Sainz’s Singapore win made Leclerc focus on improving his race pace – Clear
Formula 1
Charles Leclerc’s defeat in the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix showed him “I really need to get the job done on Sunday”, says Ferrari’s Jock Clear.
Red Bull staff exodus dashes Verstappen’s hope they would “keep the team together”
Formula 1
At the peak of Red Bull’s power, Max Verstappen spoke of the need to ensure continuity, but several senior staff members have left since.
Four power units a season still the “right limit” despite 24 rounds – Vasseur
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Four PUs the “right limit” – Vasseur • Corruption charges over Singapore GP gifts • Fairclough ends season with 14th win
Is Mohammed Ben Sulayem doing a good job for F1 as FIA president?
Debates and Polls
Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been FIA president for over 1,000 days – do you approve of the work he has done during that time?
“Never look back”: Warwick’s autobiography reviewed
Reviews
Derek Warwick’s autobiography, covering his 13 years in Formula 1, has been nominated for an award by the Royal Automobile Club.
Points at street tracks should not “hide” Aston Martin’s lack of pace – Alonso
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Points can’t “hide” our pace – Alonso • Palou ‘among IndyCar’s greatest’ • Thomas Bearman gets first F4 rookie podium
10 years since F1’s last fatal crash: How Bianchi tragedy changed motorsport
Formula 1
Jules Bianchi suffered injuries which ultimately proved fatal 10 years ago today at Suzuka, in a crash which forced many changes to Formula 1.
Colapinto is “best available option” for final 2025 F1 seat – Vowles
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Colapinto “best available option” • Sharp steps up to F3 with Rodin • Herbert explains Verstappen swearing penalty
Should Norris have taken the championship lead off Verstappen two races ago?
Formula 1
Had either McLaren driver scored their team’s best result at every race this year, they would be leading the championship. Has Lando Norris missed too many opportunities?
US GP ticket sales have ‘taken off since Verstappen stopped winning’
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: US GP ticket sales up • Lapierre announces retirement • Mansell’s engineer on title triumph
Williams reveal £84m loss after moving up to seventh in 2023 championship
Formula 1
Williams said a sharp increase in losses during its 2023 campaign was “in line with expectations” as it moved up three places to seventh in the championship.
Red Bull’s revenue rises to £300m in record-shattering 2023 season
Formula 1
Red Bull reported an increase of revenues at its world championship-winning Formula 1 team during its dominant 2023 campaign.
“Racing would have been better” than spending 2022 as Alpine reserve – Piastri
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Piastri ‘would have preferred racing’ in 2022 • Russell completes Pirelli’s wet weather tyre test • Chambers moving to Red Bull Academy
Marko defends Red Bull over handling of Ricciardo’s dismissal
Formula 1
Red Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Marko said Daniel Ricciardo only showed he was quick enough twice in 25 races at their second team.
Formula 1 postpones ‘rookie race’ plan to 2025
Formula 1
Formula 1 will not go ahead with plans to hold a one-off, non-championship race for rookies at the end of this year.
Ben Sulayem believes the FIA deserves more credit for running F1. Is he right?
Formula 1
While FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the governing body deserves more credit, a former team principal has criticised his leadership.
“Too much rain” scuppers Schumacher’s wet weather tyre test at Magny-Cours
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: “Too much rain” ruins wet weather tyre test • Alpine workers slate decision to end engine programme • McLaren junior set for F3
Alonso discusses being a “role model” and why he “didn’t choose to be a driver”
Formula 1
Fernando Alonso revealed he became a racing driver because his father wanted him to – and says F1 racers must act like role models.
Marko pushed for RB to drop Ricciardo after Spanish Grand Prix – Horner
Formula 1
Daniel Ricciardo nearly lost his seat at Red Bull’s second Formula 1 team much earlier in the season, Christian Horner has revealed.
Strong turnover boosted McLaren profits to £30 million in 2023
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: McLaren reports £30m profit • Slater takes Italian F4 crown • Assetto Corsa Evo release date announced