Alpine unhindered by cost cap in battle with McLaren, says Szafnauer
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Alpine not limited by costs for upgrades • Da Costa moves to Porsche Formula E for 2023 • Haas to embrace American identity more – Steiner
Schumacher bagged his first points but must make gains in qualifying
2022 F1 team mate battles: Schumacher vs Magnussen
Second year driver Mick Schumacher picked up in form approaching the summer break, but his returning team mate has the edge on him so far this year.
Hamilton confounds his detractors again as Mercedes reverse early-season slump
2022 F1 team mate battles: Hamilton vs Russell
George Russell beat Lewis Hamilton for the seventh consecutive race in Azerbaijan. But the multiple world champion has turned his season around since then.
Magnussen confident Haas will extract more pace from upgrades
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Haas will extract more pace from upgrades – Magnussen • Recovering from setbacks key to Vandoorne’s Formula E title • Dunne extends F4 lead
Aston Martin set to lose their top-performing driver for the third time in a row
2022 F1 team mate battles: Stroll vs Vettel
Sebastian Vettel is retiring from Formula 1 at the end of 2022, meaning that, once more, Aston Martin look set to lose their better performing driver.
Would McLaren be right to drop Ricciardo for 2023?
Debates and Polls
Halfway through Daniel Ricciardo’s contract with McLaren, the team is reportedly looking for a way out of their commitment. Are they right to do so?
Vandoorne and Mercedes champions as Mortara wins season finale in Seoul
Formula E
Stoffel Vandoorne was crowned Formula E world champion in the final race of the 2022 season as Edoardo Mortara won the season finale in Seoul.
“Rick Mears – Thanks: The story of Rick Mears and the Mears gang” book reviewed
Reviews
A recently updated version of Gordon Kirby’s Rick Mears Biography hit the shelves, but is it worthy of a purchase?
Aston Martin start “too far from the back” says Krack
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Aston Martin must improve qualifying – Krack • McLaughlin believes he can win IndyCar title • Formula E shunt caused by “paint”
Despite a change of team mate, Latifi continues to lag at Williams
2022 F1 team mate battles: Latifi vs Albon
Nicholas Latifi has been regularly out-paced and out-performed by Williams’ new arrival Alexander Albon so far in 2022.
Caption Competition 192: Birthday wish
Caption competition
What was exchanged between Fernando Alonso and Otmar Szafnauer during his birthday celebration? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Evans takes championship to final round after winning first Seoul EPrix
Formula E
Mitch Evans won the first Seoul EPrix of the weekend to ensure that the battle for the Formula E title will go down to the final race tomorrow.
Gasly: No explanation for AlphaTauri’s midfield struggles
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Gasly can’t explain AlphaTauri’s struggles • Giovinazzi to mull Formula E future • Ex-Schumacher 1991 Benetton B191 for sale
Departing Alonso’s points deficit to Ocon is no reflection of his performance
2022 F1 team mate battles: Alonso vs Ocon
Esteban Ocon is on course to become only the second of Fernando Alonso’s team mates to out-score him over a season. Are the 41-year-old’s skills waning?
Raikkonen tests NASCAR Next Gen car ahead of Watkins Glen Cup debut
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Raikkonen tests NASCAR Cup car ahead of debut • Porsche run special black livery for Formula E finale • Aston Martin share HQ build progress
Will retiring Vettel inspire a new generation of ‘activist drivers’?
News Focus
Who among the new generation of Formula 1 drivers might emulate Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton by using their status to promote important causes?
Norris’s demolition of Ricciardo leaves McLaren facing a 2023 dilemma
2022 F1 team mate battles: Ricciardo vs Norris
The first of our mid-season assessments of each pair of team mates in Formula 1 looks at whether there are any signs of improvement for Daniel Ricciardo in his second year at McLaren.
Mercedes ‘not close enough to Ferrari and Red Bull to really fight them yet’ – Wolff
2022 F1 season
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is not convinced the team’s strong performance in recent races shows they are on the cusp of fighting for wins.
Two black-and-orange flags in five races “a bit strange” for Magnussen
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Two black-and-orange flags in five races “strange” – Magnussen • Krack expects “105%” from retiring Vettel • Work begins on new Detroit track
FIA plans new Formula 2 engine to run on sustainable fuel from 2024
Formula 2
The FIA has issued an invitation for engine manufacturers to tender for a contract to supply new power units to the Formula 2 championship from 2024 to 2026.