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Often found in junior single-seater paddocks around Europe doing journalism and television commentary, or dabbling in teaching photography back in the UK. Currently based in London pursuing parallel studies in Arts Management at Birkbeck, the city’s evening university.
Ferrari’s “big step forward” brought unwelcome balance change for Leclerc
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc says the changes Ferrari have made to improve the SF-23’s performance have resulted in a car which doesn’t suit his driving style.
Sainz becomes F1’s newest multiple winner at Verstappen’s ‘bogey track’
Stats and Facts
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr is the latest Formula 1 driver to become a multiple grand prix winner but success still eludes Max Verstappen in the Singapore Grand Prix.
Analysis: Is Stroll’s deficit to Alonso really a question of ‘points, not performance’?
2023 F1 season
Posted onFollowing the Italian GP, the 14th round of the F1 season, Lance Stroll trails team mate Fernando Alonso by 123 points in the standings
Piastri gets new deal to stay at McLaren until 2026
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren has agreed a two-year contract extension with Oscar Piastri which will keep the rookie at the team until the end of the 2026 season.
Gasly ‘doesn’t fully understand F1’s rules’ after Magnussen scrap
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Gasly feels he ‘doesn’t fully understand F1’s rules’ after Magnussen scrap • Noda chooses BOSS GP over Euroformula return • Pierson gets Toyota test
Vasseur was “not too stressed” despite “emotional” first win as Ferrari boss
Formula 1
Posted onIt took 159 attempts for Frederic Vasseur to oversee an F1 win as a team principal, and Carlos Sainz Jnr delivered him the goods in the Singapore GP.
Magnussen “worked my ass off” to inherit final point on last lap
Formula 1
Posted onKevin Magnussen said he had done a lot to earn the final point on offer last weekend after inheriting 10th place when George Russell crashed on the last lap.
Ocon pleased with opportunistic pass on “impatient” Alonso
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ocon pleased with opportunistic pass on “impatient” Alonso • Piastri “really happy” with 17th to seventh charge • Mercedes junior wins karting title
Ganassi expand to fifth IndyCar entry to promote junior driver Simpson
IndyCar
Posted onChip Ganassi Racing have announced they will expand their IndyCar squad to five full-time cars for 2024, adding an entry for rookie Kyffin Simpson.
Sainz: ‘Risky’ Norris DRS tactic ‘could have looked really bad on me’
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr admitted his decision to slow down and allow Lando Norris behind him to use DRS could have backfired disastrously.
Singapore Grand Prix could see race-day rain again
Formula 1
Posted onThe last Formula 1 round ended a string of rain-affected race weekends. But that may change again at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Ricciardo to attend Singapore GP but Lawson remains in driving seat
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ricciardo attending Singapore GP but Lawson will drive • McLaren-Palou case reaches court • Massa only after money – Ecclestone
New FIA technical directive on flexing wings ‘not targeted at any one car’
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA says the new technical directive it will enforce from this weekend was not instigated in response to an inquiry from any of the 10 Formula 1 teams.
Despite close battles at Monza, F1 drivers want more powerful DRS
Formula 1
Posted onDespite several close battles at the Italian Grand Prix, front-running drivers say more powerful DRS is needed to make passing easier.
McLaren reveal third change of livery with ‘stealth’ design for next two races
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren have revealed an updated livery for their MCL60 that will be used for the East Asian leg of the 2023 Formula 1 season.
Williams’ rivals fear they can’t be caught in four-way fight for seventh
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams’ rivals fear their recent upgrade has ensured they will win the fight for seventh place but the team are concerned about some of the remaining races.
Second still possible for Ferrari “if we do a perfect job” – Sainz
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Second still possible for Ferrari “if we do a perfect job” – Sainz • Nato joins Andretti in FE • AlphaTauri to use digital branding on car
Teams predict lap times will fall by 10 seconds at shortened Singapore track
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 teams expect lap times will fall by 10 seconds at this weekend Singapore Grand Prix due to changes to the circuit.
Williams sign Ukranian karting star Bondarev to young driver academy
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams has expanded its young driver development programme to six members with the addition of karter Oleksandr ‘Sasha’ Bondarev.