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Red Bull retain their advantage in Jeddah but Alpine have joined the chasing pack
2023 Saudi Arabian GP Friday practice analysis
Posted onRed Bull re-established themselves as the clear favourites on Friday in Saudi Arabia, but behind it could be more open than Bahrain was.
Red Bull’s gap to rivals in Jeddah “definitely not like Bahrain” – Verstappen
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen and Sergio Perez believe that their rival teams will be closer to them in the race than Bahrain based on their long-run pace.
Verstappen stays on top as Alonso splits Red Bulls in second practice
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix second practice
Posted onMax Verstappen was fastest again in the second practice session for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but Fernando Alonso split the two Red Bulls at the top.
Wolff would accept Hamilton leaving if Mercedes’ poor form lasts years
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff says that he won’t hold a “grudge” against Lewis Hamilton if he decides to leave the team years from now.
Verstappen quickest as Red Bull lead Aston Martin by seven tenths in first practice
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix first practice
Posted onMax Verstappen returned from illness to put Red Bull quickest in the first hour of practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Hamilton confirms split from trainer Cullen after seven years
2023 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton has confirmed he is no longer working with Angela Cullen, who has been his personal trainer for the past seven years.
McLaren “not doing a good enough job with what we have” – Norris
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren driver Lando Norris says that the team are not making the most of the resources they have after their frustrating start to the 2023 season.
Ocon cleared up misunderstanding over Bahrain start penalty after FIA meeting
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onEsteban Ocon was penalised for an inaccurate starting position on the grid in Bahrain under a new rule introduced for the 2023 season.
Ferrari seize Sebring pole ahead of Toyota on WEC return
WEC Hypercar
Posted onFerrari stormed to a surprise pole position for the opening round of the World Endurance Championship in Sebring on their return to top level sports car racing.
Perez expects Ferrari will give Red Bull a “very strong” challenge in Jeddah
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez expects Red Bull will face much stronger competition from Ferrari in Saudi Arabia this weekend compared to the season-opening race.
No “crisis” at Ferrari but “clearly we are not happy” with reliability – Sainz
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr has dismissed the suggestion that Ferrari is in “crisis” but admits the team were unhappy with their result in Bahrain.
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”.