After leaving Mercedes to join Williams as team principal, James Vowles says they may not be able to compete with top teams without changes to F1’s rules.
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How the Miami GP will and won’t change when F1 returns for its second race
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Posted onFormula 1’s spectacular new addition to last year’s calendar returns for a second season having addressed some – but not all – of its initial shortcomings.
Symonds explains how F1 is solving the problems posed by its sustainable fuel goal
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Posted onFormula 1 intends to race on fully sustainable fuel in 2026, but as technical director Pat Symonds explains it has many problems to solve.
“No one better”: Norris has full confidence in McLaren’s new man at the helm
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Posted onAfter years out of the spotlight at McLaren, Andrea Stella has been promoted to team principal. And there was no one more qualified for the job.
“No one understood what it was”: America’s new star on his “lonely” path to F1
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Posted onLogan Sargeant says moving from the USA to Europe at a young age to pursue his dream of racing in Formula 1 was ‘difficult and lonely’ at times – but it paid off.
De Vries vs Piastri vs Sargeant: Which rookie is best prepared for their F1 debut?
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Posted onIs the best-prepared F1 rookie of 2023 the delayed debutant, the hotshot with an impeccable CV or the long-awaited first American arrival?
FIA president Ben Sulayem was “sucked into F1” last year. Will that change in 2023?
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Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem wants to concentrate more on rallying after being “sucked into Formula 1” in 2022. Is that likely to happen?
Why Vowles is a ‘very good’ fit at Williams – and doesn’t see them as a ‘mini Mercedes’
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Posted onJames Vowles’ move from Mercedes to head up Williams prompted suggestions he may be lined up for a future return.
The errors the FIA must not repeat in 2023 after completing F1 race control overhaul
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Posted onThe race control errors which continued during the 2022 F1 season must be addressed as the FIA completes its shake-up of the administration.
Michael Andretti: IndyCar champion turned team boss – and future F1 entrant?
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Posted onIt took three attempts for Michael Andretti to get on the F1 grid as a driver. Will it be a case of ‘third time lucky’ again as a team owner?
FIA emulates FIFA in clampdown on F1 drivers’ political gestures
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Posted onThe FIA’s decision to ban drivers from expressing political views recalls how FIFA handled the recent football World Cup.
Does Ricciardo’s return to Red Bull prove Horner was right about him leaving?
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Posted onDaniel Ricciardo “did something stupid” by leaving Red Bull four years ago according to Christian Horner. Does his return show Horner has a point?
Why Vasseur’s hiring recalls Todt’s – and what Ferrari must get right now
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Posted onFerrari’s decision to appoint Frederic Vasseur has an obvious parallel to the best hiring they ever made. But that is no guarantee of success.
Abu Dhabi’s legacy one year on: How the controversial 2021 finale changed F1
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Posted onOne year on from the deeply controversial conclusion to the 2021 world championship, how has the fall-out changed Formula 1?
As W Series stumbles, will F1 Academy pick up the baton for women racers?
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Posted onW Series ended its 2022 season early. Can the new championship for women racers, F1 Academy, pick up where it left off?
Binotto’s exit shows Ferrari lost more than just a championship in 2022
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Posted onFerrari moved up the championship for the second year in a row in 2022, so why has team principal Mattia Binotto stepped down?
The home of F1’s next new champions? First look at Aston Martin’s £200m ‘game changer’
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Posted onAston Martin invited RaceFans and select media to inspect progress on their £200 million new base at Silverstone.
Vettel’s journey from F1’s pantomime villain to its departing hero
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Posted onSebastian Vettel put a few noses out of joint early in his career but his retirement from Formula 1 prompted an outpouring of affection for the four-times champion.
Why F1’s 2023 calendar was only a small step towards its “perfect” vision
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Posted onFormula 1 planned to ‘regionalise’ its calendar to reduce emissions and costs. So why does its 2023 schedule involve even more travel?
The early signs Alonso’s bet on Aston Martin was a worthwhile gamble
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Posted onAston Martin’s upswing in form since the summer break suggests Fernando Alonso’s decision to change teams was the right call.