In the round-up: New grandstand overlooking La Source under construction at Spa • Magnussen receives Bandini trophy • Aston Martin F1 test for Browning
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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.
Give up a place or take a penalty: Why did F1 handle these incidents differently?
2022 F1 season
Posted onPierre Gasly felt wronged when he was not told to give back an illegally-gained position in Mexico? How did the FIA handle similar incidents this season?
F1 needs Ferrari to remain competitive after “big recovery” – Domenicali
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: F1 ‘needs competitive Ferrari’ – Domenicali • Albon never at 100% after surgery • Algarve in talks to replace China
Two-time grand prix winner Tambay dies aged 73
2022 F1 season
Posted onTwo-time grand prix winner Patrick Tambay, who raced for Ferrari in the early Eighties, has died aged 73, his family announced on Sunday.
Vote for your 2022 Formula 1 Driver of the Year
Debates and Polls
Posted onWhich Formula 1 driver impressed you the most with their performance throughout the 2022 season? Cast your vote in our annual Driver of the Year poll.
Mercedes had to overcome “tension” during 2022 recovery – Russell
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes overcame “tension” during 2022 – Russell • Verstappen finishes fourth in Le Mans Virtual race • German F4 will not run in 2023
Caption Competition 199: Toss around
Caption Competition
Posted onRicciardo and Norris practised their quarterback skills in the pit lane together. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Billionaire businessman Lo seeks to enter new F1 team in 2026
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Canadian billionaire explores viability of new team • FREC calendar announced • Fisichella makes single-seater return
Ganassi signs Armstrong to drive road and street IndyCar races in 2023
IndyCar
Posted onChip Ganassi Racing have announced they will hire Marcus Armstrong to race for them in 12 of next year’s 17 IndyCar races.
Formula 1 cancels Chinese Grand Prix for fourth year due to Covid
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 will not race in China next season after it the series confirmed its scheduled round in Shanghai has been cancelled.
Andretti F1 entry bid made “pretty good progress in the last couple of months”
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Andretti team bid making “pretty good progress” • Magnussen “looking forward” to Hulkenberg at Haas • DS Penske unveil Gen3 FE car
Palou gets McLaren F1 reserve driver role for 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onIndyCar champion Alex Palou has been named as a reserve driver for the McLaren Formula 1 team for the 2023 world championship.
Haas boss Steiner pens book covering team’s tumultuous 2022 season
2022 F1 season
Posted onHaas team principal Guenther Steiner has written a book giving his personal perspective on the Formula 1 team’s 2022 season.
Binotto resigns as Ferrari team principal after team falls short in title fight
2022 F1 season
Posted onFerrari have announced that team principal Mattia Binotto has resigned from his role within the team following the disappointing end of the 2022 season.
‘Four or five drivers’ could earn bans if penalty system doesn’t change – Gasly
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: ‘Four or five drivers’ could earn bans if penalty system doesn’t change – Gasly • Ricciardo would have been better staying at Red Bull – Verstappen • Charouz teams taken over by PHM
Brawn still unsure what “optimum number” of sprint races is for F1
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s outgoing managing director of motorsports admits he is still unsure how many sprint races the series should hold each year.
Corner tightened at Jeddah circuit in package of changes to improve safety
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe Saudi Arabian Grand Prix promoters have confirmed a raft of further changes to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit ahead of Formula 1’s return next year.
Mercedes “many months” behind Red Bull and Ferrari due to porpoising
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes “months” behind rivals on development – Wolff • Verstappen gifted NSX by Honda • Ferrari Vision GT unveiled
Which of 2022’s four lost F1 drivers will return to the grid in the future?
Debates and Polls
Posted onWhich of the four drivers lost from the grid in 2022 – if any – have the best chance of making a return at some point in the future? Have your say in our poll.
Williams ‘scored points whenever we had the chance to in 2022’ – Albon
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Williams scored points when we could – Albon • Schumacher pole would not have saved his drive – Steiner • Bottas to do Race of Champions