AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost says the team were right to hire Nyck de Vries last year despite their early decision to drop him.
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Russell tops wet first practice as Perez crashes on first flying lap
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix first practice
Posted onGeorge Russell set the quckest time in a wet first practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix after Sergio Perez crashed on his first push lap.
Hulkenberg is the best qualifier I’ve worked with – Steiner
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onHaas team principal Guenther Steiner says that Nico Hulkenberg is “absolutely” the best qualifying driver he has had driving for his team.
Hamilton concerned “slap on wrist” won’t deter teams from breaking budget cap
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Budget cap penalty ‘slap on the wrist’ – Hamilton • FIA speeding up budget cap audits • Williams’ progress adding pressure – Zhou
Perez says “rough patch” began when he “lost trust” in car after Monaco crash
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez has admitted he is going through a “rough patch” on track after his Monaco qualifying shunt caused him to lose “trust” in his car.
De Vries deserved to stay ‘at least until the summer break’ – Tsunoda
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onAlphaTauri should have given Nyck de Vries more races at tracks he was familiar with before deciding whether to drop him, says his former team mate Yuki Tsunoda.
Ricciardo’s return and Red Bull making history – Six Hungarian GP talking points
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo makes a dramatic return, but can Red Bull set a new all-time win streak record? Here are the talking points for the Hungarian GP.
Russell expects McLaren’s upgrade will keep them in the fight at the front
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Russell expects McLaren to remain up front • Sargeant confident of qualifying improvements • MP returns to FREC after Van ‘T Hoff tragedy
Brad Pitt F1 movie production halted due to writers’ strike
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe production of the Hollywood movie set in Formula 1 starring Brad Pitt has been halted as a major actors union has begun strike action.
Perez would welcome more street circuits as F1 mulls Madrid race
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Perez welcomes more street circuits • Evans sorry for causing Cassidy crash • Lawson wins third Super Formula race in six
Lundgaard grabs first win in Toronto as Palou takes damaged car to second
IndyCar
Posted onChristian Lundgaard converted his first pole position to his first career IndyCar victory in Toronto to break a three-year win drought for RLL.
Were Red Bull right to drop De Vries from his AlphaTauri race seat?
Debates and Polls
Posted onNyck de Vries has lost his AlphaTauri race seat just ten rounds into the season, but did he deserve to be dropped? Have your say in our poll.
Dennis dominates in Rome as Evans crashes Cassidy out of championship lead
Formula E
Posted onJake Dennis took a giant step towards the Formula E title in the second Rome Eprix with a dominant win after his two closest rivals crashed.
Motorsport must “be brave” to combat “real threat” from climate change – Vettel
2023 F1 season
Posted onRetired four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel says that the climate change remains a “real threat” to motorsport.
“A lot of things” make Verstappen question his long-term future in F1
2023 F1 season
Posted onStill just 25 years old, Max Verstappen could be set for the longest ever F1 career. But there are many reasons why he may not commit long term.
“I don’t expect to get off to a slow start” on return, says Ricciardo
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ricciardo aiming to hit the ground running • McLaren have joined hunt for wins – Vasseur • Filippi praises Formula E safety
Lundgaard storms to pole, points leader Palou 15th after wet qualifying
IndyCar
Posted onChristian Lundgaard secured the second pole position of his IndyCar career in Toronto after a challenging qualifying session in changeable conditions.
Evans wins first Rome race after major crash, Cassidy grabs points lead
Formula E
Posted onMitch Evans claimed victory in the first race of the Rome EPrix weekend at Rome after a violent crash involving his team mate caused a lengthy interruption.
First race at Rome EPrix red-flagged after violent, multi-car crash
Formula E
Posted onThe first Formula E race of the weekend at Rome has been red-flagged following a major accident involving Sam Bird and several other drivers.
Caption Competition 218: Wolff and the president’s conspicuous chat
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat were two of the most powerful figures in Formula 1 discussing in Silverstone? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?