Fernando Alonso is taking another big gamble moving to Aston Martin next season, but can he truly win again with the Silverstone team?
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Will has been a RaceFans contributor since 2012 during which time he has covered F1 test sessions, launch events and interviewed drivers. He mainly contributes to Formula One race weekend and pre-season test coverage, and also has the enviable job of reviewing the official Formula One game and other motor sport titles to the test.
Rosenqvist ‘focused on staying in IndyCar’ amid McLaren uncertainty
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Rosenqvist focused on IndyCar amid McLaren uncertainty • Aston Martin “better on Saturdays” – Krack • Verstappen’s physio had to Google him
Caption Competition 191: “This seat free, mate?”
Caption competition
Posted onWhat words may have been exchanged between Oscar Piastri and Daniel Ricciardo earlier this season? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Next year’s F1 calendar to be confirmed in October, 24 races likely – Domenicali
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: 2023 calendar could hit 24 race cap • Bird to miss Formule E finale with broken hand • FRAC adds Kuwait to 2023 schedule
Exclusive: Albon on his successful return at Williams and learning to be “more selfish”
2022 F1 season
Posted onWilliams has signed Alexander Albon to a new multi-year deal just half a year into his return. He told RaceFans how he’s learned to be “more selfish” since losing his Red Bull drive.
Ferrari reserve Schumacher eager to show what he can do in “similar” car
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ferrari reserve Schumacher eager for chance • New deal for VeeKay • Rosenqvist ‘does not have 2023 McLaren contract’
“Guenther has a unique style…” Schumacher on points, pressure and his team principal
2022 F1 season
Posted onAfter a couple of heavy crashes Mick Schumacher finally delivered his first points finishes. How does he assess his second season so far? RaceFans sat down with the Haas driver.
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix driver ratings
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onThe final race before the summer break was a frantic one throughout the field. Here are the RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Piastri’s F1 promotion in 2023 seems assured, but not necessarily at Alpine
2022 F1 season
Posted onHas Fernando Alonso’s exit from Alpine opened the door for Oscar Piastri, or will the team continue to explore other options for their junior driver?
Verstappen and Red Bull’s tactical masterclass humiliates Ferrari in Hungary
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix review
Posted onFerrari and Charles Leclerc squandered a vital opportunity to gain ground on championship leaders Ferrari and Max Verstappen in Hungary.
Hamilton: Different tyre compound at start could have helped me beat Verstappen
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton believes he may have been able to fight Max Verstappen for victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix had he started on soft tyres rather than mediums.
Verstappen hails Red Bull’s “really good strategy” after winning from tenth
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen credited the strategy calls of his Red Bull team after he drove from 10th on the grid to win the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Verstappen spins and wins from 10th on grid as Ferrari pair finish off the podium
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix summary
Posted onMax Verstappen recovered from 10th on the grid to win the Hungarian Grand Prix despite a mid-race spin as Ferrari failed to finish on the podium.
Pourchaire cuts Drugovich’s lead to 21 points with Hungaroring feature race win
Formula 2
Posted onTheo Pourchaire took advantage of a rapid start and a quick pit stop by his team to win the Formula 2 feature race and cut Felipe Drugovich’s championship lead.
Is Mercedes’ mystery “big step forward” enough for Russell to see off both Ferraris?
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onWill Mercedes’ sudden Saturday pace translate into Sunday, or will Ferrari’s strength in numbers prove too much for George Russell?
Haas upgrade “doing what we expected” insists Magnussen
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Magnussen satisfied with Haas upgrades • Williams fined for tyre mix-up in qualifying • De Vries demoted from podium after weaving penalty
Russell “over the moon” to seize first pole after “worst Friday of the season”
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onHungarian Grand Prix pole winner George Russell says it was an “incredible feeling” to take pole position after he struggled in Friday practice.
Russell grabs first F1 pole from Ferraris as car trouble leaves Verstappen tenth
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onGeorge Russell secured his maiden career pole position in Formula 1 to deny a Ferrari one-two at the Hungaroring, while Max Verstappen fell to tenth on the grid.
Latifi stuns by topping wet final practice after Vettel crashes
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix third practice
Posted onNicholas Latifi went fastest overall in a wet third practice session at the Hungaroring after beating Charles Leclerc’s quickest time in the final seconds.
Forecast offers hope to Verstappen as Red Bull “can’t compete” with Ferrari in the dry
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onFerrari went quickest in both practice sessions on Friday, but it was their long run pace that left Max Verstappen hoping for rain.