It’s been five years since long-time FOM chief Bernie Ecclestone was relieved of his post by Liberty Media. How has F1 changed in that time?
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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.
F1’s YouTube channel crosses four billion total views milestone
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: F1 crosses four billion YouTube views • Verstappen races in iRacing Daytona 24 Hours • Montoya wins FRAC opener
Caption Competition 175: Gasly goes for a bullseye
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat is Pierre Gasly taking aim at here as team mate Yuki Tsunoda looks on? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Ticktum admits lack of F1 opportunity partly “self-inflicted”
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ticktum accepts lack of F1 opportunity “self-inflicted” • Mercedes junior Antonelli wins first F4 race • Trident sign Maloney for F3
Hodgkinson to join Red Bull Powertrains in May after agreement with Mercedes
2022 F1 season
Posted onMercedes and Red Bull have agreed to terms for Ben Hodgkinson to begin his role as technical director of Red Bull Powertrains in May.
Mercedes junior Vesti steps up to Formula 2 with ART
Formula 2
Posted onFrederik Vesti will make his Formula 2 debut with ART after the team announced his promotion to the category with them this season.
COTA begins major resurfacing work in fresh bid to eliminate bumps
2022 F1 Season
Posted onThe Circuit of the Americas is undergoing heavy resurfacing efforts to eliminate the track’s notorious bumps for the 2022 racing season.
Channel 4 secures exclusive Formula E live broadcast rights for UK
Formula E
Posted onChannel 4 have signed a multi-year deal to become the exclusive broadcaster for Formula E in the UK with live free-to-air coverage of all races.
Victorian government committed to April race date for Australian GP
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Melbourne commits to April race date • Kanaan keen to race 25th Indy 500 in 2023 • Alfa Romeo swap ‘Racing’ for ‘F1 Team’
One-stop races ‘no issue’ if new tyres improve racing – Isola
2022 F1 season
Posted onPirelli’s Mario Isola says it is “not an issue” if F1’s new tyres for 2022 lead to more one-stop races, as long as drivers can race.
Cordeel steps up from F3 to complete Van Amersfoort’s F2 line-up
Formula Two
Posted onAmaury Cordeel will enter this year’s Formula 2 championship as a rookie for series newcomers Van Amersfoort Racing.
FIA’s IndyCar superlicence weighting “ridiculous” – O’Ward
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: FIA undervalues IndyCar for F1 superlicence – O’Ward • Formula E plan India round • F1 test dates confirmed
Masi made “right decision” with Abu Dhabi restart call – Grosjean
2021 F1 season
Posted onIndyCar driver Romain Grosjean says FIA race director Michael Masi “made the right decision” to restart the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with one lap remaining.
Analysis: Did Hamilton or Verstappen have the quickest car for their title fight?
F1 statistics
Posted onMax Verstappen and Red Bull won more races and scored more pole positions in 2021, but did Mercedes have the fastest package overall?
Four F1 juniors among 28 drivers confirmed for Formula Regional Asian Championship
Other motorsport
Posted onFour F1 junior drivers have been confirmed on the grid for this weekend’s opening round of the Formula Regional Asian Championship (FRAC).
Russell completes first simulator day as Mercedes race driver
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Russell spends first day at Mercedes’ factory • Redline win both classes in Le Mans sim race • Button’s vintage Bronco for sale
Poll – Has Lewis Hamilton won his final world championship?
Debates and Polls
Posted onAs Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 future remains uncertain, will the sport’s most successful driver’s seventh world title be his final one?
Verstappen crashes out of 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual while leading
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Verstappen crashes out of Le Mans sim race • Alonso undergoes jaw surgery • Grosjean “praying” for future Le Mans chance
The fan footage which captured the most dramatic moments of 2021
2021 F1 season
Posted onFans returned to the grandstands in 2021 – and so too did fan footage. Here are the best trackside videos from the last year.
Caption Competition 174: Raikkonen on the mic
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat was Kimi Raikkonen’s final message during his farewell send off? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?