What was supposed to be Nyck de Vries’ first full year as an F1 driver ended after 10 rounds, and now Daniel Ricciardo is the benchmark for Yuki Tsunoda to beat.
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F1: Formula 1 articles on RaceFans. The Formula One world championship began in 1950 and is considered the world’s leading form of single-seater motorsport.
The most successful F1 drivers include seven-times world champions Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher.
While Schumacher retired from F1 at the end of 2012, Hamilton continues to race. His rival world champions in the series include Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.
Ferrari has won the F1 constructors’ championship more times than any other team, with 16 titles. It is also the only team which has competed in every championship since the first season of Formula 1. There are 10 teams active in the championship, each of which fields cars for two drivers.
The Formula 1 calendar typically runs from March to November each year. Pre-season tests take place in February and March, and a post-season test is usually scheduled for late November or December.
As W Series folds, which lost series would we most like to bring back?
Round Table
Posted onW Series has become the latest motorsport series to disappear. But which lost championship would our writers most like to bring back?
Stroll’s points shortfall could leave Aston Martin fifth instead of second this year
2023 F1 team mate battles
Posted onAston Martin should be second in the championship, but as one driver has scored less than a quarter of their points the team is punching below its weight.
Magnussen has a fight on his hands after change of team mate
2023 F1 team mate battles
Posted onKevin Magnussen led the way at Haas last year but he faces much tougher competition from Nico Hulkenberg now.
Supreme Verstappen ensures Perez’s spell as a championship contender is brief
2023 F1 team mate battles
Posted onSergio Perez began the season looking like a championship contender but his team mate Max Verstappen soon asserted his supremacy.
Mercedes expect more gains from W14 despite ‘almost stopping’ development
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes can “optimise” car without upgrades • Green concerns affecting F1 in Germany – Hulkenberg • Alfa Romeo missed summer target
Zhou’s improving form is asking more questions of Bottas
2023 F1 team mate battles
Posted onZhou Guanyu has picked up where he left off last year, giving his experienced and race-winning team mate a close run.
The departure of a team lifer shows the “pain and trouble” at Alpine
News Focus
Posted onAlpine’s rivals were surprised by the departure of 34-year veteran Alan Permane when the team’s management announced a shake-up at Spa.
Leclerc rebounds from early setbacks to overtake Sainz ahead of summer break
2023 F1 team mate battles
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr capitalised on his team mate’s troubles in the opening races, but Charles Leclerc has forged ahead at mid-season.
Haas drivers fear losing battle for seventh after “grim weekend” in Spa
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onHaas will be at risk of losing the battle for seventh place in the constructors championship if they don’t improve their car, their drivers fear.
Leclerc’s wet weather troubles “behind us” after Silverstone practice – Vasseur
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Leclerc’s Silverstone running solved struggles – Vasseur • Wolff injures arm • Bottas confident Alfa Romeo can improve
Which team will break Red Bull’s record win streak?
Debates and Polls
Posted onWhich team do you think has the best chance of beating Red Bull first and breaking their win streak? Have your say in this week’s poll.
Mercedes optimistic they’re “in the right place for winter” with development plan
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes will bring further upgrades to their W14, but the team’s focus is now on the design of next year’s car.
Wolff and I are two of the last ‘dinosaur’ team principals – Horner
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Wolff and I ‘dinosaur’ team principals – Horner • Sargeant happy with recent form • Isola confident F1 can find spray solution
Liberty expects Las Vegas Grand Prix set up costs to rise to over £300m
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s commercial rights holders Liberty Media expect the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix will reach almost $400m in set up costs.
Decision on 11th F1 team expected in September – Domenicali
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Eleventh team decision ‘in September’ • Palou, Herta F1 ready – Andretti • Monza may be one of Williams’ best races – Vowles
F1 revenue falls slightly in second quarter following Imola GP cancellation
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s revenue fell slightly in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period one year earlier following the cancellation of the Imola race.
Williams discovered damage to cake tins caused ‘huge tyre degradation’
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams team principal James Vowles say his team understand why they suffered “huge amounts” of tyre wear during the Belgian Grand Prix.
Ferrari not convinced by call to equalise engines: ‘Renault is not so far away’
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur is not convinced by Alpine’s call to equalise the performance of engines in Formula 1.
Russell confident Mercedes will hold on to second in championship
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes can hold second place – Russell • Evans extends with Jaguar • Armstrong grateful for Franchitti’s support