In the round-up: Red Bull like an “old duck paddling frantically” – Newey • Hamilton “goes out of his way” not to hit Verstappen – Michael • Sainz rubbishes injury claim
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Why the FIA introduced a yellow flag speed limit – and its potential to affect races
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has introduced a new rule intended to improve safety but acknowledged it will create situations where some drivers are disadvantaged more than others.
Honda had “harsh feedback” over its split from Red Bull. Were the critics right?
Formula 1
Posted onHonda’s CEO said the company had “harsh feedback” over its decision to split from Red Bull. Does their sudden U-turn show the critics were right all along?
Why did Honda leave F1, then return – and has it lost ground in the meantime?
2023 F1 season
Posted onWhy is Honda returning to Formula 1 a year and a half after it left, and will its brief absence hurt its chances in the 2026 development race?
“We’re here to beat them”: Why Aston Martin is dropping Mercedes for Honda
2023 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin believe replacing customer Mercedes power units with works Honda motors offers the best chance of championship success.
Steiner confident “another team will win” and break Red Bull’s 2023 dominance
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Steiner believes someone will beat Red Bull • Kanaan emotional over final Indy 500 • Pedersen thrilled by strong debut in qualifying
First F1 Manager 23 details confirmed including new mode based on real races
Gaming
Posted onThe second instalment of Frontier Developments’ official F1 Manager series will be released in the summer with key tweaks to gameplay and a new mode.
F1’s engine noise debate went quiet. Does it still need to turn up the volume?
Round Table
Posted onF1’s engines were once panned for being too quiet. Does the sport’s popularity show the criticism was misplaced or does it still need to turn up the volume?
Mercedes announce £70m factory expansion
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes announce Brackley factory expansion • Kobayashi and Maldonado’s F1 23 ratings revealed • Palou went “aggressive” for pole
New F1 23 multiplayer mode takes cues from FIFA’s Ultimate Team
Gaming
Posted onEA Sports has unveiled a new multiplayer hub to F1 23, which resembles the Ultimate Team modes in its FIFA, Madden and NHL franchises.
Critical drivers should ‘remember they’re part of a bigger picture’ – Domenicali
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says drivers are free to voice criticisms of changes in the series “but we don’t need to be selfish.”
Higher aero testing time a “big positive” for Aston Martin – Fallows
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: More aero testing time “big positive” for Aston Martin • Lawson leads Super Formula after Autopolis win • Buhler dominates F1 Academy race
Will Daniel Ricciardo be racing in Formula 1 in 2024?
Debates and Polls
Posted onLargely sitting out the 2023 season as Red Bull’s third driver, Daniel Ricciardo is not giving up on F1. But will he really find a way back on the grid in 2024?
Former Alpine team principal Budkowski linked to A1GP revival bid
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: A1GP revival bid led by Budkowski – reports • Williams hold charity stream with Albon and Vowles • Garcia grows F1 Academy lead
Caption Competition 215: Pinch me, Carlos
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat was a blindfolded Leclerc thinking before his team mate pinched his nose before the Miami Grand Prix? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Liberty Media not looking to sell F1 – Maffei
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Liberty have no plans to sell F1, says Maffei • Verstappen headlines all-star simrace event • Sato sets new Indy benchmark
The first Formula 1 race cancelled by climate change is unlikely to be the last
News Focus
Posted onThe floods that have caused destruction and death in the Emilia-Romagna region are the starkest example yet of how climate change will affect F1.
Ferrari donate €1m to Emilia-Romagna flood rescue efforts
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ferrari donate €1m to Emilia-Romagna flood rescue efforts • De Vries stranded by flood waters • Ericsson keeps Ganassi on top
Mercedes will introduce its planned Imola upgrade for W14 in Monaco
2023 F1 season
Posted onMercedes will not delay the major upgrade planned for its W14 following the cancellation of this weekend’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
McLaren urges F1 to remove rules “barriers” to improve sustainability
2023 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren want Formula 1 to use the cost cap to encourage teams to improve the sustainability of their operations and encourage diversity.