Carlos Sainz Jnr has dismissed the suggestion that Ferrari is in “crisis” but admits the team were unhappy with their result in Bahrain.
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New TecPro barrier added at scene of Mick Schumacher’s 270kph crash
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onThe Saudi Arabian Grand Prix organisers have added a TecPro energy-absorbing barrier to the wall at the scene of Mick Schumacher’s huge crash in qualifying last year.
Verstappen’s arrival in Jeddah delayed by stomach bug
2023 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen has announced that he will miss Thursday’s media day ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to him recovering from a stomach bug.
McLaren’s rivals look to follow F1’s early adopters in on-car digital adverts
2023 F1 season
Posted onAfter McLaren ironed out the early problems with its on-car digital advert displays, rival teams are now looking to adopt of the ground-breaking technology.
A safer race on and off the track? Five Saudi Arabian GP talking points
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onDrivers call Jeddah “the most dangerous place in the calendar” and it isn’t only the track which has caused concern. Here’s this weekend’s talking points.
Haas are “back to being a normal team again” says Steiner
2023 F1 season
Posted onHaas team principal Guenther Steiner says that his team are finally back to being a “normal” team in terms of their car development plans for the 2023 season.
Name chosen for Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Las Vegas circuit name confirmed • Strong starts the best route to points for Alfa Romeo – Pujolar • Vips replaces injured Harvey in test
Dry and gusty weekend awaits F1 drivers in Jeddah
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weather
Posted onA typically dry and gusty weekend of racing awaits teams as Formula 1 heads to Jeddah for the second round of the Formula 1 season in Saudi Arabia.
Ferrari’s head of vehicle concept Sanchez confirms move to “another F1 project”
2023 F1 season
Posted onFerrari’s head of vehicle concept, David Sanchez, has confirmed he is stepping down from his role with the team to join “another F1 project”.
Norris takes heart from Aston Martin’s recovery after slow start for McLaren
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris says Aston Martin’s leap forward shows there is “no reason” why McLaren cannot turn around their disappointing start to 2023.
Button ‘dreams of lighter cars’ but says F1 is ‘in a great place’
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Button ‘dreams of lighter cars’ but says F1 is ‘in a great place’ • Sainz confident Ferrari can play “better game” In Jeddah • Toyota quickest in WEC prologue
Do you believe Red Bull will win every grand prix in 2023?
Debates and Polls
Posted onRed Bull were dominant in round one, but can they secure Formula 1’s first ever perfect season? Have your say in our poll.
‘No panic, no knee-jerk reaction’ promise Mercedes in open letter to fans
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes “working urgently” after Bahrain “hurt” • Ferrari practised 2,000 pitstops – Vasseur • AlphaTauri need “more grip or less drag”
Caption Competition 209: Sole searching
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat were Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso looking at after the Bahrain Grand Prix? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
McLaren to have new wind tunnel active by June – Stella
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: New McLaren wind tunnel running by June – Stella • Red Bull’s season won’t be “walk in the park” – Button • Correa claims FIA offered “zero support” after injury
Full-time NASCAR drive a “possibility” for Button if wildcard races successful
Other motorsports
Posted onJenson Button says it is a “possibility” that he could get the chance to compete in a full NASCAR Cup Series season in 2024 if his three guest appearances this year are successful.
Expect no “slip ups” from Verstappen after second title – Hamilton
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Verstappen won’t “slip up” with car advantage – Hamilton • Gasly has “solid base” at Alpine • Brown’s RBPT visit “only natural” – Horner
Mercedes considering “radical changes” to W14 after “very difficult start”
2023 F1 season
Posted onMercedes’ trackside engineering director, Andrew Shovlin, says that the team will look to make “radical” changes to its car after its performance in Bahrain was “not good enough”.
Who were our unsung heroes of the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend?
RaceFans Round Table
Posted onRed Bull dominated and Aston Martin made the podium. But which Bahrain performances didn’t get the credit they deserved? Our writers offer their views.
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onTwo Formula 1 drivers stood out for their performance across the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend. Here’s RaceFans’ verdict on the full field.