Is DRS-baiting dangerous, or a legitimate tactic?
Debates and Polls
Should drivers be allowed to deliberately slow down before DRS detection zones or is it too dangerous? Have your say in our poll.
Alonso wants to team up with me for Le Mans attempt – Verstappen
Formula 1
Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen says that Fernando Alonso has an interest in teaming up with him at Le Mans in the future.
“Benetton: Rebels of Formula 1” book reviewed
Reviews
A new book by Damien Smith covers the story of Benetton long before their current guise as Alpine. But is it worth a Christmas purchase?
Twenty-four races “pushing the bounds” of teams’ capacity – Vowles
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: 24 races “pushing the bounds” – Vowles • Hulkenberg expects early ’24 silly season • Fornaroli remains at Trident for F3 2024
Aston Martin “brutal with ourselves” about performance after finishing fifth
Formula 1
Aston Martin say they are not disappointed to have fallen from second in the constructors’ championship to eventually finish in fifth.
Caption Competition 226: AlphaTaur-eye
Caption Competition
What was Liam Lawson doing in the AlphaTauri garage before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Mercedes’ Austin upgrade gives Hamilton hope for stronger 2024
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Mercedes’ Austin upgrades give Hamilton hope • Pirelli announce first compounds for 2024 • Bearman keen for more Haas mileage
Why have Williams kept the faith in Sargeant after heavy defeat to Albon?
2023 F1 team mates head-to-head
Rookie Logan Sargeant was vastly out-performed by his more experienced team mate Alexander Albon this year. Why have Williams kept him?
F1 grid is complete and unchanged for 2024 as Williams retain Sargeant
Formula 1
Williams have confirmed that Logan Sargeant will retain his seat within the team alongside Alexander Albon for 2024.
Alonso’s strong start, Norris’s late surge: Which F1 drivers beat their 2022 scores?
Formula 1
Only one driver increased their points score in 2023 by more than Max Verstappen did. Here’s how they all compared.
Mercedes’ team photo shows we still have a long way to go on diversity – Hamilton
Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton is proud of Mercedes’ efforts to increase the diversity of its staff but says it will be a “long slog” to achieve the results he wants.
Why luck was a factor in Perez’s penalty for “joke” comment
Formula 1
A recent change to Formula 1’s team radio broadcasts means remarks like Sergio Perez’s which got him in trouble could go unheard.
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.