In the round-up: Mercedes “conservative” in Brazil • Verstappen likens his domination to Michael Jordan in NBA • Dunne and van Hoepen enter Macau GP
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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.
Key to produce “completely new” car for Sauber’s first post-Alfa Romeo season
Formula 1
Posted onSauber’s returning technical director James Key is overseeing the design of a completely new car for 2024, when the team will no longer be called Alfa Romeo.
‘R&D work in public’ held Aston Martin back before Brazil breakthrough
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin shed light on how it reversed its recent poor performances last weekend and how its slump related to its 2024 development work.
Red Bull equal Mercedes’ record for most wins in a season – with a key difference
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onRed Bull broke one of Mercedes’ records and equalled another last weekend, but they’re doing it very differently.
Verstappen gets “bored” during dominant races says engineer Lambiase
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Verstappen gets “bored” during dominant races – engineer • IndyCar’s Armstrong enters F3 Macau GP • FREC runner-up also heads to Macau
Russell’s radio complaints “a complete sideshow” to car trouble in Brazil – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff said he was less concerned about George Russell’s radio complaints during the Brazilian Grand Prix than the team’s lack of pace.
Alonso “cannot wait” to tackle final races in rejuvenated Aston Martin
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso “cannot wait” to tackle final races • Rossi joins WEC test • F1 CEO tight-lipped over Andretti deal
Norris says Red Bull’s end-of-stint advantage put a stop to his victory challenge
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull’s end-of-stint advantage reduced McLaren’s victory challenge in the Brazilian Grand Prix, says Lando Norris.
The 71-year-old record Verstappen broke – and celebrated by singing Tom Jones
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull told Max Verstappen he had set a new record for highest winning percentage in a season in Brazil – and he celebrated by singing along to Tom Jones.
Ferrari reaping the benefits of having F1’s most closely-matched team mates
Formula 1
Posted onWhile Red Bull have one driver vastly out-scoring the other, Ferrari’s evenly matched pairing is proving useful in their pursuit of Mercedes.
Grosjean joins Juncos to remain on IndyCar grid for 2024
IndyCar
Posted onRomain Grosjean will drive for Juncos Hollinger Racing in IndyCar next year, replacing Callum Ilott in the team’s line-up.
Transcript: How Ricciardo’s race went awry soon after he was told to “bring it home”
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo scored AlphaTauri’s best finish of the season in Mexico last weekend. Here’s how his afternoon played out over team radio.
Risk of rain again during Friday qualifying at Interlagos
Formula 1
Posted onThe Brazilian Grand Prix will be the final time that F1 runs a sprint race in 2023, and the adapted schedule puts qualifying at risk of rain.
Sargeant ‘bouncy and enthusiastic’ after points breakthrough in Austin
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams’ Dave Robson says Logan Sargeant was “desperate to get back in the car” after being boosted by scoring his first F1 point.
Ricciardo now has “much more confidence” in AlphaTauri’s car
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ricciardo has “much more confidence” in car • Formula E changes broadcast production company • MP retain Hauger
Pirelli pick softest tyres for “super-cold” Las Vegas Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onPirelli will bring its three softest tyre compounds for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which will take place at night and in cold temperatures.
O’Sullivan to make F1 practice debut in Abu Dhabi, Colapinto gets test chance
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams will run their junior driver Zak O’Sullivan in the first practice session at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Why Alfa Romeo left Mexico with a costly no-score after rare double Q3 appearance
Formula 1
Posted onBoth Alfa Romeo drivers qualified in the top 10 for only the second time this year in Mexico, yet neither scored. What went wrong?
Verstappen matches Prost’s 51 wins in 11 fewer starts
2023 Mexican Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onMax Verstappen’s 51st grand prix win last weekend in Mexico City put him level with Alain Prost, and now only behind three drivers in F1’s all-time winner’s list.
Stewards right to avoid hasty decision over Leclerc’s damage – Vasseur
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Vasseur praises stewards’ handling of wing damage • Haas “expected more” from upgrade • Election forces F4 race to move