Following the delight of their return to the podium at Zandvoort, Aston Martin endured their least competitive weekend of 2023 so far at Monza.
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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.
McLaren will bring ‘follow-up to Austria upgrade’ before focusing on 2024 car
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren will bring a follow-up to their highly successful Austrian Grand Prix update over the coming races.
Magnussen explains why his driving style rarely works with the Haas VF-23
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onKevin Magnussen described the difficulties of altering his “automatic” driving style to get to grips with the Haas VF-23.
Vasseur impressed Verstappen has ‘not done a single mistake over two seasons’
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur praised rival Max Verstappen in the wake of his record-breaking 10th consecutive grand prix victory.
Ricciardo’s first run back at Red Bull “didn’t click straight away” – engineer
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Lawson left feeling points were possible after first full grand prix weekend
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLiam Lawson’s second grand prix start was the first time he had participated in a full race weekend – and he believes points were possible at Monza.
Did Bottas really prevent Hamilton winning 10 in a row before Verstappen?
2023 Italian Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he hadn’t won 10 races in a row before Max Verstappen set the record because he had “stronger” team mates. Is he right?
Haas pair frustrated front wing “couldn’t go down low enough” for Monza
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onNico Hulkenberg says it was “a big miss” that Haas weren’t able to lower their front wing angle enough for the high-speed Monza circuit last weekend.
Sainz started to believe he could win Italian GP during fight with Verstappen
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Posted onIn the round-up: Sainz started to believe he could win Italian GP during fight with Verstappen • Pirelli testing at two tracks • Andretti rebranded • ‘Noda rule’ dropped
Rosenqvist moving from McLaren to Meyer Shank to replace Pagenaud in 2024
IndyCar
Posted onFelix Rosenqvist will leave McLaren for Meyer Shank Racing next year in IndyCar, taking the place of Simon Pagenaud who is still unable to race due to injury
FIA confirms all 10 F1 teams complied with 2022 cost cap
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA announced today the results of its review of Formula 1 teams’ spending during 2022, and has confirmed that all met the cost cap.
Tsunoda’s power unit failure prompted Red Bull reliability fears – Horner
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Posted onIn the round-up: Tsunoda’s failure prompted Red Bull reliability fears – Horner • Bottas’ point “really important” • USF2000 champion Rowe makes history
Gasly and Ocon endure “super-painful” Italian GP
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onAlpine reached the podium at Zandvoort but their drivers admitted Monza was a “painful” weekend for the team.
Sainz showed he’d made “step forward” with Monza pole and podium – Vasseur
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur says Carlos Sainz Jnr’s performance at Monza showed he’d made a clear step forward.
Azerbaijan GP defeat was key to record-equalling run of wins – Verstappen
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Posted onMax Verstappen could set a new record by winning a 10th consecutive grand prix today. He said his last defeat was key to his recent success.
How a WhatsApp message from Alonso put Bortoleto on course for the F3 title
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Posted onNew FIA Formula 3 champion Gabriel Bortoleto said a 10-minute WhatsApp message from manager Fernando Alonso helped him at a crucial moment.
F1 set for first fully dry race weekend in four months
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Posted onFormula 1 is set for its first all-dry weekend of track action since May’s Miami Grand Prix with the trip to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix.
Lawson relishing prospect of “full build-up” for second F1 race
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Posted onIn the round-up: Lawson relishing prospect of “full build-up” for second F1 race • Pirelli announces tyre picks • Rowland joins Fenestraz at Nissan
Alfa Romeo reveal special livery for home race promoting new sports car
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onAlfa Romeo are the latest team to announce a special livery for the Italian GP, which marks the third race in a row they will use a one-off design on their car.
“Too early to say” if podium signals return to form for Aston Martin – Alonso
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso returned to the podium for the first time in five races last weekend but is not yet sure Aston Martin are back to their best.