Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso praised the FIA for how it avoided potentially dangerous situations at the last two race weekends.
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Will has been a RaceFans contributor since 2012 during which time he has covered F1 test sessions, launch events and interviewed drivers. He mainly contributes to Formula One race weekend and pre-season test coverage, and also has the enviable job of reviewing the official Formula One game and other motor sport titles to the test.
Track changes, car changes, same winner? Six Singapore GP talking points
Formula 1
Posted onWill a modified layout change the complexion of the Marina Bay circuit? These are the talking points for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Classic F1 car runs “even more fun” using sustainable fuels – Vettel
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Aston Martin won’t sacrifice ’23 – Horner • Sustainable fuels “more fun” – Vettel • Winning Indy 500 “big goal” for Palou
Exclusive: Sargeant on why he must drive “on a knife’s edge” to earn a second season
Interview
Posted onSpeaking exclusively to RaceFans, Logan Sargeant discusses his challenges as a rookie and why he’s hopeful of remaining on the 2024 grid.
Mercedes ‘slipped on simple things’ by “overanalysing” – Russell
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes ‘slipped up on simple things’ – Russell • Singapore changes could suit Williams • Antonelli extends FREC lead
Who should Red Bull run in their second F1 team in 2024?
Debates and Polls
Posted onWhich two drivers should Red Bull run in their junior F1 team currently known as AlphaTauri in 2024? Have your say in this week’s poll.
Toyota survives chaotic start for one-two win at home
WEC Hypercar
Posted onToyota survived a messy start to the Six Hours of Fuji to chase down Porsche Penske and take a home one-two finish in Japan.
Hamilton apology shows his ‘qualities as a competitor and person’ – Stella
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton apology shows his ‘qualities’ • F1, FIA given until “mid-October” for Massa response • Point on merit “important” for Alfa Romeo
GPDA director Russell on the three areas that most concern F1’s drivers
Interview
Posted onMercedes driver and Grand Prix Drivers Association director George Russell says the current field of 20 F1 drivers are “very united”.
Caption Competition 222: Binotto’s back
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat did Mattia Binotto want to show Frederic Vasseur on his phone? Can you come up with the best caption for this image?
Kobayashi leads all-Toyota front row in Fuji qualifying
WEC Hypercar
Posted onToyota took a home pole for the Six Hours of Fuji thanks to Kamui Kobayashi in the number seven ahead of its sister car.
Gasly wants “more rounded package” from Alpine for ’24
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Gasly wants “more rounded package” from Alpine• Toyota fastest in Fuji practice • Lotterer retires from single-seater racing
Malukas takes the McLaren seat Palou turned down in multi-year deal
IndyCar
Posted onDavid Malukas has signed a multi-year contract to race for McLaren, taking over the seat Alex Palou turned down.
Marko apologises for “offensive remark” about Perez on Red Bull TV channel
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull motorsport advisor Dr Helmut Marko has apologised for an “offensive” comment made about driver Sergio Perez earlier this week.
Haas’ 2023 car ‘one of our weakest but foundations are strong’ – Magnussen
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Haas has ‘weak car, strong foundations’ • Perez lacks focus as Mexican – Marko • Fans must respect drivers in paddock – Gasly
Armstrong to contest full IndyCar season in multi-year Ganassi deal
IndyCar
Posted onChip Ganassi Racing have signed rookie Marcus Armstrong to a contract extension that will keep in with the team for “next year and beyond”.
Interview: Russell on fighting for titles and having ‘the greatest’ as a team mate
2023 F1 season
Posted onGeorge Russell has committed to Mercedes for two more years. He explained why he relishes the challenge of going up against Lewis Hamilton.
EA’s first WRC game to arrive in November for current-gen consoles and PC
Gaming
Posted onEA Sports have confirmed their first officially licensed World Rally Championship game will be released worldwide in early November.
2023 Italian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMonza saw some drivers restricted by their cars, but others still stood out. Here are RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Italian Grand Prix.
Verstappen continues his decimation of Formula 1 by piercing Sainz’s defence
2023 Italian Grand Prix review
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr fought valiantly for Ferrari at Monza but nothing could stop Max Verstappen scoring a historic 10th win in a row.