Caption Competition 249: Making a point
Caption Competition
What did two of the most powerful people in motorsport have to say to each other here? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Vasseur would “for sure” work with Sainz again in future
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Vasseur would work with Sainz again • Oakes an “exceptional guy” – Doohan • IndyCar bringing alternate tyres to season finale
All teams support plan for post-season rookie drivers’ race – Wolff
Formula 1
All Formula 1 teams are supporting a plan to arrange a post-season race for rookie drivers in Abu Dhabi, says Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.
Bearman to make second F1 start at Baku in place of banned Magnussen
Formula 1
Haas has confirmed that Oliver Bearman will step in for the suspended Kevin Magnussen for the next Formula 1 round in Azerbaijan.
“Never had so much pain in a car”: How Colapinto impressed Williams on his debut
Formula 1
Williams rookie Franco Colapinto fought through pain to deliver an impressive debut, guided all the way by race engineer Gaetan Jego.
Marko reveals “inside information” which led to Red Bull’s Honda deal
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Marko’s “inside information” led to Honda deal • Williams launch engineering academy • Guenther takes Penske FE seat
Magnussen is tenth F1 racer to receive a ban for a driving infringement
Formula 1
Nine other F1 racers were suspended before Kevin Magnussen last weekend, but the decision to ban a driver has always been controversial.
Ferrari move Serra to chassis technical director role previously held by Cardile
Formula 1
Ferrari have announced that Mercedes performance director Loic Serra will become the team’s technical director of chassis.
F1 adds first support races to Las Vegas Grand Prix schedule
Formula 1
The Las Vegas Grand Prix, which offered no support events last year, will feature two Ferrari Challenge races when Formula 1 returns in November.
“Difficult” to judge potential side-effects of Spa floor upgrade – Mercedes
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: “Difficult” to judge upgrade’s side-effects – Mercedes • Unreliability hits Lawson in test • FOM agree deal with ex-Ferrari sponsor
F1’s most competitive season for 47 years? Four teams now have three wins each
2024 Italian GP stats and facts
Ferrari became the fourth different team to win three races this year – the world championship hasn’t been this competitive since 1977.
Is this how Lawrence Stroll makes his son a world champion?
Formula 1
Lawrence Stroll is assembling a dream team around his son at Aston Martin, and hiring Adrian Newey would make them a formidable force.
No truth to claim Red Bull’s slump is due to Newey’s exit – Marko
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Red Bull’s problem ‘not linked to Newey exit’ • Top teams in Pirelli tests • F3 champion secures F2 move
“Can I have my PU performance back?” – Verstappen’s “tough” Monza race on his radio
Formula 1
Max Verstappen described his Italian Grand Prix as a “tough race” as he finished sixth. Here’s how his afternoon played out over his team radio.
FIA not changing front wing rules after Red Bull’s comments on rivals
Formula 1
The FIA says it has no plans to change its rules on front wings Formula 1 after Red Bull voiced doubts over the legality of its rivals’ designs.
Norris “would love” number one status but won’t “beg someone to let me pass”
Formula 1
Lando Norris said he won’t “beg” for number one status at McLaren, but admitted he would prefer to have it.
2024 Italian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
An grand prix debutant and an unexpected race winner stood out in Monza. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Italian Grand Prix.
Colapinto did “good job” in race, “fantastic” in qualifying – Vowles
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Colapinto did “good job” in race, “fantastic” in qualifying – Vowles • Audi revises F1 goals • Cause of Palou’s hybrid problem unknown
Why aren’t McLaren using team orders to help Norris beat Verstappen to the title?
Formula 1
McLaren are sticking to their ‘two number ones’ policy despite pundits telling them they’re ‘throwing the championship away’. Why aren’t they using team orders?
Does Magnussen deserve his one-race ban?
Debates and Polls
Kevin Magnussen has been banned from the next race due to the five incidents he has been involved in this year. Did they really deserve a ban?