Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack said Lance Stroll’s achievement in coming from 16th on the grid to finish in the points should not be underestimated.
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McLaren to raise safety questions with FIA over Alpine’s “extreme” rear wing wobble
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren will seek an explanation from the FIA why it did not take action over the “extreme” movement of Alpine’s rear wing during the Canadian Grand Prix.
Williams misled Albon to keep his spirits up in one-stop slog to seventh
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onAlexander Albon says Williams tried to prevent him realising how long his final stint would be on his way to their best result of the season so far.
Russell’s memory of British GP retirement led to Canada crash recovery
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says he raced on despite heavy contact with a wall in Canada because he learned from his retirement at last year’s British Grand Prix.
Ocon: Stroll didn’t deserve a penalty for impeding me in qualifying
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onEsteban Ocon said Lance Stroll did not deserve a penalty for failing to let him by during qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix.
“Not the safest”: F1 drivers unhappy with change to turn one barrier
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers are unhappy with the alteration made to the turn one barrier at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for this year’s race.
Albon was surprised to be only driver on slicks at start of Q2
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onAlexander Albon did not believe he was taking a gamble by starting Q2 on slick tyres and was surprised all his rivals began the session on intermediates.
Perez admits he left it “half a lap too late” to switch to slicks after Q2 exit
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez admitted he switched to slick tyres too late in Q2 after failing to reach the top 10 in qualifying for the third race weekend in a row.
Leclerc says Ferrari ‘have to do better’ after overruling his call for slick tyres
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onA “frustrated” Charles Leclerc revealed he failed to reach Q3 because his Ferrari team overruled his call for slick tyres.
Gasly livid after “extremely dangerous” near-miss with Sainz
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onPierre Gasly says near-misses between drivers in qualifying are becoming “dangerous” and called for a review of the problem after his incident with Carlos Sainz Jnr.
No increased risk from tyre warmer ban insists Pirelli after Russell’s safety warning
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onPirelli has insisted its new Formula 1 tyres for 2024 can be used safely without heating blankets after George Russell and others raised concerns.
Aston Martin seek downforce gains from floor and bodywork changes
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onAston Martin have brought the most significant changes to their car among the front-running teams at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.
Perez isn’t about to ease the pressure on himself as Verstappen pulls away
News Focus
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner said Sergio Perez can put less pressure on himself now he has fallen 53 points behind in the title fight. But Perez doesn’t see it that way.
Games like F1 23 ‘getting better’ but other titles are more realistic – Norris
Gaming
Posted onLando Norris said gamers should try iRacing or rFactor instead of the official Formula 1 series to get a realistic sensation of a racing car’s handling.
“There will be crashes”: F1 drivers oppose ban on tyre heaters ahead of 2024 vote
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers have warned the series is not ready to handle a proposed ban on tyre heating blankets next year.
Ferrari’s struggle in Spain “a bit shocking” but Canada should be better – Sainz
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr admitted Ferrari are “a bit frustrated” with their performance but expects the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve will suit their car well this weekend.
Verstappen hopes Alonso gets a win soon: “He’s a real racer, he’s an animal”
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen named Fernando Alonso as the driver he’d most like to see win a race when his current run of victories ends.
Hamilton: Verstappen can break my wins record but ‘I’m working on slowing him’
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Max Verstappen could break his record for most Formula 1 race wins but ‘I’m working on slowing him down’.
Marko forbade Verstappen from joining Nurburgring Nordschleife demo run
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull’s motorsport consultant Helmut Marko refused to let Max Verstappen take part in the team’s upcoming event at the Nurburgring Nordschleife.
‘In an ideal world it would have been a simpler debut’: Piastri talks to RaceFans
Interview
Posted onOscar Piastri’s introduction to F1 hasn’t been easy but he’s won respect for his performances. He told RaceFans how he’s adjusting to life as a grand prix driver.