RaceFans

Jon Saltinstall’s 'Niki Lauda: His Competition History' was one of the best motorsport books of 2020. Does this new work on Jacky Ickx prove just as unmissable?

Read more: “Jacky Ickx – His Authorised Competition History”: book reviewed | Reviews - RaceFans

Red Bull celebrate titles with Milton Keynes demo run for 30,000 | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Red Bull celebrate titles with Milton Keynes demo • Australian GP boss confident of a fourth DRS zone • Michel happy to see Nissany and Boschung back in F2

Read more: Red Bull celebrate titles with Milton Keynes demo run for 30,000 | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Perez welcomes Ricciardo return | Horner awaits Mercedes challenge in 2023 - SkySports F1

Craig Slater catches up with Red Bull's Christian Horner and Sergio Perez as they celebrate their F1 titles in Milton Keynes.

Read more: Perez welcomes Ricciardo return | Horner awaits Mercedes challenge in 2023 - SkySports F1

Caption Competition 200: Albon’s kitchen nightmare | Caption Competition - RaceFans

What did Alex Albon have to say to Kitchen Nightmares star Gordon Ramsay at the dining table? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?

Read more: Caption Competition 200: Albon’s kitchen nightmare | Caption Competition - RaceFans

Verstappen collects F1 trophy as FIA honours champions at prize giving - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The prize giving saw Verstappen, F1 runner-up Charles Leclerc, third-place driver Sergio Perez and Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, collecting the F1 constructors’ championship, pick up the biggest prizes of the night.
During a week of World Motor Sport Council and FIA General Assembly meetings, the prize giving culminated in Verstappen being presented the world championship trophy by FIA ...Keep reading

Read more: Verstappen collects F1 trophy as FIA honours champions at prize giving - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Verstappen collects F1 trophy as FIA honours champions at prize giving - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The prize giving saw Verstappen, F1 runner-up Charles Leclerc, third-place driver Sergio Perez and Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, collecting the F1 constructors’ championship, pick up the biggest prizes of the night.
During a week of World Motor Sport Council and FIA General Assembly meetings, the prize giving culminated in Verstappen being presented the world championship trophy by FIA ...Keep reading

Read more: Verstappen collects F1 trophy as FIA honours champions at prize giving - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Whole Red Bull F1 car to be built in Milton Keynes by 2026 - BBC F1

Christian Horner says the team will make its own engines in the city alongside the chassis by 2026.

Read more: Whole Red Bull F1 car to be built in Milton Keynes by 2026 - BBC F1

Verstappen says he “never could have imagined” 2022 success as he collects trophy | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

Max Verstappen says that he "never could have imagined" the success he would enjoy in 2022 as he was awarded the F1 drivers' championship trophy for a second time.

Read more: Verstappen says he “never could have imagined” 2022 success as he collects trophy | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

Drugovich aims to race ‘any level higher than Formula 2’ in 2023 | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Drugovich looking to race a level above F2 in 2023 • Maloney named FIA Rookie of the Year • GT7 wins Sports Game of the Year

Read more: Drugovich aims to race ‘any level higher than Formula 2’ in 2023 | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Horner collects Red Bull’s championship trophy and dedicates it to Mateschitz | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

In between cost cap jokes and complaints over Suzuka, Red Bull's Christian Horner collected their trophy at the FIA Gala and dedicated it to Dietrich Mateschitz.

Read more: Horner collects Red Bull’s championship trophy and dedicates it to Mateschitz | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

Newey: Red Bull arguably spent too long developing 2021 F1 car - Motorsport.com

Verstappen swept to his second world title in dominant fashion this year, scoring a record 15 wins through the season behind the wheel of the Red Bull RB18 car, while Red Bull also clinched its first constructors’ title since 2013.
The dominance of the RB18 came despite an extended development cycle for the RB16B in 2021, when Verstappen was engaged in a close fight for the championship with ...Keep reading

Read more: Newey: Red Bull arguably spent too long developing 2021 F1 car - Motorsport.com

Ocon: Only a podium missing from strongest F1 season yet - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ocon finished the 2022 season in eighth in the drivers' standings, 11 points clear of teammate Fernando Alonso, the Spaniard rather bearing the brunt of Alpine's reliability issues.
But while an absolute highlight, such as his shock win in the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix, was missing from Ocon's year, the Frenchman says 2022 felt like his most complete season yet as an all-round ...Keep reading

