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.
Rossi enjoys “relief” of ending victory drought before bidding farewell to Andretti
IndyCar
Alexander Rossi admitted he didn’t want to leave Andretti at the end of the season without ending a winning streak which lasted over three years.
How to lose a season in 10 races: Ferrari’s staggering reversal in fortunes
News Focus
Charles Leclerc had a 46-point lead over Max Verstappen 10 races ago. He now trails him by 80 points. How has it all gone so badly wrong for Ferrari?
What made Verstappen’s 10th-to-first win in Hungary a rare achievement
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix stats and facts
Only a small fraction of the 1,070 world championship races have been won from a double-digit starting position. Max Verstappen achieved the latest last weekend.
Rossi keeps Indianapolis win despite car ballast violation
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Rossi keeps Indianapolis win after car ballast violation • Indy Lights temporarily loses a team • McLaren’s Ugochukwu to race for Prema in Germany
Albon to stay at Williams on new, “multi-year” deal
2023 F1 season
Williams has extended its contract with Alexander Albon who will remain at the team in 2023 as part of a new, multi-year deal.
Ricciardo eager for summer break after “not the six months I wanted”
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Daniel Ricciardo is eagerly anticipating the month-long break between the Hungarian and Belgian grands prix after a disappointing start to his second season at McLaren.
Gasly pleased FIA is considering “different options” for track limits policing in 2023
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Pierre Gasly had a lengthy discussion with Formula 1’s race directors in Hungary about track limits policing after his qualifying was ruined by a deleted lap
Will Piastri’s rift with Alpine put his F1 debut on hold again?
2023 F1 season
Alpine are standing by their claim Oscar Piastri will race for them next year despite his denial. Has the reigning F2 champion put his F1 future at risk?
Perez rues VSC after falling short of podium places in Hungary
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Perez rues VSC after falling short of podium places in Hungary • Haas “couldn’t switch on” hard tyre • F1 calendar too long for me to get a dog – Gasly