Las Vegas race date leaked, indicating race start times outside USA
2023 F1 season
The date of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, one of multiple new rounds being added to the 2023 Formula 1 calendar, has been revealed in a letter leaked on social media.
FIA to submit new 2023 technical regulations to tackle porpoising this week
2023 F1 season
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has confirmed the sport’s governing body will seek approval of revised technical regulations for the 2023 Formula 1 season this week.
Hamilton: “My worst fears came alive” in Abu Dhabi finale controversy
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Hamilton: “My worst fears came alive” in Abu Dhabi finale controversy • Piastri should have shown more loyalty – Szafnauer • Ganassi spoke to Palou for first time in weeks
F1 teams can ‘get around technical directive on skid blocks a little bit’
2022 F1 season
Alpine are hoping a technical directive on skid blocks which will come into force at the next race plays in their favour.
Hamilton’s priority ‘winning another title’, not following Vettel into retirement
2022 F1 season
Lewis Hamilton isn’t reconsidering his Formula 1 future in the wake of Sebastian Vettel’s decision to retire from the sport.
How the F1 Manager 2022 team raided the archives to make their races sound realistic
Gaming
Audio from past Formula 1 races including thousands of team radio messages have gone into making F1 Manager 22 as realistic as possible.
Dixon snatches improbable victory in another crash-strewn Nashville race
IndyCar
Scott Dixon won from 14th on the grid with a damaged car, thrusting himself into championship contention as Will Power and Marcus Ericsson were among many to hit trouble in Nashville.
Perez aims to ‘come back stronger’ after run of ‘difficult’ races
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Perez hopes for strong return after “difficult” races • Antonelli extends ADAC F4 lead • Gasly “underrated”, says Ricciardo
Will Alonso win with Aston Martin?
Debates and Polls
Fernando Alonso is taking another big gamble moving to Aston Martin next season, but can he truly win again with the Silverstone team?
McLaughlin, Grosjean qualify on front row in Nashville
IndyCar
Marcus Ericsson will start from the same place he won from last year in the IndyCar Music City Grand Prix – down in 18th place, behind his main title rivals.
Rosenqvist ‘focused on staying in IndyCar’ amid McLaren uncertainty
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Rosenqvist focused on IndyCar amid McLaren uncertainty • Aston Martin “better on Saturdays” – Krack • Verstappen’s physio had to Google him
F1 planning year-round activities for Las Vegas race facility
2023 F1 season
Formula 1 is exploring ways to use the facility it is building to host next year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix for other activities during the year.
Caption Competition 191: “This seat free, mate?”
Caption competition
What 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
In 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
F1 makes £40.6 million profit in second quarter of 2022
2022 F1 season
Formula 1 reported its fourth consecutive quarter of profit as the series’ revenues continue to recover following the pandemic.
Exclusive: Albon on his successful return at Williams and learning to be “more selfish”
2022 F1 season
Williams 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.
‘A shame’, ‘just about money’: F1 drivers fear Spa’s next grand prix will be its last
2022 Belgian Grand Prix
Formula 1 drivers have already expressed disappointment over the widely-expected loss of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
Transcript: Why Ferrari told Leclerc ‘the hard is worse than expected’ but still used it
2022 Hungarian GP team radio transcript
Radio messages between Charles Leclerc and Ferrari in Hungary show the team realised the hard tyres weren’t competitive but felt they had to use them.
Ferrari reserve Schumacher eager to show what he can do in “similar” car
RaceFans Round-up
In 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
After 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.