In the round-up: Allison eyes qualifying boost in Miami • Abel takes Barber Indy Nxt win • Sharp leads McLaren junior Ugochukwu in GB3
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Will has been a RaceFans contributor since 2012 during which time he has covered F1 test sessions, launch events and interviewed drivers. He mainly contributes to Formula One race weekend and pre-season test coverage, and also has the enviable job of reviewing the official Formula One game and other motor sport titles to the test.
Will Verstappen race on with Red Bull until the end of 2028?
Debates and Polls
Posted onMax Verstappen is contracted to race at Red Bull until the end of 2028 – but will he? Have your say in this weekend’s poll.
Famin has “a lot to do” to rebuild Alpine into a stronger team
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Famin has “a lot to do” to rebuild Alpine • Bird breaks hand in practice crash • Free BTCC Donington Park tickets available
Jaguar’s team work gives Evans and Cassidy Monaco one-two
Formula E
Posted onMitch Evans took victory in the Monaco Eprix ahead of Jaguar team mate Nick Cassidy after the team mates worked together to hold off the two DS Penskes.
Caption Competition 241: Hulkenspector
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat did Nico Hulkenberg spot when inspecting the underside of his VF24 in Shanghai? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Monaco could be “strong” race for Williams – Vowles
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Monaco could be “strong” race for Williams • Jaguar commit to Formula E’s Gen4 • Edgar gets new livery
Newgarden admits he “failed my team miserably” over disqualification
IndyCar
Posted onAn emotional Josef Newgarden has apologised to IndyCar, its fans and his team after he was disqualified from the opening round in St. Petersburg.
F1 CEO Domenicali wants more than six sprint races per year
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali sees no reason not to add more sprint rounds to the calendar in future seasons.
Hulkenberg named Audi’s first F1 driver for 2026
Formula 1
Posted onNico Hulkenberg has been confirmed as Audi’s first Formula 1 driver for its debut in 2026. He will leave Haas at the end of the year and join Sauber.
Hamilton’s Q1 elimination in Shanghai was Mercedes’ mistake – Allison
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton’s China qualifying a team error • Hadjar quickest as F2 test ends • Hesketh commemorate first F1 victory
Formula E unveils 200mph, 4WD Gen3 Evo, boasting 0-60 time 30% quicker than F1
Formula E
Posted onFormula E have unveiled their fastest ever car, the Gen3 Evo, which will be introduced into the all-electric series next season.
F1 Commission defers decision on points change and approves new rear cameras
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA’s F1 Commission will decide whether to approve a proposal to extend the sport’s points system down to 12th place in July.
F1 launches free, ad-supported streaming channel in USA
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 have launched a free advertising-supported streaming channel which will be available for viewers in the United States.
Pourchaire sure he’ll get more chances to join F1 after strong IndyCar debut
Formula 1
Posted onReigning Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire is confident he has “a few more opportunities” to try and get onto the Formula 1 grid.
Two Penskes disqualified from season-opener, O’Ward handed victory
IndyCar
Posted onPato O’Ward has been declared the winner of IndyCar’s season-opening race six weeks ago after two of the three Penske drivers were disqualified.
“I’m insanely slow, man…” – Every message from Hamilton’s Shanghai slog
Formula 1
Posted on“My bad” Lewis Hamilton admitted to his team after finishing ninth in China. See from his radio messages how it all went wrong.
2024 Chinese Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onThe first sprint round of the season produced some surprise results but no new winner. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Chinese Grand Prix.
No one to blame for Stroll-Ricciardo collision under Safety Car – Krack
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: No one to blame for Safety Car crash – Krack • Support for Zhou “beautiful” – Norris • Ferrari regret not splitting WEC strategies
Shanghai sees both sides of Verstappen with dominant victory
2024 Chinese GP report
Posted onMax Verstappen let his usual discipline slip for a moment as he collected his fourth win of the season in Shanghai.
McLaren were ‘simply stronger’ than Ferrari in China – Sainz
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says Ferrari were not as strong as McLaren over the Chinese Grand Prix weekend after the team finished fourth and fifth.