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.
Red Bull’s missed clean sweep of wins leaves “something to strive for” – Horner
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Singapore defeat keeps Red Bull “humble” • Departing Tost blasts “stupid” strategists • Palou ‘admits breach’ of McLaren contract
Ricciardo puzzled by qualifying struggle after failing to join Tsunoda in points
Formula 1
Daniel Ricciardo says he is unable to understand how his AlphaTauri team mate Yuki Tsunoda was so much faster in Abu Dhabi.
Verstappen could have missed the last 10 races and still won the title
F1 statistics
Max Verstappen could have stayed at the beach instead of returning from the summer break and still won the title by a point. Here’s the key stats from his dominant season.
Sargeant ‘cracking the code’ of Williams’ car as he awaits decision on his future
Formula 1
Williams are yet to announce if Logan Sargeant will retain his race seat for a second year, but he is already setting targets for 2024.