Zhou earned his new F1 deal but he has a career habit to break in 2023
2022 F1 season
A respectable rookie campaign earned Zhou Guanyu a second season in F1 but he must prove he can build on that early promise.
Verstappen not dwelling on chance to clinch title this weekend
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Verstappen not thinking about chance to clinch title this weekend • Singapore extends DRS zones • W Series ‘may not complete season’
Pedersen to make IndyCar debut with Foyt in 2023
IndyCar
AJ Foyt Racing has signed Indy Lights racer Benjamin Pedersen for IndyCar on a multi-year deal starting from 2023.
Albon says F1 return in Singapore after surgery will be a “big challenge”
2022 Singapore Grand Prix
Williams have confirmed Alex Albon will return to the cockpit for the Singapore Grand Prix, after he missed the Italian Grand Prix due to appendicitis
The FIA’s Herta ruling won’t put a stop to criticism of F1’s superlicence points
News Focus
F2 promoter Bruno Michel staunchly defends the FIA superlicence points system, but is a lack of critical thought serving his series’ interests?
Singapore track surface changes aimed at cutting F1 cars’ porpoising
2022 Singapore Grand Prix
Three sections of Singapore’s Marina Bay circuit have been resurfaced for Formula 1’s return to the venue this weekend following a three-year absence.
Alonso “excited” by Alpine’s downforce-boosting new floor for Singapore
2022 Singapore Grand Prix
Alpine’s Singapore GP upgrade package includes a new floor that they hope will return them to their previous form after not scoring at Monza
Mercedes and Petronas extend title sponsorship deal into F1’s new fuel era
2026 F1 season
Mercedes have extended their title sponsorship and technical agreement with Petronas with a new contract lasting until 2029.
Mercedes’ last, best chance to win this year? Five Singapore GP talking points
2022 Singapore Grand Prix
Red Bull expect Mercedes will be strong in Singapore. Can they finally win and put Verstappen’s title celebrations on hold? Here’s this weekend’s talking points.
Iwasa “standout” Red Bull junior in F2, Hauger “a bit underwhelming” – Horner
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Iwasa “standout” Red Bull junior in F2, Hauger “a bit underwhelming” – Horner • Agren returns to W Series • Danish prodigy to make F4 debut
IndyCar confirms 17-race calendar for 2023 season
IndyCar
IndyCar has confirmed its calendar for the 2023 season, which differs little from this year’s schedule.
F1 to hold 30 races in 2023 as six sprint events are confirmed
2023 F1 season
Formula 1 has confirmed it will double the number of sprint races next season to six, in addition to the 24 grands prix.
Verstappen’s score rises even higher in latest F1 22 driver ratings
Gaming
Max Verstappen has been given an even higher rating in the latest edition of the official Formula 1 racing game F1 22.
Chadwick sees ‘fantastic opportunities’ for female racers in US after test
W Series
Williams junior Jamie Chadwick says female drivers seeking “commercial support” for racing have more opportunities in the USA than Europe.
Piastri explains why he chose number 81 for F1 debut in 2023
2023 F1 season
Oscar Piastri has chosen 81 to be his race number in Formula 1 for when he makes his debut next year with McLaren
Rookie Zhou earns second year in F1 with Alfa Romeo
2023 F1 season
Zhou Guanyu, who made his debut in Formula 1 this year, has earned a second season at Alfa Romeo.
McLaren and crypto sponsor reveal special livery for Singapore and Japan rounds
2022 Singapore Grand Prix
McLaren is marking the return of the Singapore and Japanese grands prix to the Formula 1 calendar with a special livery it will use in the two events beginning this weekend.
Ferrari engine’s driveability is biggest difference to Mercedes – Bottas
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Ferrari engine’s driveability is biggest difference to Mercedes – Bottas • Piastri “chopped off the hand that fed him” • Leclerc “missing something” – Todt
Johnson will not continue full-time IndyCar campaign in 2023
IndyCar
Seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson has confirmed he will not contest a second full-time IndyCar season after finishing 21st in this year’s campaign.
Future F1 stars, huge rows and unforgettable races: The 1988 Formula Ford Festival
F1 history
Future F1 racers Michael Schumacher and Vincenzo Sospiri competed in the 1988 Formula Ford Festival, which saw spectacular races but also shocking crashes and controversies, as this exclusive book excerpt relates.