Mercedes are aiming to repeat the recovery feat they achieved last year by winning a race before the end of the season.
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Suzuka’s F1 race will move to spring date in 2024, Japanese politician claims
2024 F1 season
Posted onThe Japanese Grand Prix will move from its regular late-season slot to a new sprint date in 2024, a local politician has claimed.
Perez concerned by lack of pace and seeking solution for braking problem
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez admitted he is concerned over his pace in recent races after losing significant ground to his team mate in the championship.
Ferrari celebrates victorious return to Le Mans with home town parade
WEC
Posted onFerrari marked its victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours with a parade for its victorious team from its factory through its home town Maranello.
Ben Sulayem raises safety concerns over “too many people on the grid” at races
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA urges caution over the number of people allowed onto the grid at races following incidents at the Australian and Spanish grands prix.
Verstappen: Track layout and Aston Martin’s upgrades explain why they were closer
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen believes Aston Martin’s most competitive showing yet was due to their upgrades and Red Bull’s car not suiting the Montreal track.
Ferrari “definitely did a very good strategy” in Canada – Sainz
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the RaceFans Round-up: Ferrari strategy “definitely very good” – Sainz • Red Bull retrieve bird Verstappen hit • Sargeant to get Williams update in Austria
Alonso reduced pace for 45 laps due to problem which “did not materialise”
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso had to reduce his pace for almost two-thirds of the race due to a suspected problem but managed to keep Lewis Hamilton behind.
Stroll’s recovery was “a great achievement” despite only taking ninth – Krack
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onAston Martin team principal Mike Krack said Lance Stroll’s achievement in coming from 16th on the grid to finish in the points should not be underestimated.
McLaren to raise safety questions with FIA over Alpine’s “extreme” rear wing wobble
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren will seek an explanation from the FIA why it did not take action over the “extreme” movement of Alpine’s rear wing during the Canadian Grand Prix.
Williams misled Albon to keep his spirits up in one-stop slog to seventh
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onAlexander Albon says Williams tried to prevent him realising how long his final stint would be on his way to their best result of the season so far.
Hamilton: Red Bull likely to win every race, rules make it hard to catch them
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton believes Red Bull are on course to win every race this year as Formula 1’s regulations make it difficult for their rivals to gain on them.
How Ferrari’s successful Safety Car “gamble” was prompted by their drivers
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari’s decision not to pit during the Safety Car period early in the Canadian Grand Prix looked like an error but turned out to be the making of their race.
Perez rues luck after race is “hurt massively by the Safety Car”
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Perez’s race “hurt massively by the Safety Car” • Haas pair reprimanded for lateness • Lundgaard unimpressed with Newgarden
“Iconic” podium trio enjoy “intense, fair and respectful battle” in Canada
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1’s three most successful active drivers were full of praise for each other after sharing the podium places in Canada.
McLaren “very surprised” by Norris’ penalty for “unsportsmanlike” driving
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onThe Canadian Grand Prix stewards have explained why Lando Norris was given a penalty for what they called “unsportsmanlike” driving.
2023 Canadian Grand Prix championship points
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen leads the drivers championship by 69 points from Sergio Perez after the Canadian Grand Prix.
Vote for your 2023 Canadian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
2023 Canadian Grand Prix race result
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen has won the Canadian Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton.
Rate the race: 2023 Canadian Grand Prix
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix.