Alexander Rossi sees benefits in the McLaren’s unique combination of Formula 1 and IndyCar programmes, having joined the latter operation for 2023.
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The F1 hopefuls who need to have a stand-out 2023 season
Formula 2
Posted onWith all 22 drivers in place for the new Formula 2 season, which are most in need of a major result in 2023 to keep their Formula 1 dreams alive?
De Vries admits he didn’t always cope with pressure during his long journey to F1
2023 F1 season
Posted onNew AlphaTauri driver Nyck de Vries admits he struggled to cope with the pressure at times on his way to F1 and was “too scared” to face one team after a crash.
Ericsson “still a bit p****d off about the ending” after 2022 IndyCar title defeat
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ericsson “still p****d off” over IndyCar title defeat • Marko joins critics of FIA’s politics clampdown • Barnard gets F3 seat
Wehrlein takes Formula E points lead with second Saudi win
Formula E
Posted onPorsche’s Pascal Wehrlein has moved into the Formula E championship lead after winning Saturday’s Diriyah E-Prix.
IndyCar team changes car’s number to avoid “reprehensible associations”
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar team Foyt has changed the number that one of its cars will use this year due to “ideologic and symbolic references”.
Wehrlein holds off Dennis for first Diriyah eprix win
Formula E
Posted onPascal Wehrlein took his first win of the 2023 Formula E championship in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, passing Sam Bird and holding off Jake Dennis for the win.
How years in Mercedes’ F1 simulator are “bearing fruit” for Formula E rookie Hughes
Interview
Posted onJake Hughes tells RaceFans his three years’ experience as a Mercedes F1 simulator driver are paying off after his impressive Formula E debut.
Vandoorne wants Formula E cars to make drivers look “more like heroes”
Interview
Posted onFormula E champion Stoffel Vandoorne tells RaceFans the series needs to produce a better spectacle to attract greater interest from viewers.
Wickens confirms interest in return to IndyCar after spinal injury
IndyCar
Posted onRobert Wickens, who suffered spinal injuries in an IndyCar crash five years ago, has confirmed his interest in returning to the series.
Pictures: Kuwait’s new F1-grade track begins first single-seater race weekend
Other Motorsport
Posted onFormula 1 has expanded its presence in the Middle East in recent years. Now there is another FIA Grade I track it could visit: Kuwait Motor Town
Carlin becomes Rodin Carlin as manufacturer buys into F2 and F3 team
Formula 2
Posted onLeading junior single-seater team Carlin has attracted investment from New Zealand-based manufacturer Rodin Cars and has rebranded as Rodin Carlin.
Daruvala completes 2023 F2 grid by joining champions MP
Formula 2
Posted onJehan Daruvala will join his 2022 Prema team mate Dennis Hauger at reigning Formula 2 champions MP Motorsport this year, claiming the final place on the grid.
One seat left on 2023 F2 grid as ART promote F3 champion Martins
Formula 2
Posted onFIA Formula 3 champion Victor Martins will join Theo Pourchaire at ART for his first season in Formula 2, the team has confirmed.
Pourchaire remains at ART for third season in Formula 2
Formula 2
Posted onSauber junior driver Theo Pourchaire will remain at ART for a third consecutive season in Formula 2 in 2023, the team has confirmed.
Van der Linde to make Formula E debut in place of injured Frijns in Diriyah
Formula E
Posted onKelvin van der Linde will make his Formula E debut for the Abt team in next weekend’s two races in Diriyah in place of the injured Robin Frijns.
Coyne signs Indy Lights runner-up Sting Ray Robb after losing Sato
IndyCar
Posted onIndy Lights runner-up Sting Ray Robb will step up to IndyCar this year, driving for Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing.
Six Formula 2 drivers among Red Bull’s 12-strong junior squad for 2023
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull has announced its full line-up of Formula 1 juniors for 2023, and it includes six drivers who are racing in Formula 2.
Two-time Indy 500 winner Sato joins Ganassi for oval races
IndyCar
Posted onTwo-times Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato has moved to Chip Ganassi Racing for 2023, downscaling his IndyCar presence to an oval-only programme.
How did Formula E’s radical Gen3 car fare in its first true test?
Formula E
Posted onFormula E’s season-opening race in Mexico City yesterday was also its first with its Gen3 car. So what kind of first impression did it leave?