Alpine are hoping a technical directive on skid blocks which will come into force at the next race plays in their favour.
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Hamilton’s priority ‘winning another title’, not following Vettel into retirement
2022 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton isn’t reconsidering his Formula 1 future in the wake of Sebastian Vettel’s decision to retire from the sport.
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
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
F1 planning year-round activities for Las Vegas race facility
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 is exploring ways to use the facility it is building to host next year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix for other activities during the year.
Next year’s F1 calendar to be confirmed in October, 24 races likely – Domenicali
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: 2023 calendar could hit 24 race cap • Bird to miss Formule E finale with broken hand • FRAC adds Kuwait to 2023 schedule
F1 makes £40.6 million profit in second quarter of 2022
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 reported its fourth consecutive quarter of profit as the series’ revenues continue to recover following the pandemic.
Exclusive: Albon on his successful return at Williams and learning to be “more selfish”
2022 F1 season
Posted onWilliams has signed Alexander Albon to a new multi-year deal just half a year into his return. He told RaceFans how he’s learned to be “more selfish” since losing his Red Bull drive.
‘A shame’, ‘just about money’: F1 drivers fear Spa’s next grand prix will be its last
2022 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers have already expressed disappointment over the widely-expected loss of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
Transcript: Why Ferrari told Leclerc ‘the hard is worse than expected’ but still used it
2022 Hungarian GP team radio transcript
Posted onRadio messages between Charles Leclerc and Ferrari in Hungary show the team realised the hard tyres weren’t competitive but felt they had to use them.
Ferrari reserve Schumacher eager to show what he can do in “similar” car
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ferrari reserve Schumacher eager for chance • New deal for VeeKay • Rosenqvist ‘does not have 2023 McLaren contract’
“Guenther has a unique style…” Schumacher on points, pressure and his team principal
2022 F1 season
Posted onAfter a couple of heavy crashes Mick Schumacher finally delivered his first points finishes. How does he assess his second season so far? RaceFans sat down with the Haas driver.
How to lose a season in 10 races: Ferrari’s staggering reversal in fortunes
News Focus
Posted onCharles Leclerc had a 46-point lead over Max Verstappen 10 races ago. He now trails him by 80 points. How has it all gone so badly wrong for Ferrari?
What made Verstappen’s 10th-to-first win in Hungary a rare achievement
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onOnly a small fraction of the 1,070 world championship races have been won from a double-digit starting position. Max Verstappen achieved the latest last weekend.
Rossi keeps Indianapolis win despite car ballast violation
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Rossi keeps Indianapolis win after car ballast violation • Indy Lights temporarily loses a team • McLaren’s Ugochukwu to race for Prema in Germany
Albon to stay at Williams on new, “multi-year” deal
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams has extended its contract with Alexander Albon who will remain at the team in 2023 as part of a new, multi-year deal.
Ricciardo eager for summer break after “not the six months I wanted”
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo is eagerly anticipating the month-long break between the Hungarian and Belgian grands prix after a disappointing start to his second season at McLaren.
Gasly pleased FIA is considering “different options” for track limits policing in 2023
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onPierre Gasly had a lengthy discussion with Formula 1’s race directors in Hungary about track limits policing after his qualifying was ruined by a deleted lap
Will Piastri’s rift with Alpine put his F1 debut on hold again?
2023 F1 season
Posted onAlpine are standing by their claim Oscar Piastri will race for them next year despite his denial. Has the reigning F2 champion put his F1 future at risk?
Perez rues VSC after falling short of podium places in Hungary
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Perez rues VSC after falling short of podium places in Hungary • Haas “couldn’t switch on” hard tyre • F1 calendar too long for me to get a dog – Gasly