In the round-up: Strong US TV audience figures for F1 over opening races • Formula E to modify IndyCar’s Portland track • New NASCAR arcade game announced
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Often found in junior single-seater paddocks around Europe doing journalism and television commentary, or dabbling in teaching Photography back in the UK. Currently based in London pursuing parallel studies in Arts Management at Birkbeck, the city’s evening university.
Verstappen matches Senna, Clark and Fangio with Canadian GP success
2023 Canadian Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onMax Verstappen and Red Bull both reached significant statistical landmarks with their victory in the Canadian Grand Prix.
Button mulls WEC for full-time return and would “love to try” NASCAR oval
World Endurance Championship
Posted onJenson Button, the 2009 Formula 1 world champion, is looking at making a full-time return to racing next year.
Poor Canadian GP pace “tough to take” after shock second in qualifying – Hulkenberg
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onNico Hulkenberg urged Haas to address its tyre degradation after being second-quickest in qualifying but second-slowest in the race.
McLaren’s three-race upgrade package will cut “a few tenths” off lap times
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren’s major upgrade package promises to be a “milestone” moment in their difficult season, says team principal Andrea Stella.
Canada performance shows Mercedes are “definitely on the right path” – Russell
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Canada shows Mercedes “definitely on the right path” • F2 and F3 cars to remain in service longer • Carpenter denies fall-out with Daly
Formula E reveals record calendar for 2024 but three venues are to be confirmed
Formula E
Posted onFormula E has revealed its provisional calendar for the 2024 season and confirmed a new race in Japan among its record 17 races.
Leclerc “more calm” after Ferrari explained why it overruled call for slicks – Vasseur
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc was “more calm” after Ferrari explained their reasons for a qualifying strategy call he disagreed with, said team principal Frederic Vasseur.
The compromises which could harm the racing at F1’s new “postcard” event
2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Posted onF1 wants to put on a show in Las Vegas, but every step taken to make this year’s race happen was also a compromise to suit the city’s needs
F1 targeting stable calendar of 24 races “for a long time” – Domenicali
2024 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali wants a regular calendar of 24 races and is “laughing” at claims the series doesn’t respect historic races.
Canadian GP promoter doubts race could move dates to streamline F1 calendar
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Canadian GP promoter sees little prospect for date change to streamline calendar • Merhi returns to Formula E • Laguna Seca gets new surface
Vettel to drive 2011 Red Bull at Nurburgring Nordschleife using E-fuels
Formula 1
Posted onSebastian Vettel will complete a Formula 1 demo on the Nurburgring’s full Nordschleife layout this September driving a car running on E-fuels
McLaren can expect tough weekend in Canada but potentially better days ahead
2023 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella explained why their car performs well in quick corners but not in slow turns – which they will find plenty of in Canada this weekend.
Home podium ‘possible but tough’ says Stroll
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Home podium ‘possible but tough’ says Stroll • Daly losing drive shows sport is “brutal” – Hunter-Reay • Imola trophies auctioned for charity
Williams to bring upgrade for Albon’s car only at Canadian Grand Prix
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams is bringing a package of upgrades to the FW45 for this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, though they will only appear on Alexander Albon’s car.
Ferrari clinch historic victory on return to Le Mans after Toyota duel
World Endurance Championship
Posted onFerrari claimed their first overall Le Mans 24 Hours win in 58 years after rivals Toyota spun into the barriers in the final two hours.
Why Ferrari say their change in design is the result of “discipline”, not “copying”
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onDiscipline. That was the word pinned to the aerodynamic upgrade package brought to the Ferrari SF-23 for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Why McLaren always doubted second-row start in Spain would lead to points finish
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren expected the attributes of the MCL60 which led to its best qualifying position of the year in Spain would work against it in the race.
Ferrari committed to F1 and WEC for future, says CEO
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ferrari committed to F1 and WEC for future, says CEO • Ferrari lead qualifying at Le Mans • Formula 3 plans new engine for 2025
Mick Schumacher makes Mercedes F1 test debut 10 years after father drove for team
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMick Schumacher made his test debut with Mercedes today, 10 years on from his father Michael’s last appearance for the team.