In the round-up: Audi outbid Red Bull for Sainz – Marko • More ‘experiments’ in sprint rounds – Ocon • Garcia and Pin join FREC with Iron Dames
RaceFans Round-up articles archive
The RaceFans Round-up is our daily review of motorsport news not covered elsewhere on the site, the pick of our readers’ comments from the last 24 hours, links and social media posts of interest from elsewhere on the internet, plus a look back into the archives.
I wept when I secured F1 debut – Zhou
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Zhou wept when he was told he’d reached F1 • Bumps eased at Shanghai • F1 Manager sales ‘very underwhelming’
Mercedes expect better results ‘definitely in the short-term future’ after Suzuka
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes expect better results ‘in short-term’ • Formula E to reveal ‘Evo’ car • IndyCar introducing new Aeroscreen this weekend
Aston Martin Lagonda extends sponsorship of F1 team until 2030
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Aston Martin Lagonda extends sponsorship of F1 team • Piastri sure gap to Red Bull closing • Alpine announce new junior
Famin insists Ocon and Gasly are “happy” at Alpine despite struggles
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Gasly and Ocon “happy” at Alpine • Scheckter’s title winning Ferrari under auction • Kleck assumes early FRAC lead
Vowles setting up Williams for “almost three years worth of work in one”
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Williams prepare for three years of work in one • Red Bull domination “should be celebrated” • Sette Camara and De Vries penalised
Andretti set for “key meeting” as they continue efforts to join F1 grid in 2026
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Andretti still aiming for 2026 F1 debut • Magnussen gets Haas upgrades for China • Vergne quickest in Formula E practice
Williams launches new technology company applying F1 knowhow
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Williams launch new tech company • Indy 500 test rained off • Alpine demo hydrogen concept at Spa
Andretti opens UK base as it presses on with F1 entry plans
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Andretti opens Silverstone facility • Fans watch Tsunoda test tyres • Newgarden leads Larson in Indy 500 test
New Formula 1-grade tracks planned in South Korea and China
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: New Formula 1-grade tracks planned in South Korea and China • Ricciardo and Bottas test at Suzuka • No Malukas at Long Beach
Ferrari’s tyre management is better now than I’ve ever had before – Leclerc
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ferrari’s tyre management better than ever – Leclerc • Formula E cancels support series • McLaren renews tobacco sponsor
Newey calls RB20 “a more extreme version” of dominant 2023 car
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: RB20 is a “more extreme” version of RB19 • Stroll avoids pit penalty • Ferrari made “real step forward”
Kovalainen undergoes successful open-heart surgery
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Kovalainen has openheart surgery • Former Verstappen mechanic moves to Sauber • F1 return is possible – Mazepin
Aston Martin not pursuing Newey – Krack
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Aston Martin not pursuing Newey – Krack • Hamilton’s Melbourne power unit binned • Bearman to run Imola practice for Haas
Japanese racers forced to make “late start” due to rules – Tsunoda
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Japanese drivers have “late start” – Tsunoda • Habsburg fractures vertebrae in test crash • Gasly welcomes Alpine’s first upgrades
Hamilton won’t have ‘number two’ team mate at Ferrari like Schumacher – Domenicali
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton won’t be Ferrari ‘number one’ – Domenicali • Aston Martin bringing upgrade for Suzuka • Changes coming for Drive to Survive season seven
New Istanbul Park operator targets F1 return from 2026
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: New Istanbul Park operator targets F1 return from 2026 • Horner complainant “scared and lonely” • No third driver for Cadillac at Imola
Hamilton prepared to “call bulls***” if his F1 film doesn’t look authentic
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton prepared to “call BS” on film errors • Haas fear fast corners at Suzuka • Sauber flat-out on solution to pit stop problems
Ecclestone explored Moto GP purchase while running F1 – Agostini
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ecclestone nearly owned F1 and Moto GP – Agostini • Liberty Moto GP takeover ‘imminent’ • Tokyo FE track “mega” unlike Misano – Cassidy
Antonelli’s performance against Bearman in Formula 2 impresses De Vries
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Antonelli “very special” – de Vries • Drive to Survive won’t ignore Horner controversy • Cassidy loses points lead post-race