In the round-up: Ferrari engine’s driveability is biggest difference to Mercedes – Bottas • Piastri “chopped off the hand that fed him” • Leclerc “missing something” – Todt
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Lifelong motor sport fan Keith set up RaceFans in 2005 - when it was originally called F1 Fanatic. Having previously worked as a motoring journalist, Keith began running the site full-time in 2010, achieving a long-held ambition to dedicate his full attention to his passion for motor racing.
Johnson will not continue full-time IndyCar campaign in 2023
IndyCar
Posted onSeven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson has confirmed he will not contest a second full-time IndyCar season after finishing 21st in this year’s campaign.
F1 has chosen the “right time” to add third race in America – Steiner
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe team principal of Formula 1’s only American squad says the series has chosen the right time to add a third race in the country.
Hamilton says his diversity initiative, not driving, “gives my life real purpose”
2022 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton says his work to promote diversity in motorsport has given his life a greater sense of purpose than competing in Formula 1.
2022 Singapore Grand Prix TV Times
2022 Singapore Grand Prix
Posted onIt’s race week! Formula 1 heads to Singapore this weekend, joined by W Series. Here’s how to watch the Singapore Grand Prix and more.
McLaren “absolutely convinced” Ricciardo can get back to his best
2022 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andreas Seidl says he still has belief in Daniel Ricciardo’s abilities, despite the team’s decision to cut his contract short at the end of this year.
Verstappen says changes to “very overweight” Red Bull were key to his 2022 gains
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Verstappen says changes to “very overweight” Red Bull were key to his 2022 gains • BMW has no interest in F1 return • Barranquilla seeking F1 race
Winning races much more important than taking second in championship – Russell
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Russell wants wins more than second in championship • Euroformula Open loses Pau Grand Prix • Colapinto leads F3 test
Caption Competition 195: Hamilton and Ben Sulayem
Caption Competition
Posted onSeven-times Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton had a little assistance from FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem at Spa.
FIA confirms it turned down request to grant superlicence to Herta
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: FIA confirms it turned down request to grant superlicence to Herta • Alguersuari ‘clarifies’ Marko comments • Jarama could get F1 makeover
Williams confirm Latifi will not drive for team again in 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onNicholas Latifi’s Formula 1 career appears to be over as Williams have confirmed they will not retain the driver for the 2023 F1 season.
Aston Martin’s potential feels very similar to Red Bull’s early days – Fallows
2022 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin’s new technical director Dan Fallows, who has joined them following a long stint at Red Bull, says they remind him of the early days at his previous squad.
Who will be left without an F1 drive when the final places are taken for 2023?
2023 F1 season
Posted onAs the final pieces of the 2023 Formula 1 driver market fall into place, three of the current crop are at risk of being left out.
F1 warned to avoid “knee-jerk” red flag rule change after criticised Monza finish
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 should be wary of introducing a rule requiring races to be red-flagged in the event of a late Safety Car period, says Alpine’s sporting director.
What’s next for F1 after hitting its 24-race limit with 2023 calendar?
News Focus
Posted onFormula 1 will hit its agreed maximum limit of 24 races next year. Can it stick to that number and cut travel costs in future?
Verstappen deserves his success for “incredible season” – Sainz
2022 F1 season
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr has lavished praised on runaway championship leader Max Verstappen, who could clinch his second title at the next race in Singapore.
FIA approves record 24-race F1 calendar for 2023 including races in China and Monaco
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved the 2023 F1 calendar which will feature a record-breaking 24 races.
Red Bull plan capacity to supply up to four F1 teams with engines
2022 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull say their new Formula 1 power unit facility will eventually be able to supply engines to up to four different teams.
The all-time Formula 1 records Verstappen can break in his dominant title run
F1 statistics
Posted onMax Verstappen is on his way to a second world championship – and he has a strong chance of breaking records held by Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher and others as he does.
Aston Martin expect upswing in form as F1 heads to high-downforce tracks
2022 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin expect the coming races on circuits which demand a high-downforce set-up will play to the strengths of their AMR22.