In the round-up: Williams scored points when we could – Albon • Schumacher pole would not have saved his drive – Steiner • Bottas to do Race of Champions
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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.
Gasly would not change time at Red Bull “for anything”
2022 F1 season
Posted onPierre Gasly says that he would not change anything about his tenure at Red Bull as he departs AlphaTauri for Alpine.
Caption Competition 198: Vasseur the splasher
Caption Competition
Posted onThe Alfa Romeo team principal had an usual way to cool down his team in France this season. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Ferrari CEO Vigna “not satisfied with second place” amid rumours over Binotto
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ferrari CEO Vigna is “not satisfied with second” • Martins quickest as F2 test ends • Porsche Supercup to remain on F1 support bill until 2030
McLaren to give Piastri more tests in new year
2022 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren will give rookie Oscar Piastri more tests in the new year as they aim to ensure his first race in Bahrain “doesn’t actually feel like the first race for him.”
Exclusive: Zhou on closing the gap to Bottas and coming back stronger in 2023
2022 F1 season
Posted onA promising debut season ensured China’s first Formula 1 driver will return in 2023. Zhou Guanyu told RaceFans how he’s adjusted to life in the top flight.
Ricciardo feared racing while not at his best could be “dangerous”
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ricciardo feared racing while not at his best could be “dangerous” • Doohan tops F2 test but clashes with Maini • Karting prodigy signs with Red Bull
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix driver ratings
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen put in another peerless performance but others impressed too. For the final time in 2022, here are RaceFans’ driver ratings.
Williams confirm Sargeant’s promotion to F1 race seat in 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams has confirmed Logan Sargeant will race for them in Formula 1 next season after he successfully secured enough points for his FIA superlicence.
Verstappen smokes his rivals one last time as Vettel goes out fighting
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix review
Posted onMax Verstappen closed the book on a historic season for Red Bull with victory in Abu Dhabi, while Sebastian Vettel’s final grand prix proved a dramatic one.
Aston Martin “threw away” sixth in championship with one-stop strategy – Vettel
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel says his Aston Martin team “threw away” sixth place in the constructor’s championship with a one-stop strategy.
Verstappen dominates Abu Dhabi GP as Leclerc resists Perez for runner-up spot
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix summary
Posted onMax Verstappen expertly managed his pace to turn a one-stop strategy into victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of Charles Leclerc.
Pirelli expand 2023 tyre F1 range with sixth compound ‘C0’
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Pirelli add sixth compound to 2023 range • Alpine surprised by McLaren pace • Correa penalised for Sato clash
As Red Bull hold all the cards up front, the finale’s best fights are in the midfield
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onRed Bull have their first front row lock-out for four years and look set to dominate. But there are other fights to follow in Sunday’s finale.
Mercedes’ rivals ‘surprised to see them so far behind in qualifying’
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen and Carlos Sainz Jnr were surprised how far off the pace Mercedes were in qualifying for tomorrow’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Rossi threatened to replace Alonso and Ocon for final race over Brazil clashes
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onAlpine CEO Laurent Rossi revealed he threatened to replace drivers Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon as punishment for clashing in Interlagos.
Verstappen beats Perez to Abu Dhabi pole ahead of Ferraris
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onMax Verstappen beat Red Bull team mate Sergio Perez to take pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, ahead of the two Ferraris.
Perez heads Red Bull one-two over Mercedes in final Abu Dhabi practice
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix third practice
Posted onSergio Perez headed a Red Bull one-two ahead of Mercedes in final practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit.
Mercedes open to hiring Schumacher as Ferrari ‘do not have a seat for him’
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff says his team can “look after” Mick Schumacher if he wants a place within the team.
Interlagos marshals cut hole in fence to help stranded Magnussen return to paddock
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Brazil marshals cut fence to allow Magnussen back to paddock • O’Ward feared practice run would be cut short • F1 Manager patch “early December”