In the round-up: Audi want ‘experienced’ development driver • Ferrari aim to emulate Red Bull with new car • Piastri’s test “critical” says Webber
Will Wood's articles on RaceFans
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.
FIA to invite entries from potential new Formula 1 teams
2023 F1 season
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says motorsport’s governing body will launch a process to find possible new teams to join the Formula 1 grid.
Sprint races ‘still haven’t proved their worth’ – Gasly
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Sprint races ‘still haven’t proved their worth’ – Gasly • Sargeant completes seat fitting • F2 and F3 logistics “complicated” for Australian debut
Vietnam’s abandoned F1 circuit finally hosts first racing action
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hanoi F1 circuit hosts first racing action • Coulthard doubts Red Bull will dominate in 2023 • Ekstrom quickest as Dakar Rally begins
RaceFans’ complete 2022 Formula 1 season review
2022 F1 season review
Posted onFrom the biggest stories of the year to all of RaceFans’ exclusive interviews our driver rankings list, there is plenty to look back on as 2022 comes to an end.
McLaren target fourth place in 2023 after “disappointing” fall to fifth
2022 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says the team’s fall to fifth place in the constructors’ championship in 2022 was a “disappointing” result.
Audi aim for F1 wins by 2028
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Audi target F1 wins by 2028 • Mercedes Formula E exit due to low viewership – Wolff • IndyCar’s COTA return dependent on ticket sales
“Stewart”: feature-length documentary reviewed
Reviews
Posted onA new, feature-length documentary on Sky TV chronicles the F1 career of three-time world champion Jackie Stewart. But is it worth a watch?
Records smashed and winning runs wrecked: The 2022 F1 season in stats
2022 F1 season review
Posted onA 15-year continuous run ended for Lewis Hamilton, in 2022. And something happened this season that has not occurred in Formula 1 since 1979.
Ferrari should have replaced Binotto years ago – Arnoux
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Binotto should have been replaced sooner – Arnoux • Alfa Romeo ‘one step’ from McLaren • Old Dublin GP plans uncovered
The RaceFans Caption Competition winners of 2022
Caption Competition
Posted onAs the year draws to a close, look back on the funniest entries that you all submitted to each of our Caption Competitions in 2022.
22 telling stats on every driver to race in the 2022 F1 season
2022 F1 season review
Posted onWhat do the numbers tell us about the 2022 Formula 1 season? Here’s a revealing statistic on each of the 22 drivers…
McLaren entering top level sportscar racing ‘a matter of when not if’ – Brown
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: McLaren in sportscar racing a matter of ‘when not if’ – Brown • Stuck unimpressed Verstappen refused team orders • Alesi’s 1991 Ferrari to go under auction
AlphaTauri to unveil 2023 livery in New York City
2023 F1 season
Posted onAlphaTauri will reveal their new livery for the 2023 season in an unveiling in New York City in the United States, the team have announced.
2022 F1 driver rankings #1: Max Verstappen
2022 F1 driver rankings
Posted onMax Verstappen entered into his first ever world title defence with a target on his back. He ended the year a double champion and the undisputed best driver of the season.
2022 F1 driver rankings #2: Lando Norris
2022 F1 driver rankings
Posted onBefore the 2022 season began, McLaren signed Lando Norris to a three year extension. He spent every race weekend proving them right to do so.
Mercedes’ early-season struggles “like a ghost was in the car” – Hamilton
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes’ struggles “like a ghost in the car” – Hamilton • Seidl hiring shows Audi are serious – Sainz Snr • Edgar moves to MP for 2023 F3
Red Bull add reserve driver role for Ricciardo at selected races in 2023
2022 F1 season
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo will attend select grands prix as Red Bull reserve driver for 2023 alongside simulator, tyre testing and commercial duties, says team principal Christian Horner.
Ferrari to unveil its new F1 car for 2023 on Valentine’s Day
2023 F1 season
Posted onFerrari have announced that their new car for the 2023 Formula 1 season will be unveiled on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday 14th February.
2022 F1 driver rankings #3: Charles Leclerc
2022 F1 driver rankings
Posted onThrough the first two months of the 2022 season, Charles Leclerc was a genuine title contender. It was not his fault his challenge unravelled soon after.