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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.
“I get nightmares when I see how many points we’ve lost” – Gasly
2022 F1 season
Posted onPierre Gasly says he dreads to think how many points he’s missed out on over the opening races of 2022 due to various problems.
Silverstone upgrade vital after Aston Martin’s poor pace in Barcelona – Krack
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe upgrade Aston Martin will bring to its home race this weekend is vital to ensure the team will remain competitive at the similar venues which follow, says team principal Mike Krack.
Alfa Romeo see “great future in F1” for Zhou after best result so far
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onZhou Guanyu’s Alfa Romeo team predicted a bright future for the rookie Formula 1 driver after he scored his best result of the season to date last weekend.
Ocon has “big hopes” for Alpine’s Silverstone upgrade package
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onEsteban Ocon expects Alpine will make a significant step forward when the team introduces its next upgrade package at the British Grand Prix.
Injury risk from porpoising comparable to other sports – Verstappen
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says the injury risk from Formula 1 cars porpoising is comparable to what competitors in other sports are exposed to.
Schumacher sees ‘loads of positives’ for Haas after early retirement from seventh
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onMick Schumacher said his Haas team have “loads of positives” to take from Montreal despite his early retirement with power unit failure while running in seventh place.
2022 Canadian Grand Prix driver ratings
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onThe Circuit Gilles Villeneuve threw all conditions at the drivers during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend. Who best rose to the challenge? Here’s the RaceFans verdict on the field.
Mercedes “haven’t made a huge amount of progress yet” – Russell
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell does not believe Mercedes’ showing in the Canadian Grand Prix signalled a significant improvement in competitiveness for the team.
Paddock Diary: 2022 Canadian Grand Prix
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onWill Wood attended his first grand prix as a representative of RaceFans as Formula 1 made its long-awaited return to Canada last weekend.
Latifi suspects difference between chassis explains part of deficit to Albon
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onNicholas Latifi isn’t convinced his Williams chassis is capable of performing in the same way as that of his team mate Alexander Albon.
Alpine disagree with Alonso’s penalty for weaving on the final lap
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onAlpine team management defended Fernando Alonso after he was penalised for weaving on the final lap of the Canadian Grand Prix.
Vettel removed controversial ‘climate crime’ helmet for Canadian Grand Prix
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel did not wear his helmet drawing attention to “Canada’s climate crime” during yesterday’s Canadian Grand Prix.
Leclerc frustrated by “DRS trains” and slow pit stop in climb from back row to fifth
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc said his efforts to make progress in the Canadian Grand Prix were frustrated by a series of “DRS trains” and a slow pit stop.
Russell surprised Mercedes pair were able to keep Leclerc behind
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell admitted he expected to come under attack from Charles Leclerc in the closing stages of the Canadian Grand Prix.
I need better reliability says Alonso after engine problem leads to “kamikaze” drive
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says Alpine need to improve the reliability of his car after suffering an engine problem in the Canadian Grand Prix which he says cost him a second per lap.
Canada retirement “very costly in championship fight” Perez
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez says his retirement in the Canadian Grand Prix “hurts a lot” as it has cost him in the championship fight.
‘We should go for slicks, no?’ How Hamilton almost joined Russell in doomed tyre gamble
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton came close to joining his team mate George Russell in switching to slicks tyres for his final run in Q3.
Leclerc says fourth place is possible from back row ‘if we play it smart on strategy’
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc will start today’s race from 19th after taking multiple penalties for replacement power unit penalties, but believes fourth at the finish is possible.
Wolff condemns rivals for ‘disingenuous’ and ‘pitiful’ response to porpoising safety concerns
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff said Red Bull driver Sergio Perez’s comments prove porpoising is not only a safety concern for his team.