Hulkenberg to make IndyCar test debut in “one-off” run for McLaren SP
IndyCar
Nico Hülkenberg will drive an IndyCar for the first time in a test for McLaren SP at Barber Motorsport Park on October 25th, the team has announced.
Alpine junior Lundgaard switching to IndyCar in multi-year deal
IndyCar
Alpine academy driver Christian Lundgaard has signed a multi-year deal to race for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in IndyCar.
The financial lesson for F1 in how teams survived the Covid crisis
RacingLines
Formula 1 made a vital decision which spared its teams the worst financial effects of the Covid-19 disruption, one it would do well to learn from for future seasons.
Penalty-free shoot-out in Texas? Five United States GP talking points
2021 United States Grand Prix
Power unit penalties have kept the title contenders apart for the last two races. Will Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen go wheel-to-wheel again this weekend?
Latifi ‘pushing Russell very hard’ since Williams improved car
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Latifi ‘pushing Russell very hard’ since Williams improved car • No “brand new chapter” in F1 for Briatore • Gasly first F1 driver to sell NFTs
Analysis: Why Mercedes can “live with” Hamilton’s Turkish GP points loss
2021 F1 season
Lewis Hamilton lost ground to Max Verstappen in Turkey, but Mercedes say they can “live with” the setback incurred after his engine change penalty.
Ferrari: Power unit upgrade can make the difference in fight with McLaren
2021 F1 season
Ferrari believe the power unit upgrade they introduced over the last two races could prove decisive in their close fight for third in the championship with McLaren.
Pirelli concludes testing of new 18-inch F1 tyres after 4,000 laps
2022 F1 season
Pirelli has completed testing of the new 18-inch tyres which will be introduced for the 2022 Formula 1 season.
Why Schumacher’s Q2 heroics in Turkey didn’t surprise his Haas team
2021 F1 season
In tricky conditions, Mick Schumacher beat Daniel Ricciardo and Sebastian Vettel to bag a place in Q2, demonstrating the potential his Haas team had already recognised.
F1 sees “enthusiasm from young generation” for sprint qualifying format
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: F1 sees “enthusiasm from young generation” for sprint qualifying format • F1 “on the verge of becoming very big” in US thanks to Drive to Survive – Schumacher • Australian GP’s future riding on 2022 race
O’Ward “going to become obsessed” with F1 test debut after McLaren simulator run
2021 F1 season
“It’s a bigger jump from IndyCar to Formula 1 versus Indy Lights to IndyCar” says Patricio O’Ward after his McLaren simulator run ahead of his test debut.
Hill on Williams’ dominant cars, Brabham’s last gasp and the “worst decision” F1 ever made
My F1 Cars
Damon Hill’s passion for Formula 1 faded soon after his 1996 world championship win, thanks in part to a detested rules change. He talked us through his career in cars.
USA ‘now a second home race’ for Williams after Dorilton takeover
2021 F1 season
Williams regard this weekend’s United States Grand Prix as “a second home race” following its takeover by American company Dorilton Capital last year.
Are the team orders used in DTM’s controversial finale legal in Formula 1?
2021 F1 season
Can teams help other teams in Formula 1 as happened in the DTM last week? It’s a grey area as far as the rules are concerned.
2021 United States Grand Prix TV Times
2021 United States Grand Prix
It’s race week! Formula 1 heads to Circuit of the Americas this weekend. Here’s how to watch the United States Grand Prix plus the W Series finale.
Haas “ready to get some points” in 2022 after Schumacher’s Q2 effort – Steiner
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Haas “ready to get some points” in 2022 after Schumacher’s Q2 effort – Steiner • IndyCar more exciting than F1 – Fittipaldi • ‘I don’t just want to be remembered as a racing driver’ – Hamilton
RaceFans’ top 10 Formula E drivers of 2021
Formula E
A remarkable season saw 18 drivers still in with a chance of the title by the final weekend. Here’s our verdict on the top Formula E drivers of 2021.
Mercedes “looks like a car that can win championships” now
2021 F1 season
Having won just once in 10 races at mid-season, victories in the last two events has given Mercedes new faith in their championship chances.
Russell will be a tougher team mate than Bottas for Hamilton – Alonso
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Russell will be a tougher team mate than Bottas for Hamilton – Alonso • 2022 F1 chances “extremely low” for Piastri • Hamilton ‘paid low price for errors – Villeneuve
F1’s 23 race calendar is a record – but not the longest its teams have worked
News Focus
The 23-race championship announced by F1 yesterday prompted concerns over staff burn-out but teams have worked longer seasons before.
