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Will has been a RaceFans contributor since 2012 during which time he has covered F1 test sessions, launch events and interviewed drivers. He mainly contributes to Formula One race weekend and pre-season test coverage, and also has the enviable job of reviewing the official Formula One game and other motor sport titles to the test.
Alonso wants to team up with me for Le Mans attempt – Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 world champion Max Verstappen says that Fernando Alonso has an interest in teaming up with him at Le Mans in the future.
Twenty-four races “pushing the bounds” of teams’ capacity – Vowles
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: 24 races “pushing the bounds” – Vowles • Hulkenberg expects early ’24 silly season • Fornaroli remains at Trident for F3 2024
Aston Martin “brutal with ourselves” about performance after finishing fifth
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin say they are not disappointed to have fallen from second in the constructors’ championship to eventually finish in fifth.
Caption Competition 226: AlphaTaur-eye
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat was Liam Lawson doing in the AlphaTauri garage before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Mercedes’ Austin upgrade gives Hamilton hope for stronger 2024
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes’ Austin upgrades give Hamilton hope • Pirelli announce first compounds for 2024 • Bearman keen for more Haas mileage
F1 grid is complete and unchanged for 2024 as Williams retain Sargeant
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams have confirmed that Logan Sargeant will retain his seat within the team alongside Alexander Albon for 2024.
Alonso’s strong start, Norris’s late surge: Which F1 drivers beat their 2022 scores?
Formula 1
Posted onOnly one driver increased their points score in 2023 by more than Max Verstappen did. Here’s how they all compared.
Sauber to run “heritage” identity for two years until Audi’s “big bang” arrival
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Sauber will not run Audi branding until 2026 • More US viewers for Monaco than Vegas • Maloney quickest on second F2 test day
Verstappen’s season was the most successful ever – but was it the most impressive?
Round Table
Posted onWas Max Verstappen’s championship winning performance in 2023 the most impressive campaign ever? RaceFans’ writers have their say.
Hitech sign Aron and Cordeel for 2024 F2 season
Formula 2
Posted onThe Hitech Formula 2 team have confirmed former Mercedes junior Paul Aron and series veteran Amaury Cordeel for 2024.
Expect more ‘DRS trains’ if F1 introduces reverse-grid races – Russell
Formula 1
Posted onIntroducing reverse grids to sprint races “won’t work” to improve racing within them, says Mercedes’ George Russell.
2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onWhile there was no surprise who won in Abu Dhabi, an unexpected driver hit the front at one stage. Here’s our verdict on all 20.
Mission complete for Verstappen as Ferrari fall short of their final objective
2023 Abu Dhabi GP report
Posted onThe final race of 2023 encapsulated the season: Max Verstappen won as he pleased, but the fight for second place delivered action until the last lap.
Disappointed Sainz says third in the championship is a “fair” result for Ferrari
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says he is “very disappointed” with his Abu Dhabi GP result as he failed to score points and Ferrari narrowly missed out on second in the championship.
All teams avoid penalties despite “numerous” pit crew eye protection breaches
Formula 1
Posted onAll 10 F1 teams have escaped penalties from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix stewards after “numerous” breaches of regulations concerning eye protection worn by their pit crews.
Verstappen admits final win of 2023 was “emotional” after dominant season
Formula 1
Posted onWorld champion Max Verstappen says his record-breaking 2023 campaign will be difficult to emulate in the future after taking 19 victories.
Verstappen caps dominant season with crushing win as penalty leaves Perez fourth
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen never looked under threat as he won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to end his season with a record 19 grand prix victories.
Doohan wins finale as battling Vesti can’t keep Pourchaire from the title
Formula 2
Posted onTheo Pourchaire won the Formula 2 championship in the final race of the season despite a spirited fight from Frederik Vesti, in a race won by Jack Doohan.
Mercedes feels “more inconsistent than ever before” – Hamilton
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes “more inconsistent than ever” – Hamilton • Sztuka signs with Red Bull • Porsche Formula E appeal dismissed