The promoter of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is hoping this year’s world championship will be decided in next week’s finale on the overhauled Yas Marina circuit.
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How fans’ designs inspired the team behind Yas Marina’s dramatic new layout
Interview
Posted onHow will the remodelled Yas Marina Circuit produce better racing? RaceFans spoke to two of the team behind the revamped track to find out.
It’s not just having a Chinese driver in the car, you also have to perform – Vasseur on Zhou
2022 F1 season
Posted onAlfa Romeo team principal Frederic Vasseur tells RaceFans hiring F1’s first Chinese driver Guanyu Zhou will benefit the entire sport.
Ricciardo on homesickness, suffering his “lowest lows” – and rooting for Red Bull
Interview
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo tells RaceFans how he bounced back from his “lowest low” to win at Monza – and why he would never have been a Red Bull driver in 2021.
O’Ward “going to become obsessed” with F1 test debut after McLaren simulator run
2021 F1 season
Posted on“It’s a bigger jump from IndyCar to Formula 1 versus Indy Lights to IndyCar” says Patricio O’Ward after his McLaren simulator run ahead of his test debut.
Hill on Williams’ dominant cars, Brabham’s last gasp and the “worst decision” F1 ever made
My F1 Cars
Posted onDamon Hill’s passion for Formula 1 faded soon after his 1996 world championship win, thanks in part to a detested rules change. He talked us through his career in cars.
Herbert on his painful debut, Schumacher’s title-winning Benettons and more
My F1 Cars
Posted onAfter a brave F1 debut with Benetton, Johnny Herbert returned to the team to become a race-winner. He shared his career in cars with RaceFans.
Q&A: Jessica Hawkins on going from stunt driver to F1 simulator
W Series
Posted onRaceFans spoke to Jessica Hawkins about her role as an Aston Martin F1 ambassador, racing in W Series and Michele Mouton’s criticism of the championship.
“There’s still five in front of me”: How Raikkonen reacted to sixth on his debut
Interview
Posted onLongstanding Sauber team manager Beat Zehnder shares his favourite memories of Kimi Raikkonen throughout his 21-year F1 career.
Exclusive: Michael Masi on his first 50 grands prix as Formula 1 race director
RacingLines
Posted onThrough tragedies, wash-outs and even a pandemic, Michael Masi’s first 50 grands prix as Formula 1’s race director have proved relentlessly demanding.
‘Aston Martin still use my steering wheel design’ – Liuzzi on his F1 career in cars
My F1 Cars
Posted onVitantonio Liuzzi describes his career in cars, from a hugely powerful Williams-BMW to Red Bull’s first F1 machine to the woeful HRT.
Steiner explains why Haas will return to their 2016 high – or better – next year
Interview
Posted onHaas are enduring their toughest season yet but team principal Guenther Steiner told RaceFans he expects they will be back to their best in 2022.
Raikkonen on his surprise debut 20 years ago and how drivers race each other harder now
Interview
Posted onIn an interview for RaceFans Kimi Raikkonen recalls his unexpected arrival in Formula 1, names his favourite cars, and explains how drivers race each other harder 20 years on.
F1 will “definitely” consider more points for future sprint qualifying races
2021 British Grand Prix
Posted onSprint qualifying races could award much more than three points to the winner if they return after 2021, Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn told RaceFans.
Why Williams’ new technical director is aiming to beat his schoolmate
2021 F1 season
Posted onNew Williams technical director FX Demaison says the team’s recent gains have come about despite it prioritising work on its 2022 car.
Interview: Kubica on F1’s 2022 revolution, Ferrari’s power gains and his Le Mans debut
Interview
Posted onBack in the F1 paddock with Alfa Romeo last weekend, Robert Kubica told RaceFans about his experience of the new 18-inch tyres and Ferrari’s improved 2021 power unit.
Why Alpine are committed to F1 and ready to take on the title contenders
RacingLines
Posted onWhy did Renault rebrand Alpine? Will they have a competitive engine in time for the 2022 freeze? And are they ready to take on the top teams? RaceFans spoke to CEO Laurent Rossi.
Why F1’s midfield star of 2021 has committed his future to McLaren
Interview
Posted onA superb start to 2021 has put Lando Norris third in the championship. He told RaceFans why this was the time to commit his future to McLaren.
Ecclestone’s fondest memories – and one regret – of ‘brother’ Mosley
F1 history
Posted onBernie Ecclestone recalls his fondest memories of Max Mosley, the long-standing ally he came to regard as like a brother, and his one regret.
How Liberty’s F1 vision lured Alonso back – and why his faith in his speed is unshaken
Interview
Posted onFernando Alonso explains how Liberty Media’s changes to Formula 1 led to his comeback, and why he’s playing the long game at Alpine.