Sauber to run “heritage” identity for two years until Audi’s “big bang” arrival
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Sauber will not run Audi branding until 2026 • More US viewers for Monaco than Vegas • Maloney quickest on second F2 test day
Verstappen’s season was the most successful ever – but was it the most impressive?
Round Table
Was Max Verstappen’s championship winning performance in 2023 the most impressive campaign ever? RaceFans’ writers have their say.
Hitech sign Aron and Cordeel for 2024 F2 season
Formula 2
The Hitech Formula 2 team have confirmed former Mercedes junior Paul Aron and series veteran Amaury Cordeel for 2024.
Expect more ‘DRS trains’ if F1 introduces reverse-grid races – Russell
Formula 1
Introducing reverse grids to sprint races “won’t work” to improve racing within them, says Mercedes’ George Russell.
Bottas and Zhou see encouraging signs from overhauled 2024 car
Formula 1
Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu are eager to drive their team’s 2024 car, which will be substantially different to the C43.
Only Verstappen got the best from his car every weekend, rival team bosses admit
Formula 1
Max Verstappen was the only driver who consistently got the best from his car during 2023, the bosses of his two closest rivals admitted.
Mercedes used “low risk” strategy to secure second in points at Yas Marina
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Mercedes used “low risk” strategy • Bearman and Antonelli lead F2 test • Amazon to stream NASCAR races
How Sainz suffered the worst season finale for a driver since Schumacher in 1997
2023 Abu Dhabi GP stats and facts
Carlos Sainz Jnr had a dire final race of the year and Fernando Alonso underestimated how well his team did in the past. Here’s the stats from the F1 finale.
Piastri’s rapid learning key to his “exceptional” rookie season – Stella
Formula 1
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said Oscar Piastri has performed well above the team’s expectations in his first season driving for them.
Perez targets qualifying gains in 2024 as “Sunday form has been very, very strong”
Formula 1
Sergio Perez has said his race day form was “very, very strong” during the 2023 season and he must improve his qualifying pace next year.
“It should not happen”: Gasly wants explanation for Ocon’s strategy advantage
Formula 1
Pierre Gasly wants an explanation why Alpine’s strategy favoured his team mate, but Esteban Ocon said he “doesn’t care” about the decision.
Ben Sulayem says ‘inhuman’ criticism is ‘because I am doing the right thing’
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Ben Sulayem ‘Attacked for doing the right thing’ • Mercedes face FTX lawsuit • Formula E revises its Berlin track
Red Bull’s race advantage ‘the major thing we’ll see different next year’ – Domenicali
Formula 1
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is confident Red Bull’s rivals will tackle a key area of their superiority next season.
Ocon leads O’Ward in post-season test as Russell crashes
Formula 1
Esteban Ocon was fastest in Formula 1’s post-season test day at Yas Marina Circuit with a 1’24.393 lap, while George Russell crashed his Mercedes.
2023 post-season F1 testing at Yas Marina in pictures
F1 pictures
The final day of official Formula 1 running this year is underway at the Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi, where all 10 teams are participating.
Paddock Diary: 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Formula 1
The punishing demands of the 2023 schedule left paddock dwellers suffering at the end of the season, including some of the drivers.
2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
While there was no surprise who won in Abu Dhabi, an unexpected driver hit the front at one stage. Here’s our verdict on all 20.
Marti steps up to Formula 2 as Campos and Rodin Carlin confirm 2024 line-ups
Formula 2
Red Bull junior Pepe Marti will race for Campos in Formula 2 next year while Toyota-backed Ritomo Miyata joins Rodin Carlin.
Albon calls 2023 his “strongest year in F1” after leading Williams to seventh
Formula 1
Alexander Albon said his fourth season in F1 was his best yet, after single-handedly scoring enough points to put Williams seventh in the constructors’ standings.
Banning F1 team staff from doing all 24 races “would be a good thing” – Russell
Formula 1
George Russell ended the season on a high with a podium but was one of several drivers who struggled with their health over the final races.