In the round-up: F1 has “two championships” – Steiner • Gasly buys stake in FC Versailles • Drugovich returns to racing in ELMS
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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.
F1 shows why NASCAR will struggle to recreate yesterday’s ‘Canada 2010’ drama
News Focus
Posted onNASCAR’s crazy Cup race at Bristol on Sunday left fans, drivers and crew chiefs eager for more. But F1 shows soft tyres are no silver bullet.
Bearman “up to speed” from third lap in F1 car
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Bearman “up to speed” from third F1 lap • Not being on grid “frustrating” – Lawson • Sette Camara disqualified
Is the FIA right to make ten seconds the new standard for penalties?
Debates and Polls
Posted onIs the FIA right to increase its standard time penalty in Formula 1 from five to ten seconds? Have your say in this week’s poll.
“Extreme” peloton racing “starting to get a bit silly” says Jaguar’s Barclay
Formula E
Posted onJaguar Formula E team principal James Barclay blamed Nick Cassidy’s crash in the Sao Paulo Eprix on Formula E’s peloton style of racing.
Haas unsure if we’ve solved tyre wear woes – Magnussen
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Haas unsure about tyre wear woes • Bird beats own season target with win • F1 ‘dainty like champagne glasses’
Bird snatches Sao Paulo win from Evans in final lap thriller
Formula E
Posted onSam Bird stole victory in the Sao Paulo Eprix from Mitch Evans to take McLaren’s first win in the all-electric series.
FIA responds to report it received complaint from Horner accuser
Formula 1
Posted onThe person whose allegations against Christian Horner were investigated and dismissed by Red Bull has reportedly complained to the FIA.
Vowles being patient with Sargeant but expects to see “progress”
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams team principal James Vowles says Logan Sargeant will have to show “progress” through the season if he is to remain with the team.
Caption Competition 238: Vasseur makes a point
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat is Frederic Vasseur saying to Alessandro Alunni Bravi here? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
New AI track limits system demonstrated at Italian track
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: New AI track limits measure tested • Appeal against decision to clear Horner • Newgarden enjoying racing again
“So I’ve got nothing to worry about?” – The best unheard team radio from Jeddah
Formula 1
Posted onA selection of the best unheard team radio messages in Jeddah from Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris and other drivers.
Ferrari chairman Elkann pleased with team’s “better start”
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Elkann pleased by Ferrari’s “better start” • Pirelli confirm compounds • Scheckter’s title winning Ferrari on sale
Ilott to stand in for injured Malukas at non-championship Thermal Club race
IndyCar
Posted onCallum Ilott will stand in for the injured David Malukas at McLaren in next week’s non-championship event at the Thermal Club.
Massa says he’s seeking to ‘correct a historic injustice’
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Massa seeking “correction of historic injustice” • St Petersburg race too short – Power • Antonelli sees “big step” in second weekend
“You need to go more slowly”: The radio calls behind Haas’s controversial point
Formula 1
Posted onHaas infuriated their rivals by ordering one driver to delay other cars so his team mate could score a point. Their radio chatter reveals how.
2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onFrom some embrassing errors to others exceeding expectations, here are RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Virtually unbeatable Verstappen puts simracing aside to collect Jeddah win
2024 Saudi Arabian GP report
Posted onAfter sharpening his skills on iRacing, Max Verstappen scored a clinical victory in Jeddah, while newcomer Oliver Bearman starred.
Stewards explain why Norris avoided jump start penalty
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris avoided penalty despite appearing to jump the start in Jeddah, while Yuki Tsunoda was penalised for a pre-race incident.
Pin loses win to Pulling after penalty for taking chequered flag twice
F1 Academy
Posted onDoriane Pin has lost her race two victory after a post-race time penalty for taking the chequered flag twice.