Max Verstappen re-established Red Bull as winners at Suzuka, but Sergio Perez struggled. Here are RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Japanese GP.
Valtteri Bottas articles archive
Sargeant says Bottas “surprised” him in race-ending crash
Formula 1
Posted onLogan Sargeant says Valtteri Bottas surprised him when the pair collided in the Japanese Grand Prix, but the stewards blamed the Williams driver.
No penalties for Leclerc, Bottas and Zhou for exceeding lap time limit
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc, Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu will receive no penalties for exceeding the maximum lap time limit in qualifying.
2023 Singapore Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onWhen Red Bull stumbled, one driver ensured he did not miss his chance to win. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Zhou gets third season alongside Bottas, Pourchaire named reserve driver
Formula 1
Posted onZhou Guanyu will remain alongside Valtteri Bottas at the team currently known as Alfa Romeo in 2024. Theo Pourchaire will be their reserve driver.
Did Bottas really prevent Hamilton winning 10 in a row before Verstappen?
2023 Italian Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he hadn’t won 10 races in a row before Max Verstappen set the record because he had “stronger” team mates. Is he right?
2023 Italian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMonza saw some drivers restricted by their cars, but others still stood out. Here are RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Italian Grand Prix.
2023 Dutch Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onThe first race after the break challenged all drivers, rookies to veterans. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Dutch Grand Prix.
Alfa Romeo need to be “perfect” to score in remaining rounds- Bottas
2023 F1 Season
Posted onValtteri Bottas says Alfa Romeo must clean up their act as a team to score points more regularly over the second half of 2023.
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.
2023 Belgian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMixed weather meant mixed performances at Spa – but for one obvious stand-out. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Belgian Grand Prix.
2023 Belgian Grand Prix sprint race result
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen has won the Belgian Grand Prix sprint race for Red Bull ahead of Oscar Piastri and Pierre Gasly.
2023 Belgian Grand Prix sprint race grid
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen has taken pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix sprint race for Red Bull ahead of Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz Jnr.
For once, Verstappen’s rivals may be closer in the race than qualifying
2023 Belgian Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onMax Verstappen secured pole for Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix by eight tenths, but he might not enjoy the same margin on Saturday.
2023 Belgian Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the qualifying day for the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
Verstappen crushes rivals in wet Spa qualifying but penalty hands pole to Leclerc
2023 Belgian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onCharles Leclerc will start on pole position for Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen set the quickest time in qualifying.
2023 Belgian Grand Prix grid
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc has taken pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix for Ferrari ahead of Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton.
Sainz quickest, Sargeant crashes, Verstappen sets no time in wet practice
2023 Belgian Grand Prix first practice
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr set the fastest time in the practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix in a wet and disrupted hour of running.
2023 Belgian Grand Prix Thursday in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from Thursday for the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onHungary provided one of the most competitive qualifying sessions ever, but Sunday played out more typically. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings.