Why F1 drivers’ roles aren’t always as simple as ‘number one’ and ‘number two’
News Focus
Formula 1 teams inevitably find themselves having to give preferential treatment – but that doesn’t mean the same driver will always be ‘number one’.
Caption Competition 195: Hamilton and Ben Sulayem
Caption Competition
Seven-times Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton had a little assistance from FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem at Spa.
FIA confirms it turned down request to grant superlicence to Herta
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: FIA confirms it turned down request to grant superlicence to Herta • Alguersuari ‘clarifies’ Marko comments • Jarama could get F1 makeover
As Verstappen cruises to F1 crown, which other title fights are worth watching?
Other Motorsport
Max Verstappen is poised to win the F1 championship, and most other top single-seater series have been decided too. So where are the title fights worth watching?
‘I’ll always be that thorn in Domenicali’s side’: Hamilton isn’t done with F1, on or off-track
Interview
Lewis Hamilton reveals the guilt he feels over his mistakes, his respect for Sebastian Vettel and how he’ll keep fighting for equality in F1 after he retires.
Williams confirm Latifi will not drive for team again in 2023
2023 F1 season
Nicholas Latifi’s Formula 1 career appears to be over as Williams have confirmed they will not retain the driver for the 2023 F1 season.
Hamilton “definitely” planning longer stay in F1 after tough 2022 campaign
2022 F1 season
Lewis Hamilton reveals his controversial 2021 title defeat and troubled 2022 campaign have motivated him to “stay longer” in F1.
F2 vows to keep costs under control after adding Australia to 2023 calendar
Formula 2
Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel says the increased travel resulting from the series’ first trip to Australia next year “isn’t going to impact the budgets of the teams”.
Mercedes simulations say Singapore “should be one of our better tracks”
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Toto Wolff doesn’t want to make predictions, but his software has, on Mercedes’ Singapore GP chances
Aston Martin’s potential feels very similar to Red Bull’s early days – Fallows
2022 F1 season
Aston Martin’s new technical director Dan Fallows, who has joined them following a long stint at Red Bull, says they remind him of the early days at his previous squad.
Who will be left without an F1 drive when the final places are taken for 2023?
2023 F1 season
As the final pieces of the 2023 Formula 1 driver market fall into place, three of the current crop are at risk of being left out.
Tsunoda confirmed for a third season at AlphaTauri in 2023
2023 F1 season
Yuki Tsunoda will remain at AlphaTauri for a third season in Formula 1 next year, the team has confirmed.
F1 warned to avoid “knee-jerk” red flag rule change after criticised Monza finish
2022 F1 season
Formula 1 should be wary of introducing a rule requiring races to be red-flagged in the event of a late Safety Car period, says Alpine’s sporting director.
Vettel: “This is the hardest year to catch up” due to cost cap
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Vettel: “This is the hardest year to catch up” due to cost cap • Mini leads day one of Jerez F3 test • Alonso’s management team signs Marti
What’s next for F1 after hitting its 24-race limit with 2023 calendar?
News Focus
Formula 1 will hit its agreed maximum limit of 24 races next year. Can it stick to that number and cut travel costs in future?
Horner regrets missing chance to sign “very capable” Piastri to Red Bull
2022 F1 season
Christian Horner says he regrets Red Bull failing to take up an option on Oscar Piastri during the future McLaren driver’s junior career
Verstappen deserves his success for “incredible season” – Sainz
2022 F1 season
Carlos Sainz Jnr has lavished praised on runaway championship leader Max Verstappen, who could clinch his second title at the next race in Singapore.
Zhou couldn’t show the “huge step” he’s made since season began
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Zhou couldn’t show the “huge step” he’s made since season began • Martins aims for Art F2 drive • Alonso ‘will be challenging’ – Aston Martin
Mercedes, Williams, Ferrari and Red Bull F1 juniors join first 2023 F3 test
Formula 3
Junior drivers from four Formula 1 teams are among those who will take part in Formula 3’s post-season test at Jerez which starts tomorrow.
Monaco Grand Prix signs deal to stay on F1 calendar until 2025
2023 F1 calendar
The Monaco Grand Prix will remain part of the Formula 1 world championship for the next three years after the series agreed a new deal with the race-organising Automobile Club of Monaco.