In the round-up: Horner speaks of respect for Leclerc • COTA adds new infield grandstand • Hamlin doubts Raikkonen will fight for NASCAR victory
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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.
2022 mid-season F1 driver rankings part 1: 20-16
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe first part of RaceFans’ mid-season driver rankings features the drivers who have struggled the most so far in F1’s new era.
FOM considered animated series to engage with youngest fans
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: FOM considering content to appeal to younger fans • Krack backs Aston Martin’s scrubbing tactics • Junior formula teams excited to race in Australia
Exclusive: Lando Norris on working to win with McLaren in 2024
2022 F1 season
Posted onLando Norris spoke exclusively with RaceFans before the summer break to discuss his evolution as a driver and the goals for his long-term contract extension with McLaren.
FIA confirms roll hoop design changes in wake of Zhou crash
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: FIA change roll hoop designs for 2023 • Lungaard signs IndyCar extension • Wolff leaves Venturi Formula E team
New measures to curb porpoising to be introduced in 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA have confirmed the technical regulations for the 2023 Formula 1 season will be changed in a bid to reduce ground effect porpoising.
F1’s 2026 power unit regulations approved by FIA’s World Motor Sport Council
2026 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA’s World Motor Sport Council has today approved the first draft of the new Formula 1 power unit regulations due to come into effect in 2026.
Alpine unhindered by cost cap in battle with McLaren, says Szafnauer
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alpine not limited by costs for upgrades • Da Costa moves to Porsche Formula E for 2023 • Haas to embrace American identity more – Steiner
Magnussen confident Haas will extract more pace from upgrades
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Haas will extract more pace from upgrades – Magnussen • Recovering from setbacks key to Vandoorne’s Formula E title • Dunne extends F4 lead
Would McLaren be right to drop Ricciardo for 2023?
Debates and Polls
Posted onHalfway through Daniel Ricciardo’s contract with McLaren, the team is reportedly looking for a way out of their commitment. Are they right to do so?
Vandoorne and Mercedes champions as Mortara wins season finale in Seoul
Formula E
Posted onStoffel Vandoorne was crowned Formula E world champion in the final race of the 2022 season as Edoardo Mortara won the season finale in Seoul.
Aston Martin start “too far from the back” says Krack
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Aston Martin must improve qualifying – Krack • McLaughlin believes he can win IndyCar title • Formula E shunt caused by “paint”
Caption Competition 192: Birthday wish
Caption competition
Posted onWhat was exchanged between Fernando Alonso and Otmar Szafnauer during his birthday celebration? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Evans takes championship to final round after winning first Seoul EPrix
Formula E
Posted onMitch Evans won the first Seoul EPrix of the weekend to ensure that the battle for the Formula E title will go down to the final race tomorrow.
Gasly: No explanation for AlphaTauri’s midfield struggles
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Gasly can’t explain AlphaTauri’s struggles • Giovinazzi to mull Formula E future • Ex-Schumacher 1991 Benetton B191 for sale
Raikkonen tests NASCAR Next Gen car ahead of Watkins Glen Cup debut
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Raikkonen tests NASCAR Cup car ahead of debut • Porsche run special black livery for Formula E finale • Aston Martin share HQ build progress
How the F1 Manager 2022 team raided the archives to make their races sound realistic
Gaming
Posted onAudio from past Formula 1 races including thousands of team radio messages have gone into making F1 Manager 22 as realistic as possible.
Perez aims to ‘come back stronger’ after run of ‘difficult’ races
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Perez hopes for strong return after “difficult” races • Antonelli extends ADAC F4 lead • Gasly “underrated”, says Ricciardo
Will Alonso win with Aston Martin?
Debates and Polls
Posted onFernando Alonso is taking another big gamble moving to Aston Martin next season, but can he truly win again with the Silverstone team?
Rosenqvist ‘focused on staying in IndyCar’ amid McLaren uncertainty
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Rosenqvist focused on IndyCar amid McLaren uncertainty • Aston Martin “better on Saturdays” – Krack • Verstappen’s physio had to Google him