Read more: Ocon: Only a podium missing from strongest F1 season yet - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Norris: One F1 podium "isn’t enough" despite "very tough" year for McLaren - Motorsport.com

Norris claimed third place for McLaren at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in April, benefitting from a late error by Charles Leclerc that dropped the Ferrari driver back to sixth place.
Norris said ahead of the summer break that it “blows my mind” McLaren managed to score a podium given its early-season car struggles, the team having enduring a sluggish start in ...Keep reading

Read more: Norris: One F1 podium "isn’t enough" despite "very tough" year for McLaren - Motorsport.com

As W Series stumbles, will F1 Academy pick up the baton for women racers? | News Focus - RaceFans

W Series ended its 2022 season early. Can the new championship for women racers, F1 Academy, pick up where it left off?

Read more: As W Series stumbles, will F1 Academy pick up the baton for women racers? | News Focus - RaceFans

2022 F1 driver rankings #18: Mick Schumacher | 2022 F1 driver rankings - RaceFans

The third driver in RaceFans' yearly countdown is also the third driver to depart the grid at the end of the season. But did Schumacher deserve to lose his drive?

Read more: 2022 F1 driver rankings #18: Mick Schumacher | 2022 F1 driver rankings - RaceFans

Schumacher ‘got lost with car set-up’ early in season | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Schumacher got lost in car set up in early season • IndyCar documentary series announced • French F4 champ Giusti steps up to FREC

Read more: Schumacher ‘got lost with car set-up’ early in season | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Tougher floor test and revised gearbox regulations in updated 2023 F1 rules | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

The FIA has published details of the tougher floor tests Formula 1 teams are required to conform to during the 2023 season.

Read more: Tougher floor test and revised gearbox regulations in updated 2023 F1 rules | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Dutch Grand Prix: Formula 1 extends contract until 2025 - BBC F1

Formula 1 will continue to race in the Netherlands until at least 2025 after the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort signed an extended contract.

Read more: Dutch Grand Prix: Formula 1 extends contract until 2025 - BBC F1

F1 announces Zandvoort contract extension until end of 2025 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Riding the wave of interest surrounding Max Verstappen since his debut in 2015, Zandvoort underwent significant changes and investment to get back up to F1 standards ahead of hosting its first grand prix last year, its return delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
An initial three-year deal was signed from 2020, with the delay pushing its expiring until after the 2023 race, but talks have been ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 announces Zandvoort contract extension until end of 2025 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Chadwick hopeful W Series and F1 Academy can 'co-exist' - SkySports F1

Three-time champion Jamie Chadwick says she hopes the W Series "can survive and continue" alongside Formula 1's newly-announced category for women.

Read more: Chadwick hopeful W Series and F1 Academy can 'co-exist' - SkySports F1

Binotto’s exit leaves Montezemolo concerned about situation at Ferrari | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Montezemolo admits Ferrari concerns after Binotto's exit • FE adds Portland race • Barnard gets F3 drive • Ugochukwu joins Prema in F4

Read more: Binotto’s exit leaves Montezemolo concerned about situation at Ferrari | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Formula 1 announces venues for six F1 Sprint events in 2023 - F1technical.net

Formula One has announced the six locations it has chosen to hold sprint races during the 2023 season as the number of events doubles next season from three in 2022.

Read more: Formula 1 announces venues for six F1 Sprint events in 2023 - F1technical.net

Formula 1 sprint races: Six events chosen to host in 2023 - BBC F1

The Grands Prix in Azerbaijan, Austria, Belgium, Qatar, the USA and Brazil are the six races Formula 1 has chosen to host 'sprint' events in 2023.

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Red Bull’s ‘Muhammad Ali’ approach was its F1 strength, says Ferrari - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Despite a lacklustre start to the campaign, when it struggled with reliability and was on the back foot in pace terms, Red Bull successfully turned its season around.
A combination of weight reduction and aero improvements to the RB18 made it the dominant car after the summer break, as the team romped to both championships, and Ferrari had nothing in ...Keep reading

Read more: Red Bull’s ‘Muhammad Ali’ approach was its F1 strength, says Ferrari - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Red Bull’s ‘Muhammad Ali’ approach was its F1 strength, says Ferrari - Motorsport.com

Despite a lacklustre start to the campaign, when it struggled with reliability and was on the back foot in pace terms, Red Bull successfully turned its season around.
A combination of weight reduction and aero improvements to the RB18 made it the dominant car after the summer break, and Ferrari had nothing in response – especially when it stopped car ...Keep reading

Read more: Red Bull’s ‘Muhammad Ali’ approach was its F1 strength, says Ferrari - Motorsport.com

The case for changing F1’s penalty points system as Gasly nears ban | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

Pierre Gasly is pushing for Formula 1 to change its penalty points rules as he is at risk of a ban. Should the FIA reconsider its system?

Read more: The case for changing F1’s penalty points system as Gasly nears ban | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

Russell: I'm ready to win an F1 title | Vettel: He's got the talent - SkySports F1

George Russell insists he is "ready to win a world championship" after impressing in his first year against Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, with Sebastian Vettel agreeing that the young British driver has the "talent".

Read more: Russell: I'm ready to win an F1 title | Vettel: He's got the talent - SkySports F1

Ricciardo “went and did something stupid” when he left Red Bull – Horner | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Ricciardo "went and did something stupid" when he left Red Bull - Horner • PHM moves into another series • Australian GP to sell out

Read more: Ricciardo “went and did something stupid” when he left Red Bull – Horner | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Tsunoda: Fastest driver will lead AlphaTauri F1 in 2023 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Tsunoda is set for his third F1 season with the Italian team after learning the ropes alongside Pierre Gasly.
With the Frenchman departing for Alpine, Tsunoda will be joined by Nyck de Vries, who boasts an impressive CV across Formula E, Formula 2 and sportscars, but is a rookie in F1.
While Tsunoda has been with the team for two years, Red Bull driver mentor Helmut Marko still thinks ...Keep reading

Read more: Tsunoda: Fastest driver will lead AlphaTauri F1 in 2023 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Romain Grosjean to race for Lamborghini in 2023 and 2024 - BBC F1

Former Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean will return to racing in Europe next year with Lamborghini in sports car racing.

Read more: Romain Grosjean to race for Lamborghini in 2023 and 2024 - BBC F1

Verstappen’s focus will be "mainly endurance" once F1 career is over - Motorsport.com

Two-time world champion Verstappen has previously said he did not expect to keep racing in F1 into his 40s, and that he is keen to sample other disciplines of motorsport.
Verstappen signed one of the longest contracts in F1 history when he penned an extension with Red Bull until the end of 2028 earlier this year, by which point he will be 31 years old.
In an interview with ...Keep reading

Read more: Verstappen’s focus will be "mainly endurance" once F1 career is over - Motorsport.com

FIA's Ben Sulayem reveals court case and $20 million deficit headaches - Motorsport.com

Ben Sulayem became the successor to Jean Todt in last December’s election, and arrived at motor racing’s governing body in the days after the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
But reflecting on his experiences over the past 12 months, Ben Sulayem says that there was no honeymoon period for him as he walked straight into a legal issue.
This involved a court case in the United ...Keep reading

Read more: FIA's Ben Sulayem reveals court case and $20 million deficit headaches - Motorsport.com

Ocon pips Alonso in another close fight but Alpine reliability proves poor | 2022 F1 team mate battles: Ocon vs Alonso - RaceFans

There was little to separate the Alpine pair again in 2022, but one driver suffered more from unreliability than the other.

Read more: Ocon pips Alonso in another close fight but Alpine reliability proves poor | 2022 F1 team mate battles: Ocon vs Alonso - RaceFans

F1 should only replace Chinese GP if it finds the “right race” – Brown | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Formula 1 should not replace next year's cancelled Chinese Grand Prix if it does not find a suitable replacement, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown believes

Read more: F1 should only replace Chinese GP if it finds the “right race” – Brown | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Horner 'not surprised' by Binotto exit, dismisses Ferrari links - SkySports F1

Red Bull boss Christian Horner says Mattia Binotto's Ferrari exit came as no surprise to him despite their "great car" in 2022, and insists he was never tempted to join the Scuderia as a replacement.

Read more: Horner 'not surprised' by Binotto exit, dismisses Ferrari links - SkySports F1

New grandstand overlooking La Source under construction at Spa | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: New grandstand overlooking La Source under construction at Spa • Magnussen receives Bandini trophy • Aston Martin F1 test for Browning

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Horner: Red Bull "firmly had a target on our back" off-track in F1 2022 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Red Bull swept to both championships in 2022 as Max Verstappen scored a record 15 victories in a single season to clinch his second drivers’ title.
Sergio Perez finished third in the championship with two wins, helping Red Bull wrap up the constructors’ crown with three races to spare.
But Red Bull’s season was not without its setbacks, most notably when it received a $7 million fine ...Keep reading

Read more: Horner: Red Bull "firmly had a target on our back" off-track in F1 2022 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Horner: Red Bull "firmly had a target on our back" off-track in F1 2022 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Red Bull swept to both championships in 2022 as Max Verstappen scored a record 15 victories in a single season to clinch his second drivers’ title.
Sergio Perez finished third in the championship with two wins, helping Red Bull wrap up the constructors’ crown with three races to spare.
But Red Bull’s season was not without its setbacks, most notably when it received a $7 million fine ...Keep reading

Read more: Horner: Red Bull "firmly had a target on our back" off-track in F1 2022 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Hamilton wins Autosport’s British Competition Driver of the Year Award - Autosport.com - Autosport Awards - Stories

The seven-time F1 champion battled to help Mercedes develop its troubled W13 during 2022 and finished sixth in the drivers’ standings with nine podium finishes.
Autosport readers have voted Hamilton the best British driver of the season, ahead of new team-mate George Russell and McLaren’s rising F1 star Lando Norris, and IMSA SportsCar champion Tom Blomqvist. It is the eighth time Hamilton ...Keep reading

Read more: Hamilton wins Autosport’s British Competition Driver of the Year Award - Autosport.com - Autosport Awards - Stories

Roger Penske winner of Autosport’s 2022 Gold Medal - Autosport.com - Autosport Awards - Stories

The accolade, launched in 2021 and first won by Jean Todt, recognises an individual who has given a lifetime of service to the sport and who leaves a lasting legacy for future generations.
As well as his success across Formula 1, the Indianapolis 500, Trans-Am, Can-Am and sportscar racing, Penske also became the first team owner to run both the IndyCar and NASCAR Cup drivers’ champions in the ...Keep reading

Read more: Roger Penske winner of Autosport’s 2022 Gold Medal - Autosport.com - Autosport Awards - Stories

“Driven to Crime: True Stories of Wrongdoing in Motor Racing” book reviewed | Reviews - RaceFans

A new book explores some of the most fascinating stories of criminal activity in the world of motorsport. But is it a steal at £40, or daylight robbery?

Read more: “Driven to Crime: True Stories of Wrongdoing in Motor Racing” book reviewed | Reviews - RaceFans

Patrick Tambay, two-time F1 race winner, dies aged 73 - SkySports F1

Former Formula 1 driver Patrick Tambay has died at the age of 73.

Read more: Patrick Tambay, two-time F1 race winner, dies aged 73 - SkySports F1

'I fit in now' | Bottas debuts new off-season look! - SkySports F1

Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas debuts his off-season look with a brand new mullet!

Read more: 'I fit in now' | Bottas debuts new off-season look! - SkySports F1

Vote for your 2022 Formula 1 Driver of the Year | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Which Formula 1 driver impressed you the most with their performance throughout the 2022 season? Cast your vote in our annual Driver of the Year poll.

Read more: Vote for your 2022 Formula 1 Driver of the Year | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Schumacher fails to distinguish himself after unexpected change of team mate | 2022 F1 team mate battles: Schumacher vs Magnussen - RaceFans

Do Mick Schumacher's performance alongside his team mate show Haas were right to replace him at the end of 2022?

Read more: Schumacher fails to distinguish himself after unexpected change of team mate | 2022 F1 team mate battles: Schumacher vs Magnussen - RaceFans

Mercedes had to overcome “tension” during 2022 recovery – Russell | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Mercedes overcame "tension" during 2022 - Russell • Verstappen finishes fourth in Le Mans Virtual race • German F4 will not run in 2023

Read more: Mercedes had to overcome “tension” during 2022 recovery – Russell | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

RaceFans’ Top 10 Formula 2 drivers of 2022 | Formula 2 - RaceFans

There were 12 different F2 drivers who claimed wins across the season and six succeeded in taking a pole position. Here's the ten that stood out to RaceFans.

Read more: RaceFans’ Top 10 Formula 2 drivers of 2022 | Formula 2 - RaceFans

Horner: Fine margins on 2022 compounds behind Perez’s F1 tyre struggles - Motorsport.com

Throughout his F1 career, Perez has carved out a reputation as being one of the strongest drivers when it comes to tyre management, particularly during his stints with Sauber and Force India.
But Perez admitted after the season finale in Abu Dhabi that he had struggled more with this year’s Pirelli tyres, which changed to 18-inch wheel rims and were designed to allow drivers to push ...Keep reading

Read more: Horner: Fine margins on 2022 compounds behind Perez’s F1 tyre struggles - Motorsport.com

Horner: Fine margins on 2022 compounds behind Perez’s F1 tyre struggles - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Throughout his F1 career, Perez has carved out a reputation as being one of the strongest drivers when it comes to tyre management, particularly during his stints with Sauber and Force India.
But Perez admitted after the season finale in Abu Dhabi that he had struggled more with this year’s Pirelli tyres, which changed to 18-inch wheel rims and were designed to allow drivers to push ...Keep reading

Read more: Horner: Fine margins on 2022 compounds behind Perez’s F1 tyre struggles - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Verstappen domination did not make F1 a turn off, says Brown - Motorsport.com

F1’s new rules era of ground effect cars was aimed at spicing up the racing and making the grid much closer.
However, despite a thrilling start with little to separate Ferrari and Red Bull early on, progress by Verstappen’s team in reducing the weight of its RB18 helped him pull clear and dominate the second half of the season.
Verstappen was able to clinch the title at the Japanese ...Keep reading

Read more: Verstappen domination did not make F1 a turn off, says Brown - Motorsport.com

Tsunoda fares better against departing Gasly in second season of F1 | 2022 F1 team mate battles: Gasly vs Tsunoda - RaceFans

Yuki Tsunoda was closer to Pierre Gasly's pace this year than in his debut season, but also compromised his team mate more than once.

Read more: Tsunoda fares better against departing Gasly in second season of F1 | 2022 F1 team mate battles: Gasly vs Tsunoda - RaceFans

Billionaire businessman Lo seeks to enter new F1 team in 2026 | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Canadian billionaire explores viability of new team • FREC calendar announced • Fisichella makes single-seater return

Read more: Billionaire businessman Lo seeks to enter new F1 team in 2026 | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Surprise Brazil pole showed Magnussen rebounded from mid-season “struggle” | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

Kevin Magnussen showed he'd matured on his return to Formula 1 after a year away, says Haas team principal Guenther Steiner.

Read more: Surprise Brazil pole showed Magnussen rebounded from mid-season “struggle” | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

Everything we know about the 2023 Formula 1 season: Drivers, cars, tracks & more - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

As the 2022 Formula 1 season comes to its conclusion, focus shifts towards 2023 and what intriguing storylines and battles will unfold.
After one of the biggest overhauls in technical regulations F1 has ever seen, a sense of stability will greet next season, but it hasn’t stopped plenty of changes elsewhere to enable the upcoming campaign to stand out.
Key driver market changes will come ...Keep reading

Read more: Everything we know about the 2023 Formula 1 season: Drivers, cars, tracks & more - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F1 should not be afraid to limit "ritualistic" DRS use from 2023, says Brawn - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

With grand prix racing chiefs having had a complete season to fully understand the impact of the new generation of ground effect F1 cars, a focus is now being made on fine-tuning elements of the regulations.
One aspect that became an annoyance for many in 2022 was how easy it was for drivers to get past other cars once they got within DRS range.
At several tracks, overtaking moves ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 should not be afraid to limit "ritualistic" DRS use from 2023, says Brawn - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Supercars outlines Singapore GP plan - Motorsport.com - Supercars - Stories

As reported by Motorsport.com, the Australian touring car series seriously investigated a trip to Singapore for the GP as part of its 2023 schedule.
The plan eventually fell over due to freight costs which led to Supercars controversially reclaiming the same mid-September date as Singapore for its revived Sandown 500.
But Supercars hasn't abandoned Singapore entirely, with CEO Shane Howard ...Keep reading

Read more: Supercars outlines Singapore GP plan - Motorsport.com - Supercars - Stories

IndyCar champion Power breaks ribs in kart crash | IndyCar - RaceFans

IndyCar champion Will Power has revealed he broke multiple ribs when he flipped a go-kart in a recent crash.

Read more: IndyCar champion Power breaks ribs in kart crash | IndyCar - RaceFans

IndyCar champion Palou gets McLaren F1 reserve driver role for 2023 | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

IndyCar champion Alex Palou has been named as a reserve driver for the McLaren Formula 1 team for the 2023 world championship.

Read more: IndyCar champion Palou gets McLaren F1 reserve driver role for 2023 | 2023 F1 season - RaceFans

Horner: Red Bull couldn’t have envisaged 2022 results given F1 rule changes - Motorsport.com

Max Verstappen swept to his second straight F1 drivers’ championship this year, wrapping up the title with four races to spare en route to a new record of 15 wins in a single season.
Verstappen spearheaded Red Bull’s efforts as claimed its first constructors’ crown since 2013, with teammate Sergio Perez scoring two wins and finishing third in the standings.
After spending the early ...Keep reading

Read more: Horner: Red Bull couldn’t have envisaged 2022 results given F1 rule changes - Motorsport.com

F1’s active aero plans for 2026 could include ‘reverse DRS’ - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Grand prix racing’s chiefs have openly been looking at introducing active aero from the start of the next rules era from 2026.
This was originally spoken about as a way of helping improve fuel efficiency, with cars able to have low drag configuration for the straights and then switch to a high downforce setup for the corners.
But F1 is evaluating going much further than that and using ...Keep reading

Read more: F1’s active aero plans for 2026 could include ‘reverse DRS’ - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F2 will make sure new 2024 car “is not going to be an issue for female drivers” | Formula 2 - RaceFans

Development of F2’s next car, coming in 2024, is being done with the FIA to meet targets set out by president Mohammed ben Sulayem.

Read more: F2 will make sure new 2024 car “is not going to be an issue for female drivers” | Formula 2 - RaceFans

Mercedes see Red Bull and Ferrari’s past slumps as warnings after poor 2022 – Wolff | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

Mercedes have studied how Ferrari and Red Bull's dominance of F1 ended in the past to ensure they come back stronger after their poor 2022 campaign.

Read more: Mercedes see Red Bull and Ferrari’s past slumps as warnings after poor 2022 – Wolff | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

Ricciardo: “Nice to still be valued by top teams” after Mercedes and Red Bull talks | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Ricciardo: "Nice to still be valued by top teams" • F2 racer Cordeel given driving ban • Formula E teams reveal liveries

Read more: Ricciardo: “Nice to still be valued by top teams” after Mercedes and Red Bull talks | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Albon F1 helmet auction raises £84k for Thai orphanage - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Earlier this year, Albon visited the Wat Sakaeo orphanage near Bangkok that is supported by the Iceman Charity which is run by Volker Capito, the brother of Williams team principal Jost.
Albon dyed his hair red after visiting the orphanage back in March and later encouraged the F1 paddock to do the same as part of a fundraising push, which was furthered by a decision to auction off his ...Keep reading

Read more: Albon F1 helmet auction raises £84k for Thai orphanage - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Aston Martin "on target" in five-year F1 plan but needs big step in ’23 - Motorsport.com

However, he stressed that the team has to make steps next year, especially as the AMR23 will be the first car designed and built under technical director Dan Fallows and other key hirings.
At the start of 2021, having taken over the Racing Point entry, Aston Martin set its sights on winning the world championship within five years.
Aston had a tricky start to the 2022 season, with the ...Keep reading

Read more: Aston Martin "on target" in five-year F1 plan but needs big step in ’23 - Motorsport.com

Alpine arrived at first F1 test "in shambles" before 2022 recovery - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Alpine clinched P4 in the standings at the Abu Dhabi season finale, ending the year 14 points clear of McLaren and finishing as the leading midfield team behind Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes.
It marked the team’s best result in the constructors’ championship since 2018, and was a big turnaround from its low-key showing in pre-season testing.
Reflecting on the season, Alpine chief Rossi ...Keep reading

Read more: Alpine arrived at first F1 test "in shambles" before 2022 recovery - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ferrari’s season of missed chances led to “difficult” criticism for Binotto | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

Mattia Binotto admitted the criticism Ferrari faced for their errors during 2022 was "difficult" to deal with. How

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Mercedes 'careful' to avoid Ferrari slump | '2022 less painful than 2021' - SkySports F1

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has urged his team to be "careful" to avoid the post-title slumps suffered by Red Bull and Ferrari, but has reiterated that 2022 - which he insists was less painful than 2021 - was necessary to "re-energise" the Formula 1 powerhouse.

Read more: Mercedes 'careful' to avoid Ferrari slump | '2022 less painful than 2021' - SkySports F1

Leclerc thanks departing Binotto after “four very intense years” | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Leclerc thanks departing Binotto after "four very intense years" • Ocon did '98%' of work compared to Alonso • F2 announce test dates

Read more: Leclerc thanks departing Binotto after “four very intense years” | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Lower scores for half of drivers in final F1 22 driver ratings | Gaming - RaceFans

Half of the Formula 1 drivers who contested the majority of last season have had their performance ratings cut in the final update for F1 22.

Read more: Lower scores for half of drivers in final F1 22 driver ratings | Gaming - RaceFans