In the round-up: Aston Martin to begin 2024 car ‘as early as possible’ • Doohan fastest on first day of F2 testing • Marti narrowly leads F1 Academy test
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Often found in junior single-seater paddocks around Europe doing journalism and television commentary, or dabbling in teaching photography back in the UK. Currently based in London pursuing parallel studies in Arts Management at Birkbeck, the city’s evening university.
F1’s driver intros are right for US market but wouldn’t work at Silverstone – Horner
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1’s much-maligned new driver introduction ceremony which debuted at the Miami Grand Prix has been defended by Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
Alonso’s wait for a grand prix win has now lasted a decade
2023 Miami Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onWhen Fernando Alonso lines up for the next Formula 1 race he will have gone a decade without winning a grand prix.
‘Everybody got Covid’ at Red Bull’s 2021 title celebrations
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: ‘Everybody got Covid’ at Red Bull’s 2021 title celebrations • DRS zone shortening targeted at Red Bull – Marko • Former F1 race to run for F4 cars
F1 drivers say Miami track tweaks made it “much better” for racing
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onF1’s first Miami GP took place in 2022 on a track that was brand new, but crumbled in the heat. How did drivers find the upgraded 2023 track?
De Vries takes blame for Norris collision as tough start to season continues
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: De Vries takes blame for Norris collision • Indianapolis queries F1’s use of slogan • Aston Martin amused by Alonso’s radio slip
Ferrari puzzled by lack of pace and “opposite” performance across its cars
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari were left frustrated by their lack of race pace in the Miami Grand Prix and confused by the differences between the performance of their cars.
Gasly lost two places in last five laps as ‘I had to save a lot of fuel’
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onPierre Gasly said he was unable to prevent Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton from overtaking him over the final laps of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Russell ‘wondering if Red Bull are running full power’ after Miami GP dominance
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says it’s “a shame for the sport” that Red Bull are so far ahead of the competition, while praising their performance.
Aston Martin radio messages reveal how “older brother” Alonso helps Stroll
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says he is helping Lance Stroll as the younger driver will lead Aston Martin “for the next 10 or 15 years.”
Bottas: “Rapid improvement needed” at Alfa Romeo
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Bottas: “Rapid improvement needed” at Alfa Romeo • Miami a ‘home’ race for Magnussen • New drivers for F1 23’s ‘MyTeam’ mode
Chance of thunderstorms on Sunday could lead to first wet race of 2023 in Miami
2023 Miami Grand Prix weather
Posted onThe Miami GP is scheduled for the same weekend this year as its inaugural F1 appearance in 2022, but the weather could be very different.
Red Bull could become first team to score 1,000 points in a season
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onRed Bull can become the first team to score more than 1,000 points in a single season if they continue to dominate the 2023 championship.
Vettel to drive sustainably-fuelled F1 cars at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Formula 1
Posted onIt has been announced that Sebastian Vettel will drive at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in several F1 cars using sustainable fuel.
Aston Martin hoping DRS fix works in Miami after Stroll manages fault in race
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso’s run of podiums ended at the Azerbaijan GP, but after DRS problems earlier in the weekend he had reason to smile on Sunday.
Tsunoda ‘not at Red Bull level yet but making great progress’ – Horner
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Tsunoda ‘not at Red Bull level yet • Alpine mechanics endured “really gruelling” Friday • Mercedes junior Antonelli to make GT debut
Miami GP win would make Perez a true title contender – Button
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says a win in the Miami Grand Prix for Sergio Perez would prove he is a true world championship contender.
Too much ‘wasted time’ in new sprint race weekend format – Hamilton
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton believes Formula 1’s new sprint race format could be condensed into two days, while George Russell wants more opportunity to alter set-ups.
Ferrari can’t “bull**** ourself” about gap to Red Bull after podium – Vasseur
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur says the team is still well off Red Bull’s pace, despite taking their first podium of the season in Azerbaijan.
McLaren upgrades “didn’t help us too much” in Baku but will elsewhere – Norris
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris said McLaren’s Baku upgrades only made for “a tiny bit” of improved pace, but thinks the parts will be more beneficial elsewhere.