New AlphaTauri driver Nyck de Vries admits he struggled to cope with the pressure at times on his way to F1 and was “too scared” to face one team after a crash.
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Haas present “modernised” livery reflecting new title sponsor
2023 F1 season
Posted onHaas have unveiled the livery for their Ferrari-powered VF-23, with new title sponsor MoneyGram providing the colour scheme for the car.
RB18 clones? ‘Fake’ reveals? What to look for as F1 launch season starts today
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe 2023 Formula 1 launch season starts today! Here are the trends and areas of interest to watch out for as the first cars appear.
No 2023 car at Red Bull’s Friday launch but Ford rumours grow
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: No 2023 car at Red Bull’s Friday launch but rumours grow of Ford tie-up • Vassuer will “fight like hell” with friend Wolff • Bedrin joins Jenzer for FIA F3
Haas banks on experienced line-up as it seeks another step forward in 2023
2023 F1 preview: Haas
Posted onHaas will be the first F1 team to reveal its new look for 2023 tomorrow. Will its experienced line-up lift it above eighth in the championship last year?
Reports Ferrari engine has gained 30bhp are a “joke” – Vasseur
2023 F1 season
Posted onNew Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has rubbished claims the team has gained 30bhp from its power unit during the off-season.
Audi buys stake in Sauber Group ahead of 2026 F1 entry
2023 F1 season
Posted onGerman car manufacturer Audi has purchased a minority stake in Sauber, the Formula 1 team has confirmed.
FIA’s ban on drivers’ political statement shows “they want to control us” – Bottas
2023 F1 season
Posted onValtteri Bottas has expressed concern over the FIA’s new rules restricting drivers’ political expressions.
Williams’ esports team apologises after ‘unacceptable conduct’ in iRacing event
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Williams esports apologises for driver conduct • Vettel in awe of rally drivers’ skills • Mercedes among thousands of FTX creditors
Sexist comments Ben Sulayem made in 2001 “do not reflect his current beliefs”
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA says sexist comments made by Mohammed Ben Sulayem 20 years before he became president of the governing body do not reflect his current beliefs.
Aitken departs as Williams reserve driver
2023 F1 season
Posted onJack Aitken, who has been a Williams reserve driver since 2020, will not continue in the role for 2023, the team has confirmed.
Vasseur reveals talks with Binotto and Todt in preparation for Ferrari start
2023 F1 season
Posted onNew Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur revealed he has spoken to two notable predecessors in preparation for taking over the role.
How years in Mercedes’ F1 simulator are “bearing fruit” for Formula E rookie Hughes
Interview
Posted onJake Hughes tells RaceFans his three years’ experience as a Mercedes F1 simulator driver are paying off after his impressive Formula E debut.
Crypto betting firm Stake join Alfa Romeo as former sponsor Orlen moves to AlphaTauri
2023 F1 season
Posted onAlfa Romeo has announced a crypto betting firm as its new co-title sponsor in place of Orlen in a move which is likely to spell the end for Robert Kubica’s time at the team.
No number one driver policy at Ferrari, Vasseur tells Sainz and Leclerc
2023 F1 season
Posted onNew Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur says he will only favour one of their drivers over the other if it improves their title chances.
Vasseur vows to understand ‘every single mistake’ Ferrari made as he targets title
2023 F1 season
Posted onNew Ferrari F1 chief Frederic Vasseur says they “are in the process to review everything” after their 2022 defeat as he targets the title in his first year at the team.
Sauber appoint Alunni Bravi to new F1 team representative role after Vasseur’s exit
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe Sauber team, which competes in Formula 1 as Alfa Romeo, have appointed managing director Alessandro Alunni Bravi into the new role of team representative.
The American racers who came closest to reaching F1 before Sargeant
2023 F1 season
Posted onAmerica will have a full-time Formula 1 driver this year, for the first time since 2007. Why did other US racers come close to reaching the top but miss out on a seat?
Verstappen is installing a simracing rig in his private jet – Marko
2023 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen is installing a simracing rig on his private jet, according to Red Bull’s motorsport consultant Helmut Marko.
Haas to reveal their new livery for 2023 next week
2023 F1 season
Posted onHaas has become the final team to announced their launch plans for the 2023 F1 season. Their new livery will appear next week.