Alfa Romeo are “struggling” for pace in corners and straights but have an upgrade package planned for this weekend’s race.
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F1 drivers will use new sprint races as “test sessions” if they’re outside points
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onThe changes to Formula 1’s sprint race format which have been made to produce more action could have the opposite effect in some cases, drivers believe.
First three races show Zhou now “at the same level” as Bottas – Alfa Romeo
2023 F1 season
Posted onZhou Guanyu has raised his performances to the level of his race-winning team mate in his second F1 season, says Alfa Romeo’s head of trackside engineering.
“Got away with that one!”: F1 drivers’ unheard reactions to restart chaos
2023 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onF1 drivers complained rivals were given places back after making mistakes in the final standing restart at the Australian Grand Prix. Here’s what they had to say.
Ferrari tried a last-lap ‘Hail Mary’ play for Sainz – but their rivals were ready
2023 Australian GP team radio transcript
Posted onAfter Carlos Sainz Jnr’s penalty, Ferrari had one last card to play in an effort to score points. But their rivals worked out what they were going to do.
Zhou hoping for “very good step forward” from Alfa Romeo’s Melbourne upgrades
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Zhou hopes for boost from Alfa Romeo upgrade • Piastri expects “crazy” home debut • Midfield teams fighting for ninth and tenth says Steiner
Red Bull make most dominant start to an F1 season by a team in 25 years
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onRed Bull’s dominant one-two victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix was the best start any team has made to a season in 25 years.
Alfa Romeo’s fastest lap bid with Zhou was targeted at Alpine
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onAlfa Romeo pitted Zhou Guanyu at the end of the Bahrain Grand Prix in a bid to set the fastest lap and deprive rivals Alpine of the bonus point.
Which F1 drivers will beat their team mates in 2023?
Debates and Polls
Posted onWhich ten drivers do you foresee coming out on top at the end of this season against their team mates? Have your say in our poll.
Zhou feels “more ready” for second F1 season after first trip home in two years
2023 F1 season
Posted onZhou Guanyu says he is “more ready than ever” going into the 2023 F1 season after being able to visit China for the first time in two years.
As Sauber look to their Audi future, can Alfa Romeo build on their best year in a decade?
2023 F1 team preview
Posted onAs Sauber prepares to reveal their last Alfa Romeo before they become Audi, can they build on last year’s successes?
Which team has the best driver line-up on the 2023 F1 grid?
Debates and Polls
Posted onWhich of the driver combinations on the 2023 F1 grid is the best? Vote for which team you think has the best driver pairing and have your say in the comments.
Verstappen voted 2022 Driver of the Year by RaceFans readers
2022 F1 season
Posted onRaceFans readers have voted Max Verstappen as their top driver of the 2022 Formula 1 season. But who else was picked as your Driver of the Weekend this year?
22 telling stats on every driver to race in the 2022 F1 season
2022 F1 season review
Posted onWhat do the numbers tell us about the 2022 Formula 1 season? Here’s a revealing statistic on each of the 22 drivers…
2022 F1 driver rankings #16: Zhou Guanyu
2022 F1 driver rankings
Posted onF1’s only rookie of 2022, Zhou Guanyu earned himself a second season with his disciplined driving – despite being frustrated by an unreliable Alfa Romeo.
Vote for your 2022 Formula 1 Driver of the Year
Debates and Polls
Posted onWhich 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.
Bottas is team’s top scorer but Zhou makes case for a second season
2022 F1 team mate battles: Bottas vs Zhou
Posted onZhou Guanyu was out-scored by team mate Valtteri Bottas but his form over the season showed why Alfa Romeo kept him on for another year.
Exclusive: Zhou on closing the gap to Bottas and coming back stronger in 2023
2022 F1 season
Posted onA promising debut season ensured China’s first Formula 1 driver will return in 2023. Zhou Guanyu told RaceFans how he’s adjusted to life in the top flight.
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix driver ratings
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen put in another peerless performance but others impressed too. For the final time in 2022, here are RaceFans’ driver ratings.
Zhou calls unseen last-lap pass on Albon his ‘best overtake of the season’
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onZhou Guanyu says his final-lap pass on Alexander Albon in yesterday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which wasn’t broadcast during the race, was “the best overtake I’ve done all season.”