Haas team principal Guenther Steiner tells RaceFans why they waited so long to introduce a major upgrade in 2023 and why he fears Andretti could be another USF1.
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Why Magnussen finds it “a lot easier to be a F1 driver” his second time around
Interview
Posted onKevin Magnussen has had a difficult second season back in Formula 1 but tells RaceFans his time away left him better equipped to face the sport’s challenges.
Tsunoda on learning from Ricciardo, fans’ ‘advice’ and dialling down radio rage
Interview
Posted onIn an exclusive interview, Yuki Tsunoda discusses his notorious radio manner, learning from Ricciardo and what fans tell him on social media.
De Vries ready to fight for Formula E titles again after “hurt” of losing F1 drive
Interview
Posted onAfter the pain of losing his Formula 1 drive mid-season, Nyck de Vries tells RaceFans why he chose 2023 strugglers Mahindra for his bid to win another Formula E title.
“I didn’t like going in the paddock so much”: Hulkenberg on his happier return to F1
Interview
Posted onIn an exclusive interview for RaceFans Nico Hulkenberg explains why he’s glad to be back in Formula 1 despite an often disappointing season for Haas.
Exclusive: Sargeant on why he must drive “on a knife’s edge” to earn a second season
Interview
Posted onSpeaking exclusively to RaceFans, Logan Sargeant discusses his challenges as a rookie and why he’s hopeful of remaining on the 2024 grid.
Verstappen exclusive: “My sister probably had the same amount of talent as me”
Interview
Posted onSpeaking exclusively to RaceFans, Max Verstappen describes the sacrifices he made to reach F1 and his sister’s potential as a racing driver.
‘I owe McLaren a lot, but not my life’ – Norris on reaching F1 and chasing his first win
Interview
Posted onIn an exclusive interview with RaceFans, Lando Norris discusses the highs and lows of being an F1 driver and why he’d love to win with McLaren.
Interview: Russell on fighting for titles and having ‘the greatest’ as a team mate
2023 F1 season
Posted onGeorge Russell has committed to Mercedes for two more years. He explained why he relishes the challenge of going up against Lewis Hamilton.
Verstappen exclusive: I’m not here to win seven titles or race until I’m 40
Interview
Posted onMax Verstappen tells RaceFans he doesn’t plan to race until he’s 40 like Lewis Hamilton – and isn’t bothered if people don’t give him credit for his success.
F1’s new Bernie on race-winning strategy calls and getting her chance ‘by accident’
Interview
Posted onFormer Aston Martin strategist Bernie Collins now brings her invaluable insights to television coverage of F1. She recalls the highlights of her time on the pit wall.
“Judge me by what you see in a year” – James Vowles on transforming Williams
Interviews
Posted onSelf-described “failed racing driver” James Vowles tells RaceFans how he is changing the culture of Williams as team principal.
‘In an ideal world it would have been a simpler debut’: Piastri talks to RaceFans
Interview
Posted onOscar Piastri’s introduction to F1 hasn’t been easy but he’s won respect for his performances. He told RaceFans how he’s adjusting to life as a grand prix driver.
If you heard my radio you’d say: ‘Who is this guy?’: Albon demanding more from Williams
Interview
Posted onAlexander Albon speaks exclusively to RaceFans about how he’s no longer a ‘nice guy’ in the car in his second season at Williams.
Ricciardo exclusive: I got back in the sim and thought: “Have I lost it?”
Interview
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo tells RaceFans how he regained faith in his driving – and why he now accepts his return to F1 may not come at a top team.
How years in Mercedes’ F1 simulator are “bearing fruit” for Formula E rookie Hughes
Interview
Posted onJake Hughes tells RaceFans his three years’ experience as a Mercedes F1 simulator driver are paying off after his impressive Formula E debut.
Vandoorne wants Formula E cars to make drivers look “more like heroes”
Interview
Posted onFormula E champion Stoffel Vandoorne tells RaceFans the series needs to produce a better spectacle to attract greater interest from viewers.
Why the creator of ‘Senna’ calls his new Ecclestone series ‘much more challenging’
Interview
Posted on“He can be controversial but I’ve never quite worked out why”: Manish Pandey explains his new documentary on former F1 impresario Bernie Ecclestone.
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.
“I was so hard on myself… it was difficult to deal with”: Bottas speaks to RaceFans
2022 F1 season
Posted onNearing the end of his first season with Alfa Romeo, Valtteri Bottas sat down with RaceFans for an exclusive interview about what lies ahead for him and his team.