In the round-up: Ericsson “still p****d off” over IndyCar title defeat • Marko joins critics of FIA’s politics clampdown • Barnard gets F3 seat
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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.
Haas present “modernised” livery reflecting new title sponsor
2023 F1 season
Posted onHaas have unveiled the livery for their Ferrari-powered VF-23, with new title sponsor MoneyGram providing the colour scheme for the car.
Ekstrom defeats Schumacher to be crowned ROC champion
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ekstrom beats Schumacher in ROC final • IndyCar drivers star in Daytona 24 • Saleh joins Sauber academy
F1 owner Liberty Media named most valuable sports empire
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: F1 owner Liberty Media named most valuable sports empire • Red flags and Safety Cars in Kuwait’s first races • Herta keen to run Wickens in Indy 500
Wehrlein takes Formula E points lead with second Saudi win
Formula E
Posted onPorsche’s Pascal Wehrlein has moved into the Formula E championship lead after winning Saturday’s Diriyah E-Prix.
The American racers who came closest to reaching F1 before Sargeant
2023 F1 season
Posted onAmerica will have a full-time Formula 1 driver this year, for the first time since 2007. Why did other US racers come close to reaching the top but miss out on a seat?
F1 must avoid “mistake of oversaturation” as popularity grows – Wolff
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: F1 must avoid “mistake of oversaturation” as popularity grows – Wolff • British GP protesters on trial • Rosenqvist’s McLaren IndyCar livery revealed
Pictures: Kuwait’s new F1-grade track begins first single-seater race weekend
Other Motorsport
Posted onFormula 1 has expanded its presence in the Middle East in recent years. Now there is another FIA Grade I track it could visit: Kuwait Motor Town
Haas to reveal their new livery for 2023 next week
2023 F1 season
Posted onHaas has become the final team to announced their launch plans for the 2023 F1 season. Their new livery will appear next week.
Carlin becomes Rodin Carlin as manufacturer buys into F2 and F3 team
Formula 2
Posted onLeading junior single-seater team Carlin has attracted investment from New Zealand-based manufacturer Rodin Cars and has rebranded as Rodin Carlin.
“A lot of things will be ready last-minute” for first Las Vegas race – Domenicali
2023 F1 season
Posted onUpdates on construction for the Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit and its surrounding infrastructure has been provided this week by Formula 1.
Hamilton and Russell back on track next week, Sainz driving today
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton and Russell back on track next week, Sainz driving today • Euroformula returns to Pau • Rossi IndyCar livery revealed
US drivers like Sargeant need F1 experience before joining Haas – Steiner
2023 F1 season
Posted onHaas team principal Gunther Steiner says he would prefer to hire a driver like Logan Sargeant once the American rookie has more F1 experience – and support.
Fittipaldi signs up for fifth year as development driver at Haas
2023 F1 season
Posted onHaas have announced Pietro Fittipaldi will remain at the team for a fifth year in a development role.
Alonso to join Aston Martin’s Pirelli tyre test next month
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso to join Aston Martin’s Pirelli tyre test next month • Chadwick continues with Williams • Power pulls out of race due to wife’s health
Coyne signs Indy Lights runner-up Sting Ray Robb after losing Sato
IndyCar
Posted onIndy 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
Posted onThe 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
Posted onRed Bull has announced its full line-up of Formula 1 juniors for 2023, and it includes six drivers who are racing in Formula 2.
Herta considered junior series return in quest for F1 superlicence points
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Colton Herta considered Formula Regional move • Shwartzman leaves Ferrari Driver Academy • Alpine to coach the next British F4 champion
Two-time Indy 500 winner Sato joins Ganassi for oval races
IndyCar
Posted onTwo-times Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato has moved to Chip Ganassi Racing for 2023, downscaling his IndyCar presence to an oval-only programme.