Sergio Perez performed the best charge through the field during 2023 – but he had luck on his side. Here’s who were this year’s biggest climbers.
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Often found in junior single-seater paddocks around Europe doing journalism and television commentary, or dabbling in teaching photography back in the UK. Currently based in London pursuing parallel studies in Arts Management at Birkbeck, the city’s evening university.
Schumacher will prioritise F1 if Mercedes call-up clashes with Alpine WEC duties
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Schumacher will prioritise F1 over WEC • Bustamente apologises for Stroll gaffe • Verstappen refused permission to rent Mercedes
Hamilton admits ‘pulling a sickie’ to miss F1 test
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton has revealed he dislikes testing so much he has feigned illness to get out of his driving duties at least once in his Formula 1 career.
Watch 10 of the best ‘proper’ overtakes from F1, IndyCar, WEC and more in 2023
Formula 1
Posted onFind out what made our pick of the 10 best overtaking moves from across the hundreds of races in Formula 1 and beyond during 2023.
RaceFans’ top 10 FIA Formula 3 drivers of 2023
Formula 3
Posted onWith many Formula 1 juniors participating in this year’s F3 series, some teams would be happier than others with the work of their proteges.
Piastri ‘patting himself on the back’ for delivering results as McLaren improved
Formula 1
Posted onOscar Piastri says he was proud of being able to deliver results for McLaren as the team improved its car rapidly during 2023.
Perez aims to reverse “trend” of mid-season slumps in 2024
Formula 1
Posted onSergio Perez acknowledged he needs to understand why he hasn’t been able to perform consistently across a season since joining Red Bull.
Red Bull reveal pit crew shortage in Mexico due to “huge amount of illness”
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Red Bull reveal they were in a race against time to form a pit crew for the Mexican Grand Prix due to illness.
Time spent out of F1 made Ricciardo realise he was “doing too much sometimes”
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo realised he was doing too much in addition to being a Formula 1 driver after his departure from McLaren at the end of last season.
Penalties for drivers who cause red flags introduced in F2 and F3 before F1
Formula 2
Posted onNew rules will prevent Formula 2 and Formula 3 drivers benefitting from causing red flags in qualifying sessions next year.
Alpine management chose “to not continue the fight” to keep Piastri – Szafnauer
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alpine could have fought to keep Piastri – Szafnauer • Bahrain fund tipped to take over McLaren • Pau Grand Prix cancelled for 2024
US GP was Mercedes’ best race of 2023 despite disqualification – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff says the United States Grand Prix was their best round in 2023, despite Lewis Hamilton being disqualified.
“I’ve definitely been at my best in terms of performance”: Norris on his 2023 season
Formula 1
Posted onWhen Lando Norris started 2023 unable to reach Q3 or score, he didn’t expect McLaren to become a consistent podium threat by the end of it.
I only missed one chance to score points this year – Albon
Formula 1
Posted onAlexander Albon single-handedly scored enough points to put Williams seventh in the championship this year, and reckons he only missed one opportunity to add more.
“Huge accomplishment” of Singapore win shows Ferrari is ready to fight in 2024 – Sainz
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says his Singapore GP win shows Ferrari are ready to exploit a more competitive car if they have one next year.
Singapore and Austin retirements cost me top 10 championship place – Ocon
Formula 1
Posted onEsteban Ocon has rued the lack of consistency in his 2023 campaign, which led to his lowest-scoring season since 2018.
Missed chance to beat Red Bull to win “hurt” – Leclerc
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Missed chance to win “hurt” – Leclerc • Wolff labels FIA investigation as “personal attack” • Montoya and Leon land F3 seats
Honda’s hints about IndyCar future “have got our attention” – Ganassi
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar engine supplier Honda’s comments on the cost of participating in the series have drawn the attention of team owner Chip Ganassi.
“Overtaking has got worse” in second year since F1’s rules change – Wolff
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: ‘Overtaking got worse’ in 2023 – Wolff • New Toyota WEC livery • Andretti loses major sponsor to Ganassi
F2 champion Pourchaire secures Super Formula seat for 2024 after F1 miss
Super Formula
Posted onFormula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire will race in Super Formula next year for the Toyota-powered Team Impul squad.