Kevin Magnussen said he had done a lot to earn the final point on offer last weekend after inheriting 10th place when George Russell crashed on the last lap.
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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.
Ocon pleased with opportunistic pass on “impatient” Alonso
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ocon pleased with opportunistic pass on “impatient” Alonso • Piastri “really happy” with 17th to seventh charge • Mercedes junior wins karting title
Ganassi expand to fifth IndyCar entry to promote junior driver Simpson
IndyCar
Posted onChip Ganassi Racing have announced they will expand their IndyCar squad to five full-time cars for 2024, adding an entry for rookie Kyffin Simpson.
Sainz: ‘Risky’ Norris DRS tactic ‘could have looked really bad on me’
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr admitted his decision to slow down and allow Lando Norris behind him to use DRS could have backfired disastrously.
Singapore Grand Prix could see race-day rain again
Formula 1
Posted onThe last Formula 1 round ended a string of rain-affected race weekends. But that may change again at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Ricciardo to attend Singapore GP but Lawson remains in driving seat
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ricciardo attending Singapore GP but Lawson will drive • McLaren-Palou case reaches court • Massa only after money – Ecclestone
New FIA technical directive on flexing wings ‘not targeted at any one car’
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA says the new technical directive it will enforce from this weekend was not instigated in response to an inquiry from any of the 10 Formula 1 teams.
Despite close battles at Monza, F1 drivers want more powerful DRS
Formula 1
Posted onDespite several close battles at the Italian Grand Prix, front-running drivers say more powerful DRS is needed to make passing easier.
McLaren reveal third change of livery with ‘stealth’ design for next two races
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren have revealed an updated livery for their MCL60 that will be used for the East Asian leg of the 2023 Formula 1 season.
Williams’ rivals fear they can’t be caught in four-way fight for seventh
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams’ rivals fear their recent upgrade has ensured they will win the fight for seventh place but the team are concerned about some of the remaining races.
Second still possible for Ferrari “if we do a perfect job” – Sainz
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Second still possible for Ferrari “if we do a perfect job” – Sainz • Nato joins Andretti in FE • AlphaTauri to use digital branding on car
Teams predict lap times will fall by 10 seconds at shortened Singapore track
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 teams expect lap times will fall by 10 seconds at this weekend Singapore Grand Prix due to changes to the circuit.
Williams sign Ukranian karting star Bondarev to young driver academy
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams has expanded its young driver development programme to six members with the addition of karter Oleksandr ‘Sasha’ Bondarev.
Monza “frustrating” for Alonso but Aston Martin expect better form in coming races
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFollowing the delight of their return to the podium at Zandvoort, Aston Martin endured their least competitive weekend of 2023 so far at Monza.
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
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ricciardo’s first run back at Red Bull “didn’t click straight away” – engineer • Hamilton lucky to escape serious damage in Piastri clash • Pirelli conclude test
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?