Lewis Hamilton is hopeful a resolution will soon be found to the strikes which have disrupted work on his Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt.
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Leclerc fears no team will catch up to Red Bull before 2026
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari’s Charles Leclerc fears teams will find it “very, very difficult” to catch Red Bull before F1’s next major rules change in 2026.
After getting on terms with Aston Martin, Ferrari’s next target is Mercedes
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onThere is a big gap in the standings between Ferrari in fourth and Mercedes in second, but the former feel they can be F1’s second fastest team.
Ferrari unwilling to comment on Massa’s legal claim over 2008 title defeat
2023 F1 season
Posted onFerrari’s Frederic Vasseur said it would be “strange” if the outcome of the 2008 championship was revisited in response to a claim made by its ex-driver Felipe Massa.
The first undefeated team? F1’s reckoning with the Red Bull era
News Focus
Posted onRed Bull are on track to whitewash the 2023 season by winning every grand prix, but can – or should – anything be done about it?
Alfa Romeo need to be “perfect” to score in remaining rounds- Bottas
2023 F1 Season
Posted onValtteri Bottas says Alfa Romeo must clean up their act as a team to score points more regularly over the second half of 2023.
Steiner not concerned by reports of US F1 ratings drop
2023 F1 season
Posted onGuenther Steiner says he is not concerned about suggestions F1 viewing figures in the United States have dipped this season.
Stella: Ground effect cars easier to follow, harder to pass at high speed circuits
2023 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella say current Formula 1 cars are naturally more difficult to overtake at high speed circuits.
Mike Krack on “superhuman” Alonso and his quiet rise as Aston Martin team principal
Interviews
Posted onSpeaking exclusively to RaceFans, Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack talks drivers, his leadership style and his team’s dip in form.
Was F1’s Alternative Tyre Allocation test successful? Drivers and teams have their say
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onAfter F1 tried out its ‘alternative tyre allocation’ format at the Hungarian Grand Prix, teams and drivers shared their views on the test.
Teams will need “drastic steps” on chassis to suit 2026 power units – Krack
2026 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin team principal Mike Krack says he shares Christian Horner’s concerns over the 2026 power unit regulations.
Why Williams’ rivals warn a CapEx rules break would risk “the end of the cost cap”
News Focus
Posted onWilliams can’t upgrade its facilities without getting a break from the cost cap – and its rivals are unwilling to relax the rules.
F1’s new Bernie on race-winning strategy calls and getting her chance ‘by accident’
Interview
Posted onFormer Aston Martin strategist Bernie Collins now brings her invaluable insights to television coverage of F1. She recalls the highlights of her time on the pit wall.
“Missed opportunities” leave Russell ruing “a season of two halves”
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Too many “missed opportunities” for Russell • Montoya: Seven drivers could win title in Red Bull • Rising Brazilian star to debut in Indy Nxt
The departure of a team lifer shows the “pain and trouble” at Alpine
News Focus
Posted onAlpine’s rivals were surprised by the departure of 34-year veteran Alan Permane when the team’s management announced a shake-up at Spa.
Haas drivers fear losing battle for seventh after “grim weekend” in Spa
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onHaas will be at risk of losing the battle for seventh place in the constructors championship if they don’t improve their car, their drivers fear.
Mercedes optimistic they’re “in the right place for winter” with development plan
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes will bring further upgrades to their W14, but the team’s focus is now on the design of next year’s car.
Ferrari not convinced by call to equalise engines: ‘Renault is not so far away’
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur is not convinced by Alpine’s call to equalise the performance of engines in Formula 1.
Aston Martin making progress but “still not anywhere near” podium return
2023 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin team principal Mike Krack says his team are “still not anywhere near a podium” but are making positive steps forward with their car.
Ferrari staying “calm” amid swings in performance from race to race
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onAfter Ferrari’s strong result at Spa team principal Frederic Vasseur said one week ago “McLaren was flying and we were stupid” so he isn’t jumping to conclusions.