The final part of RaceFans’ mid-season driver rankings covers the very best performers in the 2023 season so far.
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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.
Massa taking legal action against FIA, FOM over crashgate – reports
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Massa commences legal action over crashgate • Third a “dream” – Alonso • Hughes extends with McLaren’s Formula E team
2023 mid-season F1 driver rankings part 4: 8-5
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe penultimate part of RaceFans’ mid-season driver sees four drivers who were not quite enough to earn a place at the very top of the field.
The retro racing games that sit strongest in our memories
Round Table
Posted onIf you enjoy motorsport and games, then you’ll likely love racing games. Here are RaceFans writers’ favourite retro racing games.
Teams will need “drastic steps” on chassis to suit 2026 power units – Krack
2026 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin team principal Mike Krack says he shares Christian Horner’s concerns over the 2026 power unit regulations.
2023 mid-season F1 driver rankings part 3: 12-9
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe third part of RaceFans’ mid-season driver rankings covers drivers who have been impressive at times, but not as consistently as others.
Piastri gets biggest ratings boost in F1 23 August update
Gaming
Posted onOscar Piastri has received the biggest attributes boost in the latest driver ratings update for the official F1 game.
2023 mid-season F1 driver rankings part 2: 16-13
2023 F1 season
Posted onPart two of our mid-season driver rankings features drivers who have not been as impressive as the majority of their peers.
2023 mid-season F1 driver rankings part 1: 20-17
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe first part of RaceFans’ mid-season driver rankings for 2023. Today’s first part covers the year’s lowest-rated performers of the season so far.
Should F1 switch to a single practice session for all grand prix weekends?
Debates and Polls
Posted onFormula 1 drivers get three hours of practice at some rounds but just one hour at others. Should all events have the same, lower figure?
As W Series folds, which lost series would we most like to bring back?
Round Table
Posted onW Series has become the latest motorsport series to disappear. But which lost championship would our writers most like to bring back?
Mercedes expect more gains from W14 despite ‘almost stopping’ development
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes can “optimise” car without upgrades • Green concerns affecting F1 in Germany – Hulkenberg • Alfa Romeo missed summer target
Haas drivers fear losing battle for seventh after “grim weekend” in Spa
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onHaas will be at risk of losing the battle for seventh place in the constructors championship if they don’t improve their car, their drivers fear.
Leclerc’s wet weather troubles “behind us” after Silverstone practice – Vasseur
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Leclerc’s Silverstone running solved struggles – Vasseur • Wolff injures arm • Bottas confident Alfa Romeo can improve
Which team will break Red Bull’s record win streak?
Debates and Polls
Posted onWhich team do you think has the best chance of beating Red Bull first and breaking their win streak? Have your say in this week’s poll.
Wolff and I are two of the last ‘dinosaur’ team principals – Horner
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Wolff and I ‘dinosaur’ team principals – Horner • Sargeant happy with recent form • Isola confident F1 can find spray solution
Liberty expects Las Vegas Grand Prix set up costs to rise to over £300m
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s commercial rights holders Liberty Media expect the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix will reach almost $400m in set up costs.
Caption Competition 219: On your head, Helmut
Caption Competition
Posted onHow did Helmut Marko respond when Frederic Vasseur tried to put a sticker on his head? Can you come up with the best caption for this image?
Decision on 11th F1 team expected in September – Domenicali
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Eleventh team decision ‘in September’ • Palou, Herta F1 ready – Andretti • Monza may be one of Williams’ best races – Vowles
Formula 2 drops Zandvoort and adds Qatar on 28-race calendar for 2024
Formula 2
Posted onFormula 2 will race in Qatar next year in place of Zandvoort as the series confirmed a 28-race calendar for the 2024 season.