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Coyne signs Indy Lights runner-up Sting Ray Robb after losing Sato

IndyCar

Indy Lights runner-up Sting Ray Robb will step up to IndyCar this year, driving for Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing.

Miami keeps ‘B&Q car park’ chicane but track will be resurfaced to improve grip

2023 F1 season

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The Miami Grand Prix organiser will address one of the complaints made by Formula 1 drivers ahead of their return for the second running of the race this year.

Six Formula 2 drivers among Red Bull’s 12-strong junior squad for 2023

Formula 1

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Red Bull has announced its full line-up of Formula 1 juniors for 2023, and it includes six drivers who are racing in Formula 2.

FIA appoints F1’s Nielsen to sporting director role created after Abu Dhabi row

2023 F1 season

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The FIA has completed the restructuring of its Formula 1 governance team which began following the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The upcoming motorsport games we’re most eager to play in 2023

Gaming

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With another year comes another collection of racing games for players to look forward to. Here are the ones RaceFans can’t wait to play.

Herta considered junior series return in quest for F1 superlicence points

RaceFans Round-up

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In the round-up: Colton Herta considered Formula Regional move • Shwartzman leaves Ferrari Driver Academy • Alpine to coach the next British F4 champion

How serious a setback is F1’s five-year absence for its growth in China?

2023 F1 season

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Formula 1’s 15 years of growth in China have been followed by a five-year absence. Can it regain its lost momentum in a priority market?

Two-time Indy 500 winner Sato joins Ganassi for oval races

IndyCar

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Two-times Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato has moved to Chip Ganassi Racing for 2023, downscaling his IndyCar presence to an oval-only programme.

Unlucky F1 fan’s mafia boss lookalike finally arrested

2023 F1 season

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Police have arrested mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, a year-and-a-half after an innocent F1 fan who resembled him was apprehended.

F1 finalises 23-event calendar by confirming Chinese race won’t be replaced

2023 F1 season

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Formula 1 has finalised a schedule of 23 races for its 2023 season after confirming the Chinese Grand Prix will not be replaced.

Mercedes hope to finally ‘unlock the potential that was always in the car’ in test

2023 F1 season

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Mercedes has given the clearest indication yet of the design direction it is pursuing with its new car for 2023 and its expectations of its performance.

Schumacher has potential to be ‘a good driver in a permanent seat’ – Wolff

RaceFans Round-up

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In the round-up: Schumacher has potential to be ‘a good driver in a permanent seat’ – Wolff • Williams’ Gray enters F3 with Carlin • Prost documentary coming this year

Why motorsport’s love of esports has been bad news for simracers

Gaming

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Max Verstappen’s unhappiness over his disconnection from the Le Mans Virtual race isn’t the only cloud hanging over the simracing world.

FIA’s clampdown on drivers’ political statements won’t be “harsh” – Wolff

2023 F1 season

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Mercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff doubts the FIA’s new clampdown on drivers making political statements will be as “harsh” as coverage of it has suggested.

Verstappen slams Virtual Le Mans “clown show” after disconnection costs victory

RaceFans Round-up

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In the round-up: Virtual Le Mans a “clown show” – Verstappen • AWS graphics making F1 “more accessible” – Smedley • Formula E “world class” – Bird

How did Formula E’s radical Gen3 car fare in its first true test?

Formula E

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Formula E’s season-opening race in Mexico City yesterday was also its first with its Gen3 car. So what kind of first impression did it leave?

Which team has the best driver line-up on the 2023 F1 grid?

Debates and Polls

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Which of the driver combinations on the 2023 F1 grid is the best? Vote for which team you think has the best driver pairing and have your say in the comments